Kelty Noah's Tarp

I own the 9ft. version of the slightly older Noah's tarp and love it for backpacking and kayaking for 1-3 people. It's awesome for keeping off the rain around camp for cooking, chatting, etc.

After multiple TERRIBLE experiences with the cheapo supercenter special blue or green tarps (they rip easily, are tough to fold up and even more difficult to hang properly), I decided to go with the newest version of the large 16ft. Noah for family car camping.

I've used it twice recently - once in solid rain and once in a crazy high-elevation windstorm. The tarp held up admirably in both. It keeps the rain/sun off well and protects a very large area. It's also a dream to pitch - lots of guyout points and the cut makes it hang very nicely.

The only downside is that it can easily turn into quite the kite (this is expected with its size). Make sure you have it well secured to trees in a strong wind - or be prepared to have to take it down. When the windstorm hit us, we ended up having to take it down (we were using poles as there were no trees around - and that just wasn't strong enough). I can say, though, that all the grommets/guy line attachment points held up very well. I was concerned that they might rip, but didn't have even a little tear while the wind really gave it a try. If we had it attached to trees, it would have stayed up just fine.

If you're looking for an affordable, reliable, easy to pitch tarp because you're tired of the blue monsters, go with the Kelty Noah - you won't be sorry.

Excellent tarp! Have used in rain,wind, &shine. Buy poles. For the price you would think they would be included.

Brought the twelve foot version on a two week trip in Northern New Mexico. Over that period, we say everything from well over 100 degree days to 40 degree days with hail and awesome downpour. It was covered in mud, sand and whatever else we dragged it through. It never leaked, and never tore. We used two trekking poles and it worked just fine. Definitely going to by my own nine footer.

Light, simple, and does what it says it does. This kept us dry in a two day downpour after our fancy schmancy north face tent started leaking. good equipment to have. No regrets at all about buying.

just to let you know, this does not come with poles. that being said, it is a decent tarp that isn't terribly heavy. it is definitely meant for more of a car camping/ barbecue type tarp. if you are looking for a backpacking tarp, i would look elsewhere.

just to let you know, this does not come with poles. that being said, it is a decent tarp that isn't terribly heavy. it is definitely meant for more of a car camping/ barbecue type tarp. if you are looking for a backpacking tarp, i would look elsewhere.

This is a great tarp. If your looking for a great shelter or just a canopy then get this tarp. Its a great value and well worth it.

Its not the easiest to put up so buy the poles thy are a must . overall i would say a must have for your camp site.

Kelty Tarp (9x9) is an excellent tool, easy to set-up and great for creating a shelter from the sun. I use it back packing in the desert as well as when kayaking for overnight camp protection.