ultralight poncho tarp Gatewood Cape
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ultralight poncho tarp

ultralight poncho tarp Gatewood Cape

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Description

ultralight poncho tarp Gatewood Cape11 oz 310 g Solo Tarp The Gatewood Cape is the super ultralight backpackers dream shave ounces by combining your rain gear and tarp into one. The Gatewood Cape is the ONLY poncho style Tarp to provide complete 360 protection. Since its introduction in 2006, it has been carried over hundreds of thousands of trail miles. Its provided shelter in everything from high mountain snow choked ridges to lush forest trails. *To completely repel water, shelters

11 oz - 310 g Solo Tarp

The Gatewood Cape is the super ultralight backpacker’s dream – shave ounces by combining your rain gear and tarp into one.

The Gatewood Cape is the ONLY poncho-style Tarp to provide complete 360° protection. Since its introduction in 2006, it has been carried over hundreds of thousands of trail miles. It’s provided shelter in everything from high mountain snow-choked ridges to lush forest trails.

*To completely repel water, shelters need to have sealer applied to the seams before use.
*Shelters including a seam sealing service may not ship immediately.

Description

The Gatewood Cape's unique 360-Degree Protection provides full coverage either when worn as a cape or used as a shelter. Unlike ponchos, capes don't have long slits along the sides. While the poncho may allow for more ventilation, it does little to keep out windblown rain. Dual zipper pulls on the front of the Gatewood Cape allow you to regulate ventilation while still providing full protection. Plus, the open skirted design allows fresh air to enter the bottom.

As a shelter, the Gatewood Cape provides significantly enhanced protection when compared to your typical poncho/tarp. Its sturdy pyramid design easily sheds rain or snow and wind simply flows around it. Any sudden change in wind direction in the middle of the night won't leave you scrambling to re-orient your shelter or force you deeper into your bivy. Unlike a traditional tarp, the Gatewood Cape is shaped to eliminate all exposed sides -- leaving you safe and secure.

With 35 square feet of coverage under the shelter's canopy, you've got plenty of room for you and your gear. Depending upon conditions, you can even adjust the vestibule to different heights to increase ventilation. A long zipper on the vestibule makes opening and closing the shelter a snap.

For the adventuresome day hiker, the Gatewood Cape makes the perfect addition to your 10 essentials survival kit. It packs down incredibly small and provides peace of mind knowing you've got excellent protection close at hand.

For added bug protection, the Gatewood Cape mates with the Serenity NetTent. Together they keep both the rain and bugs at bay. Providing you with secure and comfortable space.

After spending several years coming up with the design. The Gatewood Cape became my primary shelter for years. My good friend Billy Goat has racked up over 10,000 miles with his Gatewood Cape and Serenity NetTent.

-Ron

Features

  • Micro Buckles connect the harness to cape for easy installation and removal.
  • Full 360-Degree protection when set up as a shelter or worn as rain gear.
  • Full Zippered Entrance makes entering and exiting the shelter a snap.
  • Adjustable Vestibule Height allows increased ventilation while maintaining adequate rain protection.
  • Side Snaps for shortening the long sides when worn as a cape.
  • Floating Canopy allows the canopy to be set to different heights depending upon conditions.
  • Integrated Map / Night Stash Pocket with zipper closure to keep stuff contained. Pocket also doubles as the stuff sack.
  • Center Pole Support significantly improves the ability of the shelter to handle wind and snow loads.
  • Ultralight Waterproof Canopy is made from high strength Silicone Nylon.
  • Extremely Easy Setup requires only six stakes.

Video

Gatewood Cape Overview

By: Six Moon Designs
Published: 10/13/2021

User Videos

Gatewood Cape & Serenity NetTent

By: André Östergård
Published: 6/22/15

Perfect Pitch: How to Pitch the Gatewood Cape Perfectly

By: Gygago
Published: 7/9/15

Gatewood Cape

By: ChuAdventureOnline
Published: 7/9/15

Awards

Backpackers.com Classic Pick 2019 

Specifications

GENERAL

Seasons: 3
Sleeps:
1
Ships With: 
Tarp, Stuff Sacks, Guy lines
Pack Size: 
10" X 8 X 1.5"
Weight1
11 oz - 310 g
Stakes: 
6 (sold separately)
Colors: 
Gray, Forrest Green

DESIGN

Type: Tarp
Frame: 
Single 49" or 45" Pole (sold separately)
Entry: 
Side Entry
Coverage: 
35 ft2 - 3.2 m2

MATERIALS

Canopy: 15D Silicone Coated Nylon - 1800mm Rating
Zipper: #3 YKK

NOTES:
1Weight does not include stakes or pole.


Lost your set-up instructions? Additional instructions can be downloaded here.

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