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Simply Light Designs Trail Duster
How the Simply Light Designs Trail Duster compares
At 7.0 oz, the Simply Light Designs Trail Duster is lighter than 80% of the 70 tarps we track with a published weight (the median is 10.6 oz). At $70, it costs less than 92% of the tarps we list.
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Description
The Trail Duster is a simple, lightweight backpacking tarp designed to provide dependable coverage without unnecessary size or complexity. Its 9' length works well for solo shelters and other compact backpacking setups.
Choose from several lightweight waterproof fabrics along with tie-out hardware and optional features to configure the tarp for your preferred setup.
Features
- 9' tarp length
- Eight perimeter tie-outs standard
- Choice of tie-out hardware
- Optional extra perimeter tie-outs and side panel pull-outs
- Included bivy tie-outs on ridgeline ends when pitched in a-frame
Backpacking Tarp Options Guide
For more detailed information about tarp fabrics, tie-out hardware, configuration, accessories, and maintenance, see the Backpacking Tarp Options Guide (opens in a new tab).
Width Dimensions
| Standard Fabric Width | Approximately 57″ |
|---|---|
| Xenon Sil Wide Width | Approximately 68″ |
| Silpoly XL Width | Approximately 70″ |
Included
- Trail Duster tarp
- Stuff sack