Very light yet strong
Light weight. Ample securing points makes it flexible
Escape to the wild with the versatile and ultra-lightweight tarp shelter for minimalist adventurers.
The Escapist is made from seam sealed waterproof 15D Ultra-Sil® Nano fabric, our 15 Denier Sil/PU coated 1,200mm waterhead rated Nylon. The eight Hypalon ® tie-out points will each hold the tip of a trekking pole and have cord adjuster and reflective guy lines pre-attached. These eight versatile points help the Escapist achieve a really wide variety of setup options and also attach easily to the Escapist Mesh Inners, available separately.
The Large Escapist weighs 12.3 oz / 350g and can comfortably sleep two when set up as an A-frame. It also makes a good tent awning or sun shelter.
The Medium Escapist weighs 9.5 oz / 270g. It can protect two sleepers from the rain when set up close to the ground as an A-Frame.
Made from 15 Denier Sil/PU coated 1,200mm waterhead rated Nylon
Eight Hypalon and bar-tack reinforced tie-out points
Extremely lightweight and compact
Reinforced corners with cord lock and guy lines
A trekking pole can be placed through the circular bar-tack
Due to COVID restrictions and freight disruption, online orders may take longer than usual to arrive. We’re doing all that we can to get them to you as soon as possible.
Also, due to COVID restrictions, depending on the alert/protection framework level in your area, contactless delivery may be required and couriers may leave parcels unattended on your property.
Please be aware that, in the event that a parcel goes missing, Gearshop will not be able to provide a replacement or refund where the courier is able to supply proof of delivery.
All charges are in New Zealand Dollars.
We aim to process and dispatch your order as fast as possible. While in most cases this will happen within 24-72 hours, it can take up to 5 business days, depending on what is ordered.
After dispatch, delivery is normally overnight within the South Island and 1-2 business days within the North Island. Rural addresses could take up to an additional 2 business days.
At this time, we do not offer urgent delivery as a standard freight option, however if you require your order urgently, please contact us before ordering to ensure that we can meet your delivery timeframe.
We aim to deliver your order within the following timeframes:
Australia: 7–10 business days (metropolitan areas only).
Canada: 10 business days
Hong Kong: 10 business days
UK/Ireland: 10 business days
USA: 10 business days
From time-to-time, there can be delays beyond our control. We will do everything within our power to ensure that your goods arrive within a reasonable timeframe. If you have any queries or issues relating to your order, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Light weight. Ample securing points makes it flexible