My idea when ordering this tarp was to use it as a rainfly over my hammock when hammock camping. The fact that there are only 8 tiedown loops around the edge and none in the middle was not a problem for me. Unfortunately, even though it is seam taped and looks to be fairly waterproof (I didnt test it in the rain), the material seems kind of fragile and I think it might crack and degrade before too long. I say crack because the silver backing looks just painted on, not like it's the color of the fabric. Also it is not very compact, the bag it comes with has handles and is 19x8 inches and weighs just under 2 pounds. This would increase the size and weight of my hammock camping setup substantially. On the plus side, the reflective silver coating will tend to keep you heat in a bit, especially if you set it up as a ground shelter instead of a rainfly, however the tie out loops are not sew on very well and might rip out unless you reinforce them. I do like it as a tarp to keep in the car for emergencies, but it is not what I expected in size or weight for hammock camping, and quality is so-so. UPDATE AFTER USING IT IN THE FIELD: I took this tarp hammock camping and I was very surprised, I take back everything I said before. The corner loops are very solidly sewn on, and 2 of them provide aluminum tension spreaders to which you attach your ridgelines. Nice. I said the bag was too big, but if you take the time to fold it properly it packs down quite small. The bag is just oversized and can easily accomodate my hammock and straps to keep things together. The material seems good and none of the silver side flaked off. Nice tarp, quite impressed.