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MID 1 Tarp & Insert
Hyperlite Mountain Gear is not about bells and whistles, nonessential features, or the latest trending colors. We manufacture stripped down, high performance gear that’s been dialed in to meet, in as minimalist a manner as possible, the exacting requirements of the people who use it.
MID 1 TARP
Enter the Mid 1 Tarp. Cut and shaped with six strategically placed perimeter tie-outs and requiring just one trekking pole for structure, it pitches fast and reliably every time you use it. With many of the same easy-to-live-with exterior features found on its all-enclosed sibling, the Mid 1, the Mid 1 Tarp is incredibly light, takes up as much space as a water bottle when it’s rolled up, covers an area of 40 sq ft, and, because it’s built with Dyneema® Composite Fabrics, offers outstanding protection against rain. If you’re into the simple life, the Mid 1 Tarp is calling you home.
MID 1 TARP INSERT
Clip the Mid 1 Tarp Insert into the Mid 1 Tarp for an extra barrier of protection in muddy, buggy conditions. It features a bathtub floor built with durable and 100% waterproof Dyneema® Composite Fabrics, airy yet protective NoSeeUm Mesh and a two-way YKK #3 zipper for easy entrances and exits.
WILD PLACES, PARTY OF ONE
Built with our time-tested and preferred Dyneema© Composite Fabrics and off some of the proven attributes of our legendary UltaMid 2 and 4-person shelters, the 16.8oz | 476.3g MID 1 offers those who adventure to the beat of their own drum exceptional protection from the elements be it wind or rain, easy-to-adjust interior climate control, top-shelf construction, and the very high likelihood of relaxing nights after long days.
MID 1 Tarp
A. 4 Removable 9" Pieces of 3/32" Shockcord
B. 0.6oz | 17.0g pole jack included for use with shorter trekking poles
MID 1 Tarp Insert
A. 3 Removable 14” Pieces of 3/32” Shockcord
B. 2 Removable 22” Pieces of 3/32” Shockcord
MID 1 Tarp
A. DCF5 fly
B. DCF8 and DCF11 Reinforcement Stickers
C. DCH50 Apex Reinforcements
D. No-See-Um Mesh
E. 2mm High-Visibility Guyline
MID 1 Tarp Insert
A. DCF10 bathtub floor
B. No-See-Um Mesh
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure campsite is clear from sticks, rocks, or other sharp pointed objects.
MID 1 TARP
- Remove shelter from the stuff sack and close the vestibule door zipper.
- For optimal pitch, lay out shelter on flat, level ground.
- Stake out each of the 4 corners at 90 degree angles from each other.
- Adjust pole to a minimum pole height of 130cm (install pole jack to supplement height if necessary).
- Unzip the door and insert the pole.
- Zip door.
- Adjust the 2 front corners of the shelter so that the front corner seams become taut.
- Adjust the 2 back corners of the shelter so that the back corner seams become taut.
- Stake out the door tie-out, tighten.
- Stake out rear perimeter tie-out enough to take any looseness out of the panel. DO NOT overtighten.
- To increase stability in higher winds, we recommend attaching additional guyline to the front apex tie-out.
- To mitigate panel deflection in higher winds, we recommend utilizing the 4 mid-panel tie outs AND the pre-attached shock cord loops. DO NOT over-tension these points as to disfigure the pitch of the shelter.
Ventilation helps control condensation and temperature inside the tent. - Both doors can be rolled up independently to provide maximum air flow and visibility.
- Unclip the door from the tie out, roll it up and store using the magnetic clasp.
- Large vents on both side panels are adjustable by reshaping the plastic brim.
MID 1 TARP INSERT
- Set up your Mid 1 Tarp
- Attach rear corner and rear center shockcord dogbones to rear corner and center loops on tarp
- Attach front corner shockcord dogbones front corner loops on tarp
- Adjust front corner shockcords
- Adjust rear shockcords
- Attach and adjust top hook
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Periodically check the tent fabric, zippers, stake-out points, and trekking pole contact area for signs of stress or tears and repair any damage before continued use. To increase your shelter's longevity, we recommend regularly cleaning your zipper.
Proper storage techniques increase the durability and longevity of Dyneema fabric.
- Remove all contents inside the tent.
- Zip closed both the inner and outer door.
- Loosen all guy lines and remove your ground stakes.
- Remove your trekking poles and any loose debris from the inside and outside of your Mid 1 Tarp and Mid 1 Tarp Insert.
- Remove Mid 1 Tarp Insert Shock cord attachments from the Mid 1 Tarp
- Evenly fold, then gently roll the tent to compress it into your drawstring stuff sack.
The Mid 1 Tarp Insert is the perfect partner to the Mid 1 Tarp. This product is intended to complete a modular, double wall, single person tent system, and used in environments when bug netting and/or a DCF bathtub floor are desired or required.
The MID 1 Tarp Insert is NOT an Alpine, Mountaineering, or four-season shelter. It is not an emergency shelter. Avoid hazardous weather and terrain if possible before bringing this tarp into the backcountry.
Use of this tarp insert for purposes other than those listed here is not recommended by Hyperlite Mountain Gear and voids our Guarantee.
Take the time on a dry, sunny day to spot-clean any areas that need it. A soft damp cloth and a mild soap (non-detergent and non-oil based soaps work well, do not bleach). Air-dry your tent by leaving it out to hang-dry. Make sure your tent is completely dry before long term storage.
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Products can be returned or exchanged up to 30 days from the purchase date. And after 30 days, we’ll issue a gift card. (If you’ve purchased your product from one of our authorized dealers, you’ll have to reach out to that dealer for a return or exchange). Click here to start the returns process.
Store your Mid 1 Tarp Insert uncompressed, in a dry place, and with minimal fluctuation in temperature if possible.
Refer to the product information pages for feature videos that can help you through the process.
If you’re out on the trail when a mishap occurs, email us as soon as you can. We will work with you to get a repair made and back to you on the trail as soon as possible.
If there’s something custom, or unique, you’d like done to your gear, or you want a repair made that’s above and beyond the normal stuff covered in our Guarantee, also reach out to us.
Click here to send us an email about repairs. Please include a photo or other visual explanation of what needs doing, and we will get back to you with a timeline on when you can expect your gear back to you (typically 2-3 weeks).
SAFETY
Anchor your tent properly at all times to reduce the risk of loss or injury to the tent or occupants. Avoid campsites that present the possibility of avalanches, falling rocks or tree limbs, flash floods, lightning strikes, strong winds, and other potential hazards to reduce the risk of damage or injury.
- Proper site selection is important for your safety.
- This tent is not a toy. To prevent the danger of choking or suffocation, keep this tent away from babies and children.
- This tent is not fireproof.
- Keep your tent away from all open flames and heat sources to prevent the possibility of melting or burns from sparks and falling embers.
- Familiarize yourself with the different adjustments to maximize comfort and protection.
