Tarptent Dipole 1 Li. Is this finally my perfect ultralight tent?

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So this has been a long, very expensive journey for me trying to find the perfect ultralight backpacking tent option. I’ve tried lots of tents from some great manufacturers, and while a lot of them were really great tents… for one reason or another they just didn’t do it for me. With my upcoming 100 mile section hike of the Superior Hiking Trail, i thought this would be the perfect excuse to try another tent that I’ve always had my eye on. We are in a place right now where there are so many great companies out there, it can be hard to choose. This is the second tent from Tarptent I have owned, and while this is really just my initial impressions of the tent, I’m already feeling like I might have finally found the perfect tent for me! If you are considering this tent, hopefully this video answers some of your questions! Feel free to comment with questions, like the video, and subscribe to see the tent in action in future videos! Here is the manufacturer link below for more in depth specs. Thanks!
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4 апр 2023

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@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING Месяц назад

Great review. Really like that design. Crow✌️

@havelegswillhike Год назад

Great video! Looking forward to seeing how it weathers the weather.

@Beardedbackpacker Год назад

Me too honestly!

@elevatelife-nk7896 9 месяцев назад

And how did your trip go with this tent? I’m especially interested in how it does with big wind and rain?

@AshleyJohnson-dk1lq Год назад

Love the video!

@wesleycreighton5688 Год назад

Thanks for the video

@cheffboiardee Год назад

Great review! I have a big Agness blackbird for car camping and my Durston 1 p for when I’m hiking on the SHT. I’ll be section hiking around Lutsen June. Thanks for another great video!

@Beardedbackpacker Год назад

I think that’s the area I’ll be in. Going in June as well!!

@lakorai2 Год назад

Would nice to see a compariaon between this one and the Durston X-Mid 2p Pro

@Beardedbackpacker Год назад

I’ll be working on comparing it to the 1p pro!

@collinlevasseur1602 Год назад

I’ll be out thru hiking the sht soon, maybe I’ll see you on trail. The sht catches a lot of people by surprise with the lack of switchbacks and steep ascents. Worth every mile though. Good luck out there, enjoy MN!

@Beardedbackpacker Год назад

Hey thanks! You too!

@leelowder8824 Год назад

I have the 2P and really like it. I have had the tops of 4 of my stakes come off though so I've replaced them.

@Beardedbackpacker Год назад

This tent has grown on me for sure. I really love it!

@tullochgorum6323 2 месяца назад

Just go for Groundhog pegs and suck up the weight. They do a long one for structural guys, and a short one for lightness. Indestructible and seem to work in most kinds of ground. Have never let me down.

@PaulandaPack Год назад

Nice walkaround of the Dipole, cheers. Have you had it out in any weather yet? Wondering how it handles the wind compared to the X-Mid. Looks pretty solid with all the lines staked out.

@Beardedbackpacker Год назад

Not yet, but I plan on getting it out tomorrow on a trip! It feels very solid for sure.

@joshb0508 10 месяцев назад

Im seeing a lot showing the dipole being superior in wind.

@DrJimCares 9 месяцев назад

What’s been your experience with the end windows with driving rain and high winds? I just got the Dipole 1p!

@curtelverd Год назад

Nice! Everyone raves about this tent minus the vestibule space. I wonder how it does in high winds. I saw where someone had to stake out the struts for the tent to be more wind worthy.

@Beardedbackpacker Год назад

I haven’t tested it yet, but it seems very sturdy with the peak guy lines out like I had in the video. And yes, the vestibules are smaller, but on the 1p model it really doesn’t matter since there are two of them. Plenty of room for the pack and shoes on one side, and cooking on the other. The 2p might be a different story in that regard.

@tullochgorum6323 2 месяца назад

@@Beardedbackpacker Swings and roundabouts - keeps the footprint small, and as you say, do you really need huge vestibules on a 1 person shelter?

@elevatelife-nk7896 9 месяцев назад

Looks like this was posted about five months ago. How did it go this summer on your superior trip? Specifically did you encounter any big winds or rain? If so, how did it do? Any regrets?

@TheHikingChick1 8 месяцев назад

Great video. I'm in search of a lighter and simpler alternative to my Nemo Hornet 2p. Looking at both the Durston 1 Pro and the Dipole Li and so appreciated your comparison comments. I'm leaning towards this tent. Can the poles be inserted handle up? I don't like the idea of my trekking pole handles in the dirt and available for critters to nibble on in the night.... Wondering what your thoughts were after some use out in the field!

@Beardedbackpacker 8 месяцев назад

The dipole is made to be tip up. But you might be able to flip them. I’ve had a couple tents that way and never had any issues with critters chewing on the handles. But I know it is a concern. Very hard to pick a winner out of those two tents. I will say… I sold the dipole and stuck with the Durston. A little bit simpler to get the perfect pitch for me, and more vestibule storage.

@TheHikingChick1 8 месяцев назад

@Beardedbackpacker Thx for the reply! I typically like to store stuff inside, so was leaning towards the Dipole because it's wider at the ends. Which one does better on condensation?

@Beardedbackpacker 8 месяцев назад

@@TheHikingChick1 the dipole is probably a bit better against condensation due to those vents on the end. As long as you set it up so you can keep them open some lol.

@AussieBeachBum 4 месяца назад

Which tent did you end up getting? I have a the Xmid Pro 1 but looking at getting the Dipole 1 Li.

@TheHikingChick1 4 месяца назад

@AussieBeachBum I purchased the dipole li one person. Haven't used it yet (just set up once in the backyard) so don't have a lot of feedback for you but first look is 👍.

@RacerXSeattle Год назад

I wonder what happens with those vents in a wind/rainstorm

@Beardedbackpacker Год назад

That’s what the silpoly piece on the inside is for. You can pull it up with the toggle to close them off. Then it is completely covered!

@RacerXSeattle Год назад

@@Beardedbackpacker maybe post an update if you use the tent in windy wet weather, those covers don’t look like they would stop wind driven rain from getting in. Thanks for your video!

@Beardedbackpacker Год назад

@@RacerXSeattle I will for sure. You can pull them up and lock them in place with the toggle on a slider. It’s the same design as the Aeon which I have used in wind and rain, and the covers do there job. They were wet, but nothing got in. I’ll be sure to get it on video when it happens though!

@WhereImAT-tg6wi 9 месяцев назад

How did you end up liking the tent?

@Beardedbackpacker 8 месяцев назад

It is an amazing tent. I ended up selling it to a buddy who gets out a lot more than I do. As you can see by the lack of videos, I didn’t get out much at all over the summer lol.