A tarp shelter for going super ultralight.

For constructing a super ultralight kit, we recommend the Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp. It’s constructed with Dyneema fabric and weighs only 6.1 oz. Yet the pyramid shape is sturdy, protective, and fully enclosed, unlike a flat tarp. Alan’s colleague used this shelter to great effect on an all-guides cross country trip in Alaska.

6.1 oz | $349

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