**Camo Tarps: When You Don't Want To Stand Out In A Crowd !**

Although similar in fabric construction, camo tarps are a great alternative to those bright blue poly tarps that seem to be everywhere. A camouflage tarp is most often used when you want blend into the natural surroundings, keeping everything looking as natural as possible.

Typical Uses For Camo Tarps

Tarps are used for a multitude of reasons; as shelter from the elements, to protecting valuable belongings, to cover outdoor furniture, cars, and boats. But the most common uses for camo tarps are by outdoorsman, for camping, fishing, and hunting.

There are not quite as many size choices as some other tarpaulins, but you'll find plenty of camo tarps in sizes from 6x8 to 30x50. These are ideal for providing camouflage to people, camping equipment, or hunting shacks.

For many hikers and backpackers, a camouflage tarp is the top choice for tent shelters and for situations where blending in to the natural environment is desired. The tarp can be used as a ground cover, or to provide additional storm protection for the tent. The polyethylene construction makes it tear resistant and provides a waterproof barrier from the weather. And it's a very inexpensive oiption to a camoflouge tent.

You can read more about tarp shelters here.

Interestingly, those who enjoy the sport of paintball also appreciate the ability of these tarpaulins to make them less visible to others.

Camo Tarp Construction

Camouflage tarps are manufactured from tough high density woven polyethylene, laminated to make them strong, tear resistant, and mildew and water proof. They are lightweight, easy to handle, rot proof, shrink proof, and are usually treated to resist UV damage.

There are not quite as many size choices as some other tarpaulins, but you'll find plenty of camo tarps in sizes from 6x8 to 30x50.

A camo tarp is made of two different colors of polyethylene on opposite sides of the fabric. Brown tarps will have a solid brown on one side, and the camoflage tan and brown patterns on the other. Likewise a green tarp will be solid dark green on one side and shades of green polyethylene on the other.

You can choose from a standard grade for the light uses or heavy duty grade for when you need something extremely strong and durable. Depening on your need, you'll see these tarps graded by weight and /or thickness. Weight is typically 3-4 ozs per sq yard, and thickness will range from 5-8 mils.

Recommended Camo Tarps

We like the earthy tones of the camo tarps camo tarps at GI. Just type in "camouflage tarps" in the site search box, and you'll find sizes from 6x8 up to 15x30. They are made with high-density polyethylene woven into fabric and then laminated with a Camouflage print. Tarp grommets are rust-resistant. These tarps are 3.3 oz per sq foot, 6-7 mil thick, and have a strong 10x10 weave count. Strong fabric that is still light and easy to use.
For More Information:
Tarps: An overview of the many choices in tarp designs and fabrics.
Poly Tarps: More info on polyethylene fabric and how tarps are made.
Tarp Straps: Always a requirement with any tarp.
Tarp Grommet Repair: A quick and easy fix when you're out in the woods.
Canvas Tarps: A stronger and heavier alternative camouflage tarps.