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Rainbow at 43″

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PostedJan 21, 2006 at 3:08 pm

Following some questions about the max height of the Rainbow,( in other forums, but I cannot post pictures there) I have taken some more shots to show you the tent at 110cm (43″) internal height. First I used a couple of small stones under the pole to gain a few centimeters, than the brick because we all know what they look like. I cannot see why anyone would want that height, but it can be done. With the stone method ( to simulate the freestanding height) the floor sits up a lot better to give that nice bathtub look. I am 173 cm tall (68″), the distance between my head and the top of the tent is 25 cm (10″).
Also a picture of both ends inside to show again the useable length, in either picture my head would not touch the wall. I like to emphasize the term useable because there are plenty of tents with a similar or longer footprint, but in practice nowhere as long. A final aerial shot as well.
Last night the minimum temperature was 22 c (72 F thanks Anon), I slept very comfortably in it, much prefer it to the noise and feel of the air conditioning.
PS To avoid misunderstandings, I shifted the mat in the two pictures to demonstrate the spare space you can have at either end not both.

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PostedJan 21, 2006 at 3:36 pm

Franco said: “Following some questions about the max height of the Rainbow,( in other forums, but I cannot post pictures there)”

Franco, To post your pictures at “backpacking.net you go to the bottom of the message and click “image”

then click on the highlighted “http” and get rid of it.

Then at photobucket copy and paste the “URL” link for the picture you want to post in the space for the “image” at backpacking.net.

See my example over there.

PostedJan 21, 2006 at 4:27 pm

I managed to load the pictures in that “other” forum. Thank you for your help because I can now become a total pain over there as well.
Franco

PostedJan 21, 2006 at 5:09 pm

22C = 71.6F

You simply forgot to add 32 as the last step in the conversion – a simple oversight.

PostedJan 21, 2006 at 5:34 pm

Franco,

If you keep on posting pics, you might be to blame for me getting a Rainbow for myself. ;)

The more I look at your pics, the more I find myself wanting to try one for myself. It is a nice design. Always liked freestanders, but the last several years had moved away from them to reduce pack weight. Right now, I really like the SMD Lunar solo ‘e’ for real rainy weather (still 3-4 months away here) when just throwing a bivy down on the ground has a couple of drawbacks to it: cooking and extended stays (if not alone, and others don’t want to hike in the heavy rain).

If I come across some new sites where a freestander offers better pitching options, then I know I’ll be purchasing one. Thanks, really appreciate you taking the time to post the pics of the Rainbow. It will help me make a decision when the time comes.

PostedJan 21, 2006 at 5:56 pm

Hi PJ
I was almost ready to get a LS, I also like a lot the new Europa, but Henry came out with a design that I could not resist. I am very much looking forward to some comments from other Rainbow owners,can’t wait for a real test run. The unknown to me were the condensation and sagging of silnylon, I am now confident that they will not be a problem.
Don’t forget, if you need more space the Double Rainbow will be out soon.
My guess is that it will be about 10 oz heavier, making the two Rainbows a winning combo. Keep in mind the real weight, if you need extra stakes,vestibule or pole to make it work for you, you will find the Rainbow very light indeed.
I have posted some pics in the photo forum, you can see there my style of bushwalking, it is a free commercial for my favorite ( at the moment) trekking camera.

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