Amazon sil-poly / nylon tarps

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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...

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[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

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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

 

[Norcal18]

Got this one a week or so ago and put it up in my yard to get familiar with it today. Lots of tie off points. Came in a hair over 2lbs, I think online it said it was 1.8lbs

https://www.amazon.com/KALINCO-Mutifunctional-Footprint-Lightweight-Quick-Drying/dp/B08B5RT58N/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3JBT6TATGVXHZ&amp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Qm5B4ttv7UwGC_eQs5ZpI6p4Cv7dr2nw62VgKRAzwidY1hIJkWdXJ1TSdElV5szDhGOV8zDrJEzZd824JyzxQw.m7CYVrNMl7GPmQ7g2vbHl1gMW10Ci6oJkWN3JPFdQU0&amp&dib_tag=se&amp&keywords=kalinco%2Bhammocks%2Btarp&amp&qid=1719541333&amp&s=sporting-goods&amp&sprefix=kalinco%2Csporting%2C132&amp&sr=1-3&amp&th=1&tag=tapainc-20

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[Jpsmith1]

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.

Same.

Zero experience with the super expensive ones, but for a throw in the pack and not be upset if it's torn or stained, it's great.

 

[Ridgehunter]

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

Check out Borah gear. They’re made in Montana and have one starting around $70. They also make some nice bivys at reasonable prices. The lead times are a 6-8 weeks but seems with it if you’re wiling to wait.

 

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Went with the Kalinco for a moose hunt it was heavier and bulkier than my buddy’s expensive hilleberg it also held up well being stretched over a boulder in the wind. The hilleberg ripped