NRS Ultralight Wing
- A full 130 square feet of 40-denier coated nylon provides shade from the sun and waterproof protection from rain and wind.
- Pockets in the corners let you prop up the Wing with your paddles. Pockets have 12" wide opening, tapering to 6".
- Four 20' nylon tiedown cords, with reflective ticking and metal tensioners, provide good rigging options.
- Nine reinforced webbing loops give multiple options for tiedown and rigging of the Wing.
- Material: 40-denier ripstop nylon fabric
- Dimensions: 137" x 137", 130 square feet
- Weight: 2.3 lbs
- Nine webbing tiedown loops
- Corner paddle blade support pockets, 12" opening, tapering to 6"
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (3)
Cons
Best Uses
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
- Windproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Beach
- BikePacking
- Canoe tripping
- Car Camping
Comments about NRS Ultralight Wing:
First off, I can not believe anyone would leave a sylnylon tarp up in 30 to 40 mph winds and expect it to survive. I really appreciate all the different configurations that are available with this tarp. Very awesome (9 different tie downs)! I generally take stakes and collapsible poles with me, and also bought additional guy lines. It has become a standard piece of gear in my kit.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
Cons
- Seams are the weak spot
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- shade
Comments about NRS Ultralight Wing:
The light weight is great and it sheds rain well. Multiple configuration possibilities is extremely helpful and a must have in the wilderness.
We experienced sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. We used the high center loop as an anchor point to a tree branch above to hold the center area up. The seam along the high center loop failed and ripped. For the price, I feel this product should be bomb-proof.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Fly Works Well
- Lightweight
- Sturdy
Cons
- Collects Condensation
- Difficult To Set Up
Best Uses
- Beach
Comments about NRS Ultralight Wing:
This wing was actually bigger than we were expecting, but it is very versatile and can be set-up for different purposes. We recently took it in a kayak trip around menorca where we used it as a sun screen at the beach and also a shelter at night and we were generally happy with the results. Some diagrams suggesting set-up options might have been helpful, but you can get creative. We used the kayaks, paddles, trees in different spots to achieve the desired shelter/angle. Is lightweight and easy to transport, but if you are back-packing and looking for real protection from the elements, I would opt for a tent. This wing does not come with stakes and I would suggest bringing some to facilitate set-up.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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- NRS Ultralight Wing
Q:
How tall can this be, do i need a tree to install this?Asked on 9/24/2012 by Mayra from Cusco, Peru3 answers
A:
Nine webbing loops give multiple tiedown options and pockets in the corners let you use paddles or oars to support it. A loop in the center allows you to attach it to a tree limb, if you have one handy.Answered on 9/25/2012 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
A:
It's a very versatile fly, so your imagination is the only limitation.
Cheers,
ScottAnswered on 9/25/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
Having a couple of trees would be great, indeed. The thing is that it is
quite big and sometimes it is not so easy to use while on a beach (i.e. on
the sand) but with some imagination you can use the kayaks and paddles.
Works great if you camp in the forest (you could even set the tent
underneath)....
Rgrds
Merchant response: Needle punctures from the sewing does weaken fabric a bit. Unfortunately, the only solution would be to use heavier weight fabric, which would defeat the "ultralight" feature. 30-40 mph wind is pretty fierce.