A backpacking tarp shelter is sometimes overlooked as an essential piece of gear for backpackers. However, their usefulness is quite versatile, with uses such as a rain fly, a sun shade, or even a tarp tent.
If you pack ultralight and prefer to sleep out in the open, a tarp tent might work well to give you protection from dew settling on you. Paired with a bivy sack, or a camping hammock, you’ve got ultralight rain and sun protection.
Chill Gorilla Pro Waterproof Tent Tarp, Rain Fly and Hammock Shelter (Pictured above)
- Dimensions: Width 108”, Centerline 142”
- Weight: 1.5 lbs
- Material: Ripstop nylon
- Number of Guy Points: 6
Read more about the Chill Gorilla Pro
YUEDGE Portable, Lightweight Waterproof Tent Tarp
- Dimensions: 118” x 118” (about 10’x10’)
- Weight: 34.57 oz
- Material: Lightweight, water resistant polyester
- Number of Guy Points: 6
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Vigor Waterproof Tent Tarp
- Dimensions: 10’ x 10’
- Weight: 1.6 lbs
- Material: Ripstop parachute nylon
- Number of Guy Points: 4
Read more about Vigor Waterproof Rainfly
Rolling Fox Tarp Shelter
- Dimensions: 9’ x 11’
- Weight: about 1 lb
- Material: Polyester with a PV waterproof coating
- Number of Guy Points: 16 tie-off loops, 4 stakes, and 4 guy lines
Read more about the Rolling Fox Tarp Shelter
ENO Eagles Nest Outfitters ProFly Rain Tarp
- Dimensions: 6’4’’ x 10’6’’
- Weight: 22 oz
- Material: Polyurethane-treated 210D ripstop nylon
- Number of Guy Points: 6
Read more about ENO Eagles Nest Outfitters Tarp
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