RE: Reinforcements: I've read somewhere that it's not recommended to use silnylon to reinforce your tarp corners as it could trap moisture and grow mold/mildew. By using a scrap of DWR or uncoated, it'd breathe and dry...
My doors on my tarp have shock cord attached for holding them closed. If I don't pull the shock cord too tight, I can just enter my tarp by pushing the doors aside. I could never get the perfect pitch for the doors to lineup, so velcro closures would be worthless... now velcro attachments to the tarp would be ok, I guess... although I might consider bra hooks as an easy, secure alternative...
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