Specialty rain tarps can be purchased readily from any tarp supplier, but it's easy — and more affordable — to make your own out of any common rectangular waterproof tarp. Pictured is an easy but effective rain tarp, which can be set up easily and quickly as a temporary shelter from light to moderate rain.
The corners of the tarp should be tied to the support rope using the tarp's built-in grommets and small tie lines, so that the tarp can't be blown off or slide off. The main center support rope should be at least 8 to 10 feet above the ground, to provide sufficient head room under the tarp.
The two loose corners of the tarp are then pulled taut and tied off to trees, poles, or stakes. There should be only moderate tension on the two side ropes, and they should be tied lower than the main center support rope.
This design can be used with nearly any size tarp. With a larger tarp, your main center support rope will need to be stronger and tighter. The larger tarp will provide a greater area of protection, of course, than a smaller tarp.
Tarps can also be purchased in a ready-to-use configuration for camping use, and in special designs for use with a car or SUV. These tarp configurations are generally somewhat costlier than making your own, but they provide a fast and easy way to set up a rain tarp, shade tarp, or hammock.
89 items | Price or Current Bid | Shipping | Total | Time Left |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $198.41
|
Shipping: Free |
$198.41
|
13 hrs 39 mins 4 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $6.90
|
Shipping: Based on Zip |
$6.90
Plus shipping
|
1 day 4 hrs 22 mins 52 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $27.99
|
Shipping: Based on Zip |
$27.99
Plus shipping
|
1 day 11 hrs 7 mins 37 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $38.49
|
Shipping: Free |
$38.49
|
1 day 14 hrs 35 mins 28 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $129.95
|
Shipping: Free |
$129.95
|
1 day 22 hrs 38 mins 6 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $19.73
|
Shipping: Free |
$19.73
|
2 days 12 hrs 51 mins 43 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $79.59
|
Shipping: Free |
$79.59
|
2 days 14 hrs 59 mins 28 secs |
|
|
|
|
Bid: $39.00
|
Shipping: Based on Zip |
$39.00
Plus shipping
|
3 days 3 hrs 27 mins 12 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $56.65
|
Shipping: Free |
$56.65
|
3 days 17 hrs 57 mins 23 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $100.17
|
Shipping: Free |
$100.17
|
4 days 7 hrs 36 mins 5 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $34.00
|
Shipping: Free |
$34.00
|
4 days 14 hrs 54 mins 49 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $136.69
|
Shipping: Free |
$136.69
|
4 days 22 hrs 2 mins 32 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $749.99
|
Shipping: Free |
$749.99
|
5 days 3 hrs 2 mins 49 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $149.99
|
Shipping: Free |
$149.99
|
5 days 11 hrs 59 mins 54 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $94.90
|
Shipping: Free |
$94.90
|
6 days 15 hrs 31 mins 52 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $79.84
|
Shipping: Free |
$79.84
|
8 days 8 hrs 54 mins 59 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $101.99
|
Shipping: Free |
$101.99
|
8 days 13 hrs 43 mins 56 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $132.14
|
Shipping: Free |
$132.14
|
9 days 12 hrs 30 mins 48 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $82.56
|
Shipping: Free |
$82.56
|
10 days 1 hr 4 mins 13 secs |
|
|
|
|
Buy: $34.00
|
Shipping: Free |
$34.00
|
10 days 8 hrs 35 mins 48 secs |
|
|