>>2745240wind and rain are not an issue with a normally sized (3x3m) tarp that is set up correctly. the one anon posted is stupidly small and is barely worth having.
>WHYyou feel much more connected with the outdoors. and I like the versatility, I'm constantly changing the way I set mine up. the simplest methods are far quicker and easier to set up than a tent, but you can go more complex and make a fully enclosed, stormproof shelter if needed. I've slept through some very wet and windy nights and been just fine.