Escapist Evo Tarp Ultralight Trekking Pole Shelter

The Escapist Evo Tarp sets up fast with trekking poles. Circular bar tacks lock the pole tips in place, and line tensioners at the reinforced points let you tighten everything from underneath the tarp. With the Ultra-Sil LS upgrade for 2026, the fabric takes on less water, stretches less and dries quicker, so the pitch stays taut in lousy weather. A catenary cut keeps the edges from flapping when the wind picks up. For anyone counting grams, this is a serious shelter.

Features

• Secure pitching - circular bar tacks hold trekking pole tips while adjustable guy lines tension quickly at reinforced tie-out points
• Improved weather resistance - Ultra-Sil LS 15D nylon/30D polyester ripstop reduces water absorption, dries faster, and ensures a tighter, low-stretch pitch
• Rapid tensioning - reinforced tie-out points with adjustable line tensioners enable precise pitch control and optimal fabric tension
• Stable in high winds - catenary cut minimizes fabric flutter and maintains a taut pitch when wind speeds increase
• Dual-use storage sack - reinforced stuff sack attaches to tarp and functions as a pole pocket for branches or paddles when poles aren't available
• Versatile overhead setup - central hang loop enables suspension from branches for alternative pitch configurations
• Tangle-free packdown - attached toggles let you quickly remove guy lines for faster, cleaner tarp storage
• Add insect protection - optional Escapist Mesh Bug Shelter easily attaches and suspends from the tarp for full coverage in buggy environments
• Lower impact materials - Ultra-Sil LS fabric is recycled, bluesign APPROVED and non-PFAS