The LiteOutdoors Silnylon Backpacking Tarp
The Lite Outdoors Silnylon Backpacking Tarp is extremely compact and light weight, yet incredibly versatile. The compact nature of the tarp will allow you to squeeze it into the smallest corners of your backpack, taking up minimal space. 16 webbing loops around the outside and one in the center allow many different pitch configurations to suit your needs. Made from 20D silicone impregnated ripstop nylon, a LiteOutdoors Silnylon Tarp is the perfect combination of strength and weight, and will be able to withstand the harsh climate you throw at it.
Looking For A Hammock Tarp?
If you are in the market for a good hammock tarp, we provide maximum coverage while keeping it ultralight. Our silnylon tarp is noticeably lighter and more waterproof than the competition, yet still durable enough to be reliable in the worst weather. With the option of 2 different sizes and and multiple pitch configurations, our tarp makes a perfect hammock rain fly.
Whether you are looking for a backpacking tarp, hammock tarp, or emergency shelter, an ultralight tarp from LiteOutdoors is the perfect solution.
Note: Tarp seam needs to be seam sealed prior to use. Silicone based seam sealer included with purchase.
Stephen Hobbs (verified owner) –
This tarp at 8′ x 10′ is half a pound lighter than my previous 6′ x 8′ tarp. So, more for less. With 2 mm reflective lines on each corner and a para-cord center line and a larger light bag, the total packed weight is 13.5 ounces. The bag that came with it is just big enough for the tarp; but, I like to have the lines attached, hence the addition of a 6″ x 8″ drawstring bag. The line tabs are strong and well distributed.
Didymus1of12 (verified owner) –
My first tarp, and quite probably, my last. I purchased an eight by 10 foot when on sale ($95) that weighs 11.5 ounces and this is the best price to performance tarp on the market. For example, ZPacks Dyneema tarp – 8.5 by 10, foot 7.5 ounces, and $275. I have used it for a total of 15 days in the 9 months I have had it. This tarp has very high-quality attributes – no blemishes, top notch stitching, etc. So far, no leaks, tears, or problems at all. I may decide to have additional tie-outs sewn on at a later date.
Jack Chiles (verified owner) –
I have used the 8′ x 10′ tarp on 2 trips as of yet. Both of them were for 5 days in the Pecos Wilderness. I had some trepidation about using a tarp – my entire life I have used either a Eureka 4 man Timberline (9 lbs) beginning in 1974 or a Tarptent Rainshadow (3 person 42 oz) beginning in 2014. My gosh – people can see you! I read Ray Jardine’s book “The PCT HIker’s Handbook” and decided I’d try a tarp as I still love to hike but the legs and my conditioning are gone. I must have spent 10 hours online researching which tarp to buy. I really did not want to spend over $150, which left out the very lightest tarps (Dyneema) so for about 1/4 the cost and 5-6 ounces more weight I made the best purchase possible, giver my parameters. I have not been disappointed in my decision to purchase one. My activities and usage have revealed no flaws as of yet. I have been warm, condensate-free and dry so far. The first trip to the Pecos was in August – monsoon season there. Rain fell every day yet it was dry under the tarp. I closed it down while I left to fish and explore and had no problems. The second time I went was in the month of September (post-monsoon). No rain, 2 short showers, but I was higher up. Lightning was present and it scared the heck out of me. No problems with the tarp, though. This year I will return to the Pecos for another week in September. The tarp will be in my Stackpack, as usual. I would recommend this tarp to interested purchasers.
Pete D –
This is a fantastic tarp and is definitely the best in cost/weight out there. I got the 8×10 tarp for a 10-day PCT trip this Aug-Sep. We had a couple of days of rain including some intense periods. Even with splitting a lightweight tent between 2 people, the tarp beats it hands down in weight and space. The tarp was so roomy and inviting that one of the tent folk begged to switch to my tarp.
At first I had reservations about the seam sealer provided but once dried, it is very flexible and smooths out nicely to fully cover the seams. The tie down points are in just the right places and very strong. The full packed weight of the 8×10 tarp with 8 MSR mini-groundhogs, all line and bag came in just under 15oz. Whether as a primary shelter or a backup, this is now part of my must-have equipment and an easy recommend to anyone.
Nick (verified owner) –
After my initial review I will give this product 4 stars. I’ll start with the positives first.
It is extremely light weight and compact! Even the 10’x12’ packs into a stuff sack that is smaller than a water bottle. When spread out multiple tie out points allows you to configure it in several ways, or just really stake down your standard A frame.
On the other hand it needs to be seam sealed. It was advertised as such and did come with seam sealer so I am not deducting a star for that. The deducted star comes from some loose stitching along the ridge line and Also the tie out on the ridge line is not in the middle. It is 6’6” from one side and 5’6” from the other. I don’t understand the reasoning behind that.
Overall this tarp appears to be exactly what I needed giving me plenty of room whether I sleep on the ground or hammock!
I did do a review of this product on YouTube. go check that out to answer any questions
Note from Liteoutdoors: We are investigating the middle webbing loop being off center. It is probable this was a manufacturers defect limited to this individual tarp.
Markus Plaum (verified owner) –
I have not had the opportunity to take this (8×10) tarp out for a trip yet, but my first impressions are that it’s definitely going to be my go-to from here on in. Good stitching, and durable material.
It’s great to support an Alberta company (even if the product is made in China).
I did have one issue, and, being a neat freak who simultaneously is horrible with working with sticky stuff – the seam sealing process went sideways.
The supplied tube of seam sealer clumped while I was applying it, which made for a messy application (maybe it was too old?) So, it didn’t cure completely before I I put it away for the night, which meant I created a bit of a mess of the tarp. No big issue, as long as it holds up to the weather.