Simply Light Designs · Tarps
Simply Light Designs Trail Bird
How the Simply Light Designs Trail Bird compares
At 9.0 oz, the Simply Light Designs Trail Bird is lighter than 62% of the 70 tarps we track with a published weight (the median is 10.6 oz). At $105, it costs less than 77% of the tarps we list.
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Description
The Trail Bird is a tapered backpacking tarp that lets you vary coverage from one end of the tarp to the other while reducing unnecessary material where less coverage is needed.
Choose the head and foot widths that best fit your setup, along with your preferred length, tie-out hardware, and optional attachment points.
Features
- Customizable head-to-foot taper
- Available in 9' or 10' lengths
- Catenary curves along the ridgeline, head end, and sides
- Eight perimeter tie-outs (two ridgeline, four corners and the midpoint of each side)
- Optional bivy attachment points and ridgeline tie-outs
Backpacking Tarp Options & Setup Guides
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). For setup guidance, see the Tarp Setup Basics (opens in a new tab).
Choosing Your Taper
A wider end provides more coverage at that end, while a narrower end uses less material. A greater difference between the head and foot widths creates a stronger taper.
Included
- Trail Bird tarp
- Seam sealing
- Stuff sack