{"product_id":"9-7-x-9-tapered-tarp-dcf","title":"9'\/7' x 9' Tapered Tarp - DCF8","description":"\u003cp class=\"ymg-fine, ymg-bold\" style=\"color: red\"\u003eWe have retired this product to focus on our core products. We hope to bring it out of retirement someday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Tarp\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's something special about sitting under your tarp as raindrops fall around you.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMade from ultralight, 0.8 oz DCF, this tarp measures 9' long and tapers in width from 8'-10\" ft at the front to 6'-10\" at the foot.\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\u003eTaped seams do not require sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDCF fabric won't sag when the temperature drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDCF fabric has very low stretch for great wind shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGreat for partnering with your bivy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTie-outs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-bold\"\u003eEight perimeter tie-outs\u003c\/span\u003e are located at each end of the ridge (2), the corners (4), and the midpoints of each side (2).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-bold\"\u003eFive hang loops\u003c\/span\u003e are located along the ridge (one at each end and three along the length).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEach tie-out comes with a loop of UHMWPE cord tied to it.  This places wear and tear on the easily replaced loop rather than on the tie-out.  It also allows for the easy installation of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/tensionlock\"\u003etensionlocks\u003c\/a\u003e (not included) using a girth hitch (see \"Rigging tab\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRigging\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople have differing preferences when it comes to rigging.  For example, some like to use tensioners while others don't. To reduce waste heading to our landfills (from people ditching the [formerly included] rigging in preference of their own), we now offer an optional rigging kit for those who'd like to install our recommended rigging.  Please see the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003erigging tab\u003c\/span\u003e for instructions on how to install our recommended rigging. If you'd like to take your own approach, feel free to use your own rigging or \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/collections\/rigging-hardware\"\u003epick up some components here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\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\u003cp class=\"ymg-usamade\"\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-wrapper\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-box1\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eItemized weight:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ymg-specs\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eTarp:\u003c\/span\u003e 7.1 oz | 202g\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eOptional Rigging Kit:\u003c\/span\u003e 1.3 oz | 38g\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eStuff sack:\u003c\/span\u003e 0.23 oz | 6.4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-box3\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ymg-specs\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003ePacked size:\u003c\/span\u003e ~8\" x 6\" x 3\" | ~20cm x 15cm x 8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eFront width:\u003c\/span\u003e 8'-10\" | 2.69m\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eRear width:\u003c\/span\u003e 6'-10\" | 2.08m\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e 9ft | 2.74m\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-wrapper\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-box3\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"ymg-specs\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eFabric:\u003c\/span\u003e 0.8 oz DCF (CT2E.08)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-wrapper\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ymg-specs-box3\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eRequired items:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ymg-specs\"\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\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eStakes:\u003c\/span\u003e 6 Minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eRigging:\u003c\/span\u003e See rigging tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-fine\"\u003e(Poles, stakes and rigging are not included.)\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\u003cp class=\"ymg-bold\"\u003eAn optional rigging kit is available for those who wish to set up their tarp per our recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit comes with the following items:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e30 ft of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/uhmwpe-core-guyline-multiple-sizes\"\u003e1.8mm UHMWPE core guyline\u003c\/a\u003e with reflective tracer (0.8oz | 23g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/tensionlock\"\u003eTensionlock\u003c\/a\u003e guyline tensioners (0.3 oz | 9g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/guyline-grommet\"\u003eGuyline Grommets\u003c\/a\u003e (0.2 oz | 6g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCut your guylines to the lengths shown in the diagram below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall the tensioners at each perimeter tie-out using a girth hitch, as shown below.\u003c\/li\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.  Match the guyline lengths to the proper location as shown in the diagram.  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\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cz-embed-gallery cozy-gallery-lazy-load\" id=\"cz-embed-gallery46005\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ALWAYS KEEP THIS EMPTY --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"YAMA Mountain Gear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31490130509885,"sku":"","price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1485\/3286\/products\/01_884001aa-25a6-49d4-93cf-4ff318007898.jpg?v=1624539214","url":"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/9-7-x-9-tapered-tarp-dcf","provider":"YAMA Mountain Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}