SwitchBack Lightweight Backpacking Tarp

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Meet the SwitchBack Tarp — a spacious, adaptable option for hikers and backpackers looking to upgrade their ultralight camping shelters with more coverage and flexibility on the tr ail. Measuring 70″ x 120″, the SwitchBack offers extra width over the Baldy Mountain, giving you more room for your sleep system and pack while maintaining a streamlined footprint. It’s a smart addition to your essential backpacking gear and dependable lightweight hiking gear, especially when weather protection matters but pack weight still counts. With multiple tie-out points and versatile pitching options, you can configure it low and tight for storms or high and open for ventilation on calm summer nights. Fabric Features Weather Shield Technology - Factory Seam Seal and Waterproof Coating TrailGuard Coating - Tough rugged coating for increased durability Fabric Options 1.9 oz Desert Tan Waterproof Ripstop 16oz 1.1 oz SilPoly – 13.3 oz for lightweight, mobile setups Packable, durable, and easy to pitch, the SwitchBack Tarp delivers expanded coverage at a weight and price point that makes it reliable affordable camping gear for thru-hikers, weekend backpackers, and minimalist campers alike. More room. Lightweight performance. Built for the trail. Show more