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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)
