Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6" vs Warbonnet Blackbird XLC Hammock
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Minimalist Dyneema Composite Fabric square tarp (8'6"x8'6"). Extremely packable, 100% waterproof. Versatile ultralight bivy shelter for experienced campers.
Full details →Premium ultralight hammock shelter designed for larger users. Single-layer construction with comfortable lay-flat design and integrated bug net. Excludes suspen...
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6" vs Warbonnet Blackbird XLC Hammock: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6" wins — at 255 g it is 283 g (53%) lighter than the Warbonnet Blackbird XLC Hammock (538 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest shelter page, or browse the full gear weight database.