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Kelty Noah's Tarp 12
Car campers who want flexible supplemental cover without a large folding frame
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Where it makes sense
Noah’s Tarp 12 provides a 12-by-12-foot flat sheet and a listed packaged weight of 2 lb 9 oz. Support poles are separate, so compare it as the fabric part of a complete shelter kit. It sits between the 9-foot option for a focused sitting area and the 16-foot option for a spacious group site. Sketch the occupied chairs beneath the intended angled pitch, then add poles and guy lines outside that space; the flat 144-square-foot figure is not the dry area under the roof.
The tradeoff
Requires a practiced pitch and a separately planned support system
Documented specifications
| Flat dimensions | 144 × 144 in |
| Flat area | 144 sq ft |
| Packaged weight | 2 lb 9 oz / 1.16 kg |
| Packed dimensions | 12 × 10 × 3 in |
| Support poles | Sold separately |
Sources & further reading
Manufacturer product details ↗Manufacturer specifications and guidance checked September 2026. Model generations and included accessories can change; confirm the exact version before ordering.
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