We purchased the tarp for shade, and a little rain cover, so that we could remain outside the tent while it rained. Also, because it was light weight We just purchased our tarp and was able to have it tested through & through. My husband and I were on a backpacking trip, and fortunately, we had already set our tarp up as a shelter. Thinking that it would give us some shade and a little windbreak should it become windy, or even if it rained a little, we would not have to be sitting in our tent. We were in one of the worst rain, hail, and wind storms that we have ever been in, backpacking or otherwise. We were sure that our brand new tarp was going to be ripped to shreds, instead, it kept us dry and out of the elements. We feel that this tarp paid for itself the first time we set it up! Very durable and lightweight! We would highly suggest investing in one
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