Targeted at people who prioritize backpack weight over sleeping comfort and weather protection, ultralight tarps and the tiny companies that hand make them were, until now, pretty rare. But this one ...

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On the surface, it is a simple backpacking tarp that can add weather protection to the Kammok Roo hammock or serve as a standalone shelter or sun shade. Instead of simply shedding rainwater, though, ...

Many backpackers are eschewing heavy rugged tents for lightweight tarps. If you normally carry a rain poncho you can kill two birds with one stone by adapting aluminum or fiberglass tent poles to fit ...

A review of TripTarp, a unique planning tool printed directly on a tarp for hikers.

Deep in the frozen wetlands, winter camping becomes a true test of bushcraft skills. Using a simple tarp shelter, this adventure explores the quiet beauty, harsh cold, and survival techniques needed ...