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Kelty Noah's Tarp 16

Groups with a spacious designated site and a practiced tarp setup

Kelty Noah's Tarp 16

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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 dimensions192 × 192 in
Flat area256 sq ft
Packaged weight3 lb 15 oz / 1.79 kg
Packed dimensions14 × 10 × 3.5 in
Support polesSold 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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