One of the things I appreciate most about your channel is the continuity. You've talked about it, interviewed the man and discussed about it and now you're showing us how. I definitely want more of this more advanced stuff!
Can’t hit that Like button hard enough on this one, Blackie! Haven’t seen a tarp deploy like this on the YTubes ever. You shared a unique efficient knowledge and it’s very much appreciated!
I haven’t even tried this yet but I think I’ve found my new favourite way to store & deploy my tarp. I’ve been playing with a jungle knot cord & toggle for my Poncho setup & like that method, but for my tarp this is great. Thanks Blackie 👍
great content, love how thorough you are in the video and how you say which knots you're using as you go. really gets you thinking as to how you can do it with other configurations, such as a quick deploy for a tent-type tarp shelter (the name is escaping me) on the ground. and i definitely second the comment about a quick pack up version. I've been thinking about what shelters would be fastest to pack away for the last week and the closest I've come up with is the bivy where everything is already nested inside each other and you roll it up, stuff it in a sack. having the tarp do that as well would be fantastic. adding the 2 packing systems together would be ideal. 1 to throw together when you have pack up time, then 1 to break down and move on when you don't. I'd hate to have to leave my primary shelter behind if i get chased out of camp for whatever reason.
Just like Everything we learn from you Blackie, it's up to us to practice practice practice until we know it blindfolded. IF using a hammock with this, would it be set up Before setting tarp or can we do it after? TY. Stay Safe Stay Positive Stay Healthy brother. Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka BOSTON STRONG
I love it, it's brilliant. I don't think it even takes that long to fold away compared to what I would do otherwise. Fast deploy tarp on a fast deploy ridgeline - I'm sold!
Blackie, Great Video Tip and Trick on quick deployment on a trap . Thanks for sharing this information. I Greatly Appreciate You Sharing Your Time and Knowledge and Wisdom and Experience and making it easier, and thinking outside of the box. Yes You Are The Master Woodsman and Bushcrafter. We go to the woods and field to enjoy and relax. Tim L.
@@BLACKIETHOMAS thank you sir for sharing your woodcraft experiences and wisdom. My tarp is by far, the heaviest piece of my kit. It outweighs the rest of my backpack and its contents but, this is by design. I first saw the quick deploy ridgeline a couple of years ago via Shawn Kelly's channel before finding yours and I keep a 25ft, (black) and a 100ft (yellow) paracord version with 4 preloaded prussic loops. I have a 100ft long section of 1500lb test mule tape that will be yet another. That setup has proven to be a time saver. Your modification, will save me more time setting up but more importantly, it will save the frustration fighting with the tarp. Also, I will definitely use the bonus of pre wrapping tent stakes! Finally, this story shared a lesson many will miss...we learn more from sitting down, being quiet and being observant. Peace and God bless.
That’s a great way to deploy a tarp in A frame configuration without a hammock. I use a snakeskin for tarp over hammock and keep the guy-lines attached to the tarp.
Gall Dang , Man . I ignored this video a little ways back and Holy Shee Eye Tee if that ain't but just one cool motherhubbard trick . I'm gonna immediatley reconfigure my tarps . Thank you Blackie .
Mighty fine ridge line. Interesting configuration of the tarp and Ridge line. I don't typically like to have my ridge line pre attached to my tarp because camp location can dictate shelter configuration. I can, however, see where that would have advantages under certain circumstances. Thanks for the great video.
Hey Blackie- I can see this working well and fast as you mentioned. Ive not tried this yet as I normally will take about 3-4 feet of bankline and put thru the 4 corner grommets so I can just tie a larkshead at the tent stakes. Im going to try this one out now. Thanks Blackie. You and yours be safe-
Hey Blackie, I know I’m a little late to the party on this video. If you had an old-fashioned round style clothes pin, you could put that in place on your marlinspike hitch with the open end of the clothes pin facing up. Then you could take your stuff sack and hook a tie off cord of that around the clothes pin, then it wouldn’t fall in the mud until after you had everything secured with your truckers hitch. 👍 another great video!
Couldn’t you do basically the same thing by just stuffing one tarp/hammock attachment point into the bottom of the stuff sack, mush the rest in, leave the second point/grommet at the top of the stuff sack? I think it would be a lot faster to break down camp without all that intricate folding.
At first I was thinking this is getting a little silly. Too much emphasis on speed. Are we in a race? But I think I might try the quick deploy tarp system. Thanks.
Blackie thank you for the new ideas. Do you have any tips on a set up that would allow for a quick deployment such as this using a tarp in a plow point configuration?
@@BLACKIETHOMAS He was the most badass guy I know. Slept in a jungle hammock in the early 70s and wore a beret with a military Jungle Expert patch sewn on. Tell him I said hi .
hope you enjoy the video safe journeys
You too, Blackie. Thanks for doing what you do
Awesome concept buddy, loved it. Think I'm going to try that one.
One of the things I appreciate most about your channel is the continuity. You've talked about it, interviewed the man and discussed about it and now you're showing us how.
I definitely want more of this more advanced stuff!
I appreciate that
Blackie i am in my nineth decade and still learning from your most interesting vids.thankyou
Great lesson 👍 I will have to add to my bag of tricks
Please do!
That really is cool 😎.. you are the Great Hat 🤠 of Wisdom..
lol
Ya man that dude I figured that he know more .then we ever will .great quick deploy
thanks brother
Can’t hit that Like button hard enough on this one, Blackie! Haven’t seen a tarp deploy like this on the YTubes ever. You shared a unique efficient knowledge and it’s very much appreciated!
Glad you enjoyed it
I haven’t even tried this yet but I think I’ve found my new favourite way to store & deploy my tarp. I’ve been playing with a jungle knot cord & toggle for my Poncho setup & like that method, but for my tarp this is great. Thanks Blackie 👍
Great to hear!
great content, love how thorough you are in the video and how you say which knots you're using as you go. really gets you thinking as to how you can do it with other configurations, such as a quick deploy for a tent-type tarp shelter (the name is escaping me) on the ground.
and i definitely second the comment about a quick pack up version. I've been thinking about what shelters would be fastest to pack away for the last week and the closest I've come up with is the bivy where everything is already nested inside each other and you roll it up, stuff it in a sack. having the tarp do that as well would be fantastic.
adding the 2 packing systems together would be ideal. 1 to throw together when you have pack up time, then 1 to break down and move on when you don't. I'd hate to have to leave my primary shelter behind if i get chased out of camp for whatever reason.
Great video, as always! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. Preparation is always a better way.
So true!
OMG, Blackie thanks, now I can pleat my great kilt without dragging through the wet leaves and mud! A ridge line at waste level, no muss, no fuss
lol
Exactly! I have never seen a better way to fold down the tarp in rain before
Can’t wait for more in the advanced woodscraft series.
more to come
Would like to see a quick deploy for your one wind hammock with built in bug net.
That's slicker than a snotty doorknob Blackie
Sounds like a super spreader lol
lol
Great way to prep for deployment
yes it is
Just like Everything we learn from you Blackie, it's up to us to practice practice practice until we know it blindfolded. IF using a hammock with this, would it be set up Before setting tarp or can we do it after? TY. Stay Safe Stay Positive Stay Healthy brother.
Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka BOSTON STRONG
i will talk on that on a up coming advanced woodscraft video stay tuned
Great content learned something today
Glad I could help
Probably the best tutorial I have ever seen.
thank you
As always, I learn something new every time I watch you. Thank you!
My pleasure!
Wow! Thank you! Now to go set up my new tarp. Great video.
Have fun!
Blackie I appreciate you, things I had no interest in when I was younger I can’t get enough now. Thank you
I love it, it's brilliant. I don't think it even takes that long to fold away compared to what I would do otherwise. Fast deploy tarp on a fast deploy ridgeline - I'm sold!
Totally agree!
Wow I'll definitely look forward to mastering the quick deploy tarp, thanks blackie .👍
glad you liked it
This is worth learning just to impress friends
lol
Your hat needs an oil change brother. Lol!😉
lol its got a few stories to tell
Blackie, Great Video Tip and Trick on quick deployment on a trap . Thanks for sharing this information. I Greatly Appreciate You Sharing Your Time and Knowledge and Wisdom and Experience and making it easier, and thinking outside of the box. Yes You Are The Master Woodsman and Bushcrafter. We go to the woods and field to enjoy and relax. Tim L.
No problem 👍
Awesome content here Blackie..!!! Thank you sir and keep dem vids dropping..!!!
will do !
Blackie I just found your channel and so glad I did. Great stuff!!!!!!!!
Now I'm picturing how well this will go over with my 10 x 12 canvas waxed tarp. Of course, I have to try it.
still works i have done a 12 x 12 this way before
@@BLACKIETHOMAS thank you sir for sharing your woodcraft experiences and wisdom. My tarp is by far, the heaviest piece of my kit. It outweighs the rest of my backpack and its contents but, this is by design. I first saw the quick deploy ridgeline a couple of years ago via Shawn Kelly's channel before finding yours and I keep a 25ft, (black) and a 100ft (yellow) paracord version with 4 preloaded prussic loops. I have a 100ft long section of 1500lb test mule tape that will be yet another. That setup has proven to be a time saver. Your modification, will save me more time setting up but more importantly, it will save the frustration fighting with the tarp. Also, I will definitely use the bonus of pre wrapping tent stakes! Finally, this story shared a lesson many will miss...we learn more from sitting down, being quiet and being observant. Peace and God bless.
Tank's for sharing the info. that's easy not like I was doing . 😆
thanks for watching
Gold, pure gold, Blackie!! Thanks so much💥💥
As a newbie, I am deeply appreciative of you sharing your experiences. I have learned a lot from your channel! Thank you soooo much!
I still miss "the aircraft" Blackie. What did you think I was watching all your videos for? hahahaha WolfeHD TY, TU etc.
That’s a great way to deploy a tarp in A frame configuration without a hammock. I use a snakeskin for tarp over hammock and keep the guy-lines attached to the tarp.
Sounds great!
You give the greatest tips! This is awesome!!
glad to do it
Gall Dang , Man . I ignored this video a little ways back and Holy Shee Eye Tee if that ain't but just one cool motherhubbard trick . I'm gonna immediatley reconfigure my tarps . Thank you Blackie .
Lovin' this Blackie, another great video and awesome quick deploy set up. thanks for the great content... Stay safe and stay healthy!
Well I'm definitely going to try this technique. 100% has to be better than the way I do it. Thanks. Appreciate your time and information.
Great tip Blackie, if I didn't already use snakeskins for my tarps, I would definitely use that technique!!
Thanks 👍
👣🔮👀here an watchin for a squatch in background!
Even with all them choppers
Great tips Blackie. simple but very effecient. 👍
Glad you think so!
What are you using for Ridgeline? Is it paracord? It looks heavier?
Excellent. Thanks for sharing 👍👍
Thanks for watching
Mighty fine ridge line. Interesting configuration of the tarp and Ridge line. I don't typically like to have my ridge line pre attached to my tarp because camp location can dictate shelter configuration. I can, however, see where that would have advantages under certain circumstances. Thanks for the great video.
Corporal's corner made something like this! It's a great system!
God bless, I'm 77 and still learning. Thank you.
thanks for sharing.
From the looks of it even packing with that setup seems to be less of a hassle than folding the tarp.
i find once you get in the habit of doing it this was it will speed up packing as well
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing this with us! And thanks for the info on the Geneva outing.
Stephen
You bet!
Can you make a video on your views of black powder muskets/pistol/shotgun for bushcraft and survival? I’m curious of your views love the videos
Hi Blackie, that's awesome and good to know. Thanks to you and Sir Francis for sharing the knowledge.👍
Any time!
Blache’ you’re using a Metal steak?
Seen a lot of other people using plastic steak now a hole in them 9” one.
really enjoyed this Blackie, VERY Slick man....for a youngster, you purty sharp LOLOL ! ! take care.....OnWard.........
well thank you
That's GOOD!! :D
IT also allows you to wring out your tarp from any rain water that was on it as you roll it up.
I agree with the others that said this is nonstaining video. Thank you for your time and your efforts.
Thank you for always sharing complete sets of information so everyone can learn and grow from this valuable knowledge! Cheers!
Fantastic job Blackie ! Smoothing it
Hey Blackie- I can see this working well and fast as you mentioned. Ive not tried this yet as I normally will take about 3-4 feet of bankline and put thru the 4 corner grommets so I can just tie a larkshead at the tent stakes. Im going to try this one out now. Thanks Blackie. You and yours be safe-
THANKS FOR WATCHING
Headed outside to try that out right now. Thanks for video!
Have fun!
Brilliant! 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video
What tarp are you using?
Cool tip. God bless you and your family.
This only works IF you want an A frame shelter.
But it is still really cool
I'm gonna have to watch this a few more times to let it sink in. This would be great if you needed to set up a tarp for when rain comes in fast.
Now thats slick! Thank you.
for me, rapid deployment is the time it takes between finishing my first beer, and opening my 2nd one 😂
Great tip Blackie , thanks for sharing , God bless !
No problem 👍
Brilliant Blackie. Thanks mate
Thanks Blackie great content
Would this none nylon tarp is well?
Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your information and adventures
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing brother
Really advanced, super fast.. Pls tell him TY for my Freedom.. Amen.
will do
Pure Gold !!!
thank you
Great video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
thanks
Nice method. Frances McGowan is a humdinger! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Suggestion .... at the begining of the video deploy the tarp quickly to show how fast it is done. Then explain you method and how to do it.
thanks
Nice. Common sense work.
Super good stuff. Thanks for the lesson Blackie. 🙂👍
My pleasure!
Great tip! Thanks 🤠
Very cool thank you!!!
Thank you for this video. Excellent technique!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Cant wait to give this a try
Solid technique!
A really good video on that and it was so simple. Thank ya.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Blackie, I know I’m a little late to the party on this video. If you had an old-fashioned round style clothes pin, you could put that in place on your marlinspike hitch with the open end of the clothes pin facing up. Then you could take your stuff sack and hook a tie off cord of that around the clothes pin, then it wouldn’t fall in the mud until after you had everything secured with your truckers hitch. 👍 another great video!
Thanks for the tip!
Couldn’t you do basically the same thing by just stuffing one tarp/hammock attachment point into the bottom of the stuff sack, mush the rest in, leave the second point/grommet at the top of the stuff sack? I think it would be a lot faster to break down camp without all that intricate folding.
might work
Game changer for setting up a rain tarp during a typical Texas thunderstorm.
yep same in bama and the out of no where thunderstorms
At first I was thinking this is getting a little silly. Too much emphasis on speed. Are we in a race? But I think I might try the quick deploy tarp system. Thanks.
thanks for watching
Bowline and rollin’ 😄
Blackie thank you for the new ideas. Do you have any tips on a set up that would allow for a quick deployment such as this using a tarp in a plow point configuration?
i will address that soon
Очень очень умно и удобно. Спасибо
Thanks for making the video. Food for thought.
My pleasure!
Awesome tip!!!
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
Blackie this is truly great. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure!
Genius!
I have learned most of my skills from the older vets that spent many a nights in the bush.
Great source of real world down n dirty knowledge
YESSSSS
Blackie, how long is the line attached to each stake? Looks like i need more bank line, lol.
my usual guy line is 10 ft
Awesome, thanks for another great video
my pleasure
Appreciate the knowledge Blackie
glad to do it
Are you talking about Francis Buddy McGowan? He was a leader of mine in Boy Scouts in Florida and now lives in Alabama I think.
you are correct the laird of the swamps
@@BLACKIETHOMAS He was the most badass guy I know. Slept in a jungle hammock in the early 70s and wore a beret with a military Jungle Expert patch sewn on. Tell him I said hi .