Collection: Camping Tarps

Best Camping Tarpaulins

The tarpaulin is probably the most versatile bit of camping kit available.

It can be hung between trees or poles to provide shelter; you can lie it out on the ground to create a communal picnic area; you can even position it over the tent itself in a particularly harsh downpour.

You don’t have one? You should!

#1 HOTBESTEU Hammock

Size: 3m x 3m

Waterproof, windproof, snow-proof – the full package!

This is a tough, functional tarpaulin that would be equally at home on a tough mountain trail as it is at the beach or a family picnic.

It is made from 210T Dacron polyester and is waterproof to 1500mm. It also provides excellent UV-resistance.

It comes supplied with nylon ropes, 6 aluminium spikes, and a large carrying pouch.

Best features:

• Tough material
• Great UV resistance
• Carry bag supplied

#2 HOTBESTEU Hammock

Size: 1.8m x 2.4m

A camouflage printed tarpaulin, perfect for camping or fishing trips.

This tarpaulin has an intricate, camo-print on one side and a plain, olive-green on the other.

It features rust-proof eyelets in each corner and tough, stitched hems to prevent fraying.

It has a water-resistant, polyurethane coating and folds down easily to a 30cm x 30cm square.

It is a well-priced, lightweight option that would suit all manner of outdoor pursuits.

Best features:

• Camouflage print
• Waterproof, polyurethane coating
• Easy to transport

#3 AmazonBasics

Size: 2.4m x 3m

A multi-purpose, outdoor tarpaulin, great for covering items or placing below a tent.

This is a well-priced, versatile tarpaulin made from rugged rip-stop fabric.
It features polyurethane lamination on both sides of the tarp and acts as a great groundsheet in wet conditions.

Rust-resistant grommets are positioned along the outer edges which enable you to securely fasten the tarpaulin to the ground.

It also features reinforced corners which prevent it from tearing easily.

Best features:

• Rip-stop fabric
• Rust resistant grommets
• Reinforced corners.

#4 HOTBESTEU Hammock

Size: 7.5m x 7.5m

A huge, stylish looking tarpaulin that can comfortably cover up to six people.
This tarpaulin is made from robust 420D Oxford cloth.

It is windproof, rainproof, anti-UV, and also quick-drying, making it the perfect choice all year round.

Opening out to a massive 7.5m X 7.5m it can be used from anything to a large picnic blanket, a hammock, a rain cover, and even a tent itself.

It comes supplied with wind ropes, aluminium nails, and a large carrying pouch.

The lightweight, foldable design makes this a great choice for all outdoor enthusiasts.

Best features:

• Very large
• Great UV resistance
• Versatile

#5 DD Tarp

Size: 3m x 3m

A super option for the solo-camper. It provides great cover for you and all of your gear!

This tarpaulin has an impressive PU3000mm waterproof coating which will keep you dry, even in the heaviest of storms.

You can cook underneath it, use it as a groundsheet, and even craft it into a tipi-tent.

It comes supplied with 4 hard-wearing pegs and strong guy-lines.

Weighing only 790g, this is a must-have for trail walking and for those that like to camp a little further from the grid than the local campsite!

Best features:

• Tough material
• Very light
• Great water-resistance

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