Lightest Tarp

The ultimate just-in-case camp cover

Hammock camping is one of the most comfortable ways to get your head down outdoors. Until the heavens open, that is. And lets face it, whether youre camping in a balmy Scottish woodland at the height of summer or watching the day end from the sun-beaten Cornish coastline, heavens door is perpetually ajar over the UK. Thats why we always pair our hammock with a trusty tarp even on the warmest, clearest days. When youre not sure whether one is needed, however, theres no fun in lugging lots of potentially unnecessary kit with you. Which is why we love the Lightest Tarp from TTTM. Ultralight and tiny when packed away, its one of those items that will quickly find a regular home in your pack all while being perfectly capable of keeping your campsite covered should the heavens do their thing in the middle of the night. Just like the original Moon Tarp, the Lightest Tarp delivers the same 250 cm x 250 cm of coverage perfect for keeping a solo hammock and gear dry through the night yet weighs less than 400 grams when packed with 4 guy ropes.

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• • Made from 20D silnylon
  • Ultralight with a packed weight of less than 395 grams (when using only 4 guy lines)
  • Comes pre-seam sealed
  • Includes 8 carabiners, 8 quick-release tension buckles and 2 pegs
  • Expands to deliver 2.5 metres squared of protection
  • Fits over all standard TTTM hammocks
  • 10-year warranty on manufacturing defects and materials
• • Material: recycled 20D Ripstop Sil-Nylon, PFC-free
  • Dimensions: 250 cm x 250 cm, 350 cm diagonal
  • Weight: min. 395 g (4 guy ropes), max. 470 g (8 guy ropes, 2 pegs)
  • Waterproof 1500 mm
  • Includes 8x carabiners & 8x quick-release tension buckles, 2x Y pegs
  • Contrast color ridge line for easy set up with carabiners
  • Mesh pockets for all guy lines

• Sustainability through longevity – Ticket to the Moon offers 10 years warranty against defects in workmanship & materials for this product.

• Whether you’re a seasoned tree-dweller or just hammock-curious, big-hearted Balinese brand Ticket to the Moon makes the best nylon parachute hammocks out there. Which they should, really, when you consider that these sultans of swing have been in the game since the 90s. Lightweight, quick-drying and machine-washable, their hammocks are handmade to the highest standards.

  In fact, the only real trouble with a Ticket to the Moon hammock is persuading yourself to roll out of it and set out on an adventure but fortunately the speedy S-hook hanging system and specially designed pack sack make it a breeze to take your hammock with you on your travels.

  In a world of outsourcing, murky supply chains and exploitative manufacturing processes, Ticket to the Moons approach is refreshingly straightforward. All their stuff is designed and produced in-house at their Bali HQ where the folk making your hammocks get good salaries, decent working hours and pensions, plus a cut of the annual profits. And it must be a pretty sweet place to work because they reckon no-one’s handed in their notice since 1996. Materials are locally sourced and often reclaimed or upcycled, while for more than 15 years they’ve also been funding a foundation that works with indigenous Sumbanese Kodi people in Indonesia to help improve their living conditions and resilience. All of which is nice to think about as you swing gently from side-to-side in the sunshine.