View Full Version : Yuma Cirriform 1p tarp or MLD Patrol Tarp shelter
Jmcnair7984
10-26-2015, 21:23
Help me decide between the Yuma Cirriform 1p tarp or the MLd Patrol tarp shelter. Pro's and cons.
Is this the Yama tarp?
http://www.yamamountaingear.com/cirriform-tarp-1P/
Wayne
Sent from somewhere around here.
Jmcnair7984
10-26-2015, 21:34
Yes sorry Yama tarp
Damn Yankee
10-26-2015, 21:52
I have been to visit the Yama shop and can attest to the pride and quality control of Gen.
jimmyjam
10-27-2015, 15:41
The yama is a single wall tent with the netting attached. The patrol shelter is a tarp and you would want to get the net tent to go with it. The patrol shelter is more versatile because you can set up the net tent by itself either on a clear night or inside shelters to keep the mice and spiders off of you. Both are good choices. I make something similar to the patrol so thats my preference.
The YAMA gear Cirriform I comes in a single wall integrated net version or double wall component net version. The OP made no distinction that I can note on what they are comparing the MLD Patrol Shelter to.
Jmcnair7984
10-27-2015, 18:16
You can also buy the Cirriform in tarp only with out the inner net.
I've used the MLD Patrol tarp, it's a great U/L tarp. Currently have it on sale here at WB, but looks like may have a buyer.
jimmyjam
10-27-2015, 19:55
The YAMA gear Cirriform I comes in a single wall integrated net version or double wall component net version. The OP made no distinction that I can note on what they are comparing the MLD Patrol Shelter to.
In that case I'd call it a tie. I like the versatility of the separate net inner. It also lets you leave the net inner at home and use a bivy with it for colder weather.
limehollow
11-21-2015, 08:52
I have the older version of the Yama tarp (no inner net), with smaller beak, as well as a patrol shelter. I like the Yama tarp more simply because MLD's silnylon has become heavier and heavier (Yama = 11.2 ounces, Patrol = almost 13). The Yama tarp gives the same coverage, but you can open up the front completely for most, decent weather. The patrol is more durable overall, because there is not zipper. I use an older version of the MLD serenity shelter, which weighs about 8 ounces. Build quality between MLD and Yama is same. :)
32709 (Ciiriform and Serenity on the Western Uplands trail in Algonquin)
32710 (Cirriform tarp on windy night in Iceland)