ENO Profly

[Fancy Ramen]

The profly is 22oz. There are a lot of lighter options in that price range or slightly above.

[Darth Hanger]

I own several tarps, including a Profly, and I'd have to agree with the suggestions of a Hennessy Hex. I find the Profly a bit small for my taste. As said before, it might be good for shade or a light shower, but if you want to be prepared for worse weather or have more coverage for privacy, I'd get something else.
The Kelth Noah's 12 isn't a bad tarp at all, and is very versatile, but some people are put off by the color (a light 'putty'-grey) which can stand out a bit among the greens and browns of nature...so it might not be so great for stealth camping. It can be picked up usually for a few bucks less than a Hex...but, of course, since it is larger, it weighs more.
The Hex is not outrageously priced for a starter tarp (I got mine from Amazon for less than $75 with free shipping), and is big enough to use with the majority of hammocks that a camper is likely to 'collect' in the future. It comes in Brown or Green (depending on the type/weight of fabric you choose) which blends in well with most surroundings. For reasons of price, color (for stealth), coverage and weight...the Hennessy Hex gets my vote this time.

[Saint Francis]

I slept soundly under a WL Tadpole during a raging summer storm about two weeks ago. Thing is a work of art. I was planning to buy a second one, but a saw a ENO Profly for sale on the forum for $50. I set it up in the backyard. It's heavier than the Tadpole, and a bit of a pain to put away, BUT I can tell this thing will work for my ENO DN. I am planning to go out again on Labor Day weekend (aren't we all?) and plan to use them both. If you need a vote count, though, I would go with the Tadpole. Money is tight right now, so I can't swing it. If I could, I'd own two Tadpoles.

[Ashhang]

I was wondering the same thing. Was planing on getting a eno tarp as well this weekend but now am looking at a hex rain fly. Dose the hex come with cords or do I need to get them separate.

[SilvrSurfr]

I was wondering the same thing. Was planing on getting a eno tarp as well this weekend but now am looking at a hex rain fly. Dose the hex come with cords or do I need to get them separate.

I think it comes with cords for the tie-outs, but it doesn't come with a ridgeline.

[Ashhang]

Does it need a ridgeline. Am still learning about hammocking

[ManBehindThePlan]

Even if it does come with a ridgeline, you may want to change it up. Derek has a great post on creating a continuous ridgeline. I did mine with braided mason line from Home Depot, and the Nite-Ize S-Biners from Wal-mart (look in the camping section). I also use the mason line for the guy tie-outs, since it's light, cheap, and visible. For minimalist investment, they held on to my Superfly in 40+mph storm winds on an exposed point, even with a stake that pulled out.

(Yes, I know I'm using ghetto line for a Warbonnet Superfly, and feel free to give me the what-all about it)

I did need to really wrap the prussik knot to have it hold on the braided mason - I think it was about 8 loops around until I achieved a solid lock. Also, I use two pieces of hollowed-out paracord on the ridgeline to protect the trees and enable adjustment (I put the paracord on the back of the trees, which is the place I see the most tension on the bark).

[Ashhang]

so the mason line held up really good in the wind?

[SilvrSurfr]

so the mason line held up really good in the wind?

I think it has a 30 lb. breaking strength, and is nylon, so I wouldn't expect too much in the wind.

[Ashhang]

I ended up getting a profly yesterday at REi. It did very well in are lovely Florida afternoon downpours.