For casual day hiking, I don't generally carry the tarp. Instead I always have a
SOL Emergency Bivy stashed in the bottom of my pack. It only $17, weighs 3.8 oz (108 gram), and takes up a tiny volume in my pack. It, together with proper clothing, will get me through the night.
I've got one of those AMK SOL Emergency bivvy's in my day hike pack too, along with a 2 person Heat Sheets blanket and a ripstop poncho. The SOLs are in a ziplock bag in the bottom of my pack along with a big black garbage bag. The poncho stays in the top rear of the pack for easy access, along with a hank of paracord, for just in case I need to get out of the weather quickly.
Clothing is our first shelter. Dedicated wet/cold wear and a change of clothes is a must when the forecast and season dictates. Dress for the worst and hope for the best.
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