Tarps also tent to be more versatile: you can make them into a rain barrier, or enclose yourself inside them. In some cases, though – high winds, heavy rain, cold, mosquitoes – you'd be better ...

Quick and easy setup: The FastFly Sil Nylon Rain Tarp goes up in a heartbeat with only four guy points, but provides a sprawling overhead shelter. Lightweight and easily portable: The FastFly Sil ...