Sure it's my favorite all round set up using our PSTL Tarp, I do like a lot of the other more than 50 ways to set it up too, but this one is so versatile. It is for shade, or protection from rain or snow showers. I can hang my poncho up as a hammock in it too. It has room for two cots if that's the way you want to go. Or just use it with up to three camp chairs and a cooler to relax. Easy set up. More info the poncho http://wildernessinnovation.com/?p=1935 More info on the PSTL tarp http://wildernessinnovation.com/?p=796