Tarp Ultralight 3×3 m – Bushmen ULTRA 410 g

Tarp Ultralight 3×3 m – Bushmen ULTRA Silnylon 20D Ripstop, Dyneema Reinforced, Deep Green

Tarp ultralight Bushmen ULTRA 3×3 is a freestanding shelter system made from 20D silnylon ripstop fabric with a waterproof rating of 3000 mm H2O, designed for minimalist backpacking, wilderness expeditions, and bivouac use in variable weather conditions. The tarp weighs 410 g and packs into an 8×25 cm carry bag, making it one of the lightest full-coverage 3×3 m shelters in its category. Silnylon (silicone-impregnated nylon) combines a low base weight with high tensile strength and near-zero water absorption, which means the fabric does not sag or gain weight when wet — a critical advantage during extended rain exposure. All attachment loops are reinforced with Dyneema stitching, providing high resistance to point-load stress at anchor positions without adding significant weight. The center seam is factory-sealed to eliminate water ingress at the primary stress line of the canopy.

Features

• ➤ Weight: 410 g total; 20D silnylon ripstop construction minimises base weight without sacrificing coverage area.
• ➤ Waterproof rating: 3000 mm H2O; center seam factory-sealed for complete protection in heavy rain and snow.
• ➤ Dyneema-reinforced loops: 16 perimeter mounting loops + 3 central loops; high resistance to point-load tearing under tension.
• ➤ Innovative tensioning system: Safety-release hooks on guy lines automatically detach under sudden overload, preventing fabric damage; reattachment is immediate.
• ➤ Versatile setup: Compatible with trekking poles, paddles, trees, rocks, or bicycle frames; U-shaped loops allow attachment with gloves on.
• ➤ Packed dimensions: 8×25 cm carry bag accommodates tarp, 6 guy lines with tensioners, and additional accessories.
• ➤ Deployed dimensions: 2.85×3 m usable canopy area; suitable as a classic tarp, protective canopy, or sunshade.

On the exposed granite ridgeline of the Tatry Bielskie range in southern Poland, where afternoon thunderstorms develop rapidly and tree cover ends above 1600 m, the Bushmen ULTRA Tarp 3×3 can be pitched in minutes using trekking poles as the primary support structure. The 3000 mm H2O waterproof rating of the sealed silnylon canopy handles sustained precipitation without saturation, while the Dyneema-reinforced perimeter loops maintain structural integrity under the lateral tension required to keep the canopy taut in gusting wind. The safety-release tensioning system prevents catastrophic anchor failure during sudden wind loading, allowing the shelter to be re-tensioned quickly without damage to the fabric.

Technical Specifications

Materials and Design

• Main canopy: 20D silnylon ripstop — silicone-impregnated nylon with low water absorption, high tear resistance, and minimal weight gain when wet.
• Attachment loops: Dyneema-reinforced stitching — ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene thread provides high tensile strength at minimal added weight.
• Seam construction: center seam factory-sealed — eliminates water ingress at the primary structural seam of the canopy.
• Tensioning system: safety-release hooks — automatically detach from anchor under sudden overload; prevents fabric tearing; reattachment requires no tools.
• Set includes: ULTRA Tarp 3×3 canopy, 6 guy lines (3 m each) with tensioners, transport bag 8×25 cm.

About Bushmen

Bushmen is a Polish outdoor equipment manufacturer specialising in survival, bushcraft, and camping gear for demanding field conditions. The brand is known for its tarp systems, shelters, and camp accessories designed for military, hunting, and recreational outdoor use. Bushmen products are distributed across European markets and are recognised for functional design and durable material selection.