Tarps, Inner Tents

Buy a Tarp Tent

Tarp tents are the ultimate shelter for campers who love adventure and versatility, because when camping, a tarp can be a great addition, as it can be flexibly repurposed. A tarp can serve as a standalone tent fly or be used in combination with other camping items, such as sun protection instead of classic tent canopies, as a shelter in front of a caravan, or it can replace traditional tents – tarps are versatile.

What exactly is a tarp?

A tarp is a universal sheet that can be used as desired and set up as a shelter. Since a tarp tent is ultralight, it can be taken on any trip and is quick to set up once you have some practice.

Camping with a Tarp Tent

Using a tarp on an outdoor adventure can not only offer you protection, but the tarp also allows for many other uncomplicated uses. One of the many possibilities is its use as rain or sun protection; here it offers you the same protection as a tent, but with significantly less condensation, as it remains open all around. You benefit from increased flexibility and can adjust the tarp accordingly in all weather conditions.

Using Universal Tarps as Tent Flies

Setting up a tarp inner tent requires some practice, but it gets easier with each attempt. The tarp is secured to the ground on the long side with pegs using its eyelets. The opposite side is stretched between two trees with a cord or rope. Additionally, a drainage ditch should be dug into the ground to prevent moisture under the tarp. Depending on how one wants to use the tarp, there are various ways to set up the tent.

Tarp Tents are Waterproof and Versatile

Setting up a tarp is quick and easy; you can bring a pole for attachment, or optionally use trekking poles you've brought or branches found nearby. If you plan to bring trekking poles anyway, you can directly incorporate them into your tarp setup. To set up the tarp quickly and easily, additional guy ropes are needed; these are included with some models but can also be purchased separately.

However, tarps are not only used as protection from the weather,

they can also be quickly repurposed for other uses, such as collecting rainwater, and they also serve well in building animal traps. For nature-oriented camping, it can also be used as an ultralight sheet to avoid contact with damp ground. Tarps can be set up for various purposes in just a few minutes.