light tarp backpacking NFT – SlingFin

light tarp backpacking NFT – SlingFinThe NFT just received the "Top Value Pick" award from Adventure Alan & Co. Their verdict was "a killer value with some standout features and likely the best overall performance among non Dyneema models". Read the full review here. The flat tarp is the quintessential multi purpose shelter, prized for its versatility, simplicity, and roominess. A flat tarp can be adapted to just about any set of conditions by changing the pitch, and is equally at home

The flat tarp is the quintessential multi-purpose shelter, prized for its versatility, simplicity, and roominess. A flat tarp can be adapted to just about any set of conditions by changing the pitch, and is equally at home as an emergency shelter on a day-long ski tour or as a group hangout for cooking on a rainy backpacking trip.

Our NFT is a 9.5' x 10' flat tarp that addresses several qualms we had with most flat tarps by adding subtle catenary curves around the long edges, which make for a gorgeous, taut pitch in the A-frame configuration, unlike straight-edged tarps, which tend to flap due to bias stretch in the large side panels. However, we didn't add a caternary cut to the ridgeline seam so your pitching configurations wouldn't be limited to an A-frame. We also added cord tensioners at both ends of the guylines to make trekking pole positioning straightforward and quick. 

Our 10D NY66 ripstop sil/sil fabric is perfect for the NFT. It has already been field-proven in our Portal, SplitWing, and 2Lite. It's ludicrously packable, has a terrific strength-to-weight ratio, absorbs less water (and sags less) than PU-coated fabrics, and has astounding UV resistance.

The NFT comes loaded with 6 pre-attached 1.5mm reflective Dyneema guylines, 4 accessory guylines, and 12 of the larger 8" long DAC J-stakes so you can pitch the NFT anywhere, any way.

With its packability, light weight, and practically unlimited pitch configurations, we'll think you'll agree... this is a Nice Flat Tarp.

Want a full-featured bug-proof shelter? Buy the NFT and SplitWing Mesh Body at the same time and get the SplitWing Mesh Body for 20% off (discount applies automatically at checkout). Includes additional adjustable cords for attaching the SplitWing Mesh Body to the NFT.

Features

• Generously sized at 9.5' x 10'
• Compatible with SplitWing Mesh Body and most bug tents
• Tons of tie-outs for numerous pitch types
• Catenary cuts along the edges for taut pitching
• Includes 10' pre-attached ridge guylines and 8' pre-attached corner guylines
• 4 additional 8' guylines included in accessory sack
• Includes 12 8-inch DAC J-stakes
• Cord tensioners at both ends of all pre-attached guylines
• 3 long-edge perimeter pull outs
• 4 mid-panel guy loops (two on each side)
• 2 mid-ridge line guy loops
• 20D PE-coated reinforcements 

Specs