Tarptent Double Rainbow Setup
IV. Rain Porch Set Up
1. As you unzip the vestibule door, you will nd a piece of connecting fabric
attached near the top of the zipper. Unroll the fabric and attach to the other
side of the vestibule door.
2. Angle your trekking poles so that the tip of each pole is approximately 40
in/102 cm off the ground. Place the tip of each trekking pole on each side
of the extended vestibule door. Use extra guyline to stake down the raised
vestibule doors, thereby creating an extended entrance for rain protection
and ventilation (Image 4).
V. Additional Ventilation
1. Partially unzip the vestibule door and
secure the edge using the velcro tab.
2. Relax the exterior arch pole tension
strap. Lift the interior sleeve edge and
slide it up. Secure the elastic loop to the
clip higher up the sleeve.
Condensation and Sag
• Ventilation and fabric warmth are your best defenses against condensation.
• Keep the doors open if at all possible and try to set up where it’s breezy. Try
to keep the beaks open (or at least partially rolled up). Camp under trees
where its warmer and set up ABOVE river valleys or lake basins to avoid
cool/damp microclimates.
• Nylon stretches (and sags) when the humidity goes up. This happens as
night is falling and/or when it starts to rain. Use the line tighteners to
tighten the fabric and re-tension the shelter.
Key points to consider
• Push, rather than pull, the poles through the sleeves to prevent pole section
separation.
• The tent is made of strong, lightweight, and ammable fabric. Treat it
accordingly.
Seam-sealing
**IMPORTANT**You will need to seam-seal your Double Rainbow with
SILICONE before using it in the eld!
Please refer to the seam-sealing instructional video on our website:
http://www.tarptent.com/videos/
Here’s how to seam-seal your Tarptent Double Rainbow
1. Set up the shelter in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
2. In a well ventilated location, prepare sealant by squirting
approximately 3 tablespoons of silicone into a tuna can (or a similar
disposable receptacle) and mix with approximately 6 tablespoons
mineral spirits (paint thinner) or Coleman fuel/white gas. Mix until
the solution dillutes into the consistency of a thick olive oil.
3. Using a small foam brush or rolled up paper towel, from the outside
of the shelter paint the solution onto the seams. Wipe a paper towel
across the seams after applying the silicone to help push the solution
into the seams.
4. We recommend painting several thick lines of silicone onto the
interior oor of the shelter to form an anti-skid mat.
Thank you for your purchase. We sincerely hope that you enjoy your
Tarptent. Questions and feedback are always welcome.
Tarptent
12213 Koswyn Ct.
Nevada City, CA 95959 USA
e-mail: info@tarptent.com
ph: 650-587-1548
Image 4: Rain porch setup
(A) Side view
(B) Front view
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