The Best Hammock Rain Flies
Length keeps rain off your head. Width keeps it off your sides, and width is the dimension almost everyone under-buys.
By Mike M. · Last updated
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For three-season use, the ENO ProFly at 10 ft 6 in by 6 ft 4 in and 22 oz is the standard. For four-season coverage, the Warbonnet Superfly is 132 by 120 inches with doors and weighs 12.3 oz in 20D silpoly — more coverage at half the weight, in a more delicate fabric.
Part of our hammock gear hub. The tarp is what turns a hammock into a shelter, and it is the item where the specification sheet genuinely tells you what you need to know.
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| # | Product | Best for | Headline spec | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warbonnet Superfly TarpA 132 x 120 in four-season tarp with doors, in 20D silpoly at 12.3 oz — winter coverage at a summer weight. | Four-season coverage | 132 x 120 in | |
| 2 | ENO ProFly Rain TarpThe default hammock tarp: 10 ft 6 in of 70D ripstop with a 1000 mm coating, sized for a standard camping hammock. | Best all-round rain tarp | 10 ft 6 in x 6 ft 4 in | |
| 3 | ENO ProFly Sil Rain TarpSame coverage as the ProFly in 30D silnylon — 4 oz lighter and half the packed bulk. | Lighter tarp, same footprint | 10 ft 6 in x 6 ft 4 in | |
| 4 | ENO ProFly XL Rain Tarp13 ft by 9 ft 2 in of coverage — the tarp for sideways rain and for keeping gear dry under the hammock. | Maximum coverage | 13 ft x 9 ft 2 in |
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The published specifications
| Tarp | Coverage | Weight | Fabric | Packed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warbonnet Superfly | 132 x 120 in, with doors | 12.3 oz | 20D ripstop silpoly, taped seams | — |
| ENO ProFly Sil | 10 ft 6 in x 6 ft 4 in | 18 oz | 30D silnylon, 1000 mm PU | 3.5 x 7 in |
| ENO ProFly | 10 ft 6 in x 6 ft 4 in | 22 oz | 70D ripstop nylon, 1000 mm PU | 8 x 4.5 x 4.5 in |
| ENO ProFly XL | 13 ft x 9 ft 2 in | 33 oz | 70D ripstop nylon, 1000 mm PU | 5 x 9 in |
1. Four-season coverage
Warbonnet Superfly Tarp
A 132 x 120 in four-season tarp with doors, in 20D silpoly at 12.3 oz — winter coverage at a summer weight.
Specifications
- 132 x 120 in
- 11 ft long, 10 ft wide at center
- 12.3 oz
- 20D ripstop silpoly with fully taped seams
- Four-season tarp with doors
Source: Warbonnet Outdoors product page and Trailspace, 2026. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- Doors close off the ends, which is what four-season coverage actually means
- 12.3 oz for that coverage is remarkable
Where it falls short
- 20D silpoly needs care around sharp branches
- Cottage-brand availability, not shelf stock
Illustrative photograph of the category, not this exact product.
2. Best all-round rain tarp
ENO ProFly Rain Tarp
The default hammock tarp: 10 ft 6 in of 70D ripstop with a 1000 mm coating, sized for a standard camping hammock.
Specifications
- 10 ft 6 in x 6 ft 4 in
- 22 oz
- 70D ripstop nylon with 1000 mm PU coating
- Packed 8 x 4.5 x 4.5 in
Source: ENO product listing via REI and retail listings, 2026. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- 70D fabric takes abuse that a 20D tarp will not
- Sized to cover a standard camping hammock without fuss
Where it falls short
- 22 oz is heavy next to a silnylon or silpoly tarp
- 6 ft 4 in width offers no storm doors
Illustrative photograph of the category, not this exact product.
3. Lighter tarp, same footprint
ENO ProFly Sil Rain Tarp
Same coverage as the ProFly in 30D silnylon — 4 oz lighter and half the packed bulk.
Specifications
- 10 ft 6 in x 6 ft 4 in
- 18 oz
- 30D silicone-impregnated nylon with 1000 mm PU coating
- Packed 3.5 x 7 in
Source: ENO product listing and retail listings, 2026. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- Packs to roughly half the bulk of the standard ProFly
- Identical coverage footprint
Where it falls short
- 30D is more easily punctured than 70D
- Costs more than the standard ProFly
Illustrative photograph of the category, not this exact product.
4. Maximum coverage
ENO ProFly XL Rain Tarp
13 ft by 9 ft 2 in of coverage — the tarp for sideways rain and for keeping gear dry under the hammock.
Specifications
- 13 ft x 9 ft 2 in
- 33 oz
- 70D ripstop nylon with 1000 mm PU coating
- Packed 5 x 9 in
Source: ENO product listing and retail listings, 2026. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- The extra width is what actually keeps you dry in wind-driven rain
- Covers gear as well as the hammock
Where it falls short
- 33 oz is a car-camping weight
- Needs more clear space to pitch
Illustrative photograph of the category, not this exact product.
Fabric weight is the whole story
Look at the ProFly and the ProFly Sil: identical coverage, 4 oz apart, and the packed size drops from 8 by 4.5 by 4.5 inches to 3.5 by 7 inches. The only difference is 70D nylon versus 30D silnylon. Then look at the Superfly at 20D silpoly — more coverage than the XL at roughly a third of its weight.
What you give up going thinner is abrasion resistance. A 70D tarp shrugs off a dragged branch that would puncture 20D. If your tarp lives in a car and gets pitched roughly, heavier fabric is the right call; if it lives in a pack, thin silpoly is transformative.
Doors, and what four-season means
The Superfly is described as a four-season tarp and it has doors — panels that close off the ends. That is what the term actually means in practice. An open-ended tarp handles rain falling straight down; doors handle rain arriving sideways, which is the kind that gets you wet.
If you camp in shoulder seasons or anywhere windy, doors matter more than another foot of length. If you only camp in settled summer weather, an open tarp is lighter, quicker to pitch, and much less claustrophobic.
Sizing to your hammock
- Length: the tarp should extend past the hammock's ends. A 10 ft 6 in tarp over an 11 ft hammock leaves the ends exposed.
- Width: this is the one people get wrong. Six feet of width is adequate in still rain and inadequate in wind.
- Pitch height: lower is drier and darker; higher is airier and wetter. Adjust to the weather rather than pitching the same way every night.
- Guy-outs: side pull-outs turn a flapping tarp into a taut one and cost almost nothing in weight.
Common questions
What size tarp do I need for a hammock?
Enough length to cover past the hammock's ends and enough width for wind-driven rain. The ENO ProFly at 10 ft 6 in by 6 ft 4 in is a typical three-season size; the Warbonnet Superfly at 132 by 120 inches is a four-season one with doors.
How much does a hammock tarp weigh?
Published weights range widely: the Warbonnet Superfly at 12.3 oz in 20D silpoly, the ENO ProFly Sil at 18 oz, the standard ProFly at 22 oz, and the ProFly XL at 33 oz. Fabric weight, not coverage, drives most of that difference.
Do I need a tarp with doors?
For shoulder-season or windy conditions, yes — doors block the sideways rain that open tarps do not. For settled summer weather, an open tarp is lighter, faster to pitch and more pleasant to sleep under.
Can I use a regular camping tarp over a hammock?
You can, if it is big enough and you can rig a ridgeline. Hammock-specific tarps are cut with the right proportions and tie-out points for the job, which makes them faster to pitch and more effective for their weight.
Sources
Every specification on this page traces to one of these. Where a recommendation rests on another publication's hands-on testing, we name it — we do not run a test lab.
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