Hello
Looking to upgrade my tarp.
Have been fairly happy with the STS escapist large 3x3m tarp. It is a square and I just replaced the guylines with Beal 3mm as the originals always slipped in mild winds and were now deteriorating. The 3mm is smooth and holds well!
Should I stay with a square shape or move to a rectangle?! Am thinking a 4x3m with plenty of tieout points would be better for creating shelter, as weather rarely comes from one constant direction.
Not overly concerned with weight although 500g, or less, would be nice.
Have been tempted by a Grand Trunk in the past as it has more tie-out points and is fairly inexpensive.
Have used Oneplanet rectangular tarps, quite good and like the cord pockets but a bit heavy. I would swap the guy toggles for circles like MSR, overall probably a bomber tarp.
Is it worth going all out for DCF? Or would an Oztrail do...
What have you used?