Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Update: I finally bought a new tarp, this same tarp that I thought was just awesome back in May, 2011. The one I received today (November 2013) is noticeably thinner material than the first two I purchased over two years ago. They held up great. I do not have very high expectations of this one at all. Sad that they market it as the same tarp, Stupid Consumer! Clearly it is not. ============================================================================= This tarp is definitely heavier and thicker than the average cheap tarp you pick up at wally world. Reinforced corners seem strong. I think it will last a long time, and so far am pleased with this purchase. Will update with more information after use. Update: After approximately 5 months of hard use covering stuff outdoors in all kinds of weather, temperature extremes (100+ in Texas and 20 in Kansas), and high wind speeds, on the back of my pickup truck, this tarp is performing GREAT. No rips, no tears, and it plain just works. I bought two of these because they normally wear out and have to be replaced after a short time, but this tarp is lasting a lot longer than I thought it would. The spare is still tucked away and hasn't been used. It's thick and not flexible, so I try not to mess with it a whole bunch when it is below freezing. But the other day I discovered a puddle of water had frozen on top of it and I pulled a huge chunk of ice off it. Which means! It kept my STUFF dry! UPDATE: After about a year of covering stuff in the back of my truck, this tarp is still in great shape. No rips or tears or holes. The second one I purchased is still in the package because I haven't had to replace the first one yet. UPDATE: December, 2012, I do believe this tarp has finally made it's last trip with me. After the flaking started in May, there was rapid decay and dry rot, so now it has rips and tears and holes. I am seriously impressed with the quality of this tarp. I put it through tarp hell, and it last a year and a half. It was outside in all kinds of weather extremes. Hot sun and 100+ temps. Freezing cold. Strong winds. Over the back of my truck on the highway. I had bought a "spare" when I bought this one, because most tarps don't last very long. I will finally be breaking the "spare" out of it's package for 2013. Excellent value for the money!