1 person · Trekking-pole tarp
Deschutes Tarp
Price
$190
A no-frills pyramid tarp: everything you need and nothing you don't. Add the no-see-um skirt, or pair it with the Serenity NetTent for a 24 oz double-wall shelter.
- Minimum weight
- 13 oz
- Person
- 1
- Coverage
- 44 ft²
Choose your color
Color — Green
Choose your setup
Make it ready for rain
The fabric sheds water. The stitching needs sealing before wet-weather use.
- In the bag
- Tarp, stuff sack & guy lines
- Bring separately
- One 49″ pole + six stakes
Complete your kit
Requires one pole
13 oz — 368 g Solo Tarp
Best for
- Solo ultralight hikers
- Tight campsites
- Building a modular shelter
Every ounce accounted for
What's built in.
- Long zippered entryEasier to get in and out.
- High ventRemoves excess moisture.
- 360° weather protectionThe pyramid design sheds wind from every direction.
- Single pole pyramidA hexagonal shape gives maximum protection for minimum weight.
- Pairs with the Serenity NetTentKeeps the bugs at bay.
- Optional no-see-um skirtMakes it less buggy for about 3 oz.
- Adjustable heightVary the pole height to suit the weather.
- Ultralight canopy20-denier silicone-coated polyester.
See it in the field
Deschutes Tarp
Specifications
The details make the difference.
The weight excludes the support pole and stakes, which are sold separately. Hikers over 6′ may have limited headroom depending on pad height and pitch.
General
- Seasons
- 3
- Sleeps
- 1
- Ships with
- Tarp, stuff sack, guy lines
- Packed size
- 12″ × 4.5″30 × 11 cm
- Weight
- 13 oz368 g
- Stakes
- 6, sold separately
- Colors
- Green, Gray
Materials
- Canopy
- 20D silicone-coated polyester
- Zipper
- #3 YKK
- Hydrostatic head
- 3,000 mm
Design
- Type
- Tarp
- Frame
- Single 49″ pole, not includedSingle 125 cm pole, not included
- Entry
- Side entry
- Coverage
- 44 ft²4.1 m²
From the people who carry it
Let the miles do the talking.
- DMDoug M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 hours agoDeschutes Tarp - an improvement on the old WIld Oasis Tarp
My 2009 Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis finally bit the dust (blown out zipper) after 36 trips and 100 nights. I loved the simplicity, light weight, and small packed size of this tarp.
I purchased the Deschutes Tarp as it appeared to be the latest iteration of this design. I took two fall trips in the Colorado backcountry and this tarp did not disappoint. I love all the small refinements that were added to the Deschutes: adjustable tie outs, dual door flaps, and most importantly an updated design that takes stress off the zipper when opening/closing.
I'm 6'1" and sleep on a Therm-a-rest NeoAir, so it's a little snug lengthwise if I completely stretch out, but I knew that going into this purchase. For me, my mini Australian Shepherd, and our gear; it's a great little backpacking shelter.
Photos from an early October backpacking loop/summit hit of Mt. Antero, San Isabel NF, CO.
- RRickVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year ago10+ Years and Going
Every year I keep meaning to thank Six Moon Designs for this awesome piece of gear! I have used this tarp in every kind of bad weather you can think of; wind so stiff the tarp was blowing straight out like a flag and then when pitched calm inside, rain coming down in buckets and dry inside, snow coming down so hard it put out a campfire in five minutes and yet perfectly shed the snow. I've hiked hundreds of joyous miles with this barely noticeable weight in my pack, making my friends jealous with how fast it goes up and comes down. I wish I had this when I did the PCT in 1982 but it's sure easy to get your pack weight under ten pounds with this tarp. Thank you Six Moon Designs!
- GGabbyRated 5 out of 5 stars3 years agoPassed the front country test! So, back country! Here we come!
Set it up during a rainy day just to get the first test out of the way and we stayed dry. No problem. Fits my 80 pound dog and myself (150 lbs & 5' 6"). Love the bug net around the bottom. A nice baby step for me coming from a double wall fully inclosed tent and taking this step in order to reduce my pack weight and bulk. Looking forward to taking this into the back country!
- CCustomerRated 5 out of 5 stars4 years agoSo far, so good
After setting this up once in the park (city living;-), I took it on an overnight bike trip, along with the serenity tent and a pole. The setup went great and the net inside was surprisingly roomy, with more floor space than my Big Agnes Tiger Wall 1P. I haven't sealed it yet but I knew it would be dry and there was no problem with any condensation. I was warm and comfortable all night and was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to enter and exit.
- EJEliot J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoMy favorite shelter
Hands down my favorite shelter. I have other more expensive full tent options, but this thing rocks. I’m 6’ 1.5” and fit at a slight angle without needing to use the head or foot guy outs.