Six Moon Designs' Deschutes Tarp bridges the gap between rectangular tarps and a tent giving great protection at a very low weight. I have one from Vango like this and have used it successfully in SW France where you need shade and air. It's suprising just how protective a tarp can be if pitched well, my advice is get one much bigger than you think you need, that way you'll have plenty of space even when you need to pitch it to ground level.

Durable and lightweight, at just 590g (without pegs and guys), this two-to-three-person square tarp shelter packs down small and offers a huge variety of setup options, from the simple to super protective.The materials and build seem to be up to the usual high standard expected and I almost purchased it. Durable and lightweight at just 250g, this one-person shelter packs down small, offering quick-setup refuge to the intrepid mountain traveller. It can be paired with the OEX Expedition Tarp for additional shelter and storage, or pitched on its own to keep weight and pack size down on fast-paced, multi-day adventures. The DD SuperLight Pathfinder Tent can be used independently as a a basic tarp style shelter or combined with the Superlight Pathfinder Mesh Tent for a more traditional 2 layer tent. A mid sized versatile tarp that you can put up in numerous ways to create a great area for a communal area to shelter under or palatial solo space.

A huge versatile tarp that you can put up in numerous ways to create a great area for groups to shelter under or palatial solo space.Built from tough, lightweight and fully waterproof fabric, the OEX Bush Tarp Pro is great for off-grid camps and makes an ideal emergency shelter for any trip or expedition.

OEX Aluminium Ground Pegs reviews, OEX Arrow Lightweight Aluminium Tent Pegs (x6) reviews or Berghaus Women’s Thermal Tech Tee LS Crew reviews.Although primarily designed to provide loads of additional space for front opening tents the Diamond Tarp provides enough versatility to use as a stand alone shelter. Compatible with the: Bobcat I Single Pole Tent, Phoxx 1V2 - One Man Tent, Phoxx IIV2 - Two Man Tent, Jackal II - Two Man Tent, Jackal III - Three Man Tent, Coyote III - Three Man Tent, Rakoon 2. The OEX Expedition tarp is very good quality and perfect for using with a small tent to create a porch space and keep the rain off while admiring the view. The Terra Nova Adventure Tarp 1 is ideal for lightweight camping when you don't want to carry a tent. However, if you’re still on the fence and want to look at some more options, here are some great alternatives to consider.

I’m glad you didn’t have it because it is a very nice piece of kit although I suspect it’s a bit Gucci compared to most bags. The DD Superlight Pyramid Tent can be used independently as a simple tipi style tent/tarp or combined with the Superlight Pyramid Mesh Tent for a 2 layer tipi style tent. Tents are great, but with a tarp you feel closer to nature, you can stargaze without having to open the tent up. Cook underneath the tarp on your wild camp, use it as a ground sheet, and cover your kayak or touring bike with this Tarp S Zero-G Line. Both ultra-lightweight and compact, this tent is easy to carry for those on the move and provides a reliable, easy-to-pitch shelter for a single camper.That’s why we’ve pulled together this list of key factors for OEX Expedition Tarp below, to help you choose if it’s the right product for you and your budget. Offers generous protection to a solo mountain traveller or ideal for small teams travelling fast and light. A lightweight, compact shelter with the usual top quality materials and construction you'd expect from Hilleberg. Now featuring a UPF of 50+ for excellent UV protection, the Rendezvous Sun Shield 120 offers coverage for 1-4 people, with the option to go even lighter using trees as poles.