Originally Posted By wandering_daisy
Also, too small a tent bag is nothing but frustrating - thankfully the Tarp Tent bags are plenty spacious.


+1. My bag is way too tight to mess with packing it on the trail. I stuff my tent and fly loose into my pack.

And BrRabbit, respectfully, you're a bit late to the discussion. Tarps have been discussed at length. One of the major downsides is the lack of protection against bugs unless you add a bug net and some weight and expense along with it. Others have reported they let in blown dirt and sand.
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