"Beaks"? We don't need no stinkin' beaks!
(or tent stakes or poles for that matter)
Reinforced center tie outs allow a flat tarp to be set up sealed close to the
ground on the end. (This without the limiting shape of "beaks" or end panels that
other's marketing hype claim is the only self adjusting method for sealing off
the end of a tarp.) For those who want to go light (pun intended) but enjoy tarp
craft while using natural features to set up camp, a square or rectangular tarp can
be set up in many ways (see bottom of page). My standard flat tarps 8x10' and
larger come with 4 center tie outs like the Flat Tarp 3.5 pictured.
Backpacking Tarps
The lightest and most versatile of shelters, and can
be used for a place for teaching out of the sun or rain. Their set up can
inspire craftsmanship among students. They are used by many major outdoor
schools and savvy go light backpackers everywhere. Our tarps are available
in various weights of nylon with a thick waterproof coat of urethane. To
add strength, sewn on webbing loops are used instead of grommets for tying
the tarp out
(gromet
verus web, reinforced
gromet versus web ) and are also reinforced with an extra layer of
fabric at high stress points. The center tie out loops are made with webbing
with a flashlight reflective tracer to help you find your tarp in the dark.
Collapsible nesting six foot tall poles are available which fit in grommets
at either end of the ridge line of the urethane tarps 10x10 ' and larger.
Custom size tarps also available. See Fabrics
for available colors and material. Please note that these tarps are flamable if exposed to flame. Go here for information on choosing a tarp color.
Read
the reviews at Backpackinglight.com
Flat tarp 1.0
5x8' shelter for 1
8 reinforced web tieouts around hem
with 50 feet of ultralight cord,
stuffsack
Urethane coated Heavy Duty 200 Denier Nylon
45x90' weighs 23 oz
Read about fabric choices and color choices
Flat tarp 1.5
6x8'
solo tarp shelter for 1
8 reinforced web tieouts around hem
and 1 in center
with 50 feet of ultralight cord,
stuffsack
1.1 oz silicone tarps *(see footnote)
weighs just 9 oz (tarp only)
order online
Urethane coated 70 denier Taffeta
19.5 oz
tie out in center of tarp
Urethane coated 200 denier heavy duty oxford
28 oz
1 tie out centered over feet
Read about fabric choices and color choices
Flat tarp 2.0
shelter for 2-3 people
1.1 oz silicone tarps *(see footnote)
now lightened up by 2 ounces!
Our most popular tarp, the green one is favored by backcountry
bow hunters, the grey for backpackers, the gold for boaters, the orange
for survival and SAR.
weighs just 13.5 oz (tarp only)
12 reinforced web tieouts around hem and 4 in center panels
with 50 feet of ultralight cord,
stuffsack 2 oz
order online
Urethane coated 70 denier ripstop 7.7x9.5'finished size
now lightened up by 6 ounces!
weighs 21 oz.(tarp only)
12 reinforced web tieouts around hem and 4 (with reflective webbing)
in center panels
with 50 feet of ultralight cord, stuffsack
Urethane coated 200 denier 7.7x9.5'finished size
heavy duty
12 reinforced web tieouts around hem and 4 (with reflective webbing)
in center panels
with 50 feet of ultralight cord, stuffsack
Read about fabric choices and color choices
Flat tarp 2.5
shelter for 2-3 people
Square Shape
1.1 oz silicone tarps *(see footnote)
8'10"x8'10" Finished size weighs just 15 oz (tarp only)
12 reinforced web tieouts around hem and 4 in center panels
with 50 feet of ultralight cord,
stuffsack .5 oz
Flat tarp 3.0
9.5'x 9.3' 70 denier Urethane coated tarps
or 9.5'x 9.3' 210 denier Urethane coated tarps
*(see footnote)
shelter for 3
rectangular shape
weighs just 26oz in 70d light coat urethane (1 only in tan)
weighs just 36oz in 70d
weighs just 64oz in 210d
16 reinforced web tieouts around hem and 4 in center panels
(reflective web on 4 centerpanel tie outs)
with 50 feet of ultralight cord,
stuffsack .5 oz
Read about fabric choices and color choices
Flat tarp 3.5
10.3x10.3' 1.1 oz silicone tarps *(see footnote)
shelter for 3 and for those that prefer a square, rather than
rectangular shape
weighs just 18.5 oz (tarp only)
16 reinforced web tieouts around hem and 4 in center panels
(reflective web on 4 centerpanel tie outs)
with 50 feet of ultralight cord,
stuffsack .5 oz
order online
Read about fabric choices and color choices
Flat tarp 4.0 10x12'
Shelter for 4 people
16 reinforced web tieouts around hem and 4 (with reflective webbing)
in center panels
Silnylon 1.1 oz, weight 21 oz
current colors-
with 50 feet of ultralight cord, stuffsack
Urethane coated 70 denier ripstop, weight 3.25 lbs
current colors- Navy
w/ 50 feet of ultralight cord, stuffsack,
Heavy Duty Urethane coated 210 denier ripstop, weight 5 lbs
w/ 50 feet ultralight cord, stuffsack
Read about fabric choices and color choices
Flat tarp 5.0 10x14'
Shelter for 5 people
16 reinforced web tieouts around hem and 4 (with reflective webbing)
in center panels
Silicone nylon 30denier, 26 oz
Urethane 70 denier 62 oz.
Heavy duty Urethane coated 210 denier, weight 76 oz
with 50 feet of ultralight cord, stuffsack
Read about fabric choices and color choices
Photo
of larger tarp set up "Instructor style" for stormy conditions
Front, ----Back, ----Sketch of same
8x10 tarp
set up in a FlyingDiamond configuration
Layout of tie outs
of 10x10, 10x12 ,and 10x14 ft tarps
Corner
Detail of Sil Nylon Tie out
Center Seam Detail
of Sil Nylon Tie Out
Custom Product (Quantity
Orders only)- 7x9 tarp with mozquito netting
8 x10 tarp in Sam Mac
Meadow Drainage
7x9 tarp in black on
early season trip Dinkey Creek (Note
method for guying out
which covers foot section more thoroughly) this is a FLAT tarp!
6x8' tarp set up for
stormy conditions
See also the tips
page
Cord 1/8" kernmantle, black, (firm finish is very durable and easy to tie and
untie) a good choice for school use, less than 5 oz. per 100 ft. $12
Cord 1/12" (2mm) cord white (firm finish is very durable and easy to
tie and untie and will hold a tautline knot) for ultralight tarps,less
than 3.4 oz. per 100 ft. $12
Cord (1mm) cord white (firm finish is very durable and easy to
tie and untie and will hold a tautline knot) great for carrying as backup
to your regular tent cord as it takes up little space and weighs less
than 1 oz. per 100 ft. $10
Silicone seam sealer, GEII, $7
*Please note that these tarps are flamable if exposed to flame or high heat source.
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