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Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12'
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Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12'

Item # 627835

$69.95

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The Noah's Tarp provides a lightweight and simple shaded, sheltered area for campers, river runners, beach-combers and super minimalists.

  • Cantenary cut, no-sag, coated polyester taffeta allows a very taut pitch; taped seams
  • This versatile four-point tarp can be pitched in a multitude of configurations
  • Reinforced nylon webbing pullouts; grommets allow the use of 2 poles, each sold separately
  • Comes with four 7-ft. guylines and a carry sack
  • Peak height varies based on setup configuration and location
  • Tarp poles sold separately

Imported.

Item 627835

Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12' Specs

Specification

Description

SeasonNot applicable
Design typeNon-freestanding shelter
Average weight2 lbs. 8 oz.
Average weight - metric1.14 kilograms
Dimensions144 x 144 inches
Dimensions - metric366 x 266 centimeters
Covered area144 square feet
Peak heightVaries
Peak height - metricVaries
MaterialCoated polyster taffeta
Packed size5 x 23 inches

Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12' Customer Reviews

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Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12'
 
4.1

(based on 16 reviews)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (14)
  • Easy to set up (8)
  • Comfortable (4)
  • Sturdy (4)
  • Waterproof (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (12)
    • Car camping (12)
    • Hiking (4)
    • Beach (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (7), Casual adventurer (6)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (8), Comfort driven (5)

    Reviewed by 16 customers

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    Jun

    29

    2008

    (15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Car Camping to the Canadian Wilderness

    By Hickory Jeff

    from Las Vegas, NV

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping

      Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12':

      I love this tarp and use it all the time. The solid grommets allow for easy and secure ties, whatever your location.
      I have used it in the blistering sun to absolute downpours that lasted all day. This is a great tarp.
      I first ordered the larger 16 x 16 size and returned it. WAY TOO BIG. This one is nice for a group of five people and gear getting out of the rain and cooking underneath.
      I would be very interested in the 9 x 9 size if it were just me or me and a friend. This is a great product.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      18

      2008

      (15 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Too thin for good shade

      By maia

      from Reno, NV

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to set up
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • too thin

      Best Uses

      • Car Camping

      Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12':

      Bought this tarp yesterday to use for shade. Set it up on the lawn today to try it out. The material is too thin, it got really really hot under it. The thin material does not block enough of the sun's energy and since it blocks the wind there is little air movement under the tarp.

      Not recommended for use for shade in hot climates under a strong sun.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (15 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      26

      2007

      (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Buy it

      By pinch

      from Seattle, WA

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Well Designed

      Cons

      • Short lines

      Best Uses

      • Car Camping
      • Lightweight backpacking

      Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12':

      This is a great item for setting up over the picnic table when car camping or as a lightweight backpacking shelter or over a tent for extreme wet weather protection. Having used similar tarps before where there are plenty of trees, I don't bring poles. I just bring long lines: 50' for the center support and 25' for the corners.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      2

      2009

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      RAGBRAI

      By Puffy

      from Tampa, FL

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Difficult To Setup

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Hiking

      Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12':

      I purchased this for shade during RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa). I found it difficult to set up with two people and almost impossible with one...especially with even a light breeze. Once set up, the material was so thin, it did not block enough of the sun to provide significant relief.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      13

      2007

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Put this on your camp gear checklist

      By Dave from Corvallis

      from Oregon

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to set up
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Guylines could be larger

      Best Uses

      • Beach
      • Car Camping

      Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12':

      The 12x12 tarp is the perfect size to provide sun/rain shelter over a campground table with room to spare. The many grommets and attachment points allow versatility to meet different siting conditions. FYI, The 16x16 is harder to handle due to its larger size. I suggest purchasing two telescoping 9' poles for use when there are no trees, as long as pole size and weight are not a problem. The product could be improved by using larger diameter guylines containing reflective threads for improved visibility. The black guylines are very lightweight and easy to trip over in the dark. Carabiners are handy to quickly attach guylines to trees. Tarp is ok for use in light to moderate winds only. Best tarp for the price.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      7

      2008

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Camping Requirement

      By Ralph the camper

      from Northern Minnesota

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up
      • Lightweight
      • Size is right for 4
      • Sturdy
      • Waterproof

      Cons

      • Can't think of any

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Canoe tripping

      Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12':

      Best product of it's kind in the price range by far. Loops are reinforced good for drum tight rigging (and wind). Doesn't leak. Durable. Comes with a great slim stuff sack. Use it to comfortably cook in the rain!

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      11

      2007

      (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Excellent for Backpacking--Wind and Rain

      By Mountaineer

      from Washington State

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to set up
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking

        Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12':

        Providing both rain and wind protection this can be set-up in numerous configurations.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Apr

        21

        2009

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        It stands up to Abuse

        By Importgod

        from The Midwest

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Lightweight
        • Waterproof

        Cons

        • Collects Condensation

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Beach
        • Car Camping
        • Hiking

        Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12':

        As a Scoutmaster, and the person that pulls the trailer everymonth, I have always wished that the Scouts would pack lighter. After letting them use my Noah's Tarp 16 one camp out, they all want to use it now. I have personally bought them for My Eagle Scouts. They get plenty of use. THey get plenty of abuse. They are easy to repair. They go anywhere. What more do you need. Buy it.

        • Gift:
        • Yes
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        22

        2007

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Extra shelter

        By thruhiker1912

        from Savannah, Ga

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy to set up
        • Fly Works Well
        • Lightweight
        • Sturdy

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Beach
          • Car Camping
          • Hiking

          Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12':

          Great tarp. Can be used on it's own for over night shelter. I've used this to expand my vestibule, as well as used this as a sun block durning a hot sunny camping trip.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jul

          3

          2009

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Not so good in the wind

          By House of Mud

          from Pioneertown, CA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Simple

          Cons

          • Unstable in wind

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping

          Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 12' x 12':

          We have two of these that we use for car camping and as shade structures for remote construction projects. The setup is easy and the covered area is very generous - however, these shelters aren't appropriate for areas that are going to have a lot of wind. Inconsistent 20 mile an hour winds have broken the guy lines on both units. As you might expect from the shape, in high winds it tends to act more like a of a sail than a shelter. I think this product is probably best suited for less extreme environments.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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