ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Tarp tent

A tarp tent is like a big blanket that you can use to sleep under when you go camping. It's made of a strong material that can keep you dry if it rains or windy if it's breezy outside.

You take a long string and tie it between two trees, and then you put the tarp over the string. You use some more strings to tie the edges of the tarp down to the ground, so it stays in place. You can then crawl under the tarp and sleep there.

It's sort of like building a little house out of a blanket, but it's much stronger than a regular blanket. It's perfect for camping because it's lightweight, easy to set up, and will keep you dry at night.
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