Emergency shelter options

[mrbillbrown]

I've always got my Sheep Tarp in my pack. Too many uses for such a small weight and space penalty to leave it at home/camp.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

My Tarptent weighs in at about a pound I believe. That and a light weight bivy are about 22 ounces.

 

[medvedyt]

a tarp and a puffy orbella jacket can do a lot for sleeping well and confortable despite an emergency situation.

 

[tttoadman]

Six Moons Gatewood Cape. a poncho and a tarp. single pole but I have also hung it bwteen trees. I never leave home without it. I spend many rainy hours every year in the OR cascades sitting under my gatewood watching for a passer by.

 

[carsonkeys]

Gossamer Gear Twinn Tarp comes in right at 10oz before pegs.

 

[elliottw]

Firebox makes an Ultralight Poncho/Hammock/Tarp that's made in USA, 9oz. There model is closely modeled from some Onsi Gear Poncho Tarps that are also worth checking out.

 

[Phaseolus]

The Eolus in Cuben fiber from Seek Outside is my choice. Zipperless, floorless, hiking pole supported shelter. Pitches great in the Cuben fiber and weight is less than 2 pounds. I added a down quilt from Feathered Friends outa Seattle and I have a very light mobile impromptu style shelter when I'm inclined to move fast and forgo all the luxury of a standard camp.

Seek no longer makes the Eolus...