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Kelty Noah's Tarp 16
Groups with a spacious designated site and a practiced tarp setup

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Where it makes sense
The Noah's Tarp 16 is the size to investigate when a group wants a broad communal area and has a campsite that can genuinely accommodate it. The benefit is planning flexibility around seated people and stored gear, rather than permission to place everyone against the roof's edges. A large tarp needs more room for anchor positions and can be more demanding to handle while spreading or lowering it. Its packaged weight excludes separately purchased support poles, so compare the finished shelter kit. We would choose this size for a known spacious group site with a practiced team, not simply because the larger flat area looks better in a specification table.
The tradeoff
Large fabric span and surrounding lines can overwhelm an ordinary campsite
Documented specifications
| Flat dimensions | 192 × 192 in |
| Flat area | 256 sq ft |
| Packaged weight | 3 lb 15 oz / 1.79 kg |
| Packed dimensions | 14 × 10 × 3.5 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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