Tarps and Shelters
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Mountain Laurel Designs Supermid Shelter
There are lighter pyramid shelters available for summer use, but if stormworthiness is important to you, take a look at a silnylon Mountain Laurel Designs Supermid Shelter. We’re happy to…
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Mountain Laurel Designs Trailstar Shelter
The Mountain Laurel Designs Trailstar Shelter is a zipperless shelter that’s a little bit finicky to pitch, but mastering that art is worth it if you need a low-profile and…
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Seek Outside Cimarron Shelter
A unique take on the conventional pyramid tent, the Cimarron pitches more like a tipi than a mid. It offers dual entrances, can be rigged as a hot tent with…
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Kuiu Summit Star 1P Shelter
This is one of our favorite solo trekking pole shelter designs. Side entry, great headroom, and supported by two trekking poles front and back. The Kuiu Summit Star 1P is…
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Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape
A unique take on the poncho tarp, the Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape is not only a better (more secure and stormworthy) poncho, but a much better shelter than a…
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Six Moon Designs Deschutes Tarp
The Six Moon Designs Deschutes Tarp is a traditional, full-perimeter solo shelter that pitches with a single trekking pole. We can’t exactly call it a pyramid, because the peak is…
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Slingfin Splitwing UL Tarp
The Slingfin Splitwing UL Tarp is a catenary ridgeline shaped tarp with a two-part split front beak that allows for a wide range of adjustability in the peak height of…
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Black Diamond Beta Light 2P Shelter
The new Black Diamond Beta Light 2P shelter has been updated with polyester fabric – no more sagging when it rains. Can accomodate 2 people but we like it for…
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Seek Outside Silex Shelter
Four stakes, two trekking poles, zipperless design. It’s a simple, functional, light, and very stormworthy and roomy solo shelter.
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Seek Outside Eolus Shelter
A zipperless shelter with two doors and two vestibules. Unlike most so-called 2-person shelters on the market, this one has plenty of room for two big people and all of…
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Black Diamond Mega Light 4P Shelter
The new Black Diamond Mega Light 4P shelter has been updated with polyester fabric – no more sagging when it rains – especially important for a tent of this size….
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Gossamer Gear Twinn Tarp
An affordable, catenary-cut tarp large enough for two people. Also a great option for solo use when you want more headroom when the sidewalls are pitched to the ground surface.
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ZPacks Flat Tarp
One of the lightest tarps for its size ever produced, the ZPacks Flat Tarp offers flexible pitching configurations, micro Lineloc tensioners, and the light weight and non-water-absorbing Dyneema Composite Fabrics.
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid Shelter
Simple to pitch and exceptionally strong, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid is both light and stormworthy. Its floorless design is ideal for spreading out wet gear, or get the companion…
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ZPacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp with Doors
A spartan but functional shelter that provides full-perimeter protection from blowing wind and rain. Ryan Jordan selected this as a Staff Pick and writes: “One of my “projects” this year…
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp
Available in two sizes: 8’6″ x 8’6″ square or rectangular for 8′ x 10′ tarp shelter configurations. Flat edges, square corners, non-catenary cut for pitch versatility. Fully bonded seams, Dyneema…
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Seek Outside Tipi Review: An Ultralight Stove Tent for Cold Weather Backpacking with a Group
This Seek Outside Tipi Review investigates a shelter that is more like a cabin with a stove, increasing comfort during cold nights.
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Seek Outside Redcliff Shelter Review (With Titanium Wood Stove)
Reviewed in this article is the Seek Outside Redcliff Shelter, a large pyramid tent that also includes a titanium wood stove.
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 4 Review
This Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 4 review features a lightweight shelter that can be used for mountaineering or family backpacking trips.
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