Unigear Hammock Rain Fly Waterproof Tent Tarp, UV Protection and PU 3000mm Waterproof, Lightweight for Camping, Backpacking and Outdoor Adventure

There's no way to tell how this will hold up over the years but it appears well"made. The tie out points are reinforced fairly well. I like that there are a number of tie out points in the sides and center points. The colors are darker than they appear in the photos here. The underside is silvery. Not Mylar. I've never seen this sort of fabric. I have not had it in the rain yet. I will post again with an update after some rain experience. Overall it's a good value when you look at what the more reputable brands like Kelty and so forth are pricing tarps at. It's not the lightest material out there, for sure, but it seems light enough for anything but ultralight backpacking. The stakes are simple aluminum but they are rugged... not thin little skewers. I was also surprised that the included guy lines are actually good quality. I was planning on throwing those away but they will suffice nicely.UPDATE: Very waterproof. Water beads up on top surface....no dampness below. Just wish that a 12 foot width was available.UPDATE AUG 2010:. Love these tarps have four now...one has been up since January 2022 in snow climate two have been up all summer. Will they last five years like this? Probably not. Will they last ten years if you go on a few trips a year? For sure. The 10x13 also has tie-out points on two sides. In other words, if you hang the tarp on the ridge, and look at it from above, there's a tie-out point on the left side of the ridge and on the right side. Seams are well-sealed and do not leak.For $40, it's a fantastic value. I replace the stakes with extruded aluminum ones.... stronger. But the guy lines they give you are really good. I do wish they had a 12x12 but that means using fabric that's 6' wide....and that's not as inexpensive as using 5' goods.

I have purchased two versions of this tarp, the large 10x16 foot and the small 10x10 foot. I have had the 10x16 tarp since 2021 and have used it over 10 times. I live in the pacific Northwest, and commonly camp in wet and cold conditions. I have used this tarp in both summer to keep cool, and winter to keep warm. The reflective inside does a good job reflecting heat creating a barrier against the sun, or for keeping the heat in. My small tarp I use as part of my SAR kit. It is perfect size for a 6'5" person in a mountain man modified holden configuration. I typically use part of the tarp as a ground cloth. To prevent tear outs I use small bungies that keep things tight and reduces damage from high winds. In my last campout, it was used to revive two hypothermic campers who's kelty tarp failed to maintain waterproof or structure. The large tarp has center ties, but the small tarp only has ties on each corner and halfway on each edge (8 total). The material is of good quality, and everything is nicely sewn and sealed. I have not had any problems with leaking, even on parts that have been used as a ground cloth. The lines that come with them are retro-reflective striped, and very visible. The stakes are good quality aluminum stakes, much better than the bent steel things that come with many cheap tents at the same weight. Mine came with a cord and stake bag, and a nicely sized bag to store the tarp in. I would recommend this tarp, it has held up to high winds, torrential downpours, and 100F days with almost no wear.

I've had this tarp for 9 months and have used it primarily for tarp camping on about 15 trips. For the price I can recommend this tarp.Pros: It is light weight, has plenty of tie outs, the square shape is ideal for different shelter configurations. The water proofing has held up to heavy rain in western WA, occasional wind, and hail. As long as you aren't letting water collect in a pool on the tarp, it wont leak. Even then it would take hours of saturation before water penetrates the fabric. It packs up nicely in the carry bad and dries out fairly quick. Haven't encountered any rips or damage to the "oxford fabric".Cons: The included rope was not suitable for my situation so I replaced it with 550 paracord. The grommets have become damaged when adding tension to the tarp using 2 half hitch knots. 1 grommet was completely destroyed (see picture), another is very close to being in the same condition. I can only imagine a truckers hitch would do even more damage. The stakes are cheap and bend easy; as other have mentioned: upgrade them. The reinforced stitch has held, but is showing signs of weakness.I will likely buy a replacement for the upcoming winter, but I am on the fence about trying a different brand for a better comparison. If the grommets had held longer, this would be a 5 out of 5. Maybe I should have attached my paracord to the fabric loop just beyond the grommet.

Nice quality—pretty heavy so take that into account. Good for “car camping,” not backpacking

This has been amazing every time I use it! Very durable materials and neat organized bag. Great for the price and long term use. Would reccomend to any regular campers looking to keep their things or themselves dry!