Big Ass Camp Tarp - 10' x 13'
Be the hero of your hiking group with the Big Ass Camp Tarp! This oversized ten-foot by thirteen-foot tarp is large enough to pitch over a picnic table or group eating area. It can also be pitched over your tent to create dry porch area on either side.
Turn a miserable wet day in camp into a relaxing day watching the raindrops from under a dry tarp.
This tarp pitches best in a diamond configuration with two long lines clipped around trees, and two short lines staked to the ground.
This tarp ships with a medium stuff sack, 50 feet of 2.0mm Yellow Z-Line cord, and 2 Mini-D Carabiners to clip around trees.
If you prefer to pitch this tarp in an A-frame configuration using all eight linelocs, you will likely need to add an additional 50ft spool of 2mm Yellow Z-Line cord.
Looking for a different size tarp? Check out our full range of awesome tarps!
Constructed from Olive Drab .55 oz/sqyd Dyneema® Composite Fabric
The seams are taped and the tie outs have bonded reinforcements. No seam sealing necessary.
8 total tie outs.
Dyneema Composite Fabric is naturally waterproof and is not treated with any potentially harmful chemicals such as flame retardants or water repellents.
All Zpacks gear has a two-year limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. Please see our return / warranty policy.
Made in the USA.
Weight:
The total weight displayed near the 'add to cart' button shows the weight of the tarp including guy lines, sewn in linelocs, and taped seams.
The following items are also shipped with this tarp:
- Medium DCF Stuff Sack - .28 oz (7.8 g)
- 50ft of 2.0mm Yellow Zine - 1.7 oz (49 g)
- 2x Mini-D Carabiners - .1 oz (2.8 g)/ea
- Total additional items: 2.2 oz (62 g)
Size:
10' x 13' (About 3 m x 4 m)
Packed Dimensions:
4.5" diameter by 11" tall (11.5 x 28 cm) / 216 cubic inches (3.5L)
Stuff Sack Size: 6" diameter by 12" tall (15 cm x 30 cm) size Medium. The intentionally loose stuff sack makes packing easy and it will squish down in your backpack.
Perimeter Tie Outs (8x total):
- 4x Corner tie outs
- Tie outs centered on each side.
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Big Ass Camp Tarp Instructions
This tarp pitches easiest in a diagonal orientation with two long guy-lines clipped around trees, and two shorter guylines at the opposite corners staked into the ground. It is meant to be pitched over a picnic table, group area, or over a tent.
Recommended guy-lines cut from the included 50 foot spool of cord:
Diagonal Ridgeline Corners - 2x 16 feet (4.88m) w/ carabiners to clip around trees.
Opposite Corners - 2x 6 feet (1.83m) staked into the ground.
It is recommended that you carry the remaining 6 feet (1.83 m) with loops tied to both ends to add as an extension to whichever line needs extra length to reach a tree. It will come in handy.
If you prefer to pitch this tarp in an A-frame configuration using all eight attachment points, you may need to purchase an additional spool of 2mm yellow Z-line cord.
Click here for full instructions on how to wash our Dyneema® Composite Fabric tents and tarps.
Dial in your set up with add-ons commonly purchased with our tarps.
Tarp Add-Ons
50 Feet 2.0 mm Z-Line Cord
Lowered the weight to my tents, and provided a stronger system overall.
– Carmen W., ★★★★★
On rainy nights when the winds are strong, feel safe inside your dry shelter knowing your guylines are strong enough to withstand anything. Z-line Dyneema® cord is composed of a white Dyneema® core with a braided polyester sheath. Dyneema® has a high strength to weight ratio and does not stretch.
2.0 mm is the best choice for use with Lineloc V Guy Line Adjuster.
Available in Yellow, or Black. The yellow cord is extremely bright and easy to see as guy-lines day or night. It is not reflective but it does stand out well at night with a headlamp or in moonlight. The yellow cord shows up better at night compared to orange colored cord.
Neoair Uberlight Sleeping Pad
What I love most about this sleeping pad is its light weight, and that it packs up very small. I had to send the first one back because of a leaky valve, but received a replacement very quickly. I love the new valve design - it’s very easy to use, and very efficient.
– Constance D., ★★★★☆
As the absolute lightest insulated air sleeping pad available, the NeoAir UberLite is the top choice for thru hikers and ounce counters, setting a new standard for ultralight comfort. The unrivaled Triangular Core Matrix offers the best warmth-to-weight ratio of any air sleeping pad construction, creating a 2.3 R-value. The construction gives the 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) thick pad superior stability for maximum camp comfort.
The ultralight sleeping pad features the high-performance WingLock valve, allowing the pad to inflate three times faster thanks to a larger opening and one-way inflation. Like all Therm-a-Rest pads, the NeoAir UberLite is made in the USA to ensure quality and minimize environmental impact. The pad includes a breath-saving pump sack, compact stuff sack and field repair kit.
Tired of blowing up your sleeping pad manually? Check out the Flextail Zero Pump.
*Sleeping Pads are non-returnable if they have been removed from the packaging.
AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY
NeoAir Xlite NXT Sleeping Pad
With improved warmth and comfort at no extra weight, the NeoAir XLite NXT solidifies the legacy of its predecessor as the finest ultralight air sleeping pad for year-round backcountry adventures. The refined cutting-edge Triangular Core Matrix™ construction technique integrates with the warmth radiating ThermaCapture™ technology to reduce noise by 83% from the previous model.
At 3-inches thick, with a horizontal baffled structure, the XLite NXT delivers maximum comfort and support at a minimal weight and packed size. Weighing just 12.5 oz (354 g) in the Regular size, and providing a 4-season ready 4.5 R-value, the XLite NXT is the most versatile ultralight sleeping pad on the market and ready to craft better nights under the stars wherever you end up.
Tired of blowing up your sleeping pad manually? Check out the Flextail Zero Pump.
*Sleeping Pads are non-returnable if they have been removed from the packaging.
AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY
Flextail Zero Pump w/ USB-C Battery
The Flextail Zero Sleeping Pad Pump is a game-changer for backpackers! Say goodbye to the chore of manually blowing up your sleeping pad and prevent moisture and mold from building up in your pad.
We know that in the world of backpacking, every ounce counts, and every inch matters. That's why Zero Pump is crafted to be the lightest and tiniest outdoor pump out there, designed to trim down the weight of your pack and swiftly inflate your sleeping pad.
This bad boy is smaller than a Snickers bar, with a packed weight around 2 ounces including the 1.2 oz pump itself plus the included USB-C rechargeable battery, and a nozzle to fit your specific sleeping pad.
The Flextail measures a compact 1" x 3" (about 2.5 x 7.5 cm). Yup, you heard it right – smaller than your favorite candy! Say goodbye to bulky gear hogging up space in your backpack, Zero Pump has got your back!
Thermarest Z Lite SOL Sleeping Pad
A little thicker than the Nemo. It’s lightweight and does the job quite well.
– Carl S., ★★★★☆
Always a favorite of the ultralight elite, the Z Lite SOL expands upon the performance of the Original Z Lite by adding reflective ThermaCapture™ coating to capture radiant heat and increase overall warmth by nearly 15%.
Factoring in the system of heat trapping dimples, the Z Lite SOL has an R-Value of 2.0, making it perfect for use on its own in warmer weather or layering under another pad for extra warmth in the cold.
The proprietary foams are softer on top for extra comfort and denser on the bottom for extra durability, making the Z Lite SOL an ideal closed-cell foam pad for those in need of an ultralight, highly compact and super-reliable sleep system.
AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY
Zpacks Inflatable Pillow
Pillow was lightweight and perfect height. A good option for a lightweight pillow.
– Linda M., ★★★★★
Relax after a long day of adventure with our inflatable pillow. Designed for ultralight hikers looking to save weight without compromising comfort, our pillow inflates with only a breath or two and features a comfortable crescent shape perfect for back and side sleepers alike.
*This Item is Non-Returnable if Removed from Packaging*
48" Carbon Fiber Tent Pole
I've been impressed with their combination of very lightweight, excellent build quality and utility. I often use trekking poles, but when I don't these work very well. I highly recommend them.
– William H., ★★★★★
These ultralight carbon fiber tent poles are the perfect substitute for setting up our tents if you do not use trekking poles. The 48” size works with our Plexamid (uses 1), Duplex (uses 2) and Triplex (uses 2) tents.
We also have a 32" Carbon Fiber Tent Pole for propping up the head and foot ends of your tent.
58" Carbon Fiber Tent Pole
I’m certainly not a trekking pole guy and love to save weight and bulk when I can, so since getting the Altaplex, I needed a pole that was tall enough for it and this pole fits the bill! Lightweight, durable, and affordable - this is my solution!
– James A., ★★★★★
These ultralight carbon fiber tent poles are the perfect substitute for setting up our Altaplex Tent if you do not use trekking poles that extend to 58-60".
We also have a 32" Carbon Fiber Tent Pole for propping up the head and foot ends of your tent.
32" Carbon Fiber Tent Pole
Use this pole for my tarp set up; flawless and high quality. I can always count on Zpacks to deliver
– Mark W., ★★★★★
These ultralight carbon fiber tent poles are perfect for propping up the sides of any of our tents when combined with our trekking pole cups. This size would also work at the foot of a flat tarp.
Need a longer tent pole or a stuff sack? Check out our Tent Pole Collection.
Regular Tent Pole Sack
The tent stake pouch is the perfect size for the 48" collapsible tent poles. Works great for someone who doesn’t like using trekking poles. It keeps the poles nice and consolidated and tightly packed together.
– Jacob F., ★★★★★
Keep your tent poles contained and protect your more delicate gear items from punctures with this tent pole sack. This size will fit up to four of our ultralight tent poles with a folded length up to about 13.5” (34 cm). With this sack you can store your short tent poles rolled up inside your tent without worrying about puncturing the tent or the tent stuff sack.
If you need a tent pole sack for longer dome style poles, try our Extra Large Tent Pole Sack.
7" Super Sonic Stake
Reliable, stays securely in ground. Peace of mind, especially in bad weather.
– Cheryl R., ★★★★★
These Y-Beam stakes are the largest and strongest that we have. The 7-inch length and large diameter give them excellent holding power.
These are difficult to bend. They are strong enough to withstand being hammered or pounded with a rock, however the top end may get chewed up so we would still recommend avoiding hammering. If the ground is too firm, turn them sideways and anchor them with a rock.
These are bright blue, which makes them hard to lose. They have a cord on the end to make it easy to pull them out of the ground.
6.4" Carbon Fiber Stake
Easy to place into all terrain. Great holding capability.
– Zee S., ★★★★★
Increased surface area make these Carbon Fiber Stakes a great choice for soft terrain. Made with a Carbon Fiber shaft with a metal tip and metal end cap, these stakes have the best holding power to weight ratio of any of the stakes we carry. These stakes have an orange cord through the end to make them easy to see and easy to pull out of the ground.
The thick diameter allows them to grip the ground better than thin titanium. These are excellent in loose soil, and they have also proven to be very functional in typical dirt. On packed ground or on bedrock lay them sideways and anchor with rocks.
These are the only stakes that can reliably be carried through airport security. We have carried these stakes through US airport security a dozen times with no issues. Our experience with metal stakes is they are confiscated about half the time. Please report if you have any trouble with these.