Yama Mountain Gear 2P Bug Shelter

Quick specs

The 2P Bug Shelter is a net tent for two, designed to pair with our 2P Cirriform Tarp. It also works with larger A-frame tarps, and comes in Regular (84") and Long (90") lengths.

• Multiple Entry
  Get in from the front or either side.
• Tub Floor
  An ~8" tub keeps moisture out from below.
• Durable Floor
  20D Silpoly with a Sil/PU coating. The PU inner face improves puncture resistance and reduces slipperiness.
• No-See-Um Netting
  Keeps out the tiny critters.
• Interior Storage
  Two stash pockets and a hang loop.
• Rigging Included
  Comes pre-installed and ready to clip to your tarp.

Pair it with a tarp

The Bug Shelter is designed around the 2P Cirriform, and no extra gear is needed to pitch them together. Most A-frame tarps work too, though some setups benefit from four stakes to hold out the floor.

Want to use it without a tarp? You'll need additional guyline for the apexes and six stakes (not included). See the Rigging/Pitching tab for each setup.

Notes/FAQ:

• Do I need to seal the seams? It's not essential, but we recommend sealing these from the inside before use: the vertical seams at each tub corner (4) and the seams along the base of the tub's side walls (2). See our seam sealing instructions. Our silicone seam sealer has been tested with this Sil/PU fabric (not included).
• Can I use it without a tarp? Yes, on nice nights. The netting gives no rain protection on its own. You'll need extra guyline and six stakes.

Made in the USA from imported fabric.

Required items:

No additional items are required to pair the 2P Bug Shelter with the 2P Cirriform. The same is true for pairing with most A-frame style tarps, though some setups may benefit from the use of four stakes for staking out the floor.

To pitch the Bug Shelter without a tarp, you will need the following items:

• Front Pole: At least ~46" (~117cm)
• Rear Pole: At least ~27" (~69cm)
  (taller poles are ok)
• Front Guyline: ~84" (~210cm)
• Rear Guyline: ~72" (~180cm)
• Stakes: 6

Included rigging

Your net-tent comes with the following rigging installed. Though configured for pairing with the 2P Cirriform, the rigging will allow for pairing with many other a-frame tarps as well.

• Top corners of tub: 24" of 3/32" shock cord & squeeze hook at each upper tub corner
• Apexes: 15" (front) & 24" (rear) 3/32" shock cord with mini barrel cordlocks & mitten hooks

Pitching under a tarp (Option 1)

This is the recommended approach for pitching under the 2P Cirriform.

• Pitch the tarp.
• Clip the Bug Shelter's apexes to points above on the tarp.
• Connect the cords at the Bug Shelter's corners to the tarp's corners.
• Adjust the cords at the apexes to raise the Bug Shelter to the desired height.
• Adjust the cords at the tub's corners to pull out the tub.
• If desired, stake the bottom corners of the tub. Otherwise, let the tub hang.

Pitching under a tarp (Option 2)

This is the recommended approach for pitching under larger a-frame tarps.

• Pitch the tarp.
• Clip the Bug Shelter's apexes to points above on the tarp.
• Adjust the cords at the apexes to raise the Bug Shelter to the desired height.
• At each tub corner, clip the squeeze hook to the tie-out at the floor's bottom corner. Cord should be adjusted to its maximum length.
• At each tub corner, stake the cord that now connects the upper and lower corners so the cord forms a triangle with the upper and lower tub corners.

Pitching without a tarp

For times when you only need bug protection and no tarp.

• At each tub corner, clip the squeeze hook to the tie-out at the floor's bottom corner. Cord should be adjusted to its maximum length.
• At each tub corner, stake the cord that now connects the upper and lower corners so the cord forms a triangle with the upper and lower tub corners.
• Connect a guyline to the cords at each apex.
• Stake out the apex guylines, using a pole near each end to provide height.
• Adjust the guyline length as needed using the cordlocks installed at each apex.