{"product_id":"hotcore-vapor-3-ultralight-tarp-12-x-10-backcountry-shelter","title":"Hotcore Vapor 3 Ultralight Tarp - 12' x 10' Backcountry Shelter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n  When the day’s hike ends and the sun starts to dip over the Atlantic, the best moments happen around the communal camp kitchen. The Hotcore Vapor 3 is the big brother of the Vapor series, offering a palatial 10’ x 12’ footprint that turns any patch of forest into a comfortable social hub. Despite its massive coverage, it weighs in at just 545 grams—scarcely more than a full half-liter bottle of water. Whether you’re stringing it up to provide a shaded porch for the whole crew or using its 12-foot length as a deluxe hammock fly, the Vapor 3 provides that extra breathing room that makes backcountry living feel less like \"roughing it\" and more like a luxury retreat.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpansive Coverage:\u003c\/b\u003e At 10' x 12', this tarp provides significantly more surface area than the Vapor 2, making it the ideal choice for groups of 3+ or for solo hikers who want total gear protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeatherlight Trail Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e Tipping the scales at only 545g (1.2 lbs), it delivers an incredible ratio of protection-to-weight, ensuring it won't slow you down on technical climbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePremium 20D Ripstop:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted from a high-tenacity polyester in \"Cool Grey\" that resists stretching when damp and maintains its tension through breezy coastal evenings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePFAS-Free Weatherproofing:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a 1500mm sil\/PU waterproof coating and fully taped seams for a chemical-free, high-performance barrier against the mist and the sun alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReinforced Tension Points:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered with heavy-duty stitching and reinforced corners to handle the high-tension pitches required for a 120-square-foot shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile Pitching:\u003c\/b\u003e The generous length makes this a favorite for hammock campers, providing ample coverage for even the longest setups with room to spare for your pack underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Effort:\u003c\/b\u003e Group backpacking trips, hammock camping, and basecamp \"living room\" setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Goal:\u003c\/b\u003e Providing a large, dry, and shaded area for cooking, gear sorting, or socializing without the weight of a tent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e Sunny coastal afternoons, breezy ridge-lines, and those perfect summer evenings where you want to stay outside until the stars come out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 10’ x 12′ (300 cm x 366 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarry Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 545 g \/ 1.2 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 20D Ripstop Polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 1500mm Sil\/PU Coating (Taped Seams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSustainability:\u003c\/b\u003e PFAS-Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft-fabric carry bag (\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Guylines and stakes are not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hotcore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45817089785913,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/3251\/2825\/files\/UL-Tarp_result.webp?v=1778273971","url":"https:\/\/3mile.ca\/products\/hotcore-vapor-3-ultralight-tarp-12-x-10-backcountry-shelter","provider":"3 Mile Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}