Eagles Nest Outfitters ProFly Rain Tarp

The Eagle Nest Outfitters ProFly is the perfect size for throwing in your pack "just in case". After riding out a nasty storm last year in the Uintas, I knew I wanted something that I could put up quickly, was light enough to vanish when not in use, and built to handle anything that came my way. The ProFly has accomplished all of these and more.

packs up about the size of a nalgene
very durable keeps you dry and is set up very quickly
all tie in points have a "quick tensioner thingy" that makes getting the fly at perfect height and tension very fast!

for the ProFly www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com (the manufacturer's website) lists the weight as 22 ounces and the dimensions 10'6" x 6'4". these numbers differ from the ones backcountry.com has listed...the weight not so much but the dimensions are off by 120 square inches (per the manufacturer and the measurements i just took off the one in my gear closet)!

i bought this fly once before (for a hammock i borrowed from a buddy who did not have it) and i returned it. $85 is a lot to pay for something you could make a pretty good version of yourself for the cost of a tarp from your local megastore...although the profly compresses smaller. After i returned it, i just ended up adding 2 loops to the 3man tent footprint that i already have and using it instead. it just so happened that my tent footprint had adequate dimensions. that was a much lighter weight option, and it was essentially free since i already had the footprint. the footprint does not function as a wind break quite as well as the profly, but it was much much much lighter and cheaper.

i will say that this is a good tarp to use on its own as a shelter if that is your thing...i have done it a couple times. I will continue to use my modified tent footprint as a rainfly for my hammock until cold weather hits and that little extra bit of wind protection is needed.

I ended up getting the ProFly again as part of the ENO onelink hammock system when i bought one for myself (for $159 it came with singlenest hammock, profly, bug netting, and PRO slapstraps). I am glad i have it for when i need it, but if the system did not come with it, i dont think i would pay full retail for it again. If you are ballin' on a budget, there are probably better options with something you already have or could make for cheaper. if not, its cool to have the matching set and not some generic tarp hanging up as people walk by your site. But I am not trying to win any awards from "stylish backpacker monthly." ha!

3/5 stars because it works well, but its expensive and tips the scales a bit.

This thing is great, keeps you dry in the worst weather and packs up pretty small.

The first thing that drew me to ENO products was (obviously) their extremely small compaction size. Being as I am relatively new to hiking/camping, this was right up my alley given that I'm only working with a 30L pack for overnights. The ENO Rain Tarp compacts to the size relative to a Naglene. I found the ENO single nest hammock and straps at Gander Mountain (similar to Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, etc.) and wanted to grab the next piece to the set. The ENO Rain Tarp was extremely easy to set up. I had to provide the stakes for the holddowns, but, nonetheless, I was set up and weathered in within a few minutes. I would have liked to have seen strapping similar to the the strap set for the two end ties, but overall I am very satisfied with this product.

Terrible instructions make sure you set this up ahead of time and have enough STAKES something that should be mentioned. The product is great i have the entire system minus the slap straps which are kind of a joke over priced and not very functional for different conditions. Definitely keeps you dry and protected. This system is a must for tropical camping much more comfortable sleeping in a tent..

If your going to buy the tarp which is really nice quality, it's like 5 bucks cheaper here than from ENO due to the free shipping. (current price 84.95)

I Love my ENO hammock but the rainfly is just ok. It packs super small and light. A+ for that. But before I had it I was using a tarp and bungees and those were very nice(tight and fast) and a lot less messy than the strings. Im giving it a good review for quality and pack size, if I did it again though i would use an everyday tarp with eyelets and bungees!

I used my on trial "excursion", meaning I was able to get to solid shelter if things hit the fan. The tarp was excellent. Easy to put up and get where I wanted it to be. I recommend finding some aluminum stakes so you have something to tie your tarp down to. I loved the way you can tighten your drawcords. You definitely want to tie a knot at the topmost end so that your line won't pull through and cause your tarp to fail and flap in windy conditions. I gave it a four star rating because it can be little tricky getting the tarp back into the bag with all you lines and tarp. Loved it. . . . works well even in windy conditions. Just make sure you have it secured to the trees and stakes.

This is the eighth piece of Eagles Nest equiptment I have purchased and continue to be THRILLED. I now have two complete Hammock Sleep Systems. I was so HAPPY with the first I purchased parts to make a second. The quality and comfort are unsurpassed, and have recommended them to all my kayak/camping buddies. Don't be fooled by cheap immatations go with the BEST, EAGLES NEST