I have a Noah's Tarp and it works well, also several tents of different sizes and for camping in different places. But as I understand your question, you are asking about a small tarp that can be used for many things. For years I have been carrying a military poncho. It rolls up tight and small, can be used for a ground cloth, sun shade, bike cover, privacy wall ... and of course ... with the intigrated hood it keeps the rain off your body and head. The one I have has snaps around the outside so that, if you have to, you can make a cacoon around your sleeping bag. I have used the same one for over 20 years. It's a WW2 rubberized type. Recently I replaced it with a later era nylon type. A poncho is a very versatile piece of equiptment and goes with me when ever I go Motorcycle camping.
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Sam Jones
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