--------------------- MLD has been building Cuben Fiber Tarps, Shelters and Accessories continuously for over 7 years. We have more experience than any other builder and we do all the work in our own shop. We use unique bonding tape with 3X the UV inhibitors vs other common 3M style tapes. We have never had a Cuben tarp returned for failure in the field. ------------------------ SOLO AND DUO CUBEN FIBER TARPS: FULL FEATURES INCLUDED IN BELOW WEIGHTS SOLO 5.8oz $255 • 7' X 5' X 8.75' (Front Width X Rear Width X Ridge Length) Baseline (side length at ground) is only 6" shorter than ridgeline for a slightly pointed front with full edge coverage DUO 7.7oz $275 • 8.8' X 7.5' X 9' (Front Width X Rear Width X Ridge Length) Baseline (side length at ground) is only 7" shorter than ridgeline for a slightly pointed front with full edge coverage. COLORS: White or Stealth Stealth color is a greenish brown tint. Colored Cuben is more expensive to manufacturer and there is an additional charge for Stealth. Notes: Lightest Pro Level Full Size Duo Tarp Available. Ridgeline seam and tieout reinforcements are bonded for ultimate strength. Ridgeline seem is a full 1" bonded double thick seam. WE CAN DO CUSTOM SIZES AND DELETE FEATURES TO REDUCE WEIGHT Order you size and note in the comment field what size you would like SMALLER than that stock size. EX: Order the Duo and note you want it 8 X 5.5' X 9' + any other changes EX: No LineLocks / No Grommet Holes If you do not want the stock sewn-on easy to use Linelocks and 3mm line - we will ship our smaller ultralight 1.5mm spectra mini linelock kit instead for free. Just note your changes in the comments field when checking out. We use a .74oz sq/yd Cuben fabric for high strength and dependability in rough conditions. Multiple CDT thru-hikers and the first CDT YO-YO'er- Francis Tapon - have used this same tarp in the solo size in all weather conditions- including mountain wind and snow- with no strength or wear problems. We feel confident in it's strength due to bonded ridge line seams and bonded edge tie out reinforcements. It may be an ounce heavier than a smaller size made from lighter Cuben fiber without any bonded seams, but when you cut it this close.....Spectralite .60 is tough AND light and our Cuben Fiber traps have never failed in the Field. No seam sealing required. --------- I've been pretty impressed with my MLD Grace Solo made with Cuben Fiber over the past year. Just a month ago, I was on an exposed saddle at 10,500ft with variable direction winds gusting up to 50mph which often drove snow horizontally and I had no trouble (~3 inches of snow by morning). And this was not the first time I had been in windy storm conditions with it. -Sean Nordeen, 2008 -------
• Shape: Trapezoidal with catenary ridgeline and all edges. • Premium Overall Construction: Strongest seams, tieouts, reinforcements and accessories possible. No seam sealing required. • Three inside ridgeline hang loop for bivy, bug net, serenity shelter, sock line, marmot jerky drying, etc. • Bonded main tieout reinforcements. No seam sealing required. • Tieouts: 8 - All with Linelocks - Both ridgeline tieouts have a pole tip grommet.
• Silnylon Stuff Sack • Guyline : Hi Vis Yellow 3mm to fit the built in Linelocks • Seam Sealer NOTE: Cuben Fiber manufacturing varies and weights may vary up to 10%. However, At these low weights if you get a tarp slightly heavier, it will be a bit stronger due to more spectra strands imbeded in the substrate or a stronger substrate, or both. Our weights were based on averaged samples but we do see small variations in different batches of the fabric of the same specs. We chose the lightest weight Cuben Fiber that we felt would provide a long and reliable service life reguardless of batch variation weights.
Stake Package 8 of the 6.5" Ti orange handled skewer stakes $25 Carbon Fiber Straight Poles Super Stiff Premium Carbon Fiber Poles • 28" Rear .9oz • 42" Front 1.65oz • .355 outside diameter Multi-Ply Multi Direction carbon fiber construction- not just a simple pultruded or wrapped tube in one direction like cheaper CF poles • Grommet locking tips • 15.5" long folded lengths for compactness • Long aluminum internal ferrules with fast connect rounded end guides and tube spacer bumpers to prevent CF to CF abrasion • The very best CF tarp pole avialable!
