Name: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Large Tarp
SKU: Z14-CGS-HYP0004
Rating: 4.9 (10 reviews)

Product Info for Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Large Tarp

The ultimate minimalist, ultralight tarp shelter for backpacking, their Flat Tarp is engineered to be precisely what passionate adventurers need and nothing more. With nearly unlimited pitching options, the Flat Tarp is available in two sizes: 8'6" x 8'6" square or rectangular for 8' x 10' tarp shelter configurations. Pitch according to weather conditions, terrain or need. Flat edges and square corners, non-catenary cut for maximum versatility. Every Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dyneema Composite Fabric (formerly Cuben Fiber) tarp features fully bonded seams, adding near-total impermeability to a long list of attributes, including exceptional durability and UV resistance, that distinguish the Flat Tarp from other ultralight tarp options. Use adjustable trekking poles for set up. Stake kits sold separately.

Features of Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp:

Fully bonded radial double reinforced tie-outs with line locs
16 Perimeter tie-outs
4 tie-outs placed in the center one-third and two-thrids of the interior body
Custom-made ultralight Spectra guy lines

Package Contents:

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp

Customer Reviews for Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Large Tarp Read All (10)

Helpful Positive Review

$$ but worth it

by bill, Verified Owner from UT, United States Updated on August 28, 2019

Nice tarp! There are several Dyneema tarp makers online, the question becomes which brand? Since no one seems to have owned all of them, and the prices are similar, it comes down to what size do you want. My two cents - get the longest ridge line you can find as the ends are where the wind driven rain is going to get on your sleeping bag. You can always tie the sides down c...
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Pros:

None

Cons:

Expensive
have to buy more cordage
burns easy

Best Used for:

Backpacking

Would recommend: Yes

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

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Helpful Positive Review

The best

by Todd Y., from TX, United States Updated on August 28, 2019

excellent quality. For the price however more line should be provided. You will need to determine if u want to use the thicker line or thinner reflective line and not use the line locks.

Would recommend: Yes

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.

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Helpful Positive Review

Perfectarp

by Robert M., from GYEONGGI-DO, Korea, Republic of Updated on September 27, 2017

The HMG square tarp is light and compact enough for solo use, but offers generous cover, without proving too much windage to deal with by one person. I used it two nigts ago; set it up at dusk, got turned off by noisy drunk campers nearby, took it down, repitched it in the dark, decided later it might rain, so changed the pitch to ensure better coverage. My only concern is the ...
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Would recommend: Yes

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

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Helpful Positive Review

High cost for high quality

by Josh K., from MA, United States Updated on February 22, 2016

Super light, strong, and versatile flat tarp. Many tie out points, great camming toggles, useful internal tie points... expensive, but what a great product.

Would recommend: Yes

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.

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Good flat tarp

by Brenden W., from NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia Updated on July 6, 2017

Tarp is nice. Its hard to get a taut ridge line though, so thinking I possibly should of got the catenary cut ridge line instead, but probably not as the flat tarp allows many different setup and combinations whereas the cantenary cut ridge line is just one combo.

Would recommend: Yes

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