The most important thing to consider when you buy a tarp apart from its usability and protection capability is that it should be durable and strong itself. This will make sure that:

• The tarp lasts for a long time 
• It also protects the thing you want to be protected and 
• It proves to be productive on monetary value as well. 

Firstly, you will need to choose the right size of the clear tarp so that the products under or inside it gets some breathing room. Therefore, make sure that you measure the product you want to cover with it to make sure that it is well protected and breathable.  

Remember, whether it is a tarp or any specific cover that you want to use, clumping these too close to the item together may cause significant, if not irreparable damage.

Water-resistant versus waterproof

People often make a mistake and are confused with these two terms that have a significant difference in meaning, because these two terms, water-resistant and waterproof, are often used interchangeably. Therefore, to be sure about the product you buy, you must double and even triple-check the wording. 

• Ideally, water-resistant product will be made from a combination of woven fabric and PVC and 
• It will also have several layers of protection.

These will enable the product to offer the best level resistance making your investment worthy and protect the product inside it. This is because the covers will be waterproof even if one protective layer gets damaged.

The humidity factors

The product that you choose should be able to deal with the humidity factor. Otherwise, the humidity will build up slowly inside the tarp create a greenhouse effect. This is something that you should definitely avoid. 

Therefore, make sure that the tarp has a wind-proofing feature in it. This is an essential feature that you should have in the cover especially if you want to leave the product covered and unchecked for a long period. This will make sure that:

• The cover itself is not blown off in the strong wind and 
• The product inside is exposed to the weather until the time you check on it.

You will be better off when you choose a product that has a tie-down leg securing system.

Soft lining is a good appendage

Finally, you should look for a few additional features in the product so that you get additional protection and value. One of the most preferable inclusions in the feature of the tarp is to have a soft inner lining. This will not only ensure a snug fit when you tie it down but in addition to that it will also ensure that:

• The product inside is protected from a sudden impact and 
• You do not scratch on the surface of a delicate material such as plastic when you tie it up.

All these steps will not cost you anything when you follow but will cost you dearly when you do not follow them while selecting your tarp. Therefore, be wise and research well.