1P Cirriform Min Tarp - DCF
Please note:
-The color of this tarp is 'white'. Some pictures show the tarp made from 'sage' colored DCF.
- The Tarp
- Specifications
- Pitching
- Availability
- Shipping
For your minimal trips, the wind-shedding Cirriform provides a solid tarp in a small package. Pair it with a bivy or net-tent to create a lightweight, double-wall tent.
This versatile tarp allows entry from either the front or the side. In rainy weather, however, please use only the front entry to prevent water from running into the sleeping area when you open the door. This tarp pairs perfectly with our Bug Bivy and 1P Bug Shelter.
- Tapered shape uses space efficiently.
- Curvatures promote a taut, wind-shedding pitch.
- Zippered front beak/door rolls completely out of the way.
- Rear beak provides protection at the foot.
- Durable, #5 waterproof zipper
- Hang loops located along the ridge at the ends, center, and about 12" in from the foot.
- Lineloc tensioners at tie-outs for easy pitch adjustment (removable).
- UHMWPE Core guyline with reflective tracer included.
Do I really need the longer length?
For the majority of people, we recommend the regular length option. The longer option adds 6" (~15cm) of length at the foot end of the tarp to better accommodate taller hikers. Please note that it will do nothing to increase headroom, and wind stability will be negatively impacted by a small amount. We usually only recommend the longer option for individuals over 6'-4", maybe 6'-3". When making a decision, please remember to factor in the loft of your sleeping bag/quilt and the length of the inner that you're using (eg. if you're using our reg. length bivy or Bug Shelter, there's no advantage gained with the longer Cirriform).
Notes:
- We have discontinued the use of magnetic door ties on the Cirriform.
There were some instances of the magnets picking up ferrous materials from the ground and causing premature wear on the fabric. - Some photos may show additional items that are not included. This product listing is for the tarp and items listed in the specifications only.
Tarp weight: ~8.8 oz | ~250g
Itemized weight:
- Tarp (Reg. Length): 8.8 oz | 250g
- Tarp (Long Length): 8.6 oz | 244g (see Note 2 below)
- Rigging: 1.5 oz | 42g
- Stuff sack: 0.2 oz | 6g
-
Landfill waste: 6.2 oz | 176g
(Average weight of waste from in-house manufacturing; mostly tape backing) - Total Packaged Weight: ~10.5 oz | ~298g
- Note 1: Some rigging can be omitted or changed to reduce weight.
- Note 2: The average weight for the longer Cirriforms is coming in about 0.2 oz LESS than the average weight for the regular length. We have not identified a reason for this. Our best guess is that it's due to fluctuations that sometimes happen between the different rolls of material/DCF.
Rigging Detail:
- Reflective guyline: 0.9 oz | 25.6g
- Fastline Clip (1): 0.13 oz | 3.6g
- Tensionlock Tensioners (9): 0.36 oz | 10.2g
- Guyline Grommet (1): 0.1 oz | 3g
- Note: Tensioners and grommet can be removed (and added back) non-destructively.
Materials:
- Tarp: 0.8 oz DCF (CT2E.08)
- Color: White
Tie-outs
Ten total tie-outs are located at the following locations:
- Apexes: 2
- Corners: 4
- Midpoints of long egdes: 2
- Tips of front & rear beaks: 2
Hang loops:
Eight interior hang loops are located at the following locations:
- Apexes: 2
- Ridgeline: 2; one at center, one 12" forward of rear apex
- Corner: 4; approxmately 9" up from the four main corners on the seams between the beaks and body
Dimensions:
Please note that the dimensions will vary depending on how you pitch the tarp. Fairly typical dimensions are provided below.
- Approx. width at front: 61" | 155cm
- Approx. width at foot: 50" | 127cm
- Length between apexes: 90" | 229cm
- Packed size: 7" x 5.5" x 2.5" | 18cm x 14cm x 6cm
Required items:
- Trekking poles: ~38 - 44" @ front, ~29" @ rear (longer rear pole is ok, but you may need to install a longer guyline)
- Stakes: 6 (8 for better wind stability)
- (Poles and stakes are not included.)
Download our PDF pitching guide here.
Product Availability
In most cases, items that are available to add to your cart are in-stock and ready to ship. Please refer to the shipping tab or page for expected fulfillment times.
Some items may be marked as "Avalable to backorder," "Made to order," and/or show a lead time. In these cases refer to the information on the product page for expected fulfillment times.
For items that are sold out, please refer to the production calendar and the FAQ below for more information.
Q: What is the "Inactive Product" Category?
A: Products in the "Inactive Product" category are not expected to be available any time soon. While I intend to offer them again, they are 'on-hold' indefinitely so that we can focus attention on other products.
Q: Why is so much stuff sold out?!
A: Our capacity is very limited, and we can't make products nearly quickly enough to meet demand. We only sell what I have in-stock, and don't typically take backorders. I know this can make it hard for you to plan, but in the longer term, it should help us to grow and to serve you better in the long term. See the last question for more info about this.
Q: When can I expect the item I'm interested in to become available?
A: For most items, please refer to the production calendar at the bottom of this page. This calendar shows when I expect to work on more substantial products. For some accessory products, production may not always be scheduled in advance and availability may be unpredictable.
FYI: If you do not see the item that you are interested in, then I do not know when it may become available (I don't have a private schedule beyond what's shown!).
Q: Can I pre-order, back-order, or reserve an item?
A: I'm afraid not. Out of fairness to everyone, I don't make special arrangements to reserve products. On rare occasions, I may open a product up for back-ordering to everyone (or a new product for pre-ordering). When this happens, it's made available to order on the website. If you are signed up for the stock notification, you will receive a notice that the item is available to order.
Q: Can you let me know when the item becomes available?
A: Yes. On the product page, enter your email address in the space provided to be automatically notified when inventory becomes available. If you don't see where you can do this, please let me know; sometimes there's a fluke in the settings and the field doesn't show. Please note that the email notification could get filtered out as spam. You can try to 'whitelist' info@yamamountaingear.com to make sure the email comes through.
Q: Why do you do things this way, and what are you doing to improve the situation?
A: For years I followed the more common back-order model, basically making everything to order. This approach made it challenging to increase production, limited time available to design new products or refine existing ones, impacted my personal/outdoor time, and meant long waits to get your gear delivered. I changed my approach when I moved to Montana in 2019. Offering only what's already made allows me to work and plan more efficiently, and opens up hiring opportunities.
NOTES ON USING THE CALENDAR
- For products shown on the calendar, you can typically expect the item to be made available towards the end, or soon after the period shown on the calendar. Sometimes, however, some items may be listed earlier in the period. For example, if the calendar shows that I'm working on tapered tarps, certain sizes may become available earlier within the period with other sizes coming later.
- Items that specify "ongoing production" mean that we are continually working on these items and doing our best to maintain inventory. If the item or a particular size is sold out, you can expect it to likely become available soon.
- Please note that you can change the month shown on the calendar using the arrows at the top.
Shipping Information
While most orders ship out within 1 - 3 business days, please allow up to one week for us to ship your order. This gives us some scheduling flexibility for getting out on the trail!*
*If you select seam sealing services with your purchase, please allow a few extra days for us to seal the item(s) and ship your order.
Domestic
We use USPS for domestic shipping.
| First Class Package | Priority | Letter (Free) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0 to 1 lb | Any weight | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
2 - 5** | 1 - 3** | 1 - 5** |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
Yes | Yes | No |
Notes:
- **Transit time does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see the top of the page) or any posted lead times.
- In isolated cases, 1st Class Package service may be upgraded to Priority mail at our expence.
- Effective for orders over $100 in value placed after 1:00 PM MST on 1/21/23: Domestic shipping via USPS First Class package service is sent via FOB Bonner, Montana terms. This means that for orders over $100 in value, YAMA Mountain Gear is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen packages mailed via USPS First Class Mail service. If you run into a problem with your shipment, please let us know and we'll try to help. Ultimately, however, the customer bears the risk should something go wrong with shipments meeting the specified criteria.
International
We offer shipping via USPS to the following locations:
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Europe (excluding Belarus)
| First-Class Package | Priority Mail | First Class Mail (letter) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restrictions | up to $400 value | -- | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
varies by destination | 6 - 10** | varies by destination |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
possibly limited*** | possibly limited*** | No |
Notes:
- In rare cases when the calculated shipping rate significantly differs from the actual rate, we may revise the shipping rate and refund or bill you (with your approval) accordingly.
- **Transit time does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see the top of the page) or any posted lead times.
- ***Shipments made by USPS will hand over to your country's postal system at Customs; tracking may be limited after the handoff.
- International shipping fees do not include import duties and fees which may be due upon delivery. We will not mismark values on customs forms.
- Effective for orders placed after 11:00 AM MST on 1/21/23: International shipping is via FOB Bonner, Montana terms. This means that, YAMA Mountain Gear is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen packages. If you run into a problem with your shipment, please let us know and we'll try to help. Ultimately, however, the customer bears the risk should something go wrong with shipping.
The Tarp
For your minimal trips, the wind-shedding Cirriform provides a solid tarp in a small package. Pair it with a bivy or net-tent to create a lightweight, double-wall tent.
This versatile tarp allows entry from either the front or the side. In rainy weather, however, please use only the front entry to prevent water from running into the sleeping area when you open the door. This tarp pairs perfectly with our Bug Bivy and 1P Bug Shelter.
- Tapered shape uses space efficiently.
- Curvatures promote a taut, wind-shedding pitch.
- Zippered front beak/door rolls completely out of the way.
- Rear beak provides protection at the foot.
- Durable, #5 waterproof zipper
- Hang loops located along the ridge at the ends, center, and about 12" in from the foot.
- Lineloc tensioners at tie-outs for easy pitch adjustment (removable).
- UHMWPE Core guyline with reflective tracer included.
Do I really need the longer length?
For the majority of people, we recommend the regular length option. The longer option adds 6" (~15cm) of length at the foot end of the tarp to better accommodate taller hikers. Please note that it will do nothing to increase headroom, and wind stability will be negatively impacted by a small amount. We usually only recommend the longer option for individuals over 6'-4", maybe 6'-3". When making a decision, please remember to factor in the loft of your sleeping bag/quilt and the length of the inner that you're using (eg. if you're using our reg. length bivy or Bug Shelter, there's no advantage gained with the longer Cirriform).
Notes:
- We have discontinued the use of magnetic door ties on the Cirriform.
There were some instances of the magnets picking up ferrous materials from the ground and causing premature wear on the fabric. - Some photos may show additional items that are not included. This product listing is for the tarp and items listed in the specifications only.
Specifications
Tarp weight: ~8.8 oz | ~250g
Itemized weight:
- Tarp (Reg. Length): 8.8 oz | 250g
- Tarp (Long Length): 8.6 oz | 244g (see Note 2 below)
- Rigging: 1.5 oz | 42g
- Stuff sack: 0.2 oz | 6g
-
Landfill waste: 6.2 oz | 176g
(Average weight of waste from in-house manufacturing; mostly tape backing) - Total Packaged Weight: ~10.5 oz | ~298g
- Note 1: Some rigging can be omitted or changed to reduce weight.
- Note 2: The average weight for the longer Cirriforms is coming in about 0.2 oz LESS than the average weight for the regular length. We have not identified a reason for this. Our best guess is that it's due to fluctuations that sometimes happen between the different rolls of material/DCF.
Rigging Detail:
- Reflective guyline: 0.9 oz | 25.6g
- Fastline Clip (1): 0.13 oz | 3.6g
- Tensionlock Tensioners (9): 0.36 oz | 10.2g
- Guyline Grommet (1): 0.1 oz | 3g
- Note: Tensioners and grommet can be removed (and added back) non-destructively.
Materials:
- Tarp: 0.8 oz DCF (CT2E.08)
- Color: White
Tie-outs
Ten total tie-outs are located at the following locations:
- Apexes: 2
- Corners: 4
- Midpoints of long egdes: 2
- Tips of front & rear beaks: 2
Hang loops:
Eight interior hang loops are located at the following locations:
- Apexes: 2
- Ridgeline: 2; one at center, one 12" forward of rear apex
- Corner: 4; approxmately 9" up from the four main corners on the seams between the beaks and body
Dimensions:
Please note that the dimensions will vary depending on how you pitch the tarp. Fairly typical dimensions are provided below.
- Approx. width at front: 61" | 155cm
- Approx. width at foot: 50" | 127cm
- Length between apexes: 90" | 229cm
- Packed size: 7" x 5.5" x 2.5" | 18cm x 14cm x 6cm
Required items:
- Trekking poles: ~38 - 44" @ front, ~29" @ rear (longer rear pole is ok, but you may need to install a longer guyline)
- Stakes: 6 (8 for better wind stability)
- (Poles and stakes are not included.)
Pitching
Download our PDF pitching guide here.
Availability
Product Availability
In most cases, items that are available to add to your cart are in-stock and ready to ship. Please refer to the shipping tab or page for expected fulfillment times.
Some items may be marked as "Avalable to backorder," "Made to order," and/or show a lead time. In these cases refer to the information on the product page for expected fulfillment times.
For items that are sold out, please refer to the production calendar and the FAQ below for more information.
Q: What is the "Inactive Product" Category?
A: Products in the "Inactive Product" category are not expected to be available any time soon. While I intend to offer them again, they are 'on-hold' indefinitely so that we can focus attention on other products.
Q: Why is so much stuff sold out?!
A: Our capacity is very limited, and we can't make products nearly quickly enough to meet demand. We only sell what I have in-stock, and don't typically take backorders. I know this can make it hard for you to plan, but in the longer term, it should help us to grow and to serve you better in the long term. See the last question for more info about this.
Q: When can I expect the item I'm interested in to become available?
A: For most items, please refer to the production calendar at the bottom of this page. This calendar shows when I expect to work on more substantial products. For some accessory products, production may not always be scheduled in advance and availability may be unpredictable.
FYI: If you do not see the item that you are interested in, then I do not know when it may become available (I don't have a private schedule beyond what's shown!).
Q: Can I pre-order, back-order, or reserve an item?
A: I'm afraid not. Out of fairness to everyone, I don't make special arrangements to reserve products. On rare occasions, I may open a product up for back-ordering to everyone (or a new product for pre-ordering). When this happens, it's made available to order on the website. If you are signed up for the stock notification, you will receive a notice that the item is available to order.
Q: Can you let me know when the item becomes available?
A: Yes. On the product page, enter your email address in the space provided to be automatically notified when inventory becomes available. If you don't see where you can do this, please let me know; sometimes there's a fluke in the settings and the field doesn't show. Please note that the email notification could get filtered out as spam. You can try to 'whitelist' info@yamamountaingear.com to make sure the email comes through.
Q: Why do you do things this way, and what are you doing to improve the situation?
A: For years I followed the more common back-order model, basically making everything to order. This approach made it challenging to increase production, limited time available to design new products or refine existing ones, impacted my personal/outdoor time, and meant long waits to get your gear delivered. I changed my approach when I moved to Montana in 2019. Offering only what's already made allows me to work and plan more efficiently, and opens up hiring opportunities.
NOTES ON USING THE CALENDAR
- For products shown on the calendar, you can typically expect the item to be made available towards the end, or soon after the period shown on the calendar. Sometimes, however, some items may be listed earlier in the period. For example, if the calendar shows that I'm working on tapered tarps, certain sizes may become available earlier within the period with other sizes coming later.
- Items that specify "ongoing production" mean that we are continually working on these items and doing our best to maintain inventory. If the item or a particular size is sold out, you can expect it to likely become available soon.
- Please note that you can change the month shown on the calendar using the arrows at the top.
Shipping
Shipping Information
While most orders ship out within 1 - 3 business days, please allow up to one week for us to ship your order. This gives us some scheduling flexibility for getting out on the trail!*
*If you select seam sealing services with your purchase, please allow a few extra days for us to seal the item(s) and ship your order.
Domestic
We use USPS for domestic shipping.
| First Class Package | Priority | Letter (Free) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0 to 1 lb | Any weight | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
2 - 5** | 1 - 3** | 1 - 5** |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
Yes | Yes | No |
Notes:
- **Transit time does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see the top of the page) or any posted lead times.
- In isolated cases, 1st Class Package service may be upgraded to Priority mail at our expence.
- Effective for orders over $100 in value placed after 1:00 PM MST on 1/21/23: Domestic shipping via USPS First Class package service is sent via FOB Bonner, Montana terms. This means that for orders over $100 in value, YAMA Mountain Gear is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen packages mailed via USPS First Class Mail service. If you run into a problem with your shipment, please let us know and we'll try to help. Ultimately, however, the customer bears the risk should something go wrong with shipments meeting the specified criteria.
International
We offer shipping via USPS to the following locations:
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Europe (excluding Belarus)
| First-Class Package | Priority Mail | First Class Mail (letter) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restrictions | up to $400 value | -- | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
varies by destination | 6 - 10** | varies by destination |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
possibly limited*** | possibly limited*** | No |
Notes:
- In rare cases when the calculated shipping rate significantly differs from the actual rate, we may revise the shipping rate and refund or bill you (with your approval) accordingly.
- **Transit time does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see the top of the page) or any posted lead times.
- ***Shipments made by USPS will hand over to your country's postal system at Customs; tracking may be limited after the handoff.
- International shipping fees do not include import duties and fees which may be due upon delivery. We will not mismark values on customs forms.
- Effective for orders placed after 11:00 AM MST on 1/21/23: International shipping is via FOB Bonner, Montana terms. This means that, YAMA Mountain Gear is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen packages. If you run into a problem with your shipment, please let us know and we'll try to help. Ultimately, however, the customer bears the risk should something go wrong with shipping.