Anyone with a 3x3 tarp wished they'd gone bigger?

[mrcairney]

This MUST have been asked before, but I can't find anything on the search

I'm in the market for a tarp. DD , Tenthwonder, Tatonka whoever.

Would you guys consider a 3x3 tarp big enough for two people*?

I don't like the idea of going too big and ending up with a aircraft hanger and would much prefer something in the Goldilocks zone.

Hit me with your experiences, you sagely bunch!

*edited to add this would be for 1 night (2 at the MAX). We're not talking a week (where a tent would probably be more suitable)

 

[Man of Tanith]

3x3 should be fine mate
a friend and i used a ddhammocks one in middle of winter and had enough space under it to stay warm without spooning.
if you don't put sleeping bag etc down on ground until you are ready to sleep you have plenty of space for living

 

[Neumo]

3x3 in a hammock is good unless it is hammering it down, at which point you might think of getting a bigger one. I have a DD 3x3 but got a Tatonka 4.5x4.25 for longer base camps or whn it is likely to rain a lot while car camping.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

boys this is where you buy a true north out doors 4.5 by 3 or the dd of the same size cos yes the 3 by 3 will do but only just in my opinion

 

[Teepee]

Its plenty big enough when the weather isn't too bad IMO

I sewed ripstop doors to it. Its now huuuuuge for 2 people as all the space is now usable and its kept me happy and dry in some hefty weather since.

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[Scottishwanderer]

I have one but never get the chance to put it up because it's too big to put anywhere in my area.

I usually use the DD poncho which is 1.5 by 2.7 when it's been chucking it down and not had any problems.

It's more a case of having the knowledge to know at what angle wind and rain will come from than how big it is.

If your on about hammocks then i have no clue.

 

[bilmo-p5]

Its plenty big enough when the weather isn't too bad IMO

Two 3m x 3m sheets would give you a range of pitching options to cover just about every eventuality.