T H E T A R P A C K
The Tarpack is a modular ultralight system that combines a backpack and a tarp shelter into a single, multifunctional piece of gear. Designed for efficiency and minimalism, maximizing material efficiency through an ultralight, dual-function design that merges shelter and pack into a single piece of gear.
Features:
- Dual-function design: backpack + tarp shelter
- Material: 80% Polyester / 20% Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
- Tarp size: 240 × 220 cm
- Total weight: 450 g (including guylines and stakes)
- 75% lighter than the average ultralight shelter + pack system
P R O T O T Y P E
After developing and testing multiple small-scale prototypes, I produced a final full-scale prototype using an 80% polyester / 20% TPU laminate. I designed and sewed the Tarpack myself, then took it backpacking to test its performance and durability in real field conditions.
