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Tarptent Double Rainbow Li vs Zpacks Offset Duo

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

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Spec Tarptent Double Rainbow Li Zpacks Offset Duo
Weight 743 g · 0.743 kg · 1.64 lb
minimum weight (DCF 0.96 floor, carbon pole set, excl. stakes and bags)
 550 g · 0.550 kg · 1.21 lb
Brand Tarptent Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
Tarptent Double Rainbow Li
743 g

Lightweight 2-person double-wall shelter with excellent roominess.

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Zpacks Offset Duo
550 g

Single-wall Dyneema two-person tent with two doors and vestibules, using an offset ridgeline and a third foot pole for headroom.

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Tarptent Double Rainbow Li vs Zpacks Offset Duo: which should you buy?

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