Yeah, once a storm tore up my tent and I was stuck in a field with nothing but a tarp, a pair of ropes and a broken stick. I had to think fast and use what the land gave me. First, I found a slope that would keep water from pooling, then I draped the tarp over a makeshift frame made from the broken stick and a rope tied to a sturdy branch. I made sure the tarp was angled to let the rain slide off and used a few more twigs to reinforce the corners. The key is to keep it simple, use natural anchors, and wait for the wind to settle before tightening everything. If you keep your eye on the surroundings and stay patient, you’ll have a solid spot in no time.