When record heat strikes and is soon followed by thunderstorms, you need a reliable shelter. The Coalcracker 10×10 Dutchware Tarp to the rescue. It allowed for plenty of airflow and provided impressive coverage against the unpredictable weather of the mighty Adirondacks.
Coalcracker Tarps
For the last several years, I’ve been using the Coalcracker Bushcraft T6ZERO tarp. It has been featured here on GAT Daily and accompanied me on several adventures worldwide.
The Coalcracker Tarp by Dutchware provides substantial coverage without added bulk. Built from lightweight yet rugged Xenon Sil 1.1 fabric, this 10’x10′ tarp offers 100 square feet of weather-resistant shelter in a compact 18-ounce package. Whether you’re stringing it up over a hammock or pitching it on the ground, it adapts to your setup with reinforced grosgrain tie-outs at the corners, ridgeline, and every two feet along the perimeter.
Dutchware and Coalcracker Bushcraft designed this tarp for versatility in the wild. The square footprint gives you endless configuration options—plow point, A-frame, lean-to, or diamond fly. That extra space pays off in camp: you can cook under cover, stash gear out of the rain, or ride out a storm without feeling boxed in. It’s not just a tarp—it’s a mobile roof for your backcountry basecamp.
Finished with grosgrain binding and subtle Coalcracker logos, the tarp strikes a balance between function and understated style. If you’re looking for a lightweight, packable shelter that punches above its weight, the Coalcracker Tarp is built to handle the elements and earn its place in your kit.
Stand Out Coalcracker Tarp Features
| Premium Fabric | Crafted with Brown Xenon Sil 1.1, a silicone polyester fabric that’s lightweight, durable, and weather-resistant. |
| Custom Design | Features two 12″ Coalcracker Bushcraft logos printed on opposing corners, combining style with functionality. |
| Enhanced Edging | Grosgrain binding on all edges and ridge lines for added strength and durability. |
| Versatile Tie-Out Loops | Includes grosgrain loops on four corner tie-outs, two ridgeline connection points, and additional loops every 2 feet along the perimeter for versatile configurations. |
| Weight | 18 ounces |
| Coverage Area | 100 square feet |
| MSRP | $135 |
Who’s DUTCHWARE
Dutchware creates hammock gear and DIY backpacking components for outdoor enthusiasts. With a focus on strength, simplicity, and modular performance, they offer innovative products, such as the Chameleon Hammock system and titanium hardware. Their 10×10 tarp, made from advanced materials like Xenon SilPoly or Dyneema® Composite Fabric, is perfect for various users and conditions, featuring reinforced tie-outs and durable construction for reliable shelter. They are making this stellar tarp for Coalcracker Bushcraft.
The Shangri-La Camp Tarp
I’ve never used a tarp this large, but it was exactly what this trip required. For 5 days, I was on an epic adventure in the remote Adirondacks. We had all types of weather. Heat, wind, thunderstorms, and Autumn-like cold had us scrambling for beanies and fleece tops. Did I mention we had rain?
I opted for the trusty lean-to configuration and planned to adjust it throughout the week. However, I kept it just as it was, except I added two forked sticks on the middle side pull-out tabs for added water shedding. It was rude and crude, but it worked. The top center pull-out loop was the pinnacle for this setup.
A large tarp can cover one to two people, plus their gear. Or, a trusty dog with a bed. If it’s pitched high, we could have put chairs under there.
Coalcracker Dutchware Tarp Times Two
That’s right—we had two of these camp gems on this trip. After the record-breaking heat, we got thunder showers. Two guys headed for a tarp hanging over a hammock, and two hunkered down under my tarp.
Lt. Mike had his Coalcracker 10×10 Dutchware Tarp, which we decided to put up in camp for the days of intermittent rain and when the bottom dropped out. We kept firewood, kindling, and tinder under there, too. We were only a couple of steps from the campfire, which added to the already jovial and good spirits of camp life!
Coalcracker 10×10 Dutchware Tarp Summary
Awesome tarp! It’s the larger version of the T6ZERO and barely steps over that one-pound range. Try finding a tarp this size for that weight. This will make the perfect hammock tarp as well as a foul-weather tarp or a two-person tarp in a lean-to configuration!
