TGO Rating: 3
This tarp is almost big enough. Another 30cm or so in width and it could be pitched with three sides to the ground and still have room inside.
TGO Rating: 4
The Lair 1 is an unusual tarp that tapers to the rear, which is shaped like the back of a ridge tent and is designed to be pitched down to the ground – ideal for British conditions.
As you’d expect from Hilleberg this is a well-made tarp. It has reinforced attachment points with rings for pegs and adjustable guylines.
TGO Rating: 5
Although called a Basha-Tent this is really a tarp. It’s square in shape with a reinforced hole in the centre through which you can insert the spike of a trekking pole to pitch it as a pyramid.
The Outwell Tarp is intended for car camping. It comes with heavy steel poles and pegs in a package weighing 4kg. However the tarp itself is light enough to carry and roomy enough to provide ample protection for one in a storm.
The Micro Tarp is designed to be used with a bivvy bag and isn’t big enough to cover a sleeping bag completely.
