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I've been tarp and sleeping bag camping only more than 10 years now.
It's pretty great, but it's worth picking the spot where you set up.
>always on a slight hill and never in a divet to avoid getting wet if it rains.
>dig a small trench to redirect water if it does rain
>keep your equipment squared away and zipped/ buckled/ packed when you don't need it, unless you like sharing your gear with critters
but otherwise, enjoy using the most flexible shelter imaginable. I love how tarps can be used to in so many configurations and barely weigh anything. I've also been able to use the tarp to wrap around my pack and cross a flowing river without it getting wet. Breddy neat
>picrel is a night I spent with a mate hunting. As you can see, all dry under the tarp, and the pine needles make an excellent mattress.