Granite Gear White Lightnin' Tarp

Product Info for Granite Gear White Lightnin' Tarp

Many hikers are going ultralight. This simple shelter is engineered by Granite Gear to perform. The edges have a slight catenary cut that helps keep the whole thing taut. The edges and center seam are bound with Tension Tape which allows the ultralight 30-D Sil Cordura Ripstop fabric to be stretched tight as a drum from eight points along the edge and one in the center. After setup, the corners can be tightened without re-tying. Comes with micro cordage and stuffs into it's own attached stuff sack. Weights include self storing stuff sack and guy lines (no stakes). Tension Tape and quick adjustment make the White Lightnin' an ultralight tarp that's easy to pitch.

Features of Granite Gear White Lightnin' Tarp:

Weights: 1 lb 3 oz (8x10); 1 lb 5 oz (10x10); 1 lb 7 oz (10x12)
sizes: 8x10; 10x10; 10x12
Sewn in stuff sack
Comes with cordage
Catenary cut helps keep tarp taut
When used with Granite Gear Dodger is becomes a 4 season shelter

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My second white lightning' tarp...love!

by Micki, Updated on April 9, 2015

I hang it between trees and above my homemade hammocks! My friends and family are envious, so they are getting them as gifts! It is very lightweight, easy to clean and stores well.. I am a wilderness professional and I have been very impressed with my tarps sturdiness. I use a heavier p chord than the one provided.

Would recommend: Yes

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Great lightweight cat-cut tarp

by darvin, from OR, United States Updated on April 9, 2015

I opted for the 10 x 10 size so I could use this for two people and a dog. The 8 x 10 might have worked, but the extra foot on each side allows for a more coverage in sideways rain. It sets up quickly and it very lightweight for the amount of coverage. Seems very durable although I have only used it for one night. It did not rain, but there was some condensation on the tarp in...
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Would recommend: Yes

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Great product

by Simon, Updated on August 29, 2014

I have used this tarp for 7 years now on multiple-day backpacking treks. It was my primary shelter on one ten day expedition. Easy to set up, durable, this is one item I do not leave at home. Use it to store gear underneath, cook underneath, sleep underneath, play cards or nap, it works.

Would recommend: Yes

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Questions & Answers for Granite Gear White Lightnin' Tarp

Q Hi, what colour is this tarp? is there any option in colour?

This tarp comes in the colors shown on the product page with blue on one side and white on the other side.

Answered by Anonymous, Verified Owner, April 24, 2014

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Q Mine has a loop of cloth tape attached about 6 in in from each end. It is not clear to me how that is intended to be used when using trekking poles. Could you enlighten me please?

The cloth tapes are for pulling the cloth tight over the poles.

Answered by Anonymous, Verified Owner, April 17, 2014

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Q it says it can be a 4 season if used with granite dodger what is that Thanks

A tarp dodger is a tarp that attaches to the ends of the tent to seal the rain and other harsh weather out of the tent. If both ends need to be sealed, two would need to be purchased.

Answered by Anonymous, Verified Owner, January 28, 2013

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Q For sun shelter can it be set up with the cloud side facing up, which will also reduce uv being reflected within shaded/protected area? Obviously it can, just asking if that is the actual intent of the design and it is not going to degrade the material.

Yes, this tarp is designed to be used as shelter in all weather conditions. You should get many years of good use.

Answered by Evan, Verified Owner, March 5, 2014

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