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Description
tarp a7 Ultralight Tapered Tarp 9'/7'The Tarp There's something special about sitting under your tarp as raindrops fall around you. This tarp tapers in width to provide more coverage where you need it and less where you don't. The curved ridge and edges help produce a taut, wind shedding pitch in the classic a frame configuration. Tapered shape uses space efficiently Curved ridge and edges provide a taut pitch Recycled fabric option Silpoly won't sag when the temperature drops Lower
The Tarp
There's something special about sitting under your tarp as raindrops fall around you. This tarp tapers in width to provide more coverage where you need it and less where you don't. The curved ridge and edges help produce a taut, wind-shedding pitch in the classic a-frame configuration.
- Tapered shape uses space efficiently
- Curved ridge and edges provide a taut pitch
- Recycled fabric option
- Silpoly won't sag when the temperature drops
- Lower water retention than silnylon
- Reflective tie-outs
- Great for partnering with your Bug Bivy or our 1P Bug Shelter.
Tie-outs
Tie-outs are located at each end of the ridge (2), the corners (4), and the midpoints of each side (2). There are hang loops located at each end of the ridge (2), on the ridge near each end (2), and the middle of the ridge (1).
There is an additional tie-out near the foot end of the ridge to allow the option to pitch with an improvised rear beak. To make the beak, move the guyline from the rear apex to the shock cord loop on the ridge tie-out (a fastline clip is recommended to make the transition quick and easy). Stake out the rear corners so the rear edge is pulled taut between the corners.
Note that the color of the UltraGrid reinforcements may vary from what's shown.
Seam Sealing
You'll need to seam seal the ridgeline of this tarp prior to use as per these instructions (or use our service).
Compatible with:
- Bug Bivy: Y-zip, Chest zip, Ridge zip
- Wind Bivy
- Simple Tub
- Tub-floor
- Bug Canopy
- 1P Bug Shelter
Made in the USA from imported materials.
Specifications
Fabric Options
Eco Silpoly:
- Fabric: 20D SilPoly - RECYCLED
- Coating: Sil/PU Blend
- Hydrostatic Head: ~2000mm
- Learn more about material considerations on our Materials Page.
Membrane Silpoly:
- Fabric: 15D SilPoly
- Coating: Sil/PU Blend
- Hydrostatic Head: ~2000mm
Weight
Eco Silpoly:
- Tarp (9' length): 11.0 oz | 313g
- Tarp (10' length): TBD
- Stuff sack: 0.3 oz | 8g
- Landfill waste: 3.1 oz (waste from in-house manufacturing)
Membrane Silpoly:
- Tarp (9' length): 8.6 oz | 245g
- Tarp (10' length): 9.8 oz | 277g
- Stuff sack: 0.2 oz | 6g
- Landfill waste: 2.2 oz
Dimensions
9' Length Option:
- Front width: 9'-0" | 2.74m
- Rear width: 7'-0" | 2.13m
- Length: 9'-0" | 2.74m
- Packed size* (Eco): 9" x 6" x 2.5" | 23cm x 15cm x 6cm
- Packed size* (Membrane): 9" x 6" x 2" | 23cm x 15cm x 5cm
- Packed size is measured with tarp folded in the provided stuff sack. It can squish down to roughly half the stated size.
10 ft length Option:
- Front width: 9'-3" | 2.82m
- Rear width: 7'-2" | 2.18m
- Length: 10'-0" | 3.05m
- Packed size* (Eco): 9" x 6" x 2.5" | 23cm x 15cm x 6cm
- Packed size* (Membrane): 9" x 6" x 2" | 23cm x 15cm x 5cm
- Packed size is measured with tarp folded in the provided stuff sack. It can squish down to roughly half the stated size.
Required items:
- These items are not included
- Trekking poles (or other support for front and rear)
- Rigging
- Stakes: 6 Minimum
- Silicone Seam Sealer
Optional Rigging Kit:
- 30 ft x 1.8mm UHMWPE core cord (0.79 oz | 22.5g)
- 7 x 10mm Tensionlock Tensioners (0.26 oz | 7.5g)
- 1 x 10mm Fastline Clip (0.12 oz | 3.5g)
- 2 x Guyline Grommets (0.19 oz | 5.5g)
Rigging
An optional rigging kit is available for those who wish to set up their tarp per our recommendations.
The kit comes with the following items:
- 30 ft of 1.8mm UHMWPE core guyline with reflective tracer
- 7 x 10mm Tensionlock guyline tensioners
- 1 x Fastline clip
- 2 x Guyline Grommets
Installation:
- Cut your guylines to the lengths shown below.
- Front corners: 40" x 2
- Rear corners: 30" x 2
- Front apex: 96" x 1
- Rear apex: 80" x 1
- Midpoints: 20" x 2
- Install the tensioners using a girth hitch (see images below). Install at all perimeter tie-outs except the rear apex
- Clip the fastline clip to the rear apex.
- Install guylines into the tensioners:
- Tie a loop in one end of each guyline. We prefer to use a bowline knot.
- Thread the guylines through the tensioners as shown in the photos below. For the two guylines that attach to the ridgeline, slip a grommet onto the guyline prior to threading it through the tensioner.
- Tie a knot in the untied end of each guyline. We use a simple overhand knot.
Girth Hitch:
Shipping Notes
- Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
- Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
- Delivery to the USA:
- Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
- If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
- We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
- To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
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