The Tarps I use for Bushcraft and Wild Camping. My Top Five Tarp Shelter Set-ups.
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2021
- In this video, I head out to the pine woods with my armoury of tarps to show you what I use and why. I love tarps, they are my preferred shelter for camping, so much more versatile than a tent, lighter, more compact and they don’t obstruct your view or experience of being out in nature.
I will be going through the features and merits of six different tarps that I use frequently, each one suitable for different situations and activities. I will also show you my 5 best tarp shelter configurations for wild camping, bushcraft, hammock camping and canoe trips.
I hope you enjoy the video,
Thanks for watching!
Outhaus Fredlig 4x3 tarp
outhaus.co/fredlig-canvas-tar...
British Army Basha
www.militarymart.co.uk/collec...
DD 3x3 Tarp
www.ddhammocks.com/product/dd...
DD Superlight Tarp
www.ddhammocks.com/product/DD...
Warbonnet Superfly Tarp
www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/pro...
Terra Nova Competition 1 Tarp
www.terra-nova.co.uk/tarps/co...
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Autumn Sunset By Audionautix
Cats Searching for the Truth By Nat Keefe and Hot Buttered Rum
I am a 68 year old tarp guy (old school).
A tent is a tent and can't be used for anything else, but a tarp or two are extremely versatile and can be used for many things and easy to field repair.
Need a hunting blind, make a litter, catch rain water, need a poncho or a sail for a raft?
Use a tarp!!!
I even use a tarp to tidy way the lawn grass clippings...
Make a pile of grass on the tarp and drag it to the garden waste bin
@@sahhull Tarps are a most useful tool, truly. Attach one to you lawn tractor and drag around good sized brush and limbs.
well depends on countries , a tarp alone dont work here , need to be match with a mosquito net
@@sdqsdq6274 I carry a mosquito net with me and have been to several countries. Sorry I didn't expand my thoughts further. After years of various outdoor experiences (military, contractor and civilian activities) I have settled on the following (2 light weight tarps 10x10, 1 mosquito net, 1 military hammock, 2 wool blankets, 12 lightweight titanium stakes). This has worked well for me regardless of where I am located and offers a tremendous amount of configurations. All of this rolls up easily and stores well in a homemade bag that I carry mounted to the bottom of my ALICE pack.
we can also wrap our mother in law when we are tired of her
If you're solo, a tarp combined with a good GoreTex bivvy bag is all you need. Learned this in the infantry. Had some of my best sleeps ever, dry, warm and snug as a bug in ruts left by tanks. Thanks for the video.
any examples of gore tex bivy please? maybe also with mosquito net
@@remonchik228look up the army 4 piece sleeping system. The bivy is just a thin waterproof sleeping bag. Material like a rain jacket
@@Youaretrapped A tarp keep rain from falling on you, but does nothing to protect your sleeping bag from wet ground, and usually the ground is already wet when you get caught in the rain. And I have to argue about a bivvy bag taking up more room than a tarp. When I was in the infantry I carried both a bivvy bag and a small 4'x8' tarp; everyone did.
@@remonchik228there are some good bivy bags that you can find in army surplus stores
@@honestreviewer3283 And that is why we have roll mats. Not the easiest to carry but it is something between you and the soggy sh!t. Goretex bivi bag and tarp and you are pretty much snug a a bug in a rug.
13:15 Simple configuration
14:05 Simple configuration with "doors"
15:00 Adirondack shelter
16:05 Plough point shelter
18:10 Tepee tarp tent (no trees)
20:40 Canoe tarp
🇬🇧 A very good overview of the different tent canvas concepts.
The fact that at the end it was explained straightforwardly when a tent is preferable (in case of extreme wetness, cold and wind as well as stinging insects) is overall evidence of a sober view. With approx. 25 min. not too short and not too long, thank you!
🇩🇪 Eine sehr gute Übersicht der unterschiedlichen Zeltplanen-Konzepte.
Dass am Ende schnörkellos darauf eingegangen wurde, wann ein Zelt vorzuziehen ist (bei extremer Nässe, Kälte und Wind sowie stechenden Insekten), zeugt insgesamt von einer nüchternen Sichtweise. Mit ca. 25 min. nicht zu kurz und nicht zu lang, danke!
hi Simon I,m soon coming up 60 yrs old and i did my 1st kayak and camping last year with my brother inlaw down the river wye it was 3 days and 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed it. ive been watching your youtube videos and it has helped a lot on all aspects on camping. we are planning another trip on the river wye againg but for 4 nights and 5 days. I also watch your good friend Andy kents survival, when nature Pauls and Eze adventure. theres not time like the present to start new adventures. Thanks again for your inspiring videos Simon. Mike Harvey (just and ordinary guy lol)
I have no intention of buying a tarp or camping in the woods but for some reason, I could watch this for days
This was the most thorough and comprehensive video on tarps on UA-cam. Thank you very much, Simon.
Great channel, deserves way more subscribers.
Thank you Alan!
yeah much more!
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I've gone back to this idea again of using a tarp and just so much simpler lighter weight and fun!
Simon love your work man !
You know a video is good when people are still regularly watching it over a year later.
I set up a tarp tent for the first time last night. I combined mine or a mosquito net as I was sleeping next to the Norfolk Broads where biting insects are rife.
It worked very well and added very little weight.
My Grandad was in the South Armagh Brigade fighting the occupying Brits in Ireland. He used a similar bivvy set up to this while awaiting ambush orders. Up the Rebels !!! 🇮🇪
Thanks for sharing Simon!
Amazing! You are an architect of the tarp world. I just bought a tarp and will use it for first time. It has super inspired me!
Very good presentation. Thank you, I enjoyed it.
I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed watch some bloke walk through the woods. Really I can’t!
Lots of great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Great stuff!!!
Merci pour ces belles démonstrations
Great review of various tarps and uses ! Thank you !
I really like that spreader bar, thanks for the video.
This was awesome, thanks so much for sharing
My daughter and I Absolutely LOVE this Video!! Thank you so much!!!
I always appreciate your honesty when you present your submissions. Your chuckle is heart warming. Thank you for your demonstrations & looking forward to your next release.
Thanks Si, just what I needed 👍
Thanks for sharing ! Very helpful!
Thanks Simon, very informative.
Brilliant video! Thank you for the ideas sir!
Really enjoy your perspective on life outdoors!
Great closing music. Both fitting and comforting.
I love these instructional videos, you're a natural teacher. Keep them coming!!!
That was a lot of work.
Thank you for sharing.
As a complete novice this is just what I need to see - easily the most informative and useful video I have watched. Thank you and keep up the good work!
As always, sound advice and sensible illustrations of what you use. Thank you. Les
Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
thanks for your dedication!
Revisiting some videos from the back catalogue. Such good editing! The pace is just spot on, the way the cuts fit with the music, the camera angles and b roll. There are a plethora of bushcraft themed YT channels but Simon, you just have the spark that sets this channel apart.
This was invaluable tarp skills info. Thank you Simon.
Thanx for sharing your thoughts and ideas, this was really informative!
A top video from a top bloke very informative and well shot too.
Awesome! Thank you for sharing.
Very clear and informative, many thanks.
Great advice thank you Simon
Great presentation with great materials or stuff.
Great education on different tarts..thank your
Great round up. Very helpful.
Great video! Loved the tent peg bag stick combo to get the pole out of the center of the tent. Great job
Been bicycle camping for years. Switched to tarp and bivy setup a few years ago. So versatile so light. So easy. 👍
Love that music at the end 👍🏼
Great information my friend, thanks! Shelter is key.
Loved it.Learnt loads.Thank you
Excellent video Simon, great selection of tarps and different configurations, I doff my cap good sir!
I really like the concept of setting up the guy lines ahead of time with those slider knots. Time to practice my bush craft! Thanks Simon!
A nice little refresher on some different set ups. Nicely in time for a rainy weekend.
Good straightforward info. Thanks.
quality advice as always Simon, your one of the best teachers i never had atb.
Haha - thank you Billy!
Just what i was looking for thank you so much
Thanks I’ve been into tarps for well a very long time
Your knowledge is exceptional
Great video mate. Thanks fir sharing!🤙
Very informative, thanks for sharing.
Great film with lots of great ideas , thanks👍
Excellent as always Simon
Brilliant, thanks for sharing 🇮🇪🇮🇪
One of the best tarp shelter setup videos. Thank you!
Thanks Simon. Great job as usual.
Third time watching, first time commenting. Just bought a DD3x3 and this video covers it all. Thanks👍🍻
Jus what i m looking for, different size tarp comparison. Great sharing!!!
thanks for sharing this video help me alot on buying tops
Hi there Simon! A great video thank you. Your A-Frame tip was a saviour to create an awning with my 4x4 tarp on the front of our vintage Vango Force10 during a recent wet and windy trip to Wales. Many thanks indeed!
Excellent demo. Many thanks.
VERY informative
Thanks!!
Another video full of quality information, Simon thanks very much 👍👍
Good to know, thanks for the video!
Excellent coverage and how too's! Really good info!!
I started tarping this summer and I absolutely love it!
excellent video. Thanks for posting.
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Great video! Learned a lot very quickly here. Appreciate the time you put in setting up and explaining all of these types of tarps and how to set them up.
This is great! Thanks for the education on tarps. Never realized the versatility. 👍👍
Absolutely great video mate. 10 out of 10
Another great video Simon. Very well explained as per usual. Thank you!
Great video, thank you for sharing
What an awesome video. Good descriptions, good reasoning, good ideas. Thanks muchly. 💗
Awesome video!!!!I just wanted to say thank you for doing these videos sometimes we often forget the basics with tarp shelters....its nice to have these to refer back to!!!
I am so glad I found your channel!!! Love this video! OK.... going in for a deep dive...
Thank you for sharing your experience. This is highly valuable information.
Contents like this are worth watching. Thanks for sharing this!
Simon as always you're humble , but you are rich in knowledges !thanks for sharing these with us !
As always very informativ, nicely filmed and perfect narrated. AND love the music. Keep up the good work Simon👍
Very handy video and many thanks as always
My favorite guy across the pond , good video and outdoor knowledge. Thank you .
I think I have a lot of inspiration about the playsheet after watching your video bro,Thank you very much,and nice video
Just got my dd super light tarp in the mail today. Cant wait to give it a go. Thanks man👍
My first nearly wild camp camp coming up and I’ve bought a tarp to have a play with so great timing with this video, thank you
Very detailed and all this fantastic info with an enoyable accent!
one of the best videos about tarps i have come across so far
So glad I found your channel 👍
Thanks for sharing Simon. Great video!
Very good demo of gear and setup options. Thanks for showing us. Take care.
Great info and pacing of the video. Subscribed after watching this.