Best clear heavy-duty tarps

Top pick: EZ Travel Distribution Clear Heavy Duty See-Through Tarp, 8' x 20', 14 mil — it's the one that matches your size exactly, is fiber-reinforced so it resists tearing in wind, and is see-through so light still reaches what's underneath. Best all-rounder for covering a woodpile, greenhouse frame or patio furniture.

Who the others suit:

• SHADEPLUS Clear Tarp 8' x 20', 15 mil — the budget route if you want the same footprint with a slightly thicker film and a lot of buyer feedback behind it.
• Sigman clear vinyl tarps (20 and 30 mil) — the step up for long-term or high-wind use: vinyl stays flexible in cold, is UV-resistant and has grommets about every 2 ft. Note these are 8' x 10', so you'd need two side by side for a 20 ft run.
• TOOL1SHOoo clear PVC 8' x 20' — a heavier-gauge vinyl option if you want a stiffer, glass-clear sheet rather than poly film.

Skip the very cheap clear polys if you need true heavy-duty: several list no waterproof rating or come in odd sizes.