What differentiates this from a tarp? Is the the weight of the tarp? Material? Is there a stuff sack?
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Hey an ordinary tarp is heavy canvas (great for covering a pile of firewood or a lawn mower) The Noah's tarp is light weight 2# for the 12' X12'it has lots of tie out points and does come with a storage bag. I love mine as it can be set up as many ways as you can think of. Material is nylon. If you are a backpacker there are lighter tarps out there, but way more $$$
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This is a tarp, but it has additional tie straps on the surface which permits it to be pitched in a variety of configurations. It does have more of a carry bag than a stuff sack. I believe it is nylon. It is reasonably light weight, water proof and strong.
1252805
I am not removing from the lightweight plastic packaging as the weight was not described accurately and i will be returning the tarp. with plastic covering, the tarp weighs over 1.8 lbs. a far cry from 7.2 oz.
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It is an average weight nylon tent material. Don't put anything that can't get wet in the little cubby compartments that stick out on the backside of the tent. I found that the only area of the tent that leaked but had been forewarned. You can put coolers and the like in there though. I would pre-treat it with a water proofing agent prior to camping. Won't protect you much from the cold but an adequate sleeping bag will. Stands up pretty well to wind. It stayed upright in a severe thunder storm with 60 mile an hour wind gusts. Albeit, there were four of us inside weighing it down.
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Not sure of the material. But I think it is some synthetic like nylon. There are reinforcing braces all along the top just below the canopy. and there are braces leading up to the top. I use mine at least once a week, and find it great,, easy to put up and down,myself!. Also it is not to heavy for me to carry in it's own bag. It is not a thick braced heavy duty tent, but it is very worth the price!
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I used the tarp for covering my long pile of stacked firewood. I stack the firewood on wooden pallets and tie it down with a long rope by alternating between the grommets and the pallets. The tarp fabric is typical nylon tarp fabric - not too light and not too heavy. I installed it this fall and it's held up well to a couple very windy winter-like days. So far, it's served the purpose of coveriing my firewood at the top and allowing air flow on the sides.
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It is like a very flimsy tarp. Mine ripped the first time. It isn't worth the money.
677018
Hello Justin.I don't believe that it is. It's just a simple nylon stuff sack.Thanks,Bill
2156076
It has a regular stuff sack. The bag rolls up nicely. Approximate size when packed is 12"x8".
311801
I bought the regular length 20 degree bag and its just shy of 4 pounds. You can see the specs on the alps mountaineering website. Its a great bag but its pretty tight trying to get it in the stuff sack. Don't even bother trying to roll it.
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It's a heavy pack item...I was a Ranger in the Army and still pack the mountains regularly and are use to heavy weight packs and long duration hikes. I pack for the situation and normally don't let the weight get out of control. I typically use my canvas more on the vehicle type camping events. Otherwise I use a nylon tarp...Much lighter but good to go for an event of short duration. For bike or horseback, it would be just great but as I said, it's a bit heavy for a pack on a long trail.
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The camo (woodland) one is definitely 3.5 lbs... a very sturdy tarp material is used, well built product, the weight being the only issue for a backpacker.
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I have an extra tarp stuffed in the carry case it came with and it's 18x6x6. The standard stuff is very lightweight, maybe 2lb max, more if you add your own stakes (which I highly recommend)
521980
It's heavy weight plastic but the wind would worry me. It comes able to stake it to ground I think but you'll need to come up with something to protect it from weather I would assume. Weighted tarp?
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Well, mines full of some MREs, extra set of clothes (socks/underwear/pants/shirt), and a sleeping bag; all added up its not very light ;)But the bag itself is quite durable, of course it isn't the most light weight either. I don't find the bag alone very heavy though, I just wouldn't rate it as 'light'. It's also very nice since you can tighten down the straps and compress whatever you have to take up as little volume as possible. This can work great as a standalone bag or you could attach it to the bottom/top of your 'main bag/ruck' if needed. Sorry I can't give you an exact weight, this is very much durable though. So whatever little-extra weight this might have over competitors is probably worth it. Well, mines full of some MREs, extra set of clothes (socks/underwear/pants/shirt), and a sleeping bag; all added up its not very light ;)But the bag itself is quite durable, of course it isn't the most light weight either. I don't find the bag alone very heavy though, I just wouldn't rate it as 'light'. It's also very nice since you can tighten down the straps and compress whatever you have to take up as little volume as possible. This can work great as a standalone bag or you could attach it to the bottom/top of your 'main bag/ruck' if needed. Sorry I can't give you an exact weight,... » Read More Well, mines full of some MREs, extra set of clothes (socks/underwear/pants/shirt), and a sleeping bag; all added up its not very light ;)But the bag itself is quite durable, of course it isn't the most light weight either. I don't find the bag alone very heavy though, I just wouldn't rate it as 'light'. It's also very nice since you can tighten down the straps and compress whatever you have to take up as little volume as possible. This can work great as a standalone bag or you could attach it to the bottom/top of your 'main bag/ruck' if needed. Sorry I can't give you an exact weight, this is very much durable though. So whatever little-extra weight this might have over competitors is probably worth it. « Show Less
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It is a heat seal bag. It is not like a zip lock baggy. The plastic is not heavy gauge either, but it got delivered without punctures, and still completely sealed.
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I thought it was a bit bulky but a stuff sack might work. It's still an awesome sleeping bag though.
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It is a plastic tarp-type material.... not super thick, but reasonably heavy.