Don’t Buy Another Tarp Until You See This 1-Year Test (14 Tarps!)

Project Farm Aug 31, 2025 706 Thousand views
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One year of sunlight and wind and the results are VERY surprising! Brands: Harbor Freight, Rugged Rhino, Patiobay, CAMPMAC, Amazon Basics, Zuperia, Cartman, Foremost, Grizzly, and VEVOR. Tarps compared for performance, both while new and after a year of sunlight and wind exposure. Tests include wind and UV resistance, grommet strength, waterproofness, and puncture resistance. I purchased all the tarps and supplies used to review the tarps. So, thank you for supporting the channel! ➡ Project Farm Extra: https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectFarmExtra ➡ Thank you very much for supporting the channel through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/projectfarm ➡ Thank you for supporting the channel through memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng/join ➡ An easy way to find past videos along with products tested: http://bit.ly/2FCrBpk A big thanks to Jim for putting this together. ➡ Facebook Project Farm: https://www.facebook.com/people/Project-Farm/100084004365959/ ➡ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realprojectfarm?_t=8oA53IvDBz5\u0026_r=1 ➡ Merch: project-farm.com ➡ Click here if you'd like to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng?sub_confirmation=1 ➡ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): CAMPMAC Super HD: https://amzn.to/4kuVZjw CAMPMAC HD: https://amzn.to/3U7NQq9 Patiobay: https://amzn.to/44KPjbc Rugged Rhino: https://amzn.to/44KPhQC King-A-Ma-Jigs: https://amzn.to/40vvEe3 Amazon Basics: https://amzn.to/4eFbvaV Zuperia: No Longer Available Cartman: https://amzn.to/3GdvKA4 Foremost Dry Top: https://amzn.to/4eEsL0f Grizzly: https://amzn.to/3IjbihF Foremost Cut: https://amzn.to/4liUiXm VEVOR: https://amzn.to/40ICFYP Harbor Freight’s tarps are available at their online and retail stores. Videography Equipment: Canon EOS R6 Mark II: https://amzn.to/4aErF18 Canon 70D Camera: https://amzn.to/31b5Gy0 Azden Microphone: https://amzn.to/34d3DLE Go Pro Bundle: https://amzn.to/3Ca0ZVN This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results.

Products Reviewed (14)

Super Heavy Duty Tarp
Winner

CAMPMAC

Super Heavy Duty Tarp

$50.00

#1 5.0

Best Overall - Best overall performer with 1.4 average finish. Strongest grommet strength at 326.4 lb. Best tear resistance at 29.8 lbs after UV exposure. Perfect waterproofing and UV blocking after 1 year. Weight: 6,710g. Should last for many years.

Multi-Purpose Heavy Duty Tarp
Winner

CAMPMAC

Multi-Purpose Heavy Duty Tarp

$22.00

#2 4.5

Best Mid-Range - Second best performer with 2.6 average finish. 12 mil thickness, metal grommets every 20 inches. Good tear resistance at 28.8 lbs. Perfect UV blocking and waterproofing after 1 year. Weight: 2,008g.

Heavy Duty Tarp
Winner

Rugged Rhino

Heavy Duty Tarp

$13.00

#3 4.5

Best Value - Best value option. Held up best to UV exposure among budget tarps. Perfect UV blocking and waterproofing after 1 year. Good tear resistance at 16.1 lbs. 5 mil thickness. Weight: 1,196g. Reviewer's choice for price-conscious buyers.

Heavy Duty Tarp

Patiobay

Heavy Duty Tarp

$24.00

#4 4.0

Third place with 2.9 average finish. 14 mil thickness, brass grommets. Second highest grommet strength at 249.8 lb. Good puncture resistance. Some UV coating damage but still waterproof. Weight: 2,190g.

Pro Series Heavy Duty Tarp

King-A-Ma-Jigs

Pro Series Heavy Duty Tarp

$20.00

#5 4.0

10 mil thickness, grommets every 18 inches. Third highest grommet strength at 199.8 lb. Perfect UV blocking and waterproofing. Some coating breakdown but mesh deteriorated from UV. Weight: 1,956g.

Camping Tarp

Amazon Basics

Camping Tarp

$23.00

#6 3.5

Designed for camping with ripstop fabric. Lightweight at 1,038g. Perfect UV blocking and waterproofing. Performed well for a lightweight tarp but low grommet strength at under 60 lbs.

Harbor Freight

Extreme Heavy Duty Tarp

$18.00

#7 3.0

12 mil thickness, heaviest at 2,130g. Best puncture resistance when new at 590g. High grommet strength at 193.9 lb. But severe UV coating breakdown made it perform worse than Light Duty version. Disappointing given expectations.

Heavy Duty Tarp

Cartman

Heavy Duty Tarp

$13.00

#8 3.0

8 mil thickness, sold as 2-pack for $26. Good wind resistance but UV coating breakdown. Tear resistance of 13.2 lbs. Some waterproofing issues after UV exposure. Weight: 1,094g.

Harbor Freight

Light Duty Tarp

$8.00

#9 3.0

4 mil thickness, cheapest option. Actually held up better to UV than Extreme version. Grommet strength of 63.9 lb. Some water penetration and minor hay rot. Weight: 1,048g. Surprisingly decent for the price.

Heavy Duty Tarp

Grizzly Tarps

Heavy Duty Tarp

$16.00

#10 2.0

5 mil thickness with 8x8 weave. Poor UV resistance - 'grizzlies don't like sunlight'. Severe coating breakdown and water leakage. Weight: 796g. Poor performance despite mid-range price.

Dry Top Tarp

Foremost

Dry Top Tarp

$9.00

#11 2.0

7 mil thickness, aluminum grommets every 3 feet. Did not age well - severe coating breakdown and water leakage after 4 months. More hay rot than Harbor Freight Light Duty. Weight: 878g.

Zuperia

Waterproof Tarp

$45.00

#12 2.0

Most expensive after CAMPMAC Super HD at $45. Cloth-like porous material. Faded but structurally intact after UV exposure. However, not actually waterproof - allowed significant water damage to hay. Weight: 4,192g.

Heavy Duty Tarp

VEVOR

Heavy Duty Tarp

$12.00

#13 1.5

5 mil thickness, advertised as 10x12 feet. Very light at 754g. Poor UV and wind resistance - completely shredded on wind side, coating breakdown on sun side. Significant water leakage and hay damage.

Cut Size Tarp

Foremost

Cut Size Tarp

$13.00

#14 1.0

Worst performer - completely shredded by wind, severe UV damage. Worse than having no tarp as it trapped moisture causing hay to become moldy. Lightest at 702g. Tear resistance of only 0.1 lb.