>>2573548I'm 6'2'' and could make do with a 7.5' tarp just fine honestly, but it would definitely be less expensive. I'm trying to use more bushcrafting for shelter which only costs time and labor, so I can do less spending/packing/shopping. Tarps, even smaller ones, are ideal for covering small hidden entrances to bushcraft like pit blinds or dugout shelters when camping. You can of course build a bushcraft shelter completely from local materials, but the tarp makes tents or shelters a lot easier.
You can also see the dimensions of the item before buying it, I could make use of a one of these cheaper tarps or a rolled bed mat, but for things like sleeping bags in freezing temperatures, you would want the right equipment.
