Tarptent Notch

[Franco Darioli]

The Notch is coming….
http://tarptent.com/notch.html
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This is a somewhat similar shelter to the SS1 (two poles,separate mesh inner,two doors and vestibules) but lighter and smaller.
On my backyard tests it looks like it will accommodate the taller hikers too.
(that is on a mock up because only Henry has had the real thing…)
More head and foot room than the Moment .
Originally it was called the X 1 because it is the Tarptent 10th anniversary shelter.
Happy 10th anniversary Henry!!!
Avaliable mid next month.
Franco
The "deal" here is that if you get in early you may get the chance to have one this year. The first run will be ready mid month

[Jeffs Eleven]

Wow!!

that looks mighty fine.

Like SS1/ Moment hybrid

[USA Duane Hall]

What's that weigh with optional poles?
Duane

[Franco Darioli]

Jeff
You are correct.
Methink there was some hanky panky going on between those two last winter.

Duane
26oz for the shelter and pegs, 4 oz for the two poles.
Franco

[David Ure]

Happy Anniversary Henry!

Looks brilliant.

[USA Duane Hall]

Way to go Henry!

Thank you Franco.

[John S.]

Looks top notch! I would want my pole handles to be up, and it looks like that could be done?

[Ryan C]

I like my Moment but want a little more headroom and a real double wall over a liner. The SS1 looked a little too big, quirky, and heavy but this seems IDEAL!

[Bob Bankhead]

It looks like a TT Moment with trekking poles instead of the rainbow hoop pole.

We'll have to wait for the specs to be published.

[David Ure]

Specs are on the TT page:

Weight (oz/kg): 26oz with 6 pegs.
Max Floor Width (in/cm): 32"
Floor Length (in/cm): 84"
Height (in/cm): 43"

[E H]

Tarptent Notch Spec Sheet

[Ken Thompson]

Hopefully we can see one at Henry Coe in Feb. Looks like it will be popular.

[Joe Clement]

I'd like to see it (and the Stratosphire) with a one piece pole like the Moment. Well…………maybe. How is this different from the Stratosphere? Weight? Floor shape?

[Ty Ty]

When you set this up, can you set it up with the inner tent already clipped in and kind of do it all at once or do you have to set up the fly then clip the inner tent underneath?

[John Garner]

Can anyone tell me how much the fly weighs on it's own?

Also can the shelter be pitched low to the ground for stormy and wet/windy conditions?

Great work. I don't need another shelter but I'm already wanting this!

[David Ure]

Tyler – yes you can. The outer fly pitches first keeping the inner completely dry!

[Diplomatic Mike]

I really like the look of this as a summer shelter.
Any info on the 'above head' clearance when lying down?
I don't need another shelter.
I don't need another shelter.
I don't need another shelter.
I don't need another shelter.
I don't need another shelter.

[Henry Shires / Tarptent]

I updated the dimensions graphic to better show the head/foot clearance.

http://tarptent.com/notch.html#specs

You might need to reload the page if the old graphic still shows up.

-H

[Ty Ty]

How would this compare to the ease of setup of the Moment? If you had to describe it in generalized steps would it be kinda like this? Basically one extra step?

Moment
– take out of bag
– thread cross pole
– stake ends
– tighten

Notch
– take out of bag
– stake ends
– put poles in
– stake flaps
– tichten

[Stephen M]

It does look very nice.
Shame I just bought a Duomid.

Happy anniversary Henry :-)

[Diplomatic Mike]

Thanks Henry.
Are there guy loops on top of the poles? Might be worthwhile.
Are the vents closable? One picture on the site seems to show that horizontal rain could enter. Maybe even mesh backing in the vent to catch wind driven rain?
I'm really liking the look of this.

[Henry Shires / Tarptent]

Tyler,

Yes, you got it. We'll get a setup video posted in two or three weeks but what you'll see is exactly as you describe.

-H

[Henry Shires / Tarptent]

John,

The fly with stakes and stuffsack is 17 ounces. The interior is 9 ounces.

Re: staking low to the ground, yes certainly lower than shown (with 45"/115cm poles). Dropping the poles down to 42" or so will put the fly edge down to within a couple inches of ground. The shelter also works by lowering one pole only if you need to lower just one edge.

-H

[Henry Shires / Tarptent]

> Are there guy loops on top of the poles? Might be worthwhile.

Not directly but it's easy to tie off to the interior apex loops that connect the interior or just a loop over the top of your poles. Easy mod if you want us to add more direct loops.

> Are the vents closable? One picture on the site seems to show that horizontal rain could enter. Maybe even mesh backing in the vent to catch wind driven rain?

No but the vent covers come down pretty far–the photos are shot from below vent level. It would take true horizontal rain with splash up to get through. Easy mod if you want us to add a closure.

[Diplomatic Mike]

Looking very tempting. :)

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