Tarptent Rainbow Setup
IV. Door Tie Up
Vestibule door ties back using a loop and cordloc
tensioning system. Roll door edge, wrap the strap with
cordloc around the rolled fabric, feed the cordloc through
the loop, and slide to tighten.
V. Rain Porch Set Up
1. As you unzip the vestibule door, you will find 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 via the velcro strip.
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 into loops 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).
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 flammable fabric. Treat it
accordingly.
Seam-sealing
**IMPORTANT**You will need to seam-seal your Rainbow with SILICONE
before using it in the field!
Please refer to the seam-sealing instructional video on our website:
https://www.tarptent.com/videos
Here’s how to seam-seal your Tarptent 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 floor 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: [email protected]
ph: 650-587-1548
Image 4: Rain porch setup
(A) Side view
(B) Front view
