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AquaQuest Tents & Shelters

Built for extreme conditions, these heavy-duty and lightweight tarps offer industry-leading waterproof ratings for survival and bushcraft

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In short

Extreme Waterproofing

Ratings up to 20,000 mm provide total security in torrential rain.

Reinforced Ripstop Nylon

The Safari and Defender series use high-tenacity fabrics for durability.

Seam Taped Reliability

Every tarp is fully seam-taped to prevent any water ingress.

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3 shelters from AquaQuest

Why this brand is here

Professional Grade Tarps

AquaQuest offers specialized series like the Defender for heavy-duty survival and the Safari for lightweight backpacking. These 10x10 ft shelters are engineered with high-performance coatings and reinforced stitching.

  • 20,000 mm waterproof Defender
  • 5,000 mm waterproof Safari
  • Seam-taped rain fly
  • 10x10 ft square dimensions
  • Ripstop nylon construction
  • Bushcraft and survival ready
Inside the range

Defender vs Safari

The Defender is built for heavy-duty survival, while the Safari offers a lightweight ripstop for thru-hiking.

Unmatched Water Resistance

With ratings reaching 20,000 mm, these are among the most waterproof shelters available for camping.

Hammock and Ground Use

The 10x10 ft dimensions make these ideal as both hammock rain flies and ground-based survival shelters.

Bushcraft Durability

The heavy-duty construction is specifically designed to withstand the rigors of emergency and bushcraft use.

From use

Notes from buyers

Dorothy 4.4

The 20,000 mm rating on the Defender tarp is incredible; I stayed dry through a literal storm.

Lori 4.8

I use the Safari tarp for my thru-hiking trips because it is lightweight but still incredibly tough.

Amber 4.2

The 10x10 ft size is the perfect dimension for a full hammock setup with plenty of overlap.

Before you buy

AquaQuest Questions

What is the difference between the Defender and Safari models?

The Defender is heavy-duty (20,000 mm), while the Safari is lightweight (5,000 mm) for backpacking.

Are the seams waterproof?

Yes, both models are fully seam-taped to ensure they remain waterproof.

What are the dimensions of these tarps?

These models are 10x10 ft square rain flies.

What material are they made from?

They are constructed from high-quality waterproof ripstop nylon.