SwitchBack Tarp

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 trail.

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 Options

1.9 oz Desert Tan Waterproof Ripstop (Seam Sealed) – 1 lb 2 oz

1.1 oz SilPoly – 9 oz for true ultralight missions

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.