{"product_id":"8-6-tapered-tarp-silpoly","title":"8'\/6' Tapered Tarp","description":"\u003ch6\u003eThe Tarp\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymg-bold\"\u003eNot too big, not too small.\u003c\/span\u003e This tarp tapers in width from about 8' at the head to 6' at the foot and is offered in two lengths to better fit your needs. We think this size tarp is the sweet spot for the solo camper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered shape uses space efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved ridge and edges provide a taut pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #266e36;\"\u003eRecycled fabric option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilpoly won't sag when the temperature drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower water retention than silnylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective tie-outs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for partnering with your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/bug-bivy\"\u003eBug Bivy\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/1p-bug-shelter-silpoly\"\u003e1P Bug Shelter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTie-outs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymg-bold\"\u003ePerimeter tie-outs\u003c\/span\u003e are located at each end of the ridge (2), the corners (4), and the midpoints of each side (2). There are \u003cspan class=\"ymg-bold\"\u003ehang loops\u003c\/span\u003e located at each end of the ridge (2), the middle of the ridge (1), and about 14\" in on the ridge from each end (2) (18\" on the 10' tarp).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is an additional \u003cspan class=\"ymg-bold\"\u003etie-out\u003c\/span\u003e on the ridge about 14\" in from the narrow end (18\" on the 10' tarp) to allow the option to pitch with an \u003cspan class=\"ymg-bold\"\u003eimprovised rear beak\u003c\/span\u003e. To make the beak, move the guyline from the rear apex to the shock cord loop on the ridge tie-out. We recommend using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/fastline-tensioner\"\u003efastline clip\u003c\/a\u003e (included in the optional rigging kit). Stake out the rear corners so the rear edge is pulled taut between the corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that the color of the UltraGrid reinforcements may vary from what's shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSeam Sealing\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll need to \u003cspan class=\"ymg-bold\"\u003eseam seal\u003c\/span\u003e the ridgeline of this tarp prior to use as per these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/pages\/seam-sealing\"\u003einstructions\u003c\/a\u003e (or use our service).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBug Bivy: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/bug-bivy\"\u003eY-zip\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/chest-zip-bug-bivy\"\u003eChest zip\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/ridge-zip-bug-bivy\"\u003eRidge zip\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/wind-bivy-silpoly\"\u003eWind Bivy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/simple-tub\"\u003eSimple Tub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/tub-floor\"\u003eTub-floor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/bug-canopy\"\u003eBug Canopy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/1p-bug-shelter-silpoly\"\u003e1P Bug Shelter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ymg-usamade\"\u003eMade in the USA from imported materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-decoration: underline; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFabric Options\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-box1\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEco Silpoly:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ymg-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eFabric:\u003c\/span\u003e 20D SilPoly - RECYCLED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eCoating:\u003c\/span\u003e Sil\/PU Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eHydrostatic Head:\u003c\/span\u003e ~2000mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn more about material considerations on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/materials\/\"\u003eMaterials Page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-box1\"\u003e\n    \u003ch5\u003eMembrane Silpoly:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"ymg-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eFabric:\u003c\/span\u003e 15D SilPoly\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eCoating:\u003c\/span\u003e Sil\/PU Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eHydrostatic Head:\u003c\/span\u003e ~2000mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-decoration: underline; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-box1\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEco Silpoly:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ymg-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eTarp (9' length):\u003c\/span\u003e 10.1 oz | 287g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eTarp (10' length):\u003c\/span\u003e TBD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eStuff sack:\u003c\/span\u003e 0.3 oz | 8g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eLandfill waste:\u003c\/span\u003e 4.4 oz (waste from in-house manufacturing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-box1\"\u003e\n    \u003ch5\u003eMembrane Silpoly:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"ymg-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eTarp (9' length):\u003c\/span\u003e 7.9 oz | 223g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eTarp (10' length):\u003c\/span\u003e TBD\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eStuff sack:\u003c\/span\u003e 0.2 oz | 6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eLandfill waste:\u003c\/span\u003e TBD\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-decoration: underline; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-box1\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e9' Length Option:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ymg-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eFront width:\u003c\/span\u003e 8'-0\" | 2.44m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eRear width:\u003c\/span\u003e 6'-0\" | 1.83m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e 9'-0\" | 2.74m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003ePacked size* (Eco):\u003c\/span\u003e 8\" x 5\" x 2\" | 20cm x 13cm x 5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003ePacked size* (Membrane):\u003c\/span\u003e 7\" x 5\" x 1.5\" | 18cm x 13cm x 4cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymg-fine\"\u003ePacked size is measured with tarp folded in the provided stuff sack. It can squish down to roughly half the stated size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-box3\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e10 ft length Option:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ymg-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eFront width:\u003c\/span\u003e 8'-2\" | 2.49m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eRear width:\u003c\/span\u003e 6'-2\" | 1.88m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e 10' | 3.05m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003ePacked size (Eco):\u003c\/span\u003e 8\" x 5\" x 2\" | 20cm x 13cm x 5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003ePacked size* (Membrane):\u003c\/span\u003e 7\" x 5\" x 1.5\" | 18cm x 13cm x 4cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymg-fine\"\u003ePacked size is measured with tarp folded in the provided stuff sack. It can squish down to roughly half the stated size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-box1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRequired items:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ymg-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-fine\"\u003eThese items are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eTrekking poles (or other support for front and rear)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/collections\/rigging-hardware\"\u003eRigging\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/collections\/stakes\"\u003eStakes\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e 6 Minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/silicone-seam-sealer\"\u003eSilicone Seam Sealer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-box1\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOptional Rigging Kit:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"ymg-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003e30 ft x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/collections\/cordage\/products\/uhmwpe-core-guyline-multiple-sizes\"\u003e1.8mm UHMWPE core cord\u003c\/a\u003e (0.79 oz | 22.5g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003e7 x 10mm \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/collections\/hardware\/products\/tensionlock\"\u003eTensionlock Tensioners\u003c\/a\u003e (0.26 oz | 7.5g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003e1 x 10mm \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/collections\/hardware\/products\/fastline-tensioner\"\u003eFastline Clip\u003c\/a\u003e (0.12 oz | 3.5g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003e2 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/collections\/hardware\/products\/guyline-grommet\"\u003eGuyline Grommets\u003c\/a\u003e (0.19 oz | 5.5g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRigging\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAn optional rigging kit is available for those who wish to set up their tarp per our recommendations.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit comes with the following items:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e30 ft of 1.8mm UHMWPE core guyline with reflective tracer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e7 x 10mm Tensionlock guyline tensioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Fastline clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 x Guyline Grommets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCut your guylines to the lengths shown below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFront corners: 40\" x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRear corners: 30\" x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFront apex: 96\" x 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRear apex: 80\" x 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMidpoints: 20\" x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall the tensioners using a girth hitch (see images below). Install at all perimeter tie-outs except the rear apex\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClip the fastline clip to the rear apex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall guylines into the tensioners:\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTie a loop in one end of each guyline.  We prefer to use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.animatedknots.com\/bowline-knot\"\u003ebowline knot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThread 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTie a knot in the untied end of each guyline.  We use a simple \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.animatedknots.com\/overhand-knot\"\u003eoverhand knot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGirth Hitch:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xo-gallery\" data-id=\"43\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"YAMA Mountain Gear","offers":[{"title":"9' \/ Eco Silpoly - Sierra Blue","offer_id":47347517358297,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9' \/ Eco Silpoly - Bark Brown","offer_id":47347517391065,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9' \/ Eco Silpoly - Grey","offer_id":48807493042393,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9' \/ Membrane Silpoly - Foliage","offer_id":46074562707673,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10' \/ Eco Silpoly - Sierra Blue","offer_id":47347517554905,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10' \/ Eco Silpoly - Bark Brown","offer_id":47347517587673,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10' \/ Eco Silpoly - Grey","offer_id":48807493075161,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10' \/ Membrane Silpoly - Foliage","offer_id":46074562740441,"sku":"","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1485\/3286\/products\/OI000344-01.jpg?v=1591162044","url":"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/8-6-tapered-tarp-silpoly","provider":"YAMA Mountain Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}