Best Ultralight Tarp on a Budget

[jcbargholz]

Needing to upgrade this year and with so many options out there I’d like to hear some real world reviews on what everyone would recommend.
Silnylon or what?

My 15 buck Amazon special did not cut it last year.

Thanks


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[Cameron.25]

Check out the dyneema ones from zpacks if you want a nice one. If you watch the bargain section of the site they add stuff to it all the time

 

[mtnrunner260]

If you know anyone with a sewing machine and a pulse they could sew two lengths of fabric together from ripstopbytheroll

 

[danmayland]

Hey I just upgraded and picked up a new dyneema tarp and selling the one I’m replacing. Dyneema is the way to go for ultra light but it’s crazy expensive!

My tarp that I’m selling is a hex tarp with 6 guy outs (one on each corner and one in the middle of each side) and provided line. It’s made of Patagium 15D diamond ripstop nylon 1,500 PU/Silicone/DWR. It’s more waterproof than regular sil nylon. It weights 12.8oz and is 136”x88”

I’m selling for $100 of your interested. Original price was $179 and it’s only been used on one 3 day trip.


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[archp625]

Needing to upgrade this year and with so many options out there I’d like to hear some real world reviews on what everyone would recommend.
Silnylon or what?

My 15 buck Amazon special did not cut it last year.

Thanks


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What size tarp are you wanting?

 

[jcbargholz]

What size tarp are you wanting?

Hoping for just a 10 x 10 , but willing to be flexible.

 

[archp625]

I got recommended Borah Gear tarps. I dont think they have a 10 x 10 but I know they can custom orders. I got a 6 x 9 for $70. Its 7.45 oz. That was the best deal I could find. Made in the US as well.

 

[homers]

CCS is top notch and take a look at Etowah for more of a solid, but more budget friendly tarp.

 

[Whiskey_Fish]

I picked up a new tarp from Bear Paw Wilderness Designs last year and it has been absolutely awesome. I ordered a 5x7 for covering gear at out backcountry camp. It has tie outs centered in the panel which add some nice headroom when sitting under to cook. Couldn’t be happier. Light, reasonably priced. Shipped fast too even though it was custom.


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[MOSO 300]

I picked up a new tarp from Bear Paw Wilderness Designs last year and it has been absolutely awesome. I ordered a 5x7 for covering gear at out backcountry camp. It has tie outs centered in the panel which add some nice headroom when sitting under to cook. Couldn’t be happier. Light, reasonably priced. Shipped fast too even though it was custom.


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[Jaypy]

 

[turley]

Oware makes quality lightweight tarps that are reasonably priced:

https://bivysack.com/shop/ols/products/flattarp2-5-9x9

 

[TJNM]

Bushcraft outfitter makes some good ones

 

[ajbailey21]

jimmytarps, now sold on ebay under ULhiker I believe.

 

[westsloper]

Oware, bearpaw, borah gear.

 

[4rcgoat]

Kifaru sheep tarp.....

 

[JEEF]

Maybe not super budget but this is what I run - it's designed for a tarp over a hammock setup but I set it up with trekking poles.

Kammok:

Camping tarp - Kuhli | Kammok

The Kuhli is an ultra-versatile camping tarp, built to protect you against inclement weather. With 10 Hypalon-reinforced guy out points and a new knotless design, the Kuhli offers unmatched adaptability.

kammok.com

 

[EdP]

Hard to know what you are looking for because you didn't specify the intended use, but you did say 10x10. I use the Seek Outside DST. It's 10x10 silnylon with tiedowns and center reinforcement to accept a prop stick for use in a diamond configuration. That's how I use it but, being square, it can be set up in a wide variety of ways. I now use it set up over my KUIU Summit Star 1.

 

[Phaseolus]

Hard to know what you are looking for because you didn't specify the intended use, but you did say 10x10. I use the Seek Outside DST. It's 10x10 silnylon with tiedowns and center reinforcement to accept a prop stick for use in a diamond configuration. That's how I use it but, being square, it can be set up in a wide variety of ways. I now use it set up over my KUIU Summit Star 1. View attachment 380423View attachment 380427

I’ve been using the DST for a few years, great tarp. I did recently move onto the SO Eolus. It’s about the weight as the DST but gives much better storm coverage. It does need two poles or sticks to put up.

 

[Time2fish]

I love my DST from SO. I use it as a shelter basically anytime the weather is above freezing, and heavy wind and rain isn’t in the forecast.
I just picked up a sheep tarp tho and very stoked to give it a try this spring.
Both are available in the $125 range