Trail Duster 2.0 Tarp (Backpacking Version)

This standard square/rectangular backpacking tarp provides maximum coverage and weather protection short of adding tarp doors. Its full-width design provides generous coverage for ground camping and can also easily be used as a hammock tarp.

Choose between straight or catenary-cut edges, along with your preferred tie-out hardware and optional attachment points.

Features

• Full-coverage square/rectangular design
• Choice of straight or catenary-cut edges
• Eight perimeter tie-outs standard
• Seam sealing included
• Suitable for ground or hammock camping

Edge Options

Straight Edge — Provides maximum coverage and allows an additional eight perimeter tie-outs to be added. The additional tie-outs are positioned halfway between the eight standard tie-outs.

Catenary Cut — Uses two catenary curves along each side of the tarp to help create a taut pitch.

Tie-Out Configuration

The tarp comes standard with eight perimeter tie-outs: one at each corner and one centered along each side.

On the Straight Edge version, an additional eight tie-outs can be added. These are positioned halfway between the existing tie-outs for a total of 16 perimeter attachment points.

Perimeter tie-outs can be configured with:

• Loops Only — Simple, lightweight attachment points
• Line Loc 3 — Works best with approximately 2–2.5 mm line
• Line Lock V — V-groove design capable of holding line as small as approximately 1 mm
• Line Lock Lite 10 mm — Works well with approximately 1.5 mm line
• Line Lock Lite 15 mm — Lightweight option for approximately 2–3 mm line
• 1/2" D-Rings

Optional Attachment Points

Side Panel Pull-Outs — Four pull-outs can be added, with two on each side of the tarp. Unless otherwise specified, they are centered within each quarter of the tarp panels to provide additional interior space and stability.

Bivy Attachment Points — Positioned approximately 12" from each end of the tarp for attaching lightweight bivy components. These attachment points are not intended for hanging heavier items such as water bottles or heavy lanterns.

Ridgeline Tie-Outs — Small loops can be bar tacked along the top of the ridgeline seam to provide additional attachment points. Choose from:

• One centered tie-out
• Two tie-outs positioned at approximately 1/3 and 2/3 of the tarp length
• Three tie-outs positioned at approximately 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 of the tarp length

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.

Stakes — A set of eight Aluminum Y-Stakes or Ultralight Titanium Hook Stakes can be added to complete your tarp setup.

Patch Kit — Includes a small tube of silicone caulk, matching tarp fabric, and a stir stick for emergency repairs. Matching fabric is normally approximately 12" × 12", although the available size may vary with custom or specialty fabrics. The included silicone can also be used for future seam-sealing maintenance if needed.

Customer Review: Set Up Video

Notes

Finished tarp weight will vary depending on the selected fabric, edge configuration, tie-out hardware, attachment points, and additional options.