G'day Margot,

Great idea - the Hiker Fly is a really popular option for this.  Its nice and lightweight, and a great addition to swag or compact camping.  Awning poles for either side to create a slight peak is the best way.  Check out the Product Reviews on the Hiker Fly page for loads of photos from other campers, and how they've set theirs up.

G'day Tim,

Oztrail states that this is made from a Silver Coated 14x14 Weave 1000D HDPE material. They don't specify a grams/sq metre, although when you select the size on the product page it will show you the total weight for the size you are after in the Details & Specs. 

G'day Samantha,

Not a silly question at all!  Yep, you can absolutely use awing poles with the d-rings on this tarp with no issues.  There is obviously a little more room in the d-rings when compared to eyelets, but it doesn't affect the performance of your setup at all.

G'day Pawel,

I can but be aware that most camp grounds would allow it to be used, as it suffocates any plant matter.
Youre best option would be looking at the Ultramesh Tarp.

G'day Pawel,

I do understand that, however the rules are generally made by the campground owners & need to be adhered to.
I have heard of people being asked to remove tarp footprints from their tents whilst on holiday, so if you are wanting to protect the bottom of your tent with something that you know is 100% approved anywhere you go, the ultramesh tarp is the way to go.

G'day Jo,

There's no Waterhead rating for this tarp as Oztrail haven't actually done the waterproof ratings test on this product.
Having a look at it, it appears as though it will do the trick, but we cant actually provide you with a waterproof guarantee.

G'day Steve,

There isn't a hard and fast rule here, unfortunately. Generally, any unsecured tarp length greater than about 2.5m will likely flap, but it will vary depending on the weather conditions and pegs/ropes etc. You could orient the tarp diagonally if you wanted to, you can really set up a tarp shelter however you would like.

G'day Dean,

These tarps have D rings on the corners and down the sides of the tarp. The amount of D rings depends on what size tarp you need. For example, 4x6 has a total of 6 D rings, 10x12 has 16 D rings, 12x12 has 16 D rings and 12x20 has 20 D rings.