An ultralight asymmetrical tarp designed for hammock campers who want the lightest practical protection from sun and light rain while minimizing pack weight.
The Simplicity Tarp is designed for the ultralight hammock backpacker who wants basic protection from the elements while keeping pack weight to a minimum.
Its asymmetrical design provides coverage where it's needed most while eliminating unnecessary material. The result is a minimalist tarp that works well as a lightweight rain shelter or sunshade.
Features
- Ultralight asymmetrical design
- Three available lengths
- Diagonal ridgeline design with no ridgeline seam
- Reinforced corner tie-outs
- Optional Storm Mode tie-outs
- Stuff sack included
Choosing Your Size
| Size |
Recommended Hammock Length |
| Short |
9'-10' hammocks |
| Standard |
10'-11' hammocks |
| Long |
12' hammocks |
Specifications (Standard Length)
| Standard Fabric Size |
137" × 109" |
| Wide Fabric Size |
143" × 116" |
| Standard Ridgeline |
137" |
| Wide Fabric Ridgeline |
143" |
| Storm Mode Ridgeline |
124" |
| Wide Fabric Storm Mode Ridgeline |
127" |
Understanding the Asymmetrical Design
To help visualize the setup, imagine a parallelogram-shaped tarp with the ridgeline running diagonally between the two furthest corners (see the last image in the photo gallery).
Because the tarp is asymmetrical, you'll need to select the correct orientation based on the direction you sleep in your hammock.
If you lie diagonally with your head toward the right side of the hammock and your feet toward the left, select the Head Right / Feet Left orientation. If you sleep in the opposite direction, select the opposite orientation.
Storm Mode
Optional Storm Mode tie-outs allow the ridgeline to be shortened while slightly lowering the sides of the tarp to improve protection during heavier weather.
Ridgeline Design
Because the ridgeline follows the bias (diagonal) of the fabric, there is no ridgeline seam.
One consequence of this design is that the ridgeline will not pitch as tightly as a traditional tarp. Until you're familiar with the setup, avoid overtightening the ridgeline.
Tie-Out Options
Ground tie-outs can be configured with:
- Loops Only
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Line Loc 3 — Best with 2-2.5 mm line
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Line Lock V — Compatible with line as small as 1 mm
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Line Lock Lite 10 mm — Best with approximately 1.5 mm line
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Line Lock Lite 15 mm — Best with approximately 2-3 mm line
- 1/2" D-Rings
Optional Accessories
Reflective Guyline — 2 mm Orange Reflective Guyline is available in several lengths. This line is not compatible with Line Lock V or 10 mm Line Lock Lite hardware.
Ridgeline Cord — Choose your own cord or add 25' of 1.75 mm Zing-It.
Dutch Flyz — Available as hardware only or pre-spliced to 12' Zing-It lines.
Stakes — Add two Aluminum Y-Stakes or two Ultralight Titanium Hook Stakes.
Patch Kit — Includes silicone caulk, matching fabric, and a stir stick for field repairs or future seam maintenance.
Weight Estimates
| Fabric |
Standard Length |
Long Length |
| Xenon Sil .9 |
5.25 oz |
5.75 oz |
| Silpoly 1.1 |
6.75 oz |
7.45 oz |
| Silnylon 1.1 |
7.00 oz |
7.75 oz |
| Xenon Sil 1.1 |
7.00 oz |
7.75 oz |
| Xenon Sil Wide |
7.95 oz |
8.75 oz |
Accessory Weight Averages
| Accessory |
Average Weight |
| (2) Aluminum Y-Stakes |
0.72 oz |
| (2) Titanium Hook Stakes |
0.46 oz |
| 10' Premium Lawson Glowire |
0.58 oz |
| 25' Zing-It |
0.53 oz |
| Pair of Dutch Flyz with Spliced Zing-It |
0.68 oz |
| Patch Kit |
2.00 oz |
Custom Fabrics
Additional solid colors may be available by special order. Xenon Sil fabrics are sourced from Dutchware, while Silpoly fabrics are sourced from Ripstop by the Roll. Please verify current availability before ordering.
Customer Review:
Video Review
Notes
Finished weights will vary depending on the selected fabric, size, tie-out configuration, and optional accessories.
