So my girl and I just got back from a wonderfully wet weekend trip. (torrential down pour). We decided to try out tarp camping for the first time instead of tent. it went relatively ok, but definitely could be better. We brought 2 12X12 PUcoated nylon tarps with us. one was for the main set up, the other was for just in case. Below a backyard test setup of our shelter.



the problem we encounter was the foot end of our sleeping bags started to get dripped on. not sure if it was the tarp leaking or condensation build up and that was the low spot where it would build up and let go. so we took the second tarp and covered our selves with to try and keep the drips off, this sort of helped. kept in heat, but also kept in body vapors. I have plans to either modify the existing tarp or make a new tarp tent that gives us some better protection, although i'm wondering what to do about moisture build up with a setup like we have at the moment.