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There are virtually limitless ways to shield yourself from the elements with our simple, ultralight Flat Tarp.
The ultimate minimalist, ultralight tarp shelter for backpacking; our Flat Tarp is engineered to be precisely what passionate adventurers need and nothing more. With nearly unlimited pitching options, the Flat Tarp is available in two sizes: 8'6" x 8'6" square or 8' x 10' rectangular. Pitch according to weather conditions, terrain or need. Flat edges and square corners, non-catenary cut for maximum versatility, every Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dyneema® tarp features fully bonded seams, adding near-total impermeability to a long list of attributes that distinguish the Flat Tarp from other ultralight options. Use adjustable trekking poles for set up. (Ultralight Stake Kit sold separately; trekking poles not included)
DOUBLE REINFORCED TIE-OUTS
Fully reinforced tie-outs with line locks. Create a taut pitch with confidence
WATERPROOF MATERIALS
DCF8 Dyneema® composite fabric; a 100% waterproof material for confident nights of sleep in harsh weather conditions
STRATEGICALLY PLACED TIE-OUTS THROUGHOUT
Whatever you're pitching around or attaching tie-outs to, there are options for a great setup
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Used it for the first time this weekend. Got about 7 inches of snow, and I was nice and dry. The weight of the snow pulled one of the stakes out of the wet soft ground I put it in and the tarp fell on me in the middle of the night. It was easy to put back up and through it all I still stayed dry! It's very light and very strong.
The size and design of this tarp is quite different than previous tarps I have used, and why i bought it. I love the size and the number of tie-outs, however, I do not like the sewn in tensioners. If you want to do any other setup than what you last used, you must either unthread the ridge length lines and rethread to where you want them OR make all the lines really long. I personally prefer beasty-D tieouts and simply larks head and truckers hitch for faster swapping. I also dont care for the precut lines it came with, the 4' sides and 6' ridge lines were too short at the ridge for versitile setups and the sides were too long for most setups (except hammocks). If your only setup want is A frame based, then you are good to go out of the box! I would prefer no lines with the tarp and drop the price. Overall, this tarp is still worth the price and changing out or the lines is not a big deal. In my picture I have already changed out the ridgeline. In that configuration, it will easily sleep two tall people and all thier gear with tons of storm coverage.
P.S. the reinforcement added for the Echo insert is perfect for the setup pictured.
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I don't remember, but my 8x10 tarp must be close to 10 years old by now.
I used it in 2018 on the PCT in Southern California, then changed to a tent because of the mosquitos.
We used it one week in the Pyrenees this September 2021, with two people in Catabatic Bristlecone bivies underneath. It is still as good as new, just a little wrinkled. It does take what seems an insane amount of time to set up compared to a freestanding tent. My children would not believe you can stay dry under a tarp, but now they know. If it does not rain, then you can use one half as a ground sheet and wrap the other half around you to have a strange looking bivy. The tarp has the size of a house. I just love things of good quality that don't break as soon as the garantee expired.
My ideal shelter would be a freestanding double wall tent of up to 800g. Just so you (HMG) know. Happy hiking!
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The materials and construction are super solid -- no concerns about cinching guylines nice and tight for a taut pitch -- and the design is thoughtful. On my most recent trip, I particularly appreciated the clip on the underside for suspending the bug net panel of my bivy sack. I find 8'6"x8'6" is a great size for me as a solo camper, but folks much taller than 6' might want the extra length of the 8'x10' version.
Only one thing would make this tarp even better out of the box, and that's reflective guylines. Easy enough to add after purchasing, but it'd be great if the tarp came with them.
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This review is for the 8 x 10 model. I have only used the tarp so far in cold, wet and windy weather, sometimes in temperatures below freezing with flurries and snow. Therefore, I do not know how it performs in warm, dry weather or in bright sunlight.
It has been very reliable for me so far. The fabric doesn’t absorb water and doesn’t lose its shape under the influence of rain, snow and wind. It continues to provide excellent shelter during long hours of inclement weather so long as it is properly set up and the stakes are adequate for the soft soils created by wet conditions. I have used the tarp in wind speeds at ground level gusting to 10 mph or more in addition to snow and rain, and so far it has held its shape and nothing has torn or come apart.
Gusts reaching 10 mph or so are actually quite strong. They can knock the tarp down if you don’t have stakes that grip well in soft soils or a firm support like trees to hold the guy lines. Be aware that this tarp becomes more easily airborne than nylon and polyester tarps if it is not tied down. That is because the fabric is stiffer and catches the wind more easily, just like a good sail. One morning after taking the tarp down on a windy day a gust picked it up and and blew it into the air. Fortunately, it snagged on some small trees about 60 yards away before it was lost forever.
One reviewer has mentioned that it is difficult to get a taught centerline, such as you would want on an A-formation. I have learned that a fairly…
