Name: Guide – Ultralight Tarp Shelter
Brand: AquaQuest
SKU: GUD-MED-GRN
Price: 89.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Guide Ultralight Tarp Camping Tarp AquaQuest Waterproof

$89.99

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Size —

Size chart

GUIDE	10 x 7	10 x 10	13 x 10	15 x 15	20 x 13
Finished Measurements	9'7" x 6'7"	9'7" x 9'7"	12'9" x 9'7"	14'7" x 14'7"	19' x 12'10"
Total Coverage (ft²)	64	92	123	213	243
Weight (lbs)	0.9	1.3	1.7	2.6	3.75
Compressed Size (in)	11 x 4 x 3.5	11.5 x 4.5 x 3	10.5 x 5 x 2.5	12 x 4 x 4	15 x 4 x 2
Number of Tie Outs	13	17	17	23	21

10 x 7

10 x 10

13 x 10

15 x 15

20 x 13

Color — Forester Green

Forester Green

Olive Drab

Stealth Gray

Olive Drab Kit

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Lifetime Warranty

Trusted Since 1994

Ultralight Without Compromise

Minimalists, meet your shelter. Purpose-built for backcountry travel, the Guide balances coverage and packability — without sacrificing the durability AquaQuest is known for. Whether you're deep in the backcountry or chasing fast miles on the trail, the Guide earns its spot as a core piece of your kit. Five sizes. Stuff sack included.

Built Light. Built Right.

Crafted from 40D ripstop nylon with reinforced stitching, ¾" grosgrain webbing tie-outs, and dual-layer corner supports, the Guide delivers serious resilience with minimal weight. Built for high mileage, speed overland, and hard weather — without weighing you down.

Waterproof in Real-World Weather

Don’t let the weight fool you — dual waterproof coatings and a 5000 mm rating keep you dry through driving rain, backcountry wind, and multi-day storms. Lightweight build, expedition-grade protection.

Adaptable Shelter, Trail-Proven

Ridgeline, lean-to, A-frame, or hammock cover — the Guide pitches fast and adapts to your style, pace, and changing conditions. Ultralight shelter that moves with you.

Lifetime Warranty. Trusted Since 1994.

Real people. Real backup. Designed and supported by our expert team in the Pacific Northwest.

FABRIC
40D nylon

WATERPROOF COATINGS
Silicone and PU

WATERPROOF RATING
5,000 mm

TIE-OUTS
3/4" grosgrain webbing

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ULTRALIGHT & COMPACT

When traveling light matters, the Guide is your Tarp. Packs and compresses to fit almost any small space.

AQ GUIDE DNA:

FEATHERLIGHT & WEATHERTIGHT

• Extremely portable
• Ripstop nylon fabric
• Precision stitching & taping
• Dual waterproof coatings
• Sturdy webbing tie-outs

I bought this for car-camping with my wife & 3yr

I bought this for car-camping with my wife, my 3yr old and my 1 yr old. The primary purpose for purchasing this tarp is to protect items outside of our '89 VW westy from the rain when we climb inside to go to sleep. This tarp has met my expectations, which is amazing (for it is a darn pricey tarp, so my expectations were very high given the cost).

I have a backpacking background, I use to do Search and Rescue in which we would would do wilderness training every 3rd weekend. This is an excellent addition to a pack for minimalist backwoods hiking, it folds down very small, and I really like the integrated webbing for easy staking and the webbing in the center for easy attachment to a higher point (making a sloped cover).

I cannot speak to it's durability, for mine has had minimal use and what usage it has had hasn't (did I use enough "has'" there?) been harsh. What comforts me on this particular tarp is that when I fold it up, it traps air that takes a moment to disperse (like 3 seconds max). I like this, because it informs me that the tarp has a great "seal" for not allowing air to quickly escape boosting my confidence in it's ability to repel water.

Met my expectations

First of let me state that for me to give 5 stars a product must go above and beyond my expectation. That being said this item has met my expectations. This tarp is very light and packs down well. Great for hammocks as it allows for enough covering in case of inclement weather but not so much that you are unable to feel too enclosed. Enough tie out points, however this suggestion goes more for all tarps as this is a problem I personally am concerned with, is that there should be another reinforced section that runs down the long way of the tarp for those who want to set up a ridge line this way and not worrying about damaging the tarp.

I just got this tarp in the mail.

I just got this tarp in the mail. Typical Aqua Quest quality. Light and compact with 17 welI-sewn loops - NO grommets. This tarp can be used to provide great cover for a hammock in a diamond pitch. It also can be used as a tarp on the ground in a variety of configurations. This has the best waterproofing in the business - 20,000 mm of hydrostatic pressure. What does that mean? This fabric will hold the pressure of 20 m or slightly more than 20 yards of water! Most tarps provide coatings with only 1000 to 2000 mm. You cannot beat the rain protection for the weight.

Aqua Quest Guide Sil Tarp XL

I was torn between a tarp and a tent. This Tarp is so large I can fold it to resemble a tent. Very light. Very happy with this tarp.

Aqua Quest Quality

Aqua Quest delivers again! Have the other heavier Aqua Quest tarps and was a little skeptical of a lighter tarp but so far so good! Keeps the rain and the sun off! Easily loads in its stuff bag. Love the tie downs.

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