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$Kelty Noah\'s Tarp - 9\' x 9\'$

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Kelty Noah's Tarp - 9' x 9'

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The Kelty Noah's Tarp 9 is an instant shade. This lightweight, affordable shelter is handy to have aboard for weather protection in a hurry—whether you are traveling over land or over water.

Take it camping, backpacking, boating, and to sporting events and festivals
Cantenary cut, no-sag, coated polyester taffeta allows a very taut pitch; features taped seams
Versatile 4-point shape can be pitched in a multitude of configurations
Reinforced nylon webbing pullouts; grommets allow the use of 2 extendable tarp poles, sold separately
Kelty Noah's Tarp 9 comes with stakes/guylines and a carry sack
Peak height varies based on setup configuration and location
Please note: tarp poles sold separately

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Kelty Noah's Tarp - 9' x 9' Customer Reviews

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Kelty Noah's Tarp - 9' x 9'

4.9

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (8)
Easy to set up (7)
Good design (6)
Durable (5)
Easy to use (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry (4)
Backyard (4)
Day trip (4)
Backpacking (3)
River (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (5), Casual/ recreational (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (5), Comfort driven (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

Reviewed by 8 customers

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Apr

2013

5.0

Versatile!

By TwoTireDoc

from California

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Beach
Car Camping

Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 9' x 9':

I've used my Kelty over the past few years for both rain and shade. The shape and variety of guyout points make configuration limitless depending on your needs.

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Feb

2013

5.0

Best shelter ever!!!

By AT-Blaze

from Cincinnati

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

NONE

Best Uses

Backpacking
Mountaineering

Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 9' x 9':

Really, really, the best light weight shelter. Be sure to use bug juice. Great for backpacking. Fast, easy setup. I don't need to carry a tent any more. Just the tarp, a few stakes and my hiking poles.

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Jun

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Surprisingly stable!

By Chaos Queen

from Denver, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Easy To Set Up
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

camping

Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 9' x 9':

I bought this to bring to a 4-day music festival where we camp, because the weather forecast was for relentless sun, so I knew we'd need some extra shade.

I was worried that setting up something with only four stake points and two poles would be tricky, and that it wouldn't be very stable. I secured two corners to our tents, simply by tying to the loops, due to limited space.

To my surprise, it only fell down one time, and after I adjusted the guyline clip, it stayed up solidly for the rest of the trip. One time I sat under it and watched someone else's easy-up shade go airborne while mine simply riffled in the wind.

I'm very happy with the Noah's Tarp. I plan to bring it on other trips this summer, even when I don't really need it, just because I like it so much!

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Dec

2011

(18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Way better than a rectangle!

By Fan of Steel

from 35.408N. -80.579W.

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Day Trips
River

Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 9' x 9':

I have owned it for about 4 years now and have never experienced any negative issues with this tarp. The only negative (hence the 4 stars instead of 5) is the lack of stakes. I am reviewing the tarp, not the stakes, but Kelty really could double the number of stakes to at least 8. I use MSR brand Ground Hog stakes instead of the flimsy ones that come with the tarp. I usually carry 8 on me. If you need more, just whittle a couple up.

When strung overhead, the Noah's tarp 9 covers my hammock, as well as providing a sheltered kitchen and small "common" area. I have used it configured as a wickiup style shelter with a single wood pole and stakes when we knew we couldn't outrun a bad summer storm on a day-hike. Yes I carry one tarp or another (among other "survival" items) every time I go off into the woods. It has kept me bone-dry in a 36 hour torrential downpour with 30-40 mph wind gusts. Granted however, It helps to know how to rig this tarp in multiple configurations ahead of time. It also helps to know 2 knots.. The Alpine Butterfly and the Double Overhand Sliding Loop. Both very easy.

Since 1984 I have been using Kelty packs/tents and their craftsmanship AND customer service are impeccable. Heck, I named one of my dogs "Kelty" after Dick Kelty. When I was in the market for a larger heavier tarp than the "Siltarp's" I use, I didn't hesitate to purchase a Noah's tarp by Kelty. They have been making these type products long enough to know how to build quality into the product. Attention to detail in the stitching, how the fabric is cut, plenty of guy-out points, waterproofing, etc.

I have never so much as popped a stitch, even while pulling the lines tight using Alpine Butterfly knots for tension.

In my opinion this is a piece of backpacking/camping equipment. It is not intended to be setup and left in one spot all summer long. If you do that it probably will get damaged. It's definitely not for the beach either.. We tried :(

If you hammock camp, and have ever woke in the middle of the night because your 5'x8' rectangle tarp is letting sideways rain get to you.. You will appreciate being able to stake the sides of this tarp tight to the ground. My Noah tarp is part of my year-round sleep system. I love it!

Thanks for reading!

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Nov

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very versitle tarp!

By Trentbox

from Winston-Salem, NC

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Set Up
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
River
With a hammock

Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 9' x 9':

I've owned this tarp for 6 years now and I use it more than ever now. Very well designed and fast to set up. I use a hammock in combination with this to camp in style and light weight comfort!

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Nov

2011

5.0

9' was perfect for the hammock

By Joe Scout

from Fort mill, sc

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy To Set Up
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Backyard
Day Trips

Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 9' x 9':

I was torn between this and the eno fly for my hammock. The Kelty was perfect. I used the loops to anchor the sides in a narrow space, had great spaciousness inside, and more versatility.

12 woul have been way too big.

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Jun

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very cool

By Auriga

from Makakilo, HI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Set Up
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Beaches
Day Trips

Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 9' x 9':

Love this tarp. I use it as a dining fly or sun shade when car camping or on short backpacking trips. The shape help keep it taught and is easier to set up than a basic tarp. I use with the Kelty poles.

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Mar

2011

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect "Multitasker"

By Husker75

from Williamsburg, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Set Up
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Backyard
Day Trips
River
School
Travel
Winter Camping

Comments about Kelty Noah's Tarp - 9' x 9':

I have been working on a new setup for hammock camping. I had tried other cheaper tarps but they were heavier and bulky, and unless I added grommets I could not pitch the tarp securely for the site. The Noah's tarp has been ideal, in that there are multiple points to attach lines. It can be easily secured to trees, roof racks, and larger tents to serve as an awning. I have tow of the smaller Kelty poles for help in creating awnings, or use as a "fourth" tree when several people need protection from the sun. I have also seen others online use tracking poles for different setups on the ground. I originally purchased the 12 x 12, but found it to be too large, so I exchanged it for the 9 x 9, which is ideal. This is one my favorite items now, due to its versatility.