Recommendations for flat tarp

I bought an used Integral Designs Siltarp2 (made by RAB now) a couple of years ago and it has been a great learning tarp for me. I just got a MLD Grace Tarp Duo. Observations:

• Linelocs – didn’t have them on the first tarp. Now that I do have them, I understand how incredibly easy it is with them. They do simplify life. Having said that, I’m glad I had a couple of years to work on my knot tying skills so that, should the locs fail/break/etc., no big deal.
• Interior hang loops – I consider them an essential, at least one in the center. I can attach my net tent, a light, etc.
• Exterior pull-out loops – haven’t had them. Bought some of the things from Dutchware to be able to put a pull out anywhere I want, and haven’t found a use for them yet. I’m just going solo under the tarp right now, so expanding space hasn’t been a need

Happy tarping!

Based on recent posts, I would not buy from Bearpaw.  I purchased an 8×10 from Simply Light Designs, and am very happy with it.  Jared is extremely helpful and easy to work with.  I got mine in silpoly, which I prefer to silnylon.

Yama Mountain Gear makes some nice looking tarps. I think he does 8×10.

MLD is known for attention to detail and superior materials.

Move got an SMD 5×9 tarp. I wish I had spent more money and picked up an MLD Monk instead. YMMV.

Check out Oware.  He’s a member on these forums and has a reputation for quality.