I’m getting ready to purchase a HH ultralight at REI (20% discount on any item).

I would prefer the Hyperlight, but it is not offered by REI.

I’ve been reading that many people have switched the standard HH tarp out for a larger tarp. Also, that HH will sell without the standard tarp. What is the general consensus on the standard HH tarp?

If I’m ultimately going to need a larger tarp, the savings of ordering the ultralight is vastly diminished. That is, the cost of the UL + 2nd tarp would be closer to the cost of the hyperlight – standard tarp + larger tarp.

What would you suggest? Start with the standard UL, and see how it goes, or just go with the larger tarp and the HL?