Multifunction Tarp Camping Shelter| UPF 50+ Sun Protection

You have a nice tent, but what are you going to cook in it during the rainy season? Where do you keep dirty boots? What place can you find to sit and watch a summer storm without getting wet? The answer is the Multifunction Tarp Camping Shelter – Fresh.

Made by camping professionals who know what’s actually needed, this camping tarp can be used to put together any camping site into a comfortable and weather secure living space. Use it as a tented vestibule, a sun shelter, or a tented picnic area between trees—this tarp puts 8 square meters of protected space into your outdoor adventure.

This tarp earned an amazing 4.6-star rating from 933 verified campers, hikers, festival-goers and beach lovers.

Exclusive Fresh Technology: Beat the Heat.

Normal tarps become hot and cramped when exposed to direct sunlight. Not this one. Easy to setup and take down, the Multifunction Tarp Camping Shelter is equipped with Decathlon’s exclusive and patented Fresh technology, which results in a much lower perceived temperature below the tarp when in direct sunlight.

What it does: The fabric has a reflective layer and a heat dissipating ability to keep your shelter from becoming an oven when it gets hot. This tarp will be cooler than a standard blue poly tarp that you’re sitting under. Enjoy long sunny afternoons playing with cards, cooking together or just sleeping in comfort.

Serious Sun Protection: UPF 50+

No matter how sunny it may be, you must be safe from the sun. The fabric used in construction of this tarp is coated with TiO₂ (titanium dioxide), giving it the highest possible sun protection factor, UPF 50+ for textiles. This is over 98% protection by the fabric itself from harmful UV rays.

Note: The fabric’s overhead protection is good, but it is equally important to realize that the side protection does not match the overhead protection. Always apply sunscreen to exposed skin and wear a hat. Use the tarp as a component of an overall sun safety plan.

Waterproof and Weather-Resistant

Weather when camping may be unpredictable. You’re in the sun one minute, and then all of a sudden the rain begins to pour down. This tarp will work well in all conditions.

Waterproof features:

• Polyurethane coated polyester fabric – water repellant.
• Heat-sealed (taped) central seam – no leaks through stitching holes.
• Offers good protection from rain/snow/water.
• This shelter will keep you dry, unlike the cheap tarps that drip at the edges. Place it above kitchen, dining table or tent entrance. Keep coolers, backpacks and firewood understored, don’t be concerned with sudden showers.

The Traditional Setup is stable and versatile, and customizable.

This is a pole and strapping type of tarp. A “pop-up” per se, though it is simple to set up and offers outstanding stability and flexibility.

What you can do:

• Use the 180cm steel poles and pitch it as a standalone canopy.
• Put it on your tent to make an outdoor porch or mudroom.
• Use it as a natural airy shelter, string it between trees (use own rope if trees are not close together).
• Use it as a windbreak or rain shield according to the direction of the winds.
• The included 6 guy lines and 6 pegs (5mm galvanized steel for twist resistance) allow you to tension the tarp securely. Freestanding pole structure allows you to shift the whole shelter from place to place slightly after installation in order to position it for optimum use.

Large 8 square meters of protection.

The biggest advantage of this tarp is the amount of sheltered surface (depending on the setup configuration) it creates, which is 8 sqm. To visualize that:

• Room for a full-sized camping table and 4 chairs.
• Bicycle Touring Spaces: Two bicycle touring spaces out of the rain.
• 2 person standing, stretching and cooking area.
• When the ground is wet, a child’s dry play area.
• The Multifunction Tarp is a two or four person tent with two or three times the usable outdoor living area compared to a traditional 2-person or 4-person tent. Your tent is up and you’re in it sleeping, all else is under the tent.

Easy Transport – 2 Weight Options

This tarpaulin is meant for those campers that travel.

Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist 16 lbs. 5″ X 10″ X 12″
Full kit (with poles) 2.2 kg 54cm x 20cm x 10cm (10L)
Tarp only (without poles) 1.0 kg Same bag, much lighter
Compact carry bag (10 liters) can be easily fitted in the trunk of a car, large backpack or checked luggage. If weight is more important than poles (such as using trees or trekking poles), then pack the steel poles at home—you will save 1.2 kg.

Wind resistance and stability.Wind resistance and stability.

A loose tarp can be a sailsail. This dwelling house is to be planted.

The 5mm galvanized steel pegs will not bend and twist, even in hard ground.

Tensioning from more than one direction with 6 guy lines.

The upright poles are made of steel (100% steel) and offer a solid structure that will not bend too much in moderate wind.

The best angle to use for the tarp is to have the lowest edge facing the wind.

Repair, Don’t Replace – Spare Parts Available: If possible, repair instead of replacing.
The durability and reliability of this tarpaulin are reinforced by Decathlon’s 5-year warranty and its availability of spare parts. Eventually, when something becomes worn out:

Spare Part Availability

• Replacement poles can be easily be done.
  Guy lines can be quickly replaced.
  Fabric patches: For small tears or abrasions
  Do not throw away – repair. This outlook helps you save money and lessen the environmental waste.

The following are some of the design details that you will appreciate:

• Pre-attached guylines – less small guylines to lose.
• Reinforced stress points – corners and tie-down loops are double-stitched.
• Components are color-coded or labelled – ideal for first time users.
• Works with trekking poles – avoid having to carry steel poles around on ultralight trips.

What’s in the Box

You will receive the Multifunction Tarp Camping Shelter – Fresh when buying:

Item Quantity

• Waterproof tarp (Fresh fabric, UPF 50+) 1
  2 pieces: Upright steel poles (4 sections each, 180cm height)
  Steel bows (5mm) for making tents 6
  Staying rope – pre-attached or provided separately (see box) 6
  Carry bag 1

A question I always ask myself when I buy a new tarp.

1. Family campers – Make a shaded dining room and/or a rain-proof play area.
2. Festival guests – Cover cooler, chairs, and/or tent entrance.
3. Hikers and backpackers – combine with the 1kg tarp-only and trekking poles.
4. Beach groups – UPF 50+ shade for family and friends.
5. Car campers & overlanders – Permanent additional living space at basecamp.
6. Backpacking groups – An easy-to-clean and portable cooking shelter.Hike & trip parties – Portable shelter that takes care of all the elements.

Intended Use and Limitations

For occasional use outdoors (about 4 weeks a year) for camping, a hike or a stay on the countryside. It will not be considered garden furniture and should not be left outside for months on end. Any textile can break down over time when exposed to UV for extended periods of time.

To maximize lifespan:

1. Clean and completely dry the tarp after each trip.
2. Keep it in a carry bag inside, out of the cold.
3. Avoid leaving in a permanent campsite for weeks in the backyard.
4. Care and storage instructions are provided with your purchase.
   Cleaning: Wipe with damp sponge. Not subject to machine washing, dry cleaning, ironing, tumbling or bleaching.
5. Drying: Make sure the tarp is completely dry before storing to avoid any mold and odors.
6. Storage: Store indoors in cool dry places.

Precaution of use: UV rays may penetrate open sides – protect your skin with sunscreen.

Feature Detail

1. Coverage Up to 8 sqm (set up dependent)
2. Weight 2.2 kg (with poles) / 1.0 kg (tarp only)
3. Bag dimensions 54cm x 20cm x 10cm (10L)Water repellency
4. Water resistantHeat reduction Exclusive Fresh technologyWaterproofing PU-coated polyester + taped central seamThese are 2 x 180cm (4 sections each) poles of steel.
5. These are steel poles 2 x 180cm (4 sections each).
6. Pegs 5mm galvanized steel (6 included)Guy lines 6 included
7. PolyesterPole material 100% SteelCarry bag 100% Polyester

Conclusion

So why use the Multifunction Tarp?
You have a place to sleep in your tent. The Multi Function Tarp Camping Shelter – Fresh provides you with a place to live. This tarp performs on each and every promise with 8 square meters of UPF 50+ protected space, genuine heat reduction thanks to the Fresh technology, complete waterproofing with taped seams and a 4.6 star rating from almost 1000 campers to date.

Can use it as an extension of a tent, as a stand-alone tent, as a beach cabana and as an emergency shelter. It is very durable and with proper care, it will last for years and years. Better yet, it is not thrown away when a small part breaks, as it’s easily mended.

Purchase the Multifunction Tarp now, and never have to camp without comfortable, shaded, dry living space again.