Kelty
Waypoint Tarp
Best vehicle-mounted shelter for car campers seeking extra outdoor living space.
Home is where you park it. Every camp could use a little more protection from the elements. With our new Waypoint Tarp, you can dramatically extend your camp's footprint with a rugged, reliable shade structure that easily attaches to most vehicles-without a permanent mount. With more weather protection than a traditional awning and a sturdy one-pole design that enables you to leave it up overnight. The Waypoint tarp is about to up your car camping game. The Kelty Waypoint Tarp is designed to extend your camp's footprint with a rugged, reliable shade structure that easily attaches to most vehicles without a permanent mount. It offers more weather protection than a traditional awning and features a sturdy one-pole design that allows it to be left up overnight. This tarp is perfect for car camping, providing sun shade or rain protection for various outdoor activities. It's easy to set up and includes poles, stakes, and guylines for fast pitching. The durable 68D poly fabric ensures excellent weather resistance, and it offers a generous 120 sq ft of floor area, making it suitable for group camping. With a peak height of 94.49 inches, it provides ample headroom for enhanced camping comfort. The tarp packs easily into its shark-mouth carry bag for convenient transport, making it ideal for truck tent adventures.
$149.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
56
/ 86
#56 in Tent Vestibules
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Capacity
Variable
/ Variable
Who it's for
- Car campers wanting to expand their vehicle's living space
- Outdoor enthusiasts needing reliable shade and weather protection
- Solo travelers preferring a fast, hassle-free campsite setup
Who should skip it
- Backpackers looking for a versatile, freestanding shelter
- Campers visiting areas prone to severe, gusty weather
- Minimalists with limited storage space in their vehicle
Performance breakdown
Vehicle Compatibility
Semi-universal attachment system fits most vehicles without requiring permanent modifications.
Setup Simplicity
Single-pole design makes pitching fast and intuitive for solo campers.
Weather Resistance
Durable 68D poly fabric provides reliable shelter against sun and rain.
Living Space
Generous 120 square feet offers ample room for group gatherings.
Headroom Clearance
Peak height of nearly eight feet ensures comfortable movement underneath.
Portability
Shark-mouth carry bag makes packing and transport surprisingly hassle-free.
Key Specs
Capacity
Variable
Peak Height
94.49" / 240.0 cm
Floor Area (Flat)
120 ft3
Length
132.68" / 337 cm
Width
165.35" / 420 cm
Packed Weight
8 lb 5 oz / 3.77 kg
Packed Size
23" x 7" x 7" / 58 x 18 x 18 cm
68D poly fabric
Know before you buy
The tarp features a semi-universal attachment system designed to work with most vehicles, including trucks, SUVs, and vans. Because it uses a strap-based attachment rather than a permanent mount, it is highly adaptable to different roof racks or vehicle body shapes.
Yes. Unlike many traditional awnings that are strictly for daytime use, the Waypoint Tarp utilizes a sturdy, single-pole design that is engineered to remain stable overnight, provided it is properly staked and guyed out.
The Waypoint Tarp offers 120 square feet of coverage. With a peak height of nearly 95 inches, it provides significant headroom and enough space to comfortably shelter a group or set up a camp kitchen.
The setup is straightforward and designed for efficiency. It uses a single-pole construction, and while having a second person makes the process faster, one person can easily manage the pitching process using the included stakes and guylines.
The Waypoint Tarp is shaped to offer more comprehensive protection from wind, sun, and rain than a standard square awning. Its design wraps slightly more around the vehicle, creating a more enclosed and weather-resistant living space.
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