Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shelters Mid 1 Tarp
A hiker uses one of the perimeter ties out while setting up the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 Tarp
Front view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 Tarp closed using the #3 YKK Aquaguard zippered vestibule doors
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shelters Mid 1 Tarp
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 Tarp in its stuff sack next to a Nalgene water bottle to show comparable size
Close up of the reinforced Apex with DCH50 on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 Tarp
Close up view of one of the 6 perimeter tie-outs with linelocs reinforced with DCF11 on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 Tarp
Close up of the magnetic door keepers on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 Tarp
Close up view of one of the 2 side mid-panel tie-outs on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 Tarp
Close up view of the Hyperlite logo with a camper laying down inside the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 Tarp
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 Tarp pitched and open at a campsite in the woods
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 Tarp pitched out among the trees
A hiker relaxes at camp amongst the trees in the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 Tarp

UltaMid 1

Rated 4.9 out of 5
Based on 7 reviews

The three-season freedom to live anywhere on your own, anywhere you roam, weighs less than 9 oz and packs down to the size of a water bottle.

Recommended Add Ons:
Durable, Compact and adjustable carbon fiber tent poles made for Hyperlite Mountain Gears Mid 1 tent
Carbon Fiber Tent Poles - Mid 1
Our carbon fiber poles, designed to our specifications, are made for use in lieu of trekking poles when pitching the UltaMid 2 and 4, Unbound 2P, and Mid 1 and Mid 1 Tarp.
+ $59.00
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 Tarp Insert
UltaMid 1 Insert
The UltaMid 1 Insert joins forces with the UltaMid 1 Tarp to create a modular, double wall, single-person tent system. Add one to your kit when traveling to environments when bug netting and/or a DCF bathtub floor are desired or required.
+ $249.00
Weight: 8.8 oz
Availability: SHIPS IN 5-10 DAYS
$479.00
Amongst the lightest and most basic forms of shelter available, tarps create a barrier between dwellers, weather, and critters. But there’s a caveat–an effective setup can take time, and the surroundings can add further complexity to what you have to work with–or without. Enter the UltaMid 1 . 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 UltaMid 1 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 100% waterproof Dyneema Composite Fabrics, offers outstanding protection against rain. If you’re into the simple life, the UltaMid 1 is calling you home.

WHY CHOOSE THE UltaMid 1 ?

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SUPER LIGHT WEIGHT

At 8.8 oz, the Mid 1 Tarp offers outstanding shelter and performance for its overall weight.

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SPACE SAVINGS IN YOUR PACK, SPACIOUS FOR YOU

Rolls up small but gets roomy quick. There's plenty of livable space, with mid-panel tie-outs available to create even more.

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GO WITH THE FLOW

Two peak vents let air in and out to mitigate condensation and keep the interior climate comfortable.
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Rated 5 out of 5

Thru-Hiker’s Dream

The UltaMid1 saves me a lot of weight and gives me all the shelter I need in multi-day three season, rain and snow storms. And a windy, stormy, buggy situations, I don’t put the pole jack up and synch the tent down to the ground. I like an incense stick when I want to keep the bugs out. Great manufacturing and durable materials. The design allows you to open either the left side or right side of the vestibule, depending on tent slope. I added a stick-on clip from Zpacks to the top to hang a headlamp from the ceiling.

Suggestion for improvement: add 2-3” length to the vestibule wall for those times you have the pole jack up and want to keep the sleeping side done closer to the ground. Then the vestibule side wouldn’t be as high.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Home sweet home

Just wrapped up a thru-hike of the Colorado Trail and utilized this as my shelter. It served me very well for this trip and I look forward to more adventures with it. Key takeaways - ultralight, low volume, storm worthy, quick drying, simple to setup, plenty spacious for one, cleverly featured, and just all around awesome! Highly recommend!

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Rated 5 out of 5

Bikepack versatility

I think I found the perfect bikepacking shelter . Paired with a bivy for inclement weather or a bug bivy for summer , the versatility is key here. Very quick pitch (I use dursten poll thst fits in my frame bag easy) . This packs down super small to fit in sleep kit handlebar roll or on a fork leg .

I’m looking forward to taking this to Iceland this summer and parts of the Colorado trail . I’ll even consider carrying on ultra races if weather is iffy, for a peace of mind not having to rely on town shelters . Awesome shelter for bikepacking .

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Rated 4 out of 5

Quick, ez setup. Small footprint.

Switching from a shaped tarp to a solo mid for the balance of my 2024 PCT hike. Paired with an ultralight bivy, this tarp offers better coverage than my tarp at a very slight weight penalty. I’m 5’10, 180lbs and have plenty of room inside on a 3” pad. Peg the 4 corners with the mid square and the trekking pole lifts the mid perfect every time. The vestibule guy line needs to be a little longer and I’m not sure why HMG sewed in bug netting for the ridge vent on an open tarp.

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