The flat tarp is the quintessential 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. The SlingFin 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. The 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 SplitWing Mesh Body. 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 Minimum Weight (tarp only) 12.3oz (349g) Minimum Weight (including pre-attached guylines) 13.6oz (386g) Packaged Weight 1lbs 5.8oz (618g) Dimensions 120" x 115" (3.05m x 2.92m) Packed Size (uncompressed) 4" x 4" x 9" (10cm x 10cm x 23cm) Total Area 95.8 sq ft (8.9 sq m) Guy out loops 6 Perimeter pull out loops 6 Included Guylines 6 pre-attached, 4 additional (1.5mm Dyneema core reflective cord) Included Stakes 12 DAC J-Stakes size M (8"/20cm) Tarp Fabric 10D Nylon 66 ripstop sil/sil Reinforcement Fabric 20D Nylon ripstop sil/PE
