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32 real models, each at the size named: what the planner uses, the listing as written, and where it comes from, under the typical item each is an example of. Then the 5 typical items the kit planner picks from, every one an estimate of a common model. Weigh your own.

Flat tarp, 8 × 10 ft 5

Zpacks Flat Tarp 7' x 9'

Zpacks

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Weight4.7 oz
Packed5 × 3 × 3 in, 0.6 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight4.7 oz / 132 g
Size:7' x 9' (2.1 m x 2.7 m)
Rolled Tight Size:3" x 5" (7.6 cm x 12.7 cm)
  • Guylines, stuff sack and carabiners ship with it and weigh another 1.42 oz.

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6" x 8'6"

Hyperlite Mountain Gear

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Size drawn8'6" x 8'6"
Weight10.6 oz
Packed7 × 6 × 4 in, 1.4 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight: (by the price)10.6 oz
Weight (8'6" x 8'6" table)9.0oz | 255g
Dimensions102.0" x 102.0" | 259.1cm x 259.1cm
Packed Dimensions7.0” x 6.0” x 4.0” | 17.8cm x 15.2cm x 10.2cm
  • HMG's page gives 10.6 oz by the price and 9.0 oz in the spec table for this size; the planner uses the heavier.

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Sea to Summit Escapist Evo Tarp (M)

Sea to Summit

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Size drawnM
Weight12.3 oz
Packed7.1 × 3.1 × 3.1 in, 0.9 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight (M)348 g 12.3 oz
Packed Size (M)18 × 8 × 8 cm 7.1 × 3.1 × 3.1 in
Dimensions (M)260 × 201 cm 102.4 × 79.1 in

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Six Moon Designs Deschutes Tarp

Six Moon Designs

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Weight13 oz
Packed9 × 4.6 × 4.6 in, 2.5 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight13 OZ – 370 G SOLO TARP
Space44 sq. ft. of living space with a peak height of 49 inches
  • A pyramid tarp pitched on one trekking pole.
  • No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size

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Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape

Six Moon Designs

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Weight11 oz
Packed9 × 4.6 × 4.6 in, 2.5 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight11 oz | 310 g (Does not include Stakes or pole)
  • A rain cape that pitches as a solo shelter on a trekking pole.
  • No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size

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Bivy sack 2

SOL Escape Bivvy

SOL

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Size drawnRegular
Weight8.5 oz
Packed8 × 4 × 4 in, 1.7 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Dimensions:84 x 31 inches
Weight:8.5oz (Regular) or 9.5oz (XL)
  • No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Splash Bivy (Regular)

Hyperlite Mountain Gear

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Size drawnRegular
Weight5.6 oz
Packed8 × 4 × 4 in, 1.7 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight5.55 oz | 157 g
Length72 in | 183 cm
Bathtub Height9 in | 23 cm
  • A bug-net bivy with a Dyneema bathtub floor, for use under a tarp.
  • No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size

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Solo tent, one person 19

Durston X-Mid 1

Durston

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Weight26.2 oz (1 lb 10.2 oz)
Packed12 × 5 × 5 in, 4.2 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Complete Tent26.2 oz / 745 g
Typical Setup (Tent, Sack, 6 Stakes)29.4 oz / 835 g (tent, stuff sacks, 6 stakes)
Floor Length93" / 2.36 m
Floor Width33" / 84 cm
Peak Height47" / 119 cm
Packed Size12 x 5" / 30 x 13 cm
  • A solo tent, as a kit row; Tent fit has the X-Mid 2. The planner counts the tent without stakes (26.2 oz).

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Zpacks Plex Solo Classic Tent (Lite floor)

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Size drawnBlue or Olive canopy, Lite floor
Weight12.3 oz
Packed12 × 6 × 6 in, 6 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight12.3 oz / 348 g
Peak heightPeak height: 52" (132 cm)
LengthLength: 96" (245 cm)
Center floor widthCenter floor width: 38" (97 cm)
Stuff Sack SizeStuff Sack Size: 6" diameter by 12" tall (15 cm x 30.5 cm) Size Medium.
  • A trekking-pole tent; the weight includes guylines but not the stuff sack (0.28 oz) or stakes. Drawn at the size of its stuff sack.

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Zpacks Plex Solo Pro Tent (Lite floor)

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Size drawnBlue or Olive canopy, Lite floor
Weight13.2 oz
Packed16 × 5.2 × 5.2 in, 6 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight13.2 oz / 373 g
Peak heightPeak height: 52" (132 cm)
LengthLength: 96" (245 cm)
Center floor widthCenter floor width: 38" (97 cm)
  • A trekking-pole tent; the weight includes guylines but not the stuff sack or stakes.
  • No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size

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Gossamer Gear The One

Gossamer Gear

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Weight19.7 oz (1 lb 3.7 oz)
Packed12 × 5.2 × 5.2 in, 4.5 L

Listed by the maker, as written

WeightWeight: 19.68 oz / 558 g
Peak interior heightPeak interior height of 49”
Packed lengthStuffs compactly to just 12”
  • A single-wall trekking-pole tent; poles and stakes are extra.
  • Listed as stuffing to 12 in long; drawn that long at the typical solo tent width

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1

Hyperlite Mountain Gear

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Weight16 oz (1 lb)
Packed8.5 × 5.5 × 5.5 in, 3.6 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight16oz | 454g
Packed Dimensions8.5" x 5.5" x 5.5" | 21.6cm x 14.0cm x 14.0cm
Floor6" Dyneema® Composite Fabric 0.96 bathtub floor measures 32" x 96".
Height54.0" | 137.2cm
  • A single-wall pyramid on one trekking pole; the pole and stakes are extra.

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Durston X-Mid Pro 1 (Dyneema floor)

Durston

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Size drawnDyneema floor
Weight15.5 oz
Packed10 × 4.5 × 4.5 in, 2.8 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight15.5 oz / 440 g (Dyneema® floor) or 17.1 oz / 485 g (Silnylon floor)
Floor Length90 in / 2.3 m
Floor Width32 in / 0.81 m
Peak Height45 in / 1.14 m
Packed Size10 x 4.5 in / 25 x 12 cm
  • A Dyneema trekking-pole tent; the planner counts it without stakes or stuff sack.

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NEMO Hornet OSMO 1P

NEMO

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Size drawn1-Person
Weight29 oz (1 lb 13 oz)
Packed12.5 × 7.5 × 3 in, 3.9 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Minimum Weight1 lb 13 oz
Packed Size12.5 x 7.5 x 3.0 in
Peak Height39 in
Floor Dimensions87 x 39-30 in
Vestibule Area7.3 sq ft
  • A semi-freestanding solo tent; Tent fit has the 2P.

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NEMO Hornet Elite OSMO 1P

NEMO

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Size drawn1-Person
Weight23 oz (1 lb 7 oz)
Packed19 × 4 × 2 in, 2.1 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Minimum Weight1 lb 7 oz
Packed Size19.0 x 4.0 x 2.0 in
Peak Height39 in
Floor Dimensions87 x 40-32 in
Vestibule Area6.9 sq ft

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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1

Big Agnes

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Weight27 oz (1 lb 11 oz)
Packed18 × 5 × 5 in, 6.3 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Trail WeightTrail Weight: 1lb 11oz
Total WeightTotal Weight: 2lb
Packed SizePacked Size: 18" x 5"
Floor AreaFloor Area: 86" x 38" - 28" | 20ft²
Head HeightHead Height: 40"
  • A semi-freestanding solo tent; the planner counts the trail weight (tent, fly and poles).

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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1

Big Agnes

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Weight32 oz (2 lb)
Packed18 × 4 × 4 in, 4 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Trail WeightTrail Weight: 2lb
Total WeightTotal Weight: 2lb 6oz
Packed SizePacked Size: 18" x 4"
Floor AreaFloor Area: 88" x 38" - 28"
Head HeightHead Height: 38"
  • A freestanding solo tent, among the most common shelters in the 2025 PCT hiker survey; the planner counts the trail weight.

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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo

Six Moon Designs

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Weight26 oz (1 lb 10 oz)
Packed16 × 5.2 × 5.2 in, 6 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight26 oz | 740 g (Does not include stakes or poles)
Space26 sq. ft. of living space with a peak height of 49 inches
  • A single-wall tent pitched on one trekking pole.
  • No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size

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3F UL Gear Lanshan 1 Pro (3-season)

3F UL Gear

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Size drawn3-season
Weight29.1 oz (1 lb 13.1 oz)
Packed13.4 × 5.9 × 5.9 in, 6.5 L

Listed by the maker, as written

WEIGHT688g / 24.26oz (3-season)
TRAIL WEIGHT826g / 29.14oz(3-season)
DIMENSION270×110×125cm / 106"(L)×43"(W)×49"(H)
PACKED DIMENSION34cm*15cm / 13.4"×5.9"
  • A budget double-wall trekking-pole tent, among the most common shelters in the Reddit gear lists. The trail weight adds stakes, guylines and the compression sack to the 688 g tent.

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Tarptent Notch Li

Tarptent

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Weight22.8 oz (1 lb 6.8 oz)
Packed16 × 4 × 4 in, 3.6 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Minimum Weight20.2 oz / 573 g (with DCF floor mesh interior; no stakes or bags)
Typical Weight22.75 oz / 645 g (with DCF floor mesh interior; including all stakes and bags)
Interior Height43 in / 109 cm
Floor Width (tapered)20 – 34 in / 51 – 86 cm
Floor Length84 in / 213 cm
Vestibule area8 sq ft / 0.74 sq m each side; 16 sq ft / 1.48 sq m total
Packed size16 in x 4 in / 41 cm x 10 cm
  • Dyneema double-wall solo tent on two trekking poles, with a vestibule each side. Counted at its typical weight, with the mesh interior, stakes and bags.

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  • Tarptent: Notch Li MakerChecked 2026-10-24 Supports weight, interior height, floor, vestibules, packed size

Tarptent Notch

Tarptent

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Weight28.9 oz (1 lb 12.9 oz)
Packed16 × 3.5 × 3.5 in, 2.7 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Minimum Weight26.2 oz / 743 g (with mesh interior; not including stakes, bags)
Typical Weight28.85 oz / 818 g (with mesh interior; including stakes and bags)
Interior Height43 in / 109 cm
Floor Width (tapered)20 – 34 in / 51 – 86 cm
Floor Length84 in / 213 cm
Packed size16 in x 3.5 in / 41 cm x 9 cm
  • The silicone-coated version of the Notch Li. Counted at its typical weight, with the mesh interior, stakes and bags.

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  • Tarptent: Notch MakerChecked 2026-10-24 Supports weight, interior height, floor, packed size

Tarptent Rainbow Li

Tarptent

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Weight26.3 oz (1 lb 10.3 oz)
Packed16 × 4.5 × 4.5 in, 4.5 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Minimum Weight22.7 oz / 644 g (nylon floor, carbon pole set; no bags, stakes, or freestanding kit)
Typical Weight26.3 oz / 746 g (nylon floor, carbon pole set; all bags, stakes, and freestanding kit)
Interior Height42 in / 107 cm
Floor Width36 in / 91 cm
Floor Length88 in / 224 cm
Packed sizeStandard poles: 16 in x 4.5 in / 43 cm x 12 cm
  • Single-wall Dyneema tent on one arch pole, freestanding with trekking poles. Counted at its typical weight with the carbon pole set.

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Tarptent Rainbow

Tarptent

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Weight32.3 oz (2 lb 0.3 oz)
Packed16 × 5 × 5 in, 5.6 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Minimum Weight28.8 oz / 816 g (with carbon pole set; no bags, stakes, or freestanding kit)
Typical Weight32.3 oz / 916 g (with carbon pole set; all bags, stakes, and freestanding kit)
Interior Height42 in / 107 cm
Floor Width36 in / 91 cm
Floor Length88 in / 224 cm
Packed sizeStandard poles: 16 in x 5 in / 43 cm x 13 cm
  • The silicone-coated version of the Rainbow Li. Counted at its typical weight with the carbon pole set.

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  • Tarptent: Rainbow MakerChecked 2026-10-24 Supports weight, interior height, floor, packed size

Tarptent Dipole 1+ Li

Tarptent

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Weight26.5 oz (1 lb 10.5 oz)
Packed12 × 5.5 × 5.5 in, 5.1 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Minimum weight23.45 oz / 665 g (DCF 0.96 floor with struts, no stakes or bags)
Typical Weight26.5 oz / 751 g (Nylon floor with struts, stakes, and bags)
Height (adjustable)44 in / 112 cm
Length84 in / 213 cm
Width (reverse tapered)36 in ends, 28 in middle / 91 cm ends, 71 cm middle
Vestibule area9.58 sqft (per side); 19.16 sqft | 1.78 sqm (total)
Packed size (adjustable)12 in x 5.5 in / 30.5 cm x 14 cm
  • Dyneema single-wall tent on two trekking poles with side entrances, wider at the ends than the middle. Counted at its typical weight.

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Tarptent Moment

Tarptent

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Weight31.7 oz (1 lb 15.7 oz)
Packed18 × 4 × 4 in, 4 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Minimum Weight29.85 oz / 846 g (with carbon pole; no stakes or bags)
Typical Weight31.65 oz / 897 g (with carbon pole; all stakes, and bags)
Interior Height39 in / 99 cm
Floor Width24 – 42 in / 61 – 107 cm
Floor Length84 in / 213 cm
Packed size18 in x 4 in / 46 cm x 10 cm
  • Double-wall solo tent on one arch pole across the middle. Counted at its typical weight with the carbon pole.

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  • Tarptent: Moment MakerChecked 2026-10-24 Supports weight, interior height, floor, packed size

Tarptent ProTrek

Tarptent

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Weight23 oz (1 lb 7 oz)
Packed11 × 4 × 4 in, 2.5 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Minimum Weight19.8 oz / 561 g (no bags or stakes)
Typical Weight23 oz / 652 g (with all bags, extra cord, and 5 stakes)
Max interior height (under fly)47 in / 120 cm
Floor width28 in 0.71 m
Floor length84 in / 2.13 m
Packed size11 in x 4 in / 28 cm x 10 cm (variable)
  • A single-wall pyramid shelter on one trekking pole. Counted at its typical weight.

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  • Tarptent: ProTrek MakerChecked 2026-10-24 Supports weight, interior height, floor, packed size

Tent stakes, set of 8 4

MSR Groundhog Tent Stakes (6)

MSR

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Size drawn6 stakes
Weight2.9 oz
Packed7.5 × 1.5 × 1.5 in, 0.2 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight (Standard):0.49 oz
Length (Standard):7.5 in
Quantity:6 Stakes
  • MSR lists 0.49 oz a stake; the planner counts the six (2.94 oz).
  • Six 7.5 in stakes as a bundle about 1.5 in across

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Zpacks 6" Ultralight Titanium Tent Stakes (8)

Zpacks

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Size drawn8 stakes
Weight1.5 oz
Packed6 × 1.2 × 1.2 in, 0.1 L

Listed by the maker, as written

WeightWeight: .19 ounces / 5.4 grams each
LengthLength: 6 inches / 15.2 cm
DiameterDiameter: 3 mm
  • Sold one at a time at 0.19 oz; the planner counts eight (1.52 oz).
  • Eight 6 in stakes as a bundle about 1.2 in across

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MSR Mini-Groundhog Tent Stakes (6)

MSR

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Size drawn6 stakes
Weight2 oz
Packed7 × 1.6 × 1.2 in, 0.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

WeightWeight of single stake = 9.40g
KitSold as a kit of 6 stakes.
Quantity:6 Stakes
  • MSR lists 9.4 g a stake; the planner counts the six (1.99 oz).
  • MSR lists no length; drawn at the typical size

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Sea to Summit Ground Control Light Tent Pegs (6)

Sea to Summit

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Size drawn6 pegs
Weight1.5 oz
Packed6 × 2 × 2 in, 0.3 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight0.2 oz | 7 g
Packed Size4 × 4 × 15 cm2 × 2 × 6 in
  • Sold as a 6-pack at 7 g a peg; the planner counts the six (42 g, 1.48 oz).

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Gossamer Gear Polycryo Tent Footprint

Gossamer Gear

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Weight5.9 oz
Packed7 × 4 × 1 in, 0.4 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight5.9 oz / 168 g each
Size72 x 96 in / 183 x 244 cm each
  • No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size

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Zpacks Tyvek Groundsheet 5' x 9'

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Weight9.2 oz
Packed7 × 4 × 1 in, 0.4 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Groundsheet weightGroundsheet weight: 9.2 ounces (262 grams)
SizeSize: 5 feet by 9 feet (1.52 x 2.74 meters)
  • No folded size listed; drawn at the typical size

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Typical items 5

What the kit planner, the gear browser and the flat lay start from. Packed volume comes from the packed size shown. Sleeping bags and quilts give the ISO 23537 lower limit and comfort ratings; pads give ASTM F3340 R-values.

ItemWeightPackedRatingBasis
Flat tarp, 8 × 10 ft12 oz2.5 L, 9 × 4.6 × 4.6 inTypical of common models; check your own.
Bivy sack7 oz1.7 L, 8 × 4 × 4 inTypical of common models; check your own.
Solo tent, one person36 oz6 L, 16 × 5.2 × 5.2 inTypical of common models; check your own.
Tent stakes, set of 83.5 oz0.2 L, 7 × 1.6 × 1.2 inTypical of common models; check your own.
Groundsheet2 oz0.4 L, 7 × 4 × 1 inTypical of common models; check your own.