YAMA Mountain Gear 9'/7' x 9' Tapered Tarp .5 oz Cuben Fiber

This tapered A-frame tarp from YAMA Mountain Gear is built in Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF), with a 2.74 m ridgeline and catenary-cut edges for effective wind shedding. Coverage is generous at roughly 6.7 m², distributed across 8 attachment points — larger than YAMA's other tapered silpoly tarps in this catalogue, so while it is described as a solo shelter, the area works equally well as extra weather margin for one person with gear, or a tight two-person pitch. DCF construction brings the usual trade-offs: near-zero stretch, no wicking, and higher cost than silnylon or silpoly, in exchange for a lower weight-to-strength ratio and better long-term water resistance. The catalogued weight of 228.2 g could not be confirmed against current YAMA specifications or the older 0.5 oz cuben fiber version, so treat it as an approximate, unverified figure rather than a guaranteed spec. As with other trekking-pole-supported tarps, poles and stakes are not included. It suits ultralight hikers already committed to a DCF-based shelter system who prioritize minimum pack weight over budget.