9'/7' x 9' Tapered Tarp - DCF8
We have retired this product to focus on our core products. We hope to bring it out of retirement someday.
- The Tarp
- Specifications
- Rigging
- Availability
- Shipping
There's something special about sitting under your tarp as raindrops fall around you. 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.
Made from ultralight, 0.8 oz DCF, this tarp measures 9' long and tapers in width from 8'-10" ft at the front to 6'-10" at the foot.
- Tapered shape uses space efficiently.
- Curved ridge and edges provide a taut pitch.
- Taped seams do not require sealing
- DCF fabric won't sag when the temperature drops.
- DCF fabric has very low stretch for great wind shedding.
- Great for partnering with your bivy.
Tie-outs
- Eight perimeter tie-outs are located at each end of the ridge (2), the corners (4), and the midpoints of each side (2).
- Five hang loops are located along the ridge (one at each end and three along the length).
- Each tie-out comes with a loop of UHMWPE cord tied to it. This places wear and tear on the easily replaced loop rather than on the tie-out. It also allows for the easy installation of tensionlocks (not included) using a girth hitch (see "Rigging tab").
Rigging
People have differing preferences when it comes to rigging. For example, some like to use tensioners while others don't. To reduce waste heading to our landfills (from people ditching the [formerly included] rigging in preference of their own), we now offer an optional rigging kit for those who'd like to install our recommended rigging. Please see the rigging tab for instructions on how to install our recommended rigging. If you'd like to take your own approach, feel free to use your own rigging or pick up some components here.
Compatible with:
- Bug Bivy: Y-zip, Chest zip, Ridge zip
- Wind Bivy
- Simple Tub
- Tub-floor
- Bug Canopy
- 1P Bug Shelter
Made in the USA.
Itemized weight:
- Tarp: 7.1 oz | 202g
- Optional Rigging Kit: 1.3 oz | 38g
- Stuff sack: 0.23 oz | 6.4g
Dimensions:
- Packed size: ~8" x 6" x 3" | ~20cm x 15cm x 8cm
- Front width: 8'-10" | 2.69m
- Rear width: 6'-10" | 2.08m
- Length: 9ft | 2.74m
Material:
- Fabric: 0.8 oz DCF (CT2E.08)
Required items:
- Trekking poles (or other support for front and rear)
- Stakes: 6 Minimum
- Rigging: See rigging tab
- (Poles, stakes and rigging are not included.)
An optional rigging kit is available for those who wish to set up their tarp per our recommendations.
The kit comes with the following items:
- 30 ft of our 1.8mm UHMWPE core guyline with reflective tracer (0.8oz | 23g)
- 8 Tensionlock guyline tensioners (0.3 oz | 9g)
- 2 Guyline Grommets (0.2 oz | 6g)
Installation:
- Cut your guylines to the lengths shown in the diagram below.
- Install the tensioners at each perimeter tie-out using a girth hitch, as shown below.
- Tie a loop in one end of each guyline. We prefer to use a bowline knot.
- Thread the guylines through the tensioners as shown in the photos below. Match the guyline lengths to the proper location as shown in the diagram. For the two guylines that attach to the ridgeline, slip a grommet onto the guyline prior to threading it through the tensioner.
- Tie a knot in the untied end of each guyline. We use a simple overhand knot.
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 Q & A below for more information.
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 we 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 we do not know when it may become available (We're often not scheduled far out in advance and don't have a private schedule beyond what's shown!).
Q: Can I pre-order, back-order, or reserve an item?
A: We don't typically reserve products, however there are some exceptions to this. For example, if someone orders an in-stock Cirriform and wants to also order an out-of-stock Bug Shelter for it, if the Bug Shelter is expected within a couple weeks, we'll usually make arrangements to reserve one of the Bug Shelters and hold the order so shipping may be combined.
On occasion, select products may be available to back-order or pre-order. When this happens, that status will be shown on the product page. If you're signed up for the stock notification, you will receive a notice that the item is available to back/pre-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.
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 and UPS for domestic shipping.
(sorry, we're unable to offer shipping by UPS at this time)
| USPS Ground Advantage | USPS Priority | USPS Letter (Free) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Any weight | Any weight | Any weight | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
1 - 5 | 2 - 5 | 1 - 3 | 1 - 5 |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Notes:
- We may upgrade your shipping method from Ground Advantage to Priority Mail at our discretion and at no extra cost to you.
- Transit time is not guaranteed and does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see top of page) or any posted lead times.
- No UPS shipments to PO Boxes, please; select USPS to ship to your PO Box.
International
We offer shipping via UPS and the US Postal Service (USPS) to the following locations:
- Canada
- Mexico
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Europe (excluding Ukraine & Belarus)
| UPS Expedited |
USPS First-Class Package |
USPS First Class Mail (letter) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Restrictions | -- | order value < $400 | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
2 -5 | varies by destination (often 10 - 25) |
varies by destination |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
yes | possibly limited | No |
Notes:
- International shipping fees do not include import duties and fees which may be due upon delivery. We will not mismark values on customs forms.
- 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 is not guaranteed and 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. It's not unusual for parcels to be delayed in customs and this is out of our control.
- Shipments made by USPS will hand over to your country's postal system at Customs; tracking may be limited after the handoff.
- International shipping is via FOB Bonner, Montana terms. This means 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
There's something special about sitting under your tarp as raindrops fall around you. 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.
Made from ultralight, 0.8 oz DCF, this tarp measures 9' long and tapers in width from 8'-10" ft at the front to 6'-10" at the foot.
- Tapered shape uses space efficiently.
- Curved ridge and edges provide a taut pitch.
- Taped seams do not require sealing
- DCF fabric won't sag when the temperature drops.
- DCF fabric has very low stretch for great wind shedding.
- Great for partnering with your bivy.
Tie-outs
- Eight perimeter tie-outs are located at each end of the ridge (2), the corners (4), and the midpoints of each side (2).
- Five hang loops are located along the ridge (one at each end and three along the length).
- Each tie-out comes with a loop of UHMWPE cord tied to it. This places wear and tear on the easily replaced loop rather than on the tie-out. It also allows for the easy installation of tensionlocks (not included) using a girth hitch (see "Rigging tab").
Rigging
People have differing preferences when it comes to rigging. For example, some like to use tensioners while others don't. To reduce waste heading to our landfills (from people ditching the [formerly included] rigging in preference of their own), we now offer an optional rigging kit for those who'd like to install our recommended rigging. Please see the rigging tab for instructions on how to install our recommended rigging. If you'd like to take your own approach, feel free to use your own rigging or pick up some components here.
Compatible with:
- Bug Bivy: Y-zip, Chest zip, Ridge zip
- Wind Bivy
- Simple Tub
- Tub-floor
- Bug Canopy
- 1P Bug Shelter
Made in the USA.
Specifications
Itemized weight:
- Tarp: 7.1 oz | 202g
- Optional Rigging Kit: 1.3 oz | 38g
- Stuff sack: 0.23 oz | 6.4g
Dimensions:
- Packed size: ~8" x 6" x 3" | ~20cm x 15cm x 8cm
- Front width: 8'-10" | 2.69m
- Rear width: 6'-10" | 2.08m
- Length: 9ft | 2.74m
Material:
- Fabric: 0.8 oz DCF (CT2E.08)
Required items:
- Trekking poles (or other support for front and rear)
- Stakes: 6 Minimum
- Rigging: See rigging tab
- (Poles, stakes and rigging are not included.)
Rigging
An optional rigging kit is available for those who wish to set up their tarp per our recommendations.
The kit comes with the following items:
- 30 ft of our 1.8mm UHMWPE core guyline with reflective tracer (0.8oz | 23g)
- 8 Tensionlock guyline tensioners (0.3 oz | 9g)
- 2 Guyline Grommets (0.2 oz | 6g)
Installation:
- Cut your guylines to the lengths shown in the diagram below.
- Install the tensioners at each perimeter tie-out using a girth hitch, as shown below.
- Tie a loop in one end of each guyline. We prefer to use a bowline knot.
- Thread the guylines through the tensioners as shown in the photos below. Match the guyline lengths to the proper location as shown in the diagram. For the two guylines that attach to the ridgeline, slip a grommet onto the guyline prior to threading it through the tensioner.
- Tie a knot in the untied end of each guyline. We use a simple overhand knot.
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 Q & A below for more information.
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 we 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 we do not know when it may become available (We're often not scheduled far out in advance and don't have a private schedule beyond what's shown!).
Q: Can I pre-order, back-order, or reserve an item?
A: We don't typically reserve products, however there are some exceptions to this. For example, if someone orders an in-stock Cirriform and wants to also order an out-of-stock Bug Shelter for it, if the Bug Shelter is expected within a couple weeks, we'll usually make arrangements to reserve one of the Bug Shelters and hold the order so shipping may be combined.
On occasion, select products may be available to back-order or pre-order. When this happens, that status will be shown on the product page. If you're signed up for the stock notification, you will receive a notice that the item is available to back/pre-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.
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 and UPS for domestic shipping.
(sorry, we're unable to offer shipping by UPS at this time)
| USPS Ground Advantage | USPS Priority | USPS Letter (Free) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Any weight | Any weight | Any weight | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
1 - 5 | 2 - 5 | 1 - 3 | 1 - 5 |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Notes:
- We may upgrade your shipping method from Ground Advantage to Priority Mail at our discretion and at no extra cost to you.
- Transit time is not guaranteed and does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see top of page) or any posted lead times.
- No UPS shipments to PO Boxes, please; select USPS to ship to your PO Box.
International
We offer shipping via UPS and the US Postal Service (USPS) to the following locations:
- Canada
- Mexico
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Europe (excluding Ukraine & Belarus)
| UPS Expedited |
USPS First-Class Package |
USPS First Class Mail (letter) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Restrictions | -- | order value < $400 | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
2 -5 | varies by destination (often 10 - 25) |
varies by destination |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
yes | possibly limited | No |
Notes:
- International shipping fees do not include import duties and fees which may be due upon delivery. We will not mismark values on customs forms.
- 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 is not guaranteed and 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. It's not unusual for parcels to be delayed in customs and this is out of our control.
- Shipments made by USPS will hand over to your country's postal system at Customs; tracking may be limited after the handoff.
- International shipping is via FOB Bonner, Montana terms. This means 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.