Hexamid Pocket Tarp
So freakin light and packs down to the size of a softball. The doors are awesome and there is plenty of room inside (I’m 5'10").
– Will P., ★★★★★
For all you gram weenies cutting tags and planning FKT’s, shave those last few grams off your base weight with the Hexamid Pocket Tarp; our lightest shaped tarp ever!
This ultralight tarp can be your primary shelter on an ultra-minimalist adventure or can be tucked away in a pocket in case you need it to sit out a surprise afternoon thunderstorm on day trips, or as an emergency shelter.
Super simple by design, the Hexamid Pocket Tarp provides shelter while keeping your base weight at a bare minimum.
A Hexamid Bathtub Groundsheet is an optional add on. It includes 6x cord-hooks to secure it to the corners of your tarp and to your trekking pole to keep it in place and to keep the walls elevated.
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- Made from waterproof, durable Dyneema® Composite Fabric. Choose tried and tested .55 oz/sqyd DCF to keep weight to a minimum, or choose Spruce Green.75 oz/sqyd DCF to add opacity and extra durability.
- The optional bathtub groundsheet is made from .75 oz/sqyd Dyneema Composite Fabric.
- The optional bathtub groundsheet includes adjustable hooks that connect to the interior tent corners to keep it centered and to keep the walls elevated from groundwater and rain spray. Unhook it to sleep under the stars, or to dry everything faster.
- Sets up with a single 52” (132 cm) Trekking Pole or Tent Pole, and just 6 to 10 Stakes (each sold separately).
- LineLoc V adjusters allow you to lock in the perfect pitch. Bright yellow 1.3 mm Z-Line Guylines are easy to see day or night to avoid tripping.
- Either of the overlapping storm doors can be opened or closed independently. Leave both open on nice weather nights for a breeze and great views. Close the upwind door to block cold wind, or close both for 360° rain protection.
- The design is shared with our Hexamid Tent which has perimeter screen, and the Plex Solo Tent which has a traditional sewn in floor.
- Just below the peak, there is a loop on the inside for hanging a flashlight or stuff sack.
- 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 tent including guy lines, sewn in linelocs, and taped seams.
The following items are also shipped with this tent:
- Small DCF Stuff Sack - .18 oz (5 g)
- 54" DCF repair tape strip - .14 oz (4 g)
- (Optional) 6x cord-hooks for Hexamid bathtub groundsheet - .24 oz (6.7 grams)
- Total additional items: .32 oz (9 g) to .56 oz (15.7 g)
6-10x Stakes are required but are not included. We have a variety of Ultralight Stakes to choose from.
Exterior Dimensions:
Peak height: 52" (132 cm)
Center width including vestibule: 62" (157 cm)
End width: 36" (91 cm)
Front vestibule space: 18.5" depth. (47 cm)
Length: 100" (254 cm)
Optional Hexamid Bathtub Groundsheet Dimensions:
Width at center: 38" (97 cm)
Width at head and foot: 28" (71 cm)
Length: 84" (2.3 meters)
Bathtub wall height: 6" (15.25 cm)
Floor area: 18.1 square feet (1.68 square meters)
Packed Dimensions:
Packed Size w/o Groundsheet: 3" dia x 6" tall (7.6 cm dia x 15.2 cm) / 42 cubic inches (.7 L)
Packed Size w/ Groundsheet: 5" x 6" (13 cm x 15 cm) / 105 cubic inches (1.7 L)
Small Stuff Sack: 5" x 6" (13 cm x 15 cm) / 105 cubic inches (1.7 L)
- Made with Bio-Based Dyneema® Fiber sourced from renewable feedstock.
- High strength to weight ratio – Dyneema® can handle high wind force and does not tear easily.
- Chemical Free – No PFCs, PFAS, DWR or flame retardants.
- Inherently Waterproof – No coatings that could wear out. Does not absorb water weight.
- Stretch Free – Dyneema® stays taut all night. Other materials can stretch and sag, especially when wet.
- Taped seams – No seam sealing necessary! Any damage can easily be fixed in the field with included repair tape.
- Semi-transparent - Immerse with your surroundings. Thicker fabric weights offer more opacity.
- Long Lasting - The expected life span of this shelter is at least one full 2500+ mile thru hike, or many years of casual use with some care
Hexamid Pocket Tarp Instructions
Click here for a printable version.
Cutting Guylines:
Guylines are pre-cut and attached for you. Linelocs are sewn in place for adjusting the lines. If you choose to switch out your lines for a different cord these are the default lengths:
Peaks - Cut 72 inches (183 cm) and tie a stake loop at 18 inches (46 cm). The long end attaches to the tarp and the short end attaches to the door hooks.
Side Walls (cut 4x) - 48 inches (122 cm)
Corners (cut 4x) - 24 inches (61 cm).
Setup Instructions:
In windy conditions orient the end of your tarp with the overlapping storm door upwind. The Zpacks label at the corner indicates the upwind end of the tarp.
Splash-up can occur when camped on hard packed surfaces during heavy rain. Our overhanging canopy helps to keep mud and water from splashing up into your tarp, but for best results please choose camp spots on leaves or pine needles when possible. Remove any pointy twigs and sharp objects to protect your bathtub groundsheet or floor but leave as much rain-dampening cushioning as possible to minimize the potential of splash-up.
If you have purchased the optional Hexamid Bathtub Groundsheet, five of the included Cord-Hooks should be looped on to the inner corners of the tent. The hooks attach to the corresponding loops on your groundsheet. The sixth hook can be attached to the front center of the groundsheet to clip around your trekking pole.
- Adjust your trekking pole to around 52 inches (132 cm). If you expect your pole tips to sink into the ground, add a couple inches to compensate.
- Give your corner guylines some slack. Stake out all four corner guylines at a 45 degree angle, roughly straight off the corner points.
- Insert the trekking pole with the handle at the peak and the tip in the ground. Stake the front line.
- If the peak is too high, tighten the front corner lines. If it is too low, loosen them.
- The corners of the tarp should be about 6-8 inches (18cm) off the ground.
- If the walls of the tarp aren't smooth, you may need to reposition the corner stakes or adjust the lines tighter.
- Stake out the four wall tie outs.
Seam Sealing:
All Zpacks shelters have taped seams and bonded tie outs! No seam sealing necessary.
Click here for full instructions on how to wash our Dyneema® Composite Fabric tents and tarps.













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7 years and 6,000 plus miles later
7 years and still going strong. I've used the same Heximid Pocket tarp for over 7 years now on countless weekend trips in the Ozarks and more notably my entire CDT and PCT thur hikes. I've used it with a few different set ups like using a ground sheet, a clip in zpacks tub, or even a bivy clipped in. I've found that no mater the set up or where and how, it's always been dependable and held up to conditions. I'm 5,10 and sleep mostly with a 1/8in pad so I've never had spacing issues. Even when pitching low in rain/storm, I find I have the room I need. During colder months when I'm on a inflatable pad it can make it a little tighter but still not really a problem with perfect pitch. I have other zpacks tents but I still keep coming back to my pocket tarp system for the simplicity and light/compact pack up. Zpacks shelters are the best and this tarp might not be your shelter for every trip, but it's worth it for the trips you can use it.


Resists wind and rain well, a little small
I thought the Hexamid Pocket tarp was a great shelter on the Arizona Trail. Pros: Surprisingly effective enough for some storms that rolled in and very ultralight. Thought I would miss a catenary curve but I didn’t. A little learning curve but easy to get the hang of setting it up. I used a Katabatic bivy w/polycro but should’ve added a Zpacks bathtub floor to help define the place (also when a lot of rain turned the desert into yacht club). Cons: Too small for my 6 foot height (feet pressed again wall by most mornings) .. so had to sell.

3000+ miles and still love it (but delicate!)
I absolutely love this tarp to death. It has a small footprint (just like a 1P tent) and it is incredible in inclement weather. I used it the entire PCT in 2023 (plus other hikes) - it saw 60mph+ winds, fresh/heavy snow, large hail, rain, and temps in the low teens (fahrenheit) and it kept me warm and dry the entire time. Not sure how it would do in a sustained downpour like the east coast has, but it was wonderful for the crazy weather of the PCT in 2023. Because it is a pyramid style, I fully trust it in high winds and it beat out even free standing tents in these conditions. I'll be using another one for my next longer thru hike. My only complaint is that it can be quite delicate; my tarp is covered in many tiny little holes (some large enough to patch but most are too small and too many). Not sure if that is because of how I packed it in my pack or because I very stupidly used it as a ground sheet once (don't do this folks), so next time I will be careful and yeah...not using it ever as a groundsheet. I pair this tarp with a bivy from Borah Gear and while the tie off for the bivy isn't perfect inside of a pyramid tarp (better off with a flat tarp), I still use this combo because I mostly prefer to cowboy/cowgirl in my bivy and then use the tarp in cold or bad weather. Love love love the protection and warmth from this tarp and you still have that close connection to nature even with the doors closed.

This thing is ridiculously small and light. Easy set up if you’re used to trekking pole tents. It’s a tarp so if you like tarps it’s a good option, if you don’t like tarps then this isn’t for you

This tarp is a great lightweight option for bike packing and super easy to set up. Delivery from Zpacks was also super quick.
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Shaped Tarp Add-Ons
Zpacks Comfy Camp Pillow
The Zpacks Comfy Camp Pillow is wrapped in ultra-soft Octa® fleece on top for next-level comfort, with a Ventum Ripstop Nylon base that shrugs off moisture like a pro. Six layers of Climashield keep things cushy, while the integrated shock cord system locks it in place on your sleeping pad—no more midnight pillow escapes. And when it’s time to pack up? It compresses down to half the size of a Nalgene, ready to disappear into your pack.
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.
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.
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
Nemo Tensor All Season Sleeping Pad
The Tensor™ All-Season improves on NEMO’s best-selling original by offering greater warmth for year-round use without adding weight, maintaining its reputation for quiet comfort.
Its Spaceframe™ baffle design provides stable support while two suspended Thermal Mirror™ layers efficiently reflect body heat for a 5.4 R-value, all without the crinkly noise typical of insulated pads. Built with durable 20D/40D nylon, it includes a Vortex™ pump sack that pairs with the Laylow™ valve for quick, easy inflation.
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.
Nemo Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad
Tensor™ Elite is NEMO’s lightest sleeping pad, designed for ultralight hikers with a gram-saving mummy shape, a 2.4 R-value, and a durable 10D CORDURA® nylon shell that keeps weight to an ethereal 240 grams. Featuring the innovative Apex™ baffle system, it ensures even weight distribution and stable comfort while remaining 3 inches thick, whisper-quiet, and highly packable.
Equipped with a Laylow™ valve, it inflates easily with the included Vortex™ pump sack—though it can be used without it—for a fast and effortless setup on the trail.
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.
Nemo Tensor Trail Sleeping Pad
Building on the success of NEMO's original best-selling Tensor line, Tensor™ Trail is designed for three-season adventures where weight is the top priority, offering versatile warmth from spring to fall while packing down light.
Its interior features NEMO’s proprietary Spaceframe™ baffle design, which provides stable support with just the right amount of give, while a suspended layer of ultra-thin, metallized Thermal Mirror™ film efficiently reflects body heat for a 2.8 R-value—all without the crinkling noise found in many insulated pads.
Constructed with durable 20D (top) and 40D (bottom) nylon for added protection against punctures and tears, Tensor Trail also includes a Vortex™ pump sack that pairs seamlessly with the microadjustable Laylow™ valve for quick and effortless inflation.
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.
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*
Zpacks Comfy Camp Pillow
The Zpacks Comfy Camp Pillow is wrapped in ultra-soft Octa® fleece on top for next-level comfort, with a Ventum Ripstop Nylon base that shrugs off moisture like a pro. Six layers of Climashield keep things cushy, while the integrated shock cord system locks it in place on your sleeping pad—no more midnight pillow escapes. And when it’s time to pack up? It compresses down to half the size of a Nalgene, ready to disappear into your pack.
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.
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.
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
Nemo Tensor All Season Sleeping Pad
The Tensor™ All-Season improves on NEMO’s best-selling original by offering greater warmth for year-round use without adding weight, maintaining its reputation for quiet comfort.
Its Spaceframe™ baffle design provides stable support while two suspended Thermal Mirror™ layers efficiently reflect body heat for a 5.4 R-value, all without the crinkly noise typical of insulated pads. Built with durable 20D/40D nylon, it includes a Vortex™ pump sack that pairs with the Laylow™ valve for quick, easy inflation.
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.
Nemo Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad
Tensor™ Elite is NEMO’s lightest sleeping pad, designed for ultralight hikers with a gram-saving mummy shape, a 2.4 R-value, and a durable 10D CORDURA® nylon shell that keeps weight to an ethereal 240 grams. Featuring the innovative Apex™ baffle system, it ensures even weight distribution and stable comfort while remaining 3 inches thick, whisper-quiet, and highly packable.
Equipped with a Laylow™ valve, it inflates easily with the included Vortex™ pump sack—though it can be used without it—for a fast and effortless setup on the trail.
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.