Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp vs Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Minimalist DCF tarp shelter at 139g. Provides 7x9 ft coverage with 8 tie-out loops. Best for experienced tarpers in fair weather.
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Check price Full details →Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp vs Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp wins — at 139 g it is 16 g (10%) lighter than the Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp (155 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.