Is the tarp a cheap plastic, or is it something else. No were can i see an answer to my question.
996401
It is a good quality cover NOT plastic and will last maybe 3-5 years depending on way it is used, i.e. not a lot of continuous sun, etc. I kept my boat in the garage and only use the cover for outings and to travel. So far no rips/tears... good value for the money. Read my review for strap lengths.
996402
its not plastic but its not burlap either, its some sort of synthetc canvas, very strong but not tear proof, I tore mine trying to flow water off of it after a rain storm, but it was very heavy and I was applying a ton of force on it. Good tarp for storage not so great for towing...
996403
Not really a cheap plastic, more like a light weight nylon tarp. Very good at holding out the water. (My boat is an open bow so water collects in the open area's.) Just take into consideration if you have rails on the boat, you'll need a bigger size.
996404
Jim - I will do my best here.The cover is not what I would desribe as cheap plastic. It is more like a waterproof woven material that seems quite durable. I have had the cover on the boat while trailering on the highway for several trips at over 80 miles each, and the cover held up well. There are also plenty of tie downs that have heald up well.Hope this helps.Jeff
996405
It's definitely not cheap plastic. I'm not sure exactly what it's made out of very strong and it's very water resistant. It appears to be very high-quality to me and I'm very happy with it. Good luck.
996406
No... its not a cheep!!! Its like a "Decron" Metrical. You can't beat for the Money!!! Just don't wash it with soap. It will take of the water repellant!! Oh... Order big!!!
996407
I've already thrown away the box it came in so I can't be sure of the exact material. However, it is not a tarp-like material or plastic. It is also not canvas similar to sunbrella. It is a synthetic in between. So far I have not seen any degradation of the material itself and my only complaint continues to be the narrow fit over the beam. If I stumble upon a tag that tells me exactly what material it is, I'll post it on here.
996408
I wouldn't describe it as cheap plastic at all. I believe it's canvas if a sort. It's a quality product, good seams, good construction. I have a bow rider and when we get rain here it rains fast. I probably had a couple hundred pounds of water in the front section and it didn't leak at all. Had to siphon the water out as it was too heavy to try and just push out by hand. Also the straps are attached well as they've never given up even with that much weight.
670892
Mine is black netting And black tarp. Every material is black. All black. �
460553
Not much difference. Except that it is probably a little smoother than a tarp. We were not please with this for the price we paid.
1762521
Hi, it's plastic about average quality. I haven't hung it up yet, still in pack.
100852
yes this is a REAL canvas tarp. the kind that we use to take camping. I will work for what you want to use it for. They cannot eat the tarp either.
1452944
This is a tarp, but it has additional tie straps on the surface which permits it to be pitched in a variety of configurations. It does have more of a carry bag than a stuff sack. I believe it is nylon. It is reasonably light weight, water proof and strong.
1346814
I would think that the purpose of a tarp beneath a backyard pool would be to provide some degree of water-proofing. This drop cloth is cotton canvas; it is just untreated cloth, not plastic. This would get soaking wet if exposed to any amount of water. I would think that you want plastic.
1137431
I can't remember, the tarp covered our items for over 3,000 miles, kept things dry, did not tear. We were happy with it. Sold it in a garage sale, looking like new.
239870
it's quite smaller than what the picture appears to be.Honestly, I did not measure it, but returned it as the material did not appeal to me. I found it to be like a very thin tarp!! Sorry
1252805
I am not removing from the lightweight plastic packaging as the weight was not described accurately and i will be returning the tarp. with plastic covering, the tarp weighs over 1.8 lbs. a far cry from 7.2 oz.
1228513
Hi, David.... It is a cloth that is treated with a "plastic" like coating that allows it to resist rain, etc. I really like mine! Hope this helps! Godspeed! Steve
1783149
It's normal tarp material - pretty thin, not super sturdy. That being said, I've gone on 4 or 5 camping trips with this tent, and there are no holes or anything in the tent floor. It's held up quite well, and it's water proof. I will say that my tent pole string snapped before my last trip, so that was kind of a bummer. It could still get the tent up, but it was a little more challenging.
543392
Well, my homade screen which wasa mildew proof 12x 20 white tarp, i tried one of them inflatables thot they were made cheap and sent it bak, go homade screen if u can, mineworked ooutstanding for several yrs.
1271986
It seems like a lot of money to spend to use as a tarp. I do not think it would survive if used that way. It works great as a blanket at outdoor events when it is raining, but those events are usually only a few hours long. It is more of a blanket, which happens to be waterproof, than a tarp. Just my opinion.
1452943
Hey an ordinary tarp is heavy canvas (great for covering a pile of firewood or a lawn mower) The Noah's tarp is light weight 2# for the 12' X12'it has lots of tie out points and does come with a storage bag. I love mine as it can be set up as many ways as you can think of. Material is nylon. If you are a backpacker there are lighter tarps out there, but way more $$$
1219494
It's the same material as bungee cord. If you have hooks on the sides of the trailer, you could weave this through the eyes on the tarp and pull the cord to the hooks on the trailer or use the cord to make your own bungee cords. It's a good quality cord though. It's cheaper to buy directly through sgtknots.com though
1756386
Sure, it could be an adequate ground tarp. It can do anything a cheaper tarp can do. But it seems a little pricey to drag through the mud.When I need a ground cloth under a tent, I prefer to buy the kind of plastic sheeting you'd use as a drop cloth (when painting and remodelling), then cut it to size (slightly smaller than the footprint of the tent). That works perfectly, and costs only a few bucks.