Lightweight tarp for Glassing,Possible sleeping shelter

[d_wit22]

Alright so give me your recommendations. This is for a September Idaho archery hunt for 2. Trying to find something I can always keep in my bag, and use for rain protection, possibly sleep under if we don't want to go back to camp

 

[southpa]

I think a myriad of manufacturers make these

Seek outside
Argali
Kuiu

Id just find.on that fits your weight vs. price point and go with it.

 

[RH300UM]

I've used this for 5 seasons in Alaska and in the western states

DST Tarp

The DST is a lightweight backpacking tarp that is extremely flexible in pitch. A center patch makes using a trekking pole to achieve the diamond fly or a frame tarp pitch easy.

seekoutside.com

 

[8x68s]

check out Piragus Boundary waters catalog... silnylon tarps. I have the 10x10 and 10x14 1.9 ounce versions.

Tents & Tarps, Nemo Equipment, Big Agnes, Mountainsmith : Boundary Waters Piragis

Shop our TENTS & TARPS selection by Nemo Equipment, Big Agnes, Mountainsmith, Cook Custom Sewing and more. We carry the lightest weight Silnylon Tarps out there, tents that make sense, poles, anchors and more. Located at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Piragis Northwoods Company...

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[Muddyboots]

Keep eye on Camofire.com, they have daily product line up and back packing occasionally.

 

[med358-boise]

For ground cover, I just keep two contractor clean up bags in my pack. I have used them as a make shift rain shelter over tree limbs with me under the tree limbs.

 

[sp6x6]

I have the DST tarp also.

 

[med358-boise]

If you aren't worried about color, here is a unique approach

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