This Tent Could Change Backpacking FOREVER!

The best partner to help indulge in the off-road thrill of the mountains and forests. Explore: www.heybike.com/products/heybike-explore-electric-… Coupon Code: Mylifeoutdoors (Over $900 minus $30) Budget Backpacking Gear List: 43859512.hs-sites.com/budget-backpacking-gear-pack… StratoSpire Ultra: geni.us/9VI3GLm StratoSpire Non Ultra: geni.us/66Cl

I'd take the silpoly version for $299 at 43 oz over the ultra version for $467 and 39.7 oz. That $168 saved could be used towards another piece of gear which would knock off more than 4 oz in weight.

I have a Stratospire 1 from 2016/17, still going strong and absolute bomb proof ... I just can't justify a new tent, when the old one is so good and just won't break

After watching this video, I am still very happy with my recent 2024 X-Mid 2 Pro purchase 😅😅

Love the videos. I'm not reading everything posted before me so my apologies if this has been said. The ebike you were on is throttle assist which I believe means it's class 3. One thing to understand, at least in the US, the vast majority of true mountain bike trails do not allow class 3 ebikes. They have to be true pedal assist and not throttle driven. That's a very important thing to understand about writing in the US. Class 3 bikes have been determined to potentially cause more damage, and evidence of that is in your very own video where you've got the back wheel spinning in the dirt. On a pedal assist bike you can't do that. I'm all about EMTBs, but I feel it's important that you understand the distinction and know that, again, bikes that can be propelled with just a throttle but typically not allowed in most places considered mountain bike trails in the US. Hope this helps.

I have the Tarptent Rainbow Li, which is made of Dyneema. Love it for the ease of pitching at the end of the day when I'm beat and my knees are aching. Recently bought a tarp from Etowah made of TNT. Was really impressed with the material and it's close to Dyneema weight somewhat.

I’ve done some homework on Ultra fabric I am pretty skeptical that it is better than traditional woven fabrics.

I has an Aeon Li and just wasn’t very happy with the Pitchloc system. It introduces two extra degrees of freedom for each corner, making it quite finicky to pitch. Xmid 2 pro is easier, but still not perfect. The footprint is quite massive for 2 person. My favorite UL tent is the Double Rainbow Li by tarptent. Super easy to pitch, true double wide pad compatible, light weight and can be made free standing.

Always liked their geometries…good looking tents.

Before you suggest that people buy this bike you should warn them that because it has a class 3 motor, there are some trails where they are not allowed.

I’ve got the Strato Li and never experienced any of the mentioned issues. Even the magnet is great.

I would like to see a comparison of how much smaller the TNT material could pack down compared to Dynema. I recently purchased a sil poly tent instead of dynema because it packs smaller. I felt the size the of the tent in my fastpack was more important than the weight saves dynema version of the tent, and of course the cost savings. Thanks for your thoughtful reviews!

Had the Stratospire 2 since 2017. Great tent and wonderful design. Mine's in sylpoly and heavier than either the Li or this latest variant, but at $239 (compared to the $369 I paid back in 2017) its possible the best value tent of the three.

I really want a Stratospire Li. If Durston would make a DCF rainfly for the double wall xmid 2p, it would be perfect.

So happy that you FINALLY did a Tarptent. Best tent company EVER.

Great video! I am glad that they have a cheaper version that is still pretty light. I have an older Stratospire Li that I use for winter dry camping, and I love it. The magnetic tiebacks are finicky, but that is the only real downside. It is a little harder to get a good pitch starting out, but even a so so pitch was good enough. I do tend to take my time with it, and I certainly wouldn’t want to pitch it in the pouring rain. It is pretty roomy. I use it as a solo tent for car camping and kayaking, and it will hold my comfy winter sleep system as well as my pack and a camp toilet.

Love mine and probably wont need another for many years, had it in some seriously heavy rain storms and zero leaks...

BTW, try an E-CELLS Super Monarch Crown e-mtb. 2 wheel drive, 2 batteries, dual suspension, 400 pound load limit (including driver weight but not bike weight. From Pahrump, Nevada, near 'Vegas. Great quality components.Great customer service. I use mine for hunting and camping.

Years ago on a camping trip. ( Jan 2012 ) after I purchased a Tarp Tent Moment after that first night I spent in it. I dried it at the campsite then took it home , packed it away It stayed there till this year when I gave a lot of my surplus camping gear to a local club. My complaint was that my head keep hitting the one end and it felt like it was closing in on me. it's a nice tent but not for me. I grabbed my Jungle Hammock and went back to the campsite for the rest of the week. Since then I have used other tents when a trip called for a tent ( Only ) .

My worst experience was with a single-wall tent - it's always wet, and the wind is always blowing through and it's always cold too and uncomfortable inside. Never again a single-wall tent!! Everyone always talks about how important it is to be able to sleep well, but that's just not possible in a single-wall tent.