Best bang for the buck waterproof tarp for the pnw?

[Isthatamullet]

Curious what's a good tarp that isn't super heavy but actually waterproof and priced fair.

 

[Tick]

Borah gear or bear paw wilderness are reasonably light for the money.

 

[Grassymike]

I just made my own. Ripstop by the roll has all kinds of great choices for material.

 

[mtwarden]

I have a Borah 7x9' tarp (silpoly, weighs 9.5 oz for right at $100.

I wouldn't go much smaller than 7x9'; if the weather is really crappy you'll appreciate the additional coverage for not a lot more weight (or cost).

 

[Hussar]

I have a Borah 7x9' tarp (silpoly, weighs 9.5 oz for right at $100.

I wouldn't go much smaller than 7x9'; if the weather is really crappy you'll appreciate the additional coverage for not a lot more weight (or cost).

Agreed with both statements here. Borah makes some fantastic gear. I have their Solo tarp that is 5.8x9. It's great for keeping a light shower, or the sun off you. If I was expecting a lot of rain or inclement weather, it would stay home. There's just not much room under it.

I'll also add the Seek Outside DST Tarp as another good option. It's bigger, and they offer it in a silpoly version that might be better suited for a wetter environment.

 

[NJStricker]

A heavier option but one that offers full coverage would be a Mountainsmith LT Shelter.

 

[Time2fish]

DST in either fabric version is a great, reasonable priced option with a decent weight. It’s super versatile for good coverage when sleeping with space for you and a pack.
If you’re going smaller you have a lot of options, between dyneema, or poly, nylon stuff. I keep a kifaru sheep tarp in my pack a lot on any day trip with weather. I like tarps with cones for trekking poles or posts.
I live in NW Oregon FWIW.

 

[3Esski]

adding my vote for the borah tarp. Wish I would have gotten the next size up and likely will for next season, but this one has saved the day many of times during this rainy summer and just lives in my bag now.

 

[E6ylK]

Seek outside DST! It’s roughly 10x10 and hard to beat for the quality and price. Plenty large enough for the rainy PNW, and my primary backpacking shelter year round.

 

[tttoadman]

Check out the six moons tarps. I use the Gatewood all season in wet western OR. The Deschutes looks very roomy for an extra 2 OZ.