Hi again,
freerange, thanks for the photo and for pointing me in the direction of this excellent piece of kit!
Another update, we used the Decathlon tarp at Hollingworth Lake Camp Site (Littleborough near Rochdale) at the weekend and it was brilliant. We took our small Vango tent so the tarp provided some shelter from the sun during the day. It is much better quality than I expected for the money and I am very pleased.
We went with friends and they were very amused (and took the mick!) when they saw me setting it up as we were only there for one night. Later on that night we were unlucky with the weather which took a turn for the worse, the rain was lashing it down but all 7 of us managed to crowd under the tarp which kept us dry. It was also very windy but the tarp stayed up fine. We still had a good time and it saved our night. Needless to say, my friends changed their minds and now all think the tarp is the best thing since sliced bread!
I would say that 4 or 5 people could comfortably sit under it with room to spare, we were a little cramped with 7 and a dog although it was still manageable. We also put a small windbreak in the direction of the prevailing wind which stopped the rain blowing under the tarp.
Pack size is very small, yet the area provided is similar to a gazebo - I now think our Gazebo will be left at home as the tarp is much easier to put up and better in the rain due to the sloping sides.
If you are thinking of buying this don't hesitate, it's a great piece of kit and a bargain to boot.
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Topic: Outwell Tarp
