Can I use this insert without the UltaMid 1 Tarp?

No. This insert is designed specifically to clip into the UltaMid 1 Tarp and depends on that tarp for overhead weather protection. It will not function as a standalone shelter.

Does this come with a pole?

No. The insert pitches with a single trekking pole or with an optional carbon fiber pole. Most backpackers use a trekking pole they already carry.

How does the bathtub floor attach to the mesh?

The floor is sewn to the mesh walls with six-inch sidewalls that wrap up around the perimeter, creating a sealed barrier against ground water and splashing.

Is the mesh fine enough to keep out no-see-ums?

Yes. The insert uses NoSeeUm mesh, which has openings small enough to block biting midges and other tiny insects while still allowing airflow.

UltaMid 1 Insert

waterproof
insulated

The 3-second version

NoSeeUm mesh walls block insects while maintaining airflow
Six-inch Dyneema bathtub floor keeps ground water out
Clips into UltaMid 1 Tarp to form double-wall system
Requires UltaMid 1 Tarp to function
Adds weight to an otherwise minimal setup
Six-inch sidewalls only

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Bug and splash protection insert for UltaMid 1 Tarp

Most ultralight tarps force you to choose between weight and protection before you leave home. If you bring a full tent, you carry it on every mile. If you bring just a tarp, you sleep exposed when the mosquitoes arrive or the ground turns to mud.

This insert solves that by turning one shelter into two configurations. You carry the tarp every time and add the insert only when the forecast or the terrain demands it. The clip system makes setup simple, and the Dyneema floor and mesh walls provide real protection without the bulk of a second complete shelter.

Good gift when

Backpackers who already own the UltaMid 1 Tarp
People camping in areas with biting insects
Hikers who want sealed floor protection on wet ground
Ultralight backpackers who value modular gear

Skip it if You do not already own the UltaMid 1 Tarp, since this insert is designed specifically to attach to that shelter

Specs

Floor Area: 22.2 square feet
Floor Material: Dyneema Composite Fabric 0.96
Mesh Type: NoSeeUm mesh
Bathtub Floor Height: 6 inches
Setup: Clips into UltaMid 1 Tarp
Pole Requirement: One trekking pole or carbon fiber pole

What's included

UltaMid 1 Insert with mesh walls and bathtub floor

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Requires UltaMid 1 Tarp to use; confirm the recipient owns that shelter.

The details

The UltaMid 1 Insert clips into your existing UltaMid 1 Tarp to form a double-wall shelter with a sealed floor and mesh walls. You get 22.2 square feet of protected interior space where bugs cannot enter and ground water cannot reach you.

The walls are NoSeeUm mesh, fine enough to block biting insects while allowing air to flow through. The floor is a six-inch bathtub made from Dyneema Composite Fabric, sewn to create sidewalls that wrap up around the perimeter. Water that splashes or pools underneath stays outside.

Installation uses a clip system that attaches the insert to the tarp above. The whole assembly pitches with a single trekking pole or an optional carbon fiber pole. When packed, the insert compresses small enough to fit in the remaining space in an ultralight backpacking kit without forcing you to leave other gear behind.

This insert is made for backpackers who already own the UltaMid 1 Tarp and want the option to seal out mosquitoes, ticks, and ground moisture on trips where those matter. It gives you a complete tent system when conditions call for it, and you can leave it at home when they do not.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear

UltaMid 1 Insert

Mesh netting and waterproof bathtub floor clip in to create a double-wall shelter system

$275at hyperlitemountaingear.com

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The 3-second version

NoSeeUm mesh walls block insects while maintaining airflow
Six-inch Dyneema bathtub floor keeps ground water out
Clips into UltaMid 1 Tarp to form double-wall system
Requires UltaMid 1 Tarp to function
Adds weight to an otherwise minimal setup
Six-inch sidewalls only

Cheaper alternatives

Kojin Grill Insert$38.46

Questions

Can I use this insert without the UltaMid 1 Tarp?: No. This insert is designed specifically to clip into the UltaMid 1 Tarp and depends on that tarp for overhead weather protection. It will not function as a standalone shelter.
Does this come with a pole?: No. The insert pitches with a single trekking pole or with an optional carbon fiber pole. Most backpackers use a trekking pole they already carry.
How does the bathtub floor attach to the mesh?: The floor is sewn to the mesh walls with six-inch sidewalls that wrap up around the perimeter, creating a sealed barrier against ground water and splashing.
Is the mesh fine enough to keep out no-see-ums?: Yes. The insert uses NoSeeUm mesh, which has openings small enough to block biting midges and other tiny insects while still allowing airflow.