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A dedicated backpacking tarp, designed specifically for use in tarp setups that incorporate the use of a bike.
DD Hammocks' says:
The DD SuperLight - Bikepacker Tarp is designed to give you freedom to pitch up anywhere on the trail, from a quiet roadside spot to an epic journey through the hills.
Setting up in mere minutes using your bike as an aid, this tarp will provide shelter and a comfortable place to lie down for the night (or for a lunch stop!) before the journey continues. A sturdy bike anchor strap pegged over the handlebars keeps your bike upright, whilst the tarp is looped over your saddle and pegged out behind for a spacious & fully 1-person shelter in seconds.
We know that weight and pack size is a huge consideration when packing your bike, so this tarp is made from DD Hammocks SuperLight material - the same fully waterproof and ultralight material as our popular SuperLight Tarps and Tents.
Including Pegs and anchor strap the whole things weight in at just over half a kilogram, and packs down incredibly small - leaving plenty of room for more in your seatpack, handlebar roll, or even your jersey pocket.
Despite the name, you don't need a bike to use this tarp. With its' innovative diamond-shaped design, plenty of peg loops, and a looped ridgeline this tarp can also be set up using ridgeline cord for an overhead shelter between trees, or even pegged into the ground and configured into a "plough-point" setup! A perfect option for a quick rain shelter, ground bivi camp, or keeping the wind off your stove during a lunchbreak.
Our Verdict
DD SuperLight Bikepacker Tarp is lightweight and does not take up much space in your pack, or it can be attached to your bike to save even more room. There are lots of different ways to put up a tarp and it has multiple uses, including specific setups incorporating a bike, so it’s a very flexible and handy thing to have, even if you’re not planning to camp out.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- Incredibly lightweight, weighing only 320g (tarp only - excluding pegs & bike anchor strap)
- 13 attachment loops - including 3 along the ridgeline and a longer loop for attaching over your saddle
- Included guy-line for pegging out the lowest attachment point on the ridge-line
- Strong bike anchor strap included with multiple loops for securing your bike
Specifications
- Weight: 308g (excluding pegs & bike anchor strap)
- Size: 3.7m x 2.3m
- Includes: DD SuperLight Bikepacker Tarp, 6 x Pegs, 1 x Bike Anchor Strap, 1 x guy-line
