The Shelter

Don't let pesky bugs ruin your night. No-See-Um netting keeps out the smallest critters while the tub-floor blocks moisture from below.

Multiple entry points from the front or either side.
~8" tub-floor.
Two interior stash pockets
One interior hang loop.

This net-tent is designed to pair with our 2P Cirriform Tarp, but will also work with larger a-frame style tarps such as our 9'/7' x 9' tarp. Rigging to connect the Bug Shelter to your tarp comes installed. To pitch the shelter without a tarp, you'll need additional guyline for the apexes and six stakes (guyline and stakes are not included).

The floor is available in either 20D Silpoly for lower weight, or 40D Silpoly for better durability. 20D floors tend to be vulnerable to things like pine needle puncture and will benefit from the addition of a groundsheet in some locations. Note that seam sealing is needed prior to use. Seams needing sealing are the vertical seams at each tub corner (4), and the seams between the tub's sides and bottom of the floor (2).

Two pockets hang from the tub along the head wall. They are constructed of woven mesh to avoid snagging and to provide visibility of the contents. Note that the color of the pockets is random and may be black or blue.

Made in the USA from imported fabric.

Specifications

Shelter Weight w/ 20D Floor:

Regular Length: 408g | 14.4 oz*
Long Length: 425g | 15.0 oz*
*Does not include weight of stuff sack or rigging.
Stuff sack: 8g | 0.3 oz

Shelter Weight w/ 40D Floor:

Regular Length: 488g | 17.2 oz
Long Length: 509g | 18.0 oz*
*Does not include weight of stuff sack or rigging.
Stuff sack: 8g | 0.3 oz

Rigging weight:

12' x 1.1mm UHMWPE core cord: 3.3g | 0.12 oz
39" x 1.5mm UHMWPE core cord: 2.0g | 0.07 oz
2 Mini barrel cordlocks: 1.2g | 0.04 oz
2 Mitten hooks: 1.8g | 0.06 oz
4 Squeeze hooks: 3.0g | 0.10 oz
Total: 11.3g | 0.39 oz

Waste:

Each net-tent produces roughly TBD of in-house waste.

Materials:

Floor: 20D Silpoly (40D Silpoly expected to be available in the future)
- 20D Silpoly:
  -1.3 oz/yd²
  -Hydrostatic head: >4500mm
- 40D Silpoly:
  -1.8 oz/yd²
  -Hydrostatic head: ~2000mm
Netting: 0.6oz Nylon No-see-um

Dimensions:

Floor length: Reg: 84" | 213cm // Long: 90" | 228.6cm
Height at head apex: 44" | 112cm
Front width: 56" | 142cm
Height at foot apex: 25" | 64cm
Rear width: 46" | 117cm
Tub depth: ~8" | ~20cm
Floor area: 29ft² | 2.69m²
Approx. packed size: 9" x 6" x 3" | 23cm x 15cm x 8cm

Required items:

No additional items are required to pair the 2P Bug Shelter with the 2P Cirriform. The same is true for pairing with most a-frame style tarps, though some setups may benefit from the use of four stakes for staking out the floor.

To pitch the Bug Shelter without a tarp, you will need the following items:

Front Pole: At least ~46" (~117cm)
Rear Pole: At least ~27" (~69cm)
(taller poles are ok)
Front Guyline: ~84" (~210cm)
Rear Guyline: 72" (~180cm)
Stakes: 6

Rigging/Pitching

Included rigging

Your net-tent comes with the following rigging installed. Though configured for pairing with the 2P Cirriform, the rigging will allow for pairing with some other a-frame tarps as well.

Tops corners of tub: 36" of 1.1mm UHMWPE Core cord & squeeze hook at each upper tub corner
Apexes: 1.5mm UHMWPE Cord with mini barrel cordlocks & mitten hooks

Pitching under a tarp (Option 1)

This is the recommended approach for pitching under the 2P Cirriform.

Pitch the tarp.
Clip the Bug Shelter's apexes to points above on the tarp.
Connect the cords at the Bug Shelter's corners to the tarp's corners.
Adjust the cords at the apexes to raise the Bug Shelter to the desired height.
Adjust the cords at the tub's corners to pull out the tub.
If desired, stake the bottom corners of the tub. Otherwise, let the tub hang.

Pitching under a tarp (Option 2)

This is the recommended approach for pitching under larger a-frame tarps.

Pitch the tarp.
Clip the Bug Shelter's apexes to points above on the tarp.
Adjust the cords at the apexes to raise the Bug Shelter to the desired height.
At each tub corner, clip the squeeze hook to the tie-out at the floors bottom corner. Cord should be adjusted to its maximum length.
At each tub corner, stake the cord that now connects the upper and lower corners so the cord forms a triangle with the upper and lower tub corners.

Pitching without a tarp

For times when you only need bug protection and no tarp.

At each tub corner, clip the squeeze hook to the tie-out at the floors bottom corner. Cord should be adjusted to its maximum length.
At each tub corner, stake the cord that now connects the upper and lower corners so the cord forms a triangle with the upper and lower tub corners.
Connect a guyline to the cords at each apex.
Stake out the apex guylines, using a pole near each end to provide height.
Adjust the guyline length as needed using the cordlocks installed at each apex.

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