It sounds like you'll need to spend about $50.00, and I would suggest something in rip-stop nylon, as silnylon will get expensive. The Gear Guide tarp is good sized, has good reviews, and is inexpensive (especially with the sale). Another option would be the Hennessy Hex at $60. Either tarp will be a good value as they are durable, much lighter than poly, but you're not paying for the slightly lighter silnylon. Anything cheaper will slowly bleed you with replacement costs.
I'll bet they will even retain enough value to resell here on HF when you want to upgrade. You're not the first person to want a "cheap tarp", and you certainly won't be the last.
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