{"product_id":"9-7-x-9-tapered-tarp-silpoly","title":"9'\/7' Tapered Tarp","description":"\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  \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\"\u003eTie-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), on the ridge near each end (2), and the middle of the ridge (1).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThere is an additional \u003cspan class=\"ymg-bold\"\u003etie-out\u003c\/span\u003e near the foot end of the ridge 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 (a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/fastline-tensioner\"\u003efastline clip\u003c\/a\u003e is recommended to make the transition quick and easy).  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  \u003cp class=\"ymg-usamade\"\u003eMade in the USA from imported materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 11.0 oz | 313g\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 3.1 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 8.6 oz | 245g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eTarp (10' length):\u003c\/span\u003e 9.8 oz | 277g\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 2.2 oz\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 9'-0\" | 2.74m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eRear width:\u003c\/span\u003e 7'-0\" | 2.13m\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 9\" x 6\" x 2.5\" | 23cm x 15cm x 6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003ePacked size* (Membrane):\u003c\/span\u003e 9\" x 6\" x 2\" | 23cm x 15cm x 5cm\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 9'-3\" | 2.82m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eRear width:\u003c\/span\u003e 7'-2\" | 2.18m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e 10'-0\" | 3.05m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003ePacked size* (Eco):\u003c\/span\u003e 9\" x 6\" x 2.5\" | 23cm x 15cm x 6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ymg-specs-item\"\u003ePacked size* (Membrane):\u003c\/span\u003e 9\" x 6\" x 2\" | 23cm x 15cm x 5cm\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 ft \/ Eco Silpoly - Sierra Blue","offer_id":47369830695129,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 ft \/ Eco Silpoly - Bark Brown","offer_id":47369830727897,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 ft \/ Membrane Silpoly - Foliage","offer_id":47369830760665,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ft \/ Eco Silpoly - Sierra Blue","offer_id":47369830793433,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ft \/ Eco Silpoly - Bark Brown","offer_id":47369830826201,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ft \/ Membrane Silpoly - Foliage","offer_id":47369830858969,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1485\/3286\/files\/OI000810-01.jpg?v=1760112524","url":"https:\/\/borahgear.live\/products\/9-7-x-9-tapered-tarp-silpoly","provider":"YAMA Mountain Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}