8.5' x 10' Flat Tarp

$399.00 Weight 7.1 oz / 200.0 g

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Great tarp. Extremely light. Easy to set up to a simple A frame style tent using trekking poles or trees with a little cordage. Simplicity at its finest!

– AJ, ★★★★★

Our ultralight Flat Tarps are a minimalist adventurers dream. This tarp has plenty of space for a single ultralight hiker and their gear. Whether you’re hiking to a remote destination or cross-country bikepacking over uneven terrain, this ultralight shelter will set up easily and keep you dry and protected.  This tarp can put you well on your way to that elusive sub-7 lb base weight.

Set the tarp up as an A-Frame and enjoy the views and ventilation provided by both ends of the tarp. If the weather becomes harsh, the tarp can be set up in a variety of configurations for maximum protection.

50ft of 2.0mm Yellow Z-Line cord and 2 Mini-D Carabiners come standard with our flat tarps but are not included in the listed weight.

Need another size?  Be sure to check out the rest of our tarps.

 

 
  • Constructed from Olive Drab .55 oz/sqyd Dyneema® Composite Fabric

  • The ridge seam is taped and the tie outs have bonded reinforcements. No seam sealing necessary.

  • Small stuff sack is included in the price and weight shown.
  • 16 total tie outs.

  • Any condensation, which single wall shelters may experience, will run down the walls and out at the edges of the tarp. Click here for tips to avoid condensation.

  • Dyneema Composite Fabric is naturally waterproof and is not treated with any potentially harmful chemicals such as flame retardants or water repellents.
  • All Zpacks gear has a two-year limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. Please see our return / warranty policy.

  • Made in the USA.

Size:

8.5' x 10' (2.6 m x 3 m)


Weight:

6.5 oz (184 g)

50ft of 2.0mm Yellow Z-Line cord 1.7 oz (49 g) and 2 Mini-D Carabiners 0.1 oz (2.8 g) ea come standard with our flat tarps but are not included in the listed weight.


Tie Outs:

  • Four corner tie outs.

  • Two ridge line tie outs.

  • Three evenly spaced tie outs on each long side.

  • Two panel tie outs on each wall.

Made with Bio-Based Dyneema® Fiber

Reduce your carbon footprint with bio-based Dyneema® fiber technology. Sourced from renewable, bio-based feedstock, it is the first ever bio-based ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (HMPE) fiber. Commit to sustainability and help reduce our reliance on fossil fuel resources and rely on the trusted performance of the world’s strongest fiber™. Click here to learn more about our sustainability initiatives.

Made in the USA.



.55 oz/sqyd Standard Dyneema® Composite Fabric

The default canopy material choice on this tent is .55 oz/sqyd Dyneema® Composite Fabric. It has high tensile strength and can handle strong winds, storms, and all the typical conditions a tent will be in. All Dyneema® Composite Fabric material can easily be repaired in the field with the included repair tape if it were to get a puncture.

The material is semi-transparent, allowing you to see the silhouette of trees when looking out. In bright sunlight, you can see the fuzzy silhouette of a person when looking in, but it is opaque in low evening light.


Tensile Strength: 63 lb/in (552 N/5cm)

Puncture Strength: 
1.8 lb (8 N)

Water Resistance:
 15,000 mmH₂O

Made in the USA.



.66 oz/sqyd Dyneema® Composite Fabric

This canopy material choice has the same Dyneema® thread count as standard .55 oz/sqyd, but with a slightly thicker laminate that allows for a darker color or pattern to be printed on the material. The thicker laminate brings the fabric weight to .66 oz/sqyd.  It blends in to nature well. It is darker, less transparent and offers more privacy. Dyneema® Composite Fabric has a bit of a sheen to it when it is new, but it dulls down significantly with some use.  

This video by John Abela shows the opacity and color of the camo fabric.  It adds around 1.0 ounces (30 grams) to the weight of the 8.5' x 10' Flat Tarp.


Tensile Strength: 63 lb/in (552 N/5cm)

Puncture Strength: 1.9 lb (8.5 N)

Water Resistance: 15,000 mmH₂O

Made in the USA.


Required Guylines:

Guylines are not included but are available for purchase in 50ft (15.25m) lengths here.

Based on the recommend lengths below, an 8.5' x 10' Flat Tarp would require ~92' (28m) of guyline.

Click here for a printable version.

Click here for full instructions on how to wash our Dyneema® Composite Fabric tents and tarps.