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Durable and lightweight, at just 440g, this two-to-three-person shelter packs down small, offering quick-setup refuge to intrepid mountain travellers.
Rab says:
Versatile and durable, the SilTarp 2 can be easily stashed, pulled out, and setup up quickly, weighing in at just 440g and packing down to 25cm x 16cm. It also offers additional shelter for your team at basecamp, providing a dry place to sit.
The 2.4m x 3m large rectangular tarp is made from tough, siliconised 30D Cordura with a PU coating. Ultralight and waterproof, it’s incredibly strong and resilient. The 16 guy points are reinforced for strength and offer a variety of different setup options with one central lifter point.
Our Verdict
Light, durable, and versatile, Rabs line of siltarps are an institution in the outdoors world and the new version, is lighter and more durable than before. With 16 reinforced attachment points, and a centre lifter point, for ridgeline support or for use with a trekking pole to add stability, the number of configurations you can assemble this tarp is almost limitless. Brilliant for duo trips, but its so small and light this could be stashed in any pack and could be used as an emergency shelter, or used in conjuncture with a tent to give a huge living area.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- 2.4m x 3m (8’x10’) rectangular tarp provides 7.5m2(80 sq ft) of coverage
- Square shape allows a multitude of setups from a simple lean-to, to a full 3-dimensional shelter
- 16 external guy points made from lightweight webbing
- 1 central lifter point for support with a ridge line
- Cordura reinforcement patches on corner and central guy points
- All webbing points double bartacked for strength
- Ideal for 2-3 people depending on setup
Specifications
- Our weight: 460g
- Size: 2.4m x 3m (8’x10’)
- Packed size: 25cm x 16cm
Material & Construction
- Cordura 30D siliconised nylon with PU coated back (67gsm) with 2000mm HH
- Cordura 300D nylon reinforcement
