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Montana Hunters Tarp

Regular price $169.99 USD
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Waterproof

Lightweight

Personal Shelter

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Montana Hunters Tarp

Ultralight 7x8 shelter. Waterproof. Field-ready. Built for serious backcountry use.

Ultralight Shelter and Gear Cover for the Backcountry

The Montana Hunters Tarp is built for hunters who want dependable weather protection without unnecessary bulk. Whether you need a personal shelter, gear cover, hunting blind, cook station, or emergency rain break, this tarp is designed to stay in your pack and be ready when conditions turn.

Lightweight, compact, and highly configurable, the Montana Hunters Tarp is built for real backcountry use where staying light matters and versatility pays off.

Ultralight Build

At just 12.8 oz, it delivers real shelter capability without weighing down your pack.

Highly Configurable

Built to pitch in multiple configurations including tarp tent, lean-to, A-frame, and more.

Field Versatility

Works as a shelter, gear cover, hunting blind, cook-station cover, and all-around backcountry utility tarp.

Features

  • 7' x 8' tarp size for compact shelter and practical backcountry coverage
  • 23 tie-down locations for versatile pitch and setup options
  • 3 internal gear attachment loops for hanging gear or light items
  • Reflective webbing and loops for easier low-light visibility
  • Two-sided waterproof construction built for rough weather
  • Ripstop nylon construction for lightweight durability
  • Multiple shelter configurations including tarp tent, lean-to, A-frame, and more
  • Pitches with trekking poles, paracord, rope, or natural supports

Specifications

Color Green
Tarp Size 7' x 8'
External Attachment Loops 23 count
Internal Loops 3 reflective gear cord loops
Material Ripstop nylon
Waterproofing External: 2 coats silpolyU™ sealant / Internal: 2 coats heavy-duty PU coating and seam taped
Package Size 7.5" tall x 6.5" wide
Weight 12.8 oz

Included

  • 1 tarp
  • 1 stuff sack
  • 4 x 7" aluminum ground stakes
  • 1 stake stuff sack
  • 2 x 9' guylines
  • 6 x 19" guylines attached

Best Uses

Rain Shelter A fast, lightweight way to get out of weather when conditions turn bad.
Gear Cover Protect gear and camp items from rain, snow, and wind.
Hunting Blind / Shade Useful for impromptu concealment, shade, and camp utility.
Cook Station Cover A practical cover option when weather settles in for the day.

Care & Storage

To protect the life of your tarp, make sure it is completely dry before storing. Pre-soak using warm water and dish soap, then hand wash with mild detergent or a technical wash like Grangers Performance Wash.

Hang dry fully before packing away. Regular cleaning helps remove dirt and odor while protecting long-term performance.

Additional Information

Why It Works

The Montana Hunters Tarp is designed to stay in your pack full time. It gives you real shelter, gear protection, and field utility without adding unnecessary bulk.

Recommended Use Pairing

For smaller personal meat transport and processing use, pair with the Colorado Hunters Tarp for compact field utility.

California Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can the Montana Hunters Tarp be used for?

It can be used as a personal shelter, gear cover, hunting blind, cook-station cover, ground tarp, and emergency weather break.

How light is it?

The Montana Hunters Tarp has a listed total weight of 12.8 oz.

How should I store it?

Always make sure the tarp is completely dry before storing to help protect its long-term life and performance.

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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All three of my packages that I received were an excellent condition

"I'm writing one review for everything that I purchased. I got the small and the large. Hunters tarp they were both gifts so I have no idea. All I know is that my grandson was excited to get it. His dad's gonna help him with it and my boyfriend got the larger one for his trip to Alaska this year I got the rifle shield cover for him for his birthday also and that's all I can tell you both of them loved all three of the gifts Thank you very much. I received the package in a timely fashion very timely, but I am not writing a review for every single individual product."

Patricia L. (5/5)

"Haven’t used it yet and it looks like it will work great. Ive used their game bags for years and a great product."

Jeff (5/5)

Must have!

"I like the additional size of this tarp and come in very handy when needed for shelter purposes when hunting with additional people. Also makes it easy to lay out an entire elk at one time with the bigger size but still is minimal in weight and takes up very little room in my pack!"

Jared B. (5/5)

Nice Tarp

"Im looking forward to using it on backpack hunts. Its light for its size. Comes with 4 stakes and cordage, nice little setup. The true test is out in the field. For the price you could add 4 more stakes though. 4 might be minimalist, but lets be realistic, its needs more stakes. Thats my only complaint. Nice product, time for mother nature to be nasty to it and find some critters"

Matthew (5/5)

Another awesome product from Caribou.

"Another awesome product from Caribou. Made a great sunshade on a very warm elk hunt. Durable and lightweight."

Rick P. (5/5)

This thing is awesome

"Great piece of gear. Been looking for something like this for a long time. Well built."

Kelley B. (5/5)

Hunter’s Tarp

"The Hunter’s Tarp is one of the best items you can have in your pack. It weights nothing, it allows you to keep your meat clean and fresh, you always have a cover in case of emergency. A simple very effective piece of gear👍"

Ralph C. (5/5)

Q&A

Is the Montana just a larger version of the other Hunters Tarp? Just curious if it’ll hold up to being a ground tarp for meat care also, or if it’s primarily for shelter purposes?
Hey Jacob, yes the Montana Tarp is just as durable and will hold up to processing an animal just like the smaller Colorado Tarp.