Frugal Hiker: Naturehike 1-man Taga 1 tent (Similar to the Tarptent Rainbow)

$109 USD 'Taga 1' tent

$259 USD Tarptent Rainbow tent

The Naturehike Taga 1 tent is available for $109 USD delivered on Aliexpress.

3 season, single-wall, 1-man tent

Similar to the $259 USD Tarptent Rainbow tent

Pitched: 210 x 50 x 105cm

Stowed: 44 x 10cm diameter roll

1.063kg + 170g (stakes & guylines)

Discounts (USD):

$3 off $65, $9 off US $150, $13 off $200 at N@tureHike Factory direct Store

The Naturehike Taga 1 tent is a close copy of the Tarptent Rainbow tent.

It is a 1-man, single wall tent that uses a single pole and crossbar design.

It requires 4 guylines (2 either side) to stand upright - but you could put trekking poles horizontally through the front and rear tie down loops as a temporary solution.

Pros

~1.063kg (relatively lightweight)
Crossbar pole creates taut and vertical side walls
2 mesh inner walls (1 door and 1 smaller access portal)
2 storage vestibules
Small pitch footprint
Internal pocket and hanging hook
Blue and green colour options
Ideal for activities such as bikepacking (lightweight, doesn't require trekking poles)

Cons

Central pole inserted through sleeve in flysheet (instead of hook clips)
Condensation an issue - best suited for dry, warm environments
Sil-Nylon floors can be slippery
20D floor needs a groundsheet
Not freestanding
Taga 2P is larger for a small increase in weight and cost

Compared with the Rainbow, the Taga 1:

Is smaller internally - one person only (vs emergency room for 2 in the R)
Weighs ~200g more
Has dual vestibules (R has only one)
Uses 20D Sil-Nylon (R uses 30D Sil-Nylon)
Has it's floor directly sewn to the wall of the tent (DR has a detached "hybrid bathtub floor")
Has limited venting options (R has an apex vent and adjustable vents on each side)
Is easier to set up (DR requires clips for the bathtub floor and many adjustments that make a consistent pitch difficult)
Is seam sealed (R isn't)
Has no optional internal liner available
Can be bought worldwide (R must be bought from Tarptent in the USA)