I am thinking about going with a larger tarp. I have a Clark NX 250 and I have previously used the tarp that came with it. It works nicely, as I've been out in 40 mile an hour winds with heavy rain, and stayed dry and comfortable. However, I think I'd like a little more space underneath.. I'm thinking about an 8 by 12 tarp for more space. Anyone use a larger tarp, and have comments good or bad?

I use a tarp that is 10'10" x 8'6". I like the extra coverage it affords in foul weather. I can close the "doors" and get 360 degree protection from wind blown mist. I can also pitch the whole shebang low to give an almost tent-like feel.
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I have two 12' by 12' tarps. I like the extra coverage, especially on hot, sunny days. However, I am thinking that a 10' by 10' tarp would be large enough and give me a slight savings in weight and space.

I replaced my tiny stock HH tarp with a Kelty Noah 9 and that worked pretty good for several years. Rode out a MAJOR storm under it. But now I have upgraded to a CCS 10x12 and that is a great tarp and I feel much more secure under it.

Check out the Warbonnet Superfly. It's a bit pricey but is a perfect hammock tarp.

+1 on the Superfly. I just used my new Superfly on my last BWCA trip and the doors really came in handy with a big blow and lots of rain. Hammock stays dry with the doors closed on the wind side of the storm. I love it.

Gotta love that cammo!!

Another +1 on the Supperfly. Set it up high, front porch, or low to the ground with the doors closed.

So far I've gone with a 12 x 12 foot (actually measured at 11 1/2 x 11 1/2) Guide Gear tarp that I already had. I had to add my own center tie outs, which was very easy to do. With all the numerous tie outs on the tarp,I too am able to close it up tight at the ends like doors. I think it works great, ...and the price was certainly right!

Mort, You must have gotten that GG tarp before the generously measured batch I got into last year? A 12x12 was measured on the diagonal so it ended up being 8.5x8.5 of something like that. 15x15 was about 11x11. My buddy used that one last year and after a day of wind there wasn't a tie out left on it. Real POS. made over seas.I read the earlier models were much better quality.


Another vote for a super fly. Phenomenal tarp.

I've got a superfly. It's my only tarp, so no comparison, but it's worked well for me.


The pic is from car camping last weekend, not at BWCA. I had the luxury of bringing a second hammock. Superfly is on the right. Went through a huge windstorm, and it did well.

quote Mort: "So far I've gone with a 12 x 12 foot (actually measured at 11 1/2 x 11 1/2) Guide Gear tarp that I already had. I had to add my own center tie outs, which was very easy to do. With all the numerous tie outs on the tarp,I too am able to close it up tight at the ends like doors. I think it works great, ...and the price was certainly right!"

I have one of those GG tarps. I got it a couple years ago. I haven't had it out in any heavy wind, but I did reinforce the tie-outs and added center loops.
GG 12 x 12 Modified