This tarp is extremely lightweight, durable, and ideal for 1 or 2 people seeking a versatile and ultralight shelter. With reinforced edges, it is waterproof and very easy to set up using trekking poles.
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The ultralight tarp for hiking, Twin Tarp, made by Gossamer Gear in the United States, will be your best choice when the goal is maximum protection with minimal weight.
When to Use It
The ultralight tarp for hiking, Twin Tarp, is a shelter for 1/2 person that you can mainly use in 3 seasons (spring, summer, and autumn). It requires trekking poles and 6 stakes to secure it to the ground in its basic configuration (not included).
Apart from the basic setup, you can use it as a tarp over your hammock, tie it between trees, or use it as a barrier to block the wind in challenging situations.
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Design
The Twin Tarp is ultra-compact when packed, taking up less space in your backpack than a water bottle. That’s saying a lot! Setting up and packing this tarp is extremely simple. It has generous dimensions, offering a surface area of over 4m².
Its cut is not symmetrical; the front part of the tarp is higher and wider. This design improves wind flow and creates more livable space.
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Made of 10D Sil/UTS Nylon
The ultralight tarp for hiking, Twin Tarp, is constructed with a 10 denier high-density nylon fabric impregnated with silicone on one side (Sil) and a blend of UTS (Ultra Tear Strength) on the other.
Silicone is hydrophobic (water-repellent), making the fabric highly waterproof. UTS is an improved alternative to Polyurethane (Pu) coating. Together, they make the nylon fabric very elastic and resistant to tears and abrasions.
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Specifications
- Color: Gray.
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Protects from rain, sun, and dust.
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Compact and ultralight.
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Allows for a variety of configurations.
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Comes with its carrying bag.
- Also perfect for hammock camping.
Size Charts
Weight |
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| Tarp | 242g |
| Guylines (included) | 22g |
| Carrying bag (included) | 5g |
| Total | 269g |
Dimensions |
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| Ridge line length | 297 cm |
| Ground wall length | 257 cm |
| Ground-staked tarp area, excluding entrance flaps | 4m² |
| Front width of the tarp | 279 cm |
| Total back width of the tarp | 211 cm |
| Peak height for standard setup | 112 cm |
| Posterior entrance width | 158 cm |
Ratings and reviews
⭐ 4.7 / 5
(3 reviews)
Anonymous
The downside is that you can only use it as an A-frame (well, in a pinch I’m sure it can be changed).
The good thing is that not only is the shape brilliantly designed to withstand the wind, but you can also tell it’s very good quality, made of SYLnylon, perfect for rain, and if it rains or there’s a storm, you lower the poles and stake it to the ground.
It’s a great purchase.
Julio Pardo
It is of great quality and very easy to set up. It is also very lightweight and very easy to carry in my backpack.
Ismael
I've already used it for a few days and it's better than expected. It handled winds of over 40 km/h without any problems. It's spacious and lightweight. Good quality. Very happy with it.