A full-coverage square/rectangular tarp designed for hammock campers who want maximum protection from the elements without stepping up to a tarp with doors. Its versatile design also allows it to be used as a ground shelter when needed.
The Rectangular Tarp provides maximum weather protection short of a full door-style tarp. Its larger, more traditional shape offers generous coverage for hammock camping while remaining versatile enough to serve as a backpacking tarp when ground camping is necessary.
Multiple edge configurations, tie-out options, and accessory packages allow you to customize the tarp for everything from lightweight trips to more demanding conditions.
Features
- Full-coverage square/rectangular design
- Choice of straight-edge or catenary-cut construction
- Eight reinforced tie-outs standard
- Compatible with optional tarp pole systems for additional living space
- Stuff sack and seam sealing included
Edge Options
Straight Edge — Includes eight standard tie-outs with the option to add four additional tie-outs positioned halfway between the existing tie-outs along the ground-facing edges.
Catenary Cut — Features two curves along each side for improved pitching performance. When paired with the double or triple pole system, additional curves are added to align the poles with the tie-out locations.
Tie-Out Configuration
The tarp comes standard with eight reinforced tie-outs: one at each corner and one centered along each side.
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
- 3/4" D-Rings
Optional Tarp Pole System
The optional tarp pole system increases the usable space beneath the tarp by lifting the center section of the ridgeline.
Choose from:
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Single Pole — Centered along the ridgeline
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Double Pole — Positioned at approximately 1/4 and 3/4 of the tarp length
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Triple Pole — Positioned at approximately 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 of the tarp length
The system includes sleeves sewn beneath the tarp for the pole ends, an internal ridgeline, three prusik loops, and a stuff sack for the poles.
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 — Use your own line 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 a set of six Aluminum Y-Stakes or six Ultralight Titanium Hook Stakes.
Internal Ridgeline — Includes attachment points, a 2.0 mm cord ridgeline, and three prusik loops for hanging lightweight items beneath the tarp.
Patch Kit — Includes a small tube of silicone caulk, matching fabric, and a stir stick for field repairs or future seam maintenance.
Included
- Rectangular tarp
- Stuff sack
- Seam sealing
Special Order Colors (Solid Colors Only)
Additional solid colors may be available by special order. Xenon Sil fabrics are sourced through Dutchware, while Silpoly fabrics are sourced through Ripstop by the Roll. Please verify current availability before ordering.
Notes
Finished weight will vary depending on the selected fabric, tarp size, edge configuration, tie-out hardware, pole system, and optional accessories.
