The most basic shelter solution: light, simple, and remarkably versatile.
A tarp provides essential weather protection but still allows you to feel fully “outdoors.” Indeed, there are those who prefer tarp camping, in all weather conditions, precisely because of that feeling. And how much of that “feeling” you indulge in is up to you, since our tarp’s “shape” is limited only by imagination and pitching materials. Combine a tarp with our Bivanorak (see gallery), and you get remarkable weather protection at an incredibly low weight.
A tarp can also add a new dimension to tent camping: Pitch a tarp over the tent’s entrance, and you have a breezy patio, or build a tarp kitchen away from your campsite for greater safety in bear country.
Hilleberg tarps come in two sizes, Tarp 10 and 20, designed for solo or two person, and group use, respectively. Each is available in both a super light UL and a heavy duty XP version. The former is made from our Kerlon 1200, and the latter from Kerlon SP. Both are tremendously strong yet lightweight, silicone-coated fabrics, but where the Kerlon 1200 is nylon, the SP is polyester.
On all models, the attachment rings have long guy lines with line runners on them. In addition, the stuff bag is cleverly integrated into the Tarp itself, both saving weight and allowing quicker deployment and repacking.
The 19.5mm Tarp Pole is a simple, lightweight, standing-height ole designed for use with our Tarps and other simple shelters (it works superbly with our Altai). It folds down to approximately 52.5 cm (20.7"), and, thanks to a two-part bottom section with spring-loaded buttons, the Tarp Pole can extend from 186 cm (73.2") to 214 cm (84.3") in 7 cm (2.8") increments. It also boasts a reversible, screw-in tip that can be used with fabric pockets (such as on the Altai), or with rings or loops (as on the Tarps).
Very light yet very strong, our V-Peg is made from hardened aluminum, and it has specifically engineered thick yet light spine and sides to prevent bending. Its "V" cross section provides a fine balance of penetration in hard ground and holding capability in looser soil. Anodized a highly visible gold, the V-peg also has an integrated string loop for easy removal from the ground.
Our Y-Peg is exceptionally strong yet quite lightweight, and its "Y" profile gives both excellent penetration in hard ground and plenty of surface area for reliable hold in softer conditions. Both because of its shape and its durable, hardened aluminum body, the sturdy Y-Peg can be hammered into hard ground. Its bright, gold anodized color makes it easy to see, and an attached string loop provides for easy removal.
Our new aluminum Tri-Peg is our lightest, and, like our V- and Y-Pegs, is gold anodized for high visibility. Its triangular cross section affords strength as well as good holding power in a range of soil types, and its purposefully smooth, polished corners were designed specifically for the lightweight 2mm guy line we use in our Yellow Label Tents.
Made from solid Titanium, the super strong yet lightweight stinger can easily handle being pounded into hard ground, and its integrated string loop makes for easy removal.
Lightweight, tough and remarkably versatile, our Snow & Sand pegs are unique. After finding most so-called snow pegs to be too soft – they would bend in any but the fluffiest snow – we developed our own. Made from hardened aluminum, our Snow Pegs are build to withstand both very hard usage, including the inevitable contact with shovels, crampons and other winter gear, and very hard snow. At the same time, they are remarkably lightweight. The integrated line and hook gives you the flexibility either to bury the peg sideways in snow or sand, Deadman style, or to use it in a traditional, upright fashion.
The Akto takes 10 pegs to pitch.
12" length. 1.8 oz weight. Set of 6 pegs and XP carrying bag.
$70
Our proprietary 2 & 3 mm red and white guy line cord is strong, light and easy to see. Its interwrap construction interweaves super strong Vectran cord longitudinally with polyester, producing a cord with no sheath to slip, near zero stretch, minimal water absorption, an easy-to-handle soft feel, high UV resistance, and a stout 60 kg (132 lb) breaking strength for the 3 mm and 80 kg (176 lb) for the 3mm.
These unique and reliable line runners work perfectly with our 2 and 3 mm guy line. They lock securely on a range of different line dimensions and are easy to adjust even while wearing mittens.
3 mm guy line and line runners come standard with all tents except for our Yellow Label tents which come with 2 mm guy line and line runners.
