I have both (1st year design).

Pro of Rainshadow:
1. MUCH more easy to seam seal
2. More elbow room for 2
3. Faster to setup. This is subjective but I find it faster.
4. I can use my fixed length pole as the front pole because it sits fine at 45”. I noticed the Rainshadow 2 requires 48”.

Con of Rainshadow:
1. BIG footprint; hard to find a spot in the woods.
2. Not as sturdy in wind. Mine flaps a little more; even though it held up fine at 30mph, sometimes I had the wall in my face while sleeping.

Pro of Double Rainbow:
1. Good wind resistance.
2. Easier to enter in side doors.
3. Harder to touch wet walls (condensatioin).

Con of Double Rainbow:
1. After trying to seam seal twice, it still leaked after an 8 hour 2” rainstorm. I sent it to Henry. He did a perfect job.
2. There is an art getting that 12’ pole (guessing at length) in and out.


When I loan out my tents to worthy scouts, they will always pick the rainshadow over the DR. They claim it’s easier to setup and they feel better with the space.

Don’t worry about freestanding. Even those you have to stake out.

Good luck on your tent choice smile
-Barry