Amazon sil-poly / nylon tarps

[SURVEYOR]

Does anyone have experience with the cheap $30-$50 Chinese tarps like the free soldier or wise owl brands.
Just looking for a lightweight shelter or something to lay meat on etc
I have a hard time spending $150 + on a name brand tarp that I’ll likely tear up

 

[Jrob]

I was wondering the same thing. I’m thinking about getting the AquaQuest Guide tarp for $110. I was looking at the Free Soldier tarp too, but I’m leaning towards the AquaQuest since it’s lighter.

 

[timberlinehunter]

I have the Wise Owl brand from Amazon and it has been a good tarp. It is heavy compared to some of the more expensive options out there but it has held up well and I am happy with it.

 

[SURVEYOR]

Since my original post I gambled on the free soldier tarp. The build quality seems pretty good for $38. However due to the packed size and weight I will likely be returning it and looking for something a little smaller/lighter.

 

[kad11]

I have the Wise Owl brand from Amazon and it has been a good tarp. It is heavy compared to some of the more expensive options out there but it has held up well and I am happy with it.

I have this one too - it's heavy but probably handles abuse better than the superlight versions. I've taken it on several hunts and scouting trips and it has held up well.

 

[kad11]

Since my original post I gambled on the free soldier tarp. The build quality seems pretty good for $38. However due to the packed size and weight I will likely be returning it and looking for something a little smaller/lighter.

Try this one and let me know how it is, haha. It's 11 oz...

Amazon.com

 

[Wacko]

I've used several. I think if you want a lighter weight though you are going to have to spend more. I have both of these.

This one has good tie outs for shelters, durable too. I little heavy, little big to pack - 10x10

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This one has tie outs set up differently. Works good for hammocks. A little smaller, I think it weighs nearly the same as the 10x10 above. - 10x8

Amazon.com

This is a minimal tarp - under 11 ounces, tie outs placed right - 9x5. I made one myself similar to this. I made it 10x5'8". It is the smallest I would go.

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YMMV...

 

[tony]

Check out one Tigris and one wind on amazon

Both are reasonable and get good reviews. Lot of good YT videos on both