The name Shanta originated from Sanskrit, the classic literary language of India. It means calm or serene. It is an apt name for the New Tribe Shanta Rope Pack, because it assures you that your climbing ropes, on which your life may sometimes literally hang, are fully protected. Climbing ropes can be damaged when exposed to dirt. It can get into the fibers and cut them, thus weakening the rope. So does prolonged exposure to the sun. It is for this reason that climbing ropes need to be bagged whenever they are not actually being used.
Shanta rope packs are not only for protecting your ropes. It is a tarp that you can spread out on the ground to sit or lie on while taking a break from your climbing. At 40″ x 55″, there is enough room for two as you swap notes on how to charge up your targeted tree. Just be sure to clean the underside of the tarp off debris before packing your rope.
Open out the tarp out when packing the rope. Spread it out in the middle leaving enough space for folding over the rope. To keep your rope in order, two loops are on opposite ends of the width of the tarp where you can tie its ends. Once the sides of the tarp are folded over the rope, roll it up into the pack.
The pack is 16 inches tall with a diameter of 10 inches, providing plenty of room for your ropes. It has a compression strap to reduce its bulk. For a comfortable carry, the shoulder straps are padded with foam, and to keep it stable as you trek to where the tall trees are, a waist belt is incorporated. It is also height adjustable.
Since it is not advisable to carry other objects inside the pack as these may damage the rope, a large pocket is included outside. There are also tie downs where you can lash other gear.