NFT Tarp

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The SlingFin NFT is one of the most refined tarps I’ve used, cleverly blending weight, space, and versatility.

SlingFin says: 

The flat tarp is the quintessential multi-purpose 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.

Our 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.

Our 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.

Our Verdict

At 358g , the NFT (Nice Flat Tarp) Tarp covers 2.9m x 3.05m and pitches tight thanks to subtle catenary cuts along the edges. The 10D sil/sil fabric is light, and reinforced guy points hold strong in wind and rain.

It comes ready to go with six pre-attached Dyneema guylines and DAC stakes. The layout of mid-panel and ridge loops makes this shelter incredibly versatile, with more configurations than I could list. Internally, there are three o-rings you could hang a lantern or drying cord across. These O-rings can also be used  to hang a bug bivy (like the SlinFin SplitWing)

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

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

Specifications

• Weighs: 358g
• 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

Material & Construction

• Tarp Fabric: 10D Nylon 66 ripstop sil/sil
• Reinforcement Fabric: 20D Nylon ripstop sil/PE
• Included Guylines: 6 pre-attached, 4 additional (1.5mm Dyneema core reflective cord)
• Included Stakes: 12 DAC J-Stakes size M (8″/20cm)

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