I know that this has been covered in many other threads, but since Sportsman's Guide has new stock lately, I was wondering if anybody had tried them lately. I KNOW that there have been issues with quality issues and some people have good ones. I figure that this was a QQ issue that may or may not have been rectified.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=1141062

They have 8.5x and 11x styles in stock.

MY REASON FOR ASKING IS VERY IMPORTANT:

We are in the process of starting a "Hammock Camping 101" Class at DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon National Preserve, and we are having major funding issues for obvious reasons. I want to get this started immediately and this low price point would help tremendously, but I do not want to sacrifice the safety of the kids over a tarp that is not waterproof....even though we will most likely not camp in the rain.

I REALLY appreciate the help and info if anybody has tried one lately.