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Echo 2 Catenary Cut Tarp
Starting at $325.00
Designed for passionate, goal-oriented thru hikers and backpackers, the Echo II Tarp provides the ultimate in lightweight shelter versatility. With its tight catenary cut, sealed ridgeline and double reinforced tie-outs, this ultralight tarp tent is perfect for skilled adventurers ready to take the next step toward total freedom in the outdoors. It provides almost 70 square feet of coverage, but weighs less than a glass of water. Pitch it in a variety of configurations using hiking or tent poles or even tie it out to trees. Trekking poles, trees, and rocks, all offer structural elements for this rugged piece of minimalist equipment. Set up takes two to five minutes. Stakes sold separately.
WHY CHOOSE THE ECHO 2 CATENARY CUT TARP?
DURABLE MATERIALS
Catenary curve ridgeline with taped, bonded, and sealed felled seam. No matter how it's pitched, it'll keep the elements at bay
REINFORCED TIE-OUTS
Fully bonded and double reinforced radial and ridgeline tie-outs. Create a taut pitch with confidence
ULTRALIGHT FABRIC
Made from Ultralight DCF8 Dyneema® Composite Fabrics. Incredibly light, tough, and 100% waterproof
FEATURES
SPECS & DIMENSIONS
- MaterialsDCF8
- Weight0.58lbs
- Capacity1-2 People
- Packed Dimensions7.5" x 5" x 3.5"
- Area68 sq. ft.
- Front Width8' 6" | 102" | 259.1cm
- Rear Width6' 6" | 78" | 198.1cm
- Length8' 6" | 102" | 259.1cm
- Made InMAINE, USA
WHY CHOOSE THE ECHO 2 CATENARY CUT TARP?
DURABLE MATERIALS
Catenary curve ridgeline with taped, bonded, and sealed felled seam. No matter how it's pitched, it'll keep the elements at bay
REINFORCED TIE-OUTS
Fully bonded and double reinforced radial and ridgeline tie-outs. Create a taut pitch with confidence
ULTRALIGHT FABRIC
Made from Ultralight DCF8 Dyneema® Composite Fabrics. Incredibly light, tough, and 100% waterproof
FEATURES
The Shakedown, Ultralight Backpacking
/March 18, 2019
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/December 6, 2019
ECHO 2 TARP
I used my tarp for the first time last week on a backcountry elk hunting trip. It was relatively easy to set up with trekking poles although I've never used or set-up a tarp before. It remained taut and performed well in the wind. There was ample coverage for me and my gear but I think it could be a bit longer as another reviewer mentioned. Overall this tarp is extremely well made and light! Thank you for making your products in the U.S.A
Have not had chance yet
I'm hoping to use it as both rain poncho and shelter. I have non puncturing clips hopefully to attach a wool balaclava to it and create faux sleeves. Try me again in about a month to check on how I was or was not able to make it work. Oh another question? Is the target strong enough to be improvised into a hammock and hold up my clothed weight of two hundred pounds or 45 kilograms? Thanks
wonderful, but I'd likely get the standard
i love it, but if i had to do it over I'd go with the standard.
Great gear
Super quality
Echo II tarp
I found it too short. Should be 10 feet long.