Sanctuary SilTarp - Ultralight and Waterproof Ripstop Silnylon Rain Shelter Tarp, Guy Line and Stake Kit - Perfect for Hammocks, Camping and Backpacking

I should've bought this years ago. It's super lightweight, small when packed, and works great over my hammock. I use this for kayak camping and easy set up and tear down. When fishing kayak tournaments, I am usually up at 4:00AM and do not want to deal with a tent that early. I can have this and my hammock down and in a tote in 5 minutes.It seems really durable and it's definitely waterproof. I've been in some serious thunderstorms under this and stayed nice and dry. It dries quickly too.The tarp itself seems very well built. The seams are really well sewn and there is seam tape on the ridge. The attachment points are strong and sewn very well too. The whole thing fits in the stuff sack without much trouble. They designed it so if it's not perfectly folded it'll still fit. Let's be honest though - I don't tend to fold it when I'm out in the middle of nowhere. It gets wadded up and literally stuffed into the stuff sack.I like the stakes and the reflective guy lines. The line tensioners work okay, but they're just okay. I'm replacing them with some figure nine tensioners I'm 3d printing to make setup that much quicker.

We were very excited to receive this tarp, which we're hoping to pair with our Paria breeze mesh tent. The silnylon facilitates a larger tarp size, with no real added weight above our existing tarp. Poor timing on our part means that we haven't yet had the chance to try this out in the wild, but in our back garden it sets up well, offering ample coverage from rain in an A-frame configuration. The tarp seems well made, and were very pleased with this purchase! Only issue so far has been getting a tight enough ridge line when using hiking poles at either end (any tips on that would be welcome), though that may be to be expected for a flat cut tarp of this size. If a couple more guyout points could be added on the flat panel, e.g. to pull out the sides for even more interior space, that would be great, but no reason to ding an otherwise terrific tarp!

I love this thing!I use it often, as it is light, very packable, and reliable. Great value. I will say that the rigging system for the stakes is a little odd, I don't quite understand how to use the plastic line holder things attached to the dyneema line, or they just don't work well. Either way, directions for setup included in the packaging would earn this a 5 star review all day!!

First off I'm not super experienced with tarps as shelters. I've backpacked a fair amount for many years and owned lots of gear. I'd been wanting a light tarp to use as sun and rain shelter for cooking and kicking back so I did a bunch of web research and settled on the Paria mainly for the low price but also the included stakes and guy lines. I read a bunch of reviews and pulled the trigger. The tarp arrived really fast, awesome! I just finished testing it in a nearby park and here's my thoughts:I noticed right away that one of the dyneema cords was frayed in 2 spots. Maybe the quality control could be notch better regarding the lines.Other than that the workmanship is great especially for the price.True to Seattle form it started raining with 10 mph gusts just as I pitched a modified plow point. The tarp worked perfectly.I really wish it had more tie outs...maybe every 2' along the 8' sides and an extra center tab on the 10' sides. I think the lack of these extra tie outs slightly limits the pitching possibilities. Love the center top tie out though.The stakes leave a lot to be desired. They look just like MSR groundhogs but don't perform the same. I bent 2 in medium soft sparsely rocky soil in my local park using only my hands and feet. I was shocked.The tarp stuffs into the included sack even with the stakes and guy lines, but barely. The seems on the stuff sack were definitely stretching majorly. I was a bit concerned I'd have to fold it to fit which I'd never do.All in all the tarp will suit my needs and I like it. Even without the guy lines and stakes it's still a fair deal. If I was serious about this as my main structure I think the lack of tie outs would be too limiting.Update:Less than 24hrs after writing the above review Paria reached out, apologized and offered replacement stakes and line. They also provided a detailed description of the type of aluminum used on the stakes and how their monitoring feedback and considering an upgrade.I've updated my rating from 3 to 5 stars based on the excellent service.Well done Paria! In a world where service can be pretty lousy I commend you and wish you the best. I'll be spreading the good word.

I set out to find a 12' x 10' silnylon tarp that weighed less than a pound and wouldn't break the bank. Needed it for a fast and light trip to Shining Rock wilderness in Pisgah NC that promised to be rather rainy, my other tarps seemed either too small or too heavy.When I found this guy on Amazon I thought it was too good to be true. I was wrong! When I received the tarp I threw it straight on the scales and to my surprise I found it to weigh 13.5 oz without stakes and rope! The stakes sent are great although the tie out string is a little hard to untie after being soaked and dried. That is a very minor gripe though, this tarp is fantastic!I set it up over my hammock, pulled one side out a little less than head high and tied off to some nearby trees. It provided enough room for two people to sit in chairs underneath and stay completely dry. Would even fit three in a pinch.I can't say enough positive things about this tarp, I highly recommend it. Neither thunderstorms nor wind could permeate it, I felt as safe sleeping under it as I would in my bed at home. The stitching and seam tape are as good as an ENO and the included line locs make adjusting a breeze.Hope this review helps anyone who may be undecided about purchasing. It's a super piece of gear, you won't be disappointed!