Tarptent Stratospire 2


Stratospire 2 tent

Quick facts

  • weight including easton aluminium poles and stuff sack: 1348g;
  • once you seam seal it, it is fantastically waterproof and the tent can be setup in the pooring rain without getting the inside wet;
  • both a full mesh and a solid inner are available.  I have both, but prefer the solid inner for anything other than mid-summer camping;
  • the tent has two reasonable sized vestibules and two entrances, so when using it with two people, everyone gets their own entrance;

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