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 ...

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

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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 ...

Rain, snow, and harsh ultraviolet (UV) rays will take a toll on outdoor items, and if you can’t store them in a garage or shed, you may want to tarp them. Whether you want to protect outdoor living ...