Unigear Hammock Rain Fly, 16.4/14.4/13/10ft Camping Tarp, UV Protection & Waterproof & Lightweight for Camping, Backpacking and Outdoor Adventure (Brown,10 * 10ft)

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.

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.

We used this tarp during a weeklong trip to Quetico. Although not extremely lightweight, I considered it pretty light considering it's durability. The reflective surface on the one side can be turned in to maintain heat or turned out to reflect sunlight. It weathered two thunderstorms and still looks new. I was quite surprised at the quality for the low price.

This tarp system is perfect. It has many attachments and allows you to get creative with your shelter with ease!

This is a great tarp but not a lite tarp. Awesome quality.

I purchased this rain fly to use over my hammock. I really liked that it was a fabric rain fly and not made of poly.The tabs for tying it down seem strong enough. To be fair, I have been fairly easy on them as that was always my issue with poly tarps, any amount of decent tension and the grommets would RIP out.I did like the price of this rain fly. For a fabric tarp, it was very well priced.I find that the included ropes are a bit on the long side for the application style that I use, but all in all, it's probably best that they are so they can be used in any type of fashion.The rain fly repels water very well and when in the sun, dries quickly. A definite plus when packing up the next day.Something that I noticed was that the underside is made of a silver material. In an emergency situation, this side could be used as a signal/high visibility material for rescue personnel.If I had to choose one complaint about the rain fly, it would be that the stakes that come with it are of cheaper quality and do not stand up to a pounding when in harder soil. So I'd say be careful there or purchase higher quality ones. All in all I find this rain fly to be a great purchase.

After receiving this I noted the loose stitching on the edges and the lightness of the material. This would be good for light situations but I wouldn't trust it in heavy wind conditions such as where I'm backpacking. I ended up returning this before using it and getting something more durable. (And heavier)However for light use, it's a good purchase

Lightweight material but didn't rip even during a storm. I've had this for a few years now out in the backyard and it still is like new.