The Free Standing Wedge (Plow Point) Shelter

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  • @recall5811
    @recall5811  6 років тому +64

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    • @cyb3rjake735
      @cyb3rjake735 6 років тому

      dude me and my dad have the same boots as you I think
      tim anti fatigue with work mat in em

    • @cyb3rjake735
      @cyb3rjake735 6 років тому

      yes!! I knew I saw the composite rubber on the front

    • @capecodcanal
      @capecodcanal 6 років тому

      Corporals Corner Well done! I don't use trekking poles. But it would be interesting to see how you might use them with this shelter? Perhaps, the loops on trekking poles could also be utilized in new ways too? Tie off points and lashings?

    • @warriortay4224
      @warriortay4224 6 років тому

      Corporals Corner Just found your channel and subed. Semper Fi bro.

    • @P-B-G_YT
      @P-B-G_YT 5 років тому +1

      @@capecodcanal It might be possible to get away with using only one pole. You might have to use two ropes to hold the pole vertical, but if you have more rope, and less stick, it might be an option. Maybe the Corporal could demonstrate it to see if it has merit. I usually carry one walking stick with me when I'm out for a hike, but I find walking with two poles not as enjoyable as with one, plus it leaves one hand free.

  • @richardross7219
    @richardross7219 6 років тому +48

    Great explanations. I hope that you are sharing with your local Boy Scout Troop. I had 55 years experience, with Boy Scouts (Eagle) and with the Army(2 years NCO and 27 years Commissioned). Many times we were told not to worry about the weather but, a storm would nail us.
    My old man was an Eagle Scout and a WWII USCG Chief. He hammered it into to me to always be prepared(Semper Paratus). I made my guys set up for the worst conditions and we were often glad we did. I do not like using the bipod and an open tarp, it can fail in a heavy wind by the stakes pulling out. The wind can get under the tarp and put a lot of uplift on it. I prefer a tripod with an extra long leg. I use the long leg as a ridge pole. I carry a big enough tarp(10' x 12') to make it enclosed except for the opening between 2 legs. I use my extra poncho to cover the opening so that I stay much drier. I also stake the heck out of it. Keep up the good videos.

  • @Jmlittle844
    @Jmlittle844 Рік тому

    Great video.
    Two knots, a shelter, and a channel suggestion.
    Thank you.

  • @garyarrasmith7190
    @garyarrasmith7190 3 роки тому +1

    Another excellent video . That one WILL save lives . Super easy and can be carried and set-up by ANYONE. Great job.

  • @arthurrankin
    @arthurrankin Рік тому

    Now, let's make a plow point glider and sail like an eagle through the prairies, lol . Love the sentimental music. Thanks S.K.

  • @TomKirkman1
    @TomKirkman1 2 роки тому

    Best overall shelter. Quick to pitch and sheds wind and rain effectively.

  • @ROMAN138
    @ROMAN138 6 років тому +9

    That is extremely suitable for the outdoor terrain here in South Africa. Learnt a lot

  • @danrundell3615
    @danrundell3615 2 роки тому

    Very versatile set up...great solution for a treeless area

  • @raedwulf61
    @raedwulf61 6 років тому +2

    Nice video. I once spent two nights in one of these in the Boy Scouts in the 70s. Very effective shelter- we used a canvas tarp. Skill like this, once learned, are never forgotten but it is great to get a refresher. In the late 90s I spent two months on a desert island living under a large blue tarp slung over a ridge pole. Had a working table in there and two mattresses on top of grass matting, kerosene lanterns for lighting. BSA training came in handy. Keep up the good work on the videos. I will be watching them, while prepping for my next expedition.

  • @smichaelfuller6073
    @smichaelfuller6073 4 роки тому +1

    Player, love your vids...... No BS, just straight up good info for the ones wanting to learn! Keep up the great work!

  • @jonhicks7546
    @jonhicks7546 6 років тому +10

    Some of the most interesting and informative videos on UA-cam ! Marine Corps and Boy Scout skills ...

  • @abelresendez5111
    @abelresendez5111 4 роки тому

    That’s for this one Boss. This is very practical and doesn’t use a lot of materials.

  • @golferbird1975
    @golferbird1975 6 років тому +2

    Awesome thanks. the more I get into back country camping, the more I appreciate your channel. Thanks for putting out such great content.

  • @aaronwilcox5673
    @aaronwilcox5673 6 років тому +30

    Good job. Good video production.
    Nice that you take the TIME and clearly show the hitches/knots for folks. Lashing is perhaps the most difficult of skills to "get" in the field. Thanks for taking time and care demonstrating it.
    And I'll watch YOU, on the next one!

    • @lejon7008
      @lejon7008 Рік тому

      Of course you gone have multiple strands off cord when skit hits !

    • @lejon7008
      @lejon7008 Рік тому

      Another youtube vanabe!😊

  • @lauraleecreations3217
    @lauraleecreations3217 3 роки тому

    Awesome! Finally your videos are popping into my feed on you tube❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍outstanding video!!!! Classic skills are never out of style👍❤️❤️👍👍👍👍

  • @edctvbytommyviola9119
    @edctvbytommyviola9119 4 роки тому

    This guy is a master, would give anything to hangout

  • @frankwallwork2955
    @frankwallwork2955 6 років тому

    Nice demonstration. Good reference. Matt and the Corporal - a winning combination.

  • @ThePopOptic100
    @ThePopOptic100 6 років тому +6

    Love your instructional videos. Very practical, easy to understand with a "down-to-earth" attitude! Thank you!!

  • @tompanetti75
    @tompanetti75 6 років тому +7

    Mighty fine presentation...a little shade...and out of the wind... goes a long way. Another great watch CPL. Thank you

  • @tennesseecalm1255
    @tennesseecalm1255 6 років тому +7

    yup, I concur. No BS and no fluff. Probably the best vid on this style of shelter I have seen.

  • @hikerbro3870
    @hikerbro3870 6 років тому +54

    I wish my girl looked at me the way you were looking at that Grabber blanket.

  • @randylybarger5959
    @randylybarger5959 5 років тому +1

    Great detail. I have used the plow point with one stick (walking stick) and two guide lines out from the center pole if alone. Two trekkers we had two hiking sticks for the setup shown here. I always look forward to your videos and updates.

  • @jameslessick4624
    @jameslessick4624 3 роки тому

    Thanks again for the set up.
    Outstanding.

  • @SalopianBivvyman
    @SalopianBivvyman 6 років тому +1

    No BS, straight to the point, as usual, great vid. 👍👍👍

  • @stephencutler2239
    @stephencutler2239 6 років тому +1

    I really like the way you explain and very clearly show things. You teach and explain well. Lots of guys I've tried to watch are lecturing, condescending or speak like a drill sergeant talking to young recruits, rather than as adult to adult sharing

  • @mrkultra1655
    @mrkultra1655 10 місяців тому

    Thanks Corporal. Works great with trekking poles.

  • @FrankMonday
    @FrankMonday 6 років тому +1

    Really enjoy the simplicity of your presentation style... Your vids are some of the best of the bunch... Thanks for your devotion to the craft!!!

  • @joeurbina2267
    @joeurbina2267 6 років тому +4

    Yeah buddy... I learn something valuable every time with every video. Outstanding performance Marine. Motivating.

  • @mrkultra1655
    @mrkultra1655 2 місяці тому

    Thanks again Corporal Kelley

  • @jimferguson9528
    @jimferguson9528 6 років тому +20

    That is a really clean implementation. I really like the trucker's hitch but I saw an advantage to the taught line hitch in this video. The taught line hitch tightens away from the stake. You have to guess accurately on where you place the slipknot on the trucker's hitch whereas you don't have that problem with the taught line hitch. The truckers hitch does have a 3:1 mechanical advantage but you don't need it in this situation. Your video underlines the incredible importance of knot skills. Enjoyed it Corporal.

  • @woodswalker64
    @woodswalker64 6 років тому +1

    Thanks CPL. You always provide very good and practical info. I agree, Matt Mercer has a great site and provides practical, no nonsense material as well.

  • @rogercoles9759
    @rogercoles9759 6 років тому +2

    Howdy Corporal I enjoy your tactical lessons very much. I live in Fort Knox and proudly wave our flag to honor you and all the soldiers and sailors

  • @ant7936
    @ant7936 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing your experience and your clear explanations.

  • @markatkinson9963
    @markatkinson9963 5 років тому

    That's a good knot (truckers hitch. I was taught a different way in which you use a sheepshead in the beginning there instead of tying a loop hitch in the line. That way you didn't have to struggle untying it when you where through. Love this channel. Thanks.

  • @kurtbaier6122
    @kurtbaier6122 6 років тому +6

    Great tutorial. I use my hiking staff and run two lines for support sometimes. I first dig the staff in a few inches making it more stable in windy conditions and during frequent changes in the direction of the wind. I actually use my staff for other tasks as well. Your channel is at the top of UA-cam in my opinion.

  • @tonyguerich9854
    @tonyguerich9854 3 роки тому

    CPL this oldie but goodie just popped up. Love the detail on the lashing. I need to get some bank line to practice with. You are an inspiration.

  • @colinenright8879
    @colinenright8879 6 років тому +4

    Definitely good to go this shelter 😉

  • @tony7106
    @tony7106 6 років тому

    Ok that is pretty clever there. I would never thought of using a bi-pod system for a shelter support. Nice! Great system for a backpacker with hiking poles there. I like this a lot! Think I'll need to put some practice in on this one. Thanks for the education.

  • @i_am_a_freespirit
    @i_am_a_freespirit 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for the video.
    Love your choice of melody at the end of your video 😍

  • @toddgibson9861
    @toddgibson9861 6 років тому

    great job...!!! And you're right, Matt has a great channel....!!

  • @jaschroeder59
    @jaschroeder59 2 роки тому

    This is going to come in real handy. Thanks.

  • @DariusFLX
    @DariusFLX 6 років тому +1

    Excellent, especially how clearly you explained the knots. Awesome video!

  • @twotonanchor
    @twotonanchor 6 років тому +2

    Your production values keep going up. This was awesome. Thanks for posting.

  • @shovelhead8
    @shovelhead8 6 років тому +1

    Been subbed to Matt for a while.. He does great instructional videos, as you do, but in his style. Thank you for showing us this shelter.

  • @gregcox600
    @gregcox600 Рік тому

    I absolutely love the way you demonstrate your knots and hitches! It’s been a minute since I’ve tied some of these and your illustrations make for a great refresher

  • @misha1777
    @misha1777 4 роки тому +1

    I have just finished watching all of your plow point shelter videos, and what I appreciate about the series is seeing the progression of your shelter techniques over time. I can tell when you acquired a new camera or microphone, when you incorporated bank line to the kit, when you added toggles, and when you started using a marlinspike with your ridgelines. Each video builds on the ones that came before it, and reinforces every step involved in constructing the shelter. Your close ups and camera angles are steady and clear, and your instructions are easy to follow. You don't give yourself enough credit, Cpl Kelly...you have a top shelf channel with subscribers who are loyal for a good reason.

    • @recall5811
      @recall5811  4 роки тому +1

      UA-cam doesn't give me enough credit. but thanks for watching

    • @misha1777
      @misha1777 4 роки тому

      Corporals Corner well, I’m no specialist, but it sure looks to me like you meet and exceed the UA-cam Partner Program minimum requirements. But I don’t need UA-cam to tell me you’ve got great content, thank you for your hard work and dedication!

    • @modemode3663
      @modemode3663 4 роки тому

      I second that

  • @FarEastSurvival
    @FarEastSurvival 6 років тому +12

    This is a great idea. thanks for sharing. I guess you can use 2 hiking poles also.

    • @keithwortelhock6078
      @keithwortelhock6078 6 років тому +3

      I hike a lot on Dartmoor, where there are no trees at all. You can make this and similar shelters with one trekking pole and two or three guy-lines.

  • @matmin6221
    @matmin6221 6 років тому

    Thanks corporal..
    Every your video have about knot..
    I love it.. 👍👍

  • @BBQDad463
    @BBQDad463 Рік тому

    Thank you for this video. Looks like a great setup! I could do that with my trekking poles!

  • @57ccrider
    @57ccrider 2 роки тому

    The minutiae can make or break. The use of the toggle behind the bipod as you demonstrate here totally prevents slipping. As always Outstanding AF video.

  • @brendoncca
    @brendoncca 6 років тому

    I personally like the A- frame method. The versatility is endless. Erects anywhere. Provides place to hang equipment such as cooking utensils and lights. Your visual arc is better. It cab be used as a hunting hide. And the walking trek pole dudes already have their sticks. Very versatile. Height adjustable rapidly to make it more weather slick or higher for water and or snow dispersal. Salute

    • @brendoncca
      @brendoncca 6 років тому

      And you don't need stakes. Rocks work well

  • @williamolliges2622
    @williamolliges2622 4 роки тому

    Couple of things. 1. The freestanding plow point solves a lot my concerns with these shelters in that all seem to require trees. I live in the Mojave desert, and our rare trees seldom have straight limbs. Therefore, I plan to practice this shelter using my shooting or spotting scope tripod as the legs. I also plan to try this out using the last bedstake hook on my truck so I can test ingress and egress of the shelter. 2. As a knot snob, I previously dismissed the trucker's hitch, with a preference for the taught-line or "triple half-hitch" a name I used to make it easier to teach my scouts. This channel converted me to the trucker's hitch. As a previous triple half hitch fan-boy, might I suggest a modification of the knot by tightening the it at 8:35 in the video before you "pull the excess through." This gives the taught line a quick-ISH release feature it lacks in its original configuration. Thank you for the great channel that taught this lifelong outdoor enthusiast how much I still have to learn.

  • @stevencichy137
    @stevencichy137 2 роки тому

    Vary nice video. I all ways enjoy seeing your skills. I like it that you tied two different knots and showed two different ways to do this the taunt line hitch and the truckers hitch I always had a little bit of a wonder on how to tie that off the truckers hitch but I like it that you drape the loop over and then put it in through the middle of itself.

  • @mpmansell
    @mpmansell 6 років тому +3

    I use a similar shelter which uses a single walking pole instead of the bipod. The pole is used inverted, with the carbide tip poked through the grommet. A single line from that point to counter the tail end of the tarp. The pegged down wings provide the side supports for the pole. I also carry a set of ready made 6inch and 4 inch para-cord loops (13" and 9" before tying) which make very rapid tie-outs, as well as quick, ad-hoc prussiks when needed. Even in relatively strong winds, I can pitch in 2-3 mins, as long as the ground isn't like concrete and I need to tie to rocks :)

  • @russr6530
    @russr6530 6 років тому +1

    Very good instruction. Some of the best I’ve seen. Keep it up!!⛺️🔥🦅

  • @paulhampton6408
    @paulhampton6408 4 роки тому +1

    Sir, with respect !... Im Sharing your channel with a family member and another Marine Corps Pulley buddy of mine !... hoping with respect, that you knew this sir !
    Respectfully thank you Sir !
    Also, Thank you for your time efforts channel and videos !
    It helps others a lot !...
    Sincerely, this young man appreciates you very much sir !
    Sincerely Paul~.

  • @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234
    @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 6 років тому

    Sweet shelter, good instruction. Thanks.

  • @roberttosa2560
    @roberttosa2560 6 років тому

    Nice. Simple. Simply nice.

  • @brianmiles3656
    @brianmiles3656 6 років тому +5

    this is really cool. I love your content, its awesome keep it up.

  • @chrisrip9957
    @chrisrip9957 6 років тому

    Tks buddy, will check out black hat too, love the no yap good sound info you give. I was also a corporal in the south african infantry.

  • @davidbatman6993
    @davidbatman6993 6 років тому +3

    I like your videos thank you I still have to find your videos of you tying your knots I do got to practice them for one I need them I like them cuz they seem easy and basic knots

  • @eqlzr2
    @eqlzr2 4 роки тому

    I just realized that, if you were in a large opening, you wouldn't likely have had those two cross poles in the first place. ;-) Interesting I should run across this video today. Yesterday, I got into a rough spot with my spouse when we were hiking in an area with no trees or other attachment points except a few widely-spaced, very crumbly low rock piles. It was middle of the day, 94 degrees, blazing sun, and rugged hilly terrain. For some reason, probably too much climbing in the heat, she began to experience symptoms of heat exhaustion. It would have been very handy to have a tie point for one corner of a plow shelter to provide her some shade, but there was none. We were at the furthest point of our hike, with too many intervening hills for her to make it back to the car safely. What she needed was shade, and fast. She had plenty of water. It would have been very handy to have a tie point for a plow shelter, but there was absolutely nothing for a mile in any direction. I'm going to file away the ideas in this video, just in case. What we did was this: fortunately, we were not too far from a highway, and it was a fairly level hike to it. With frequent rests, and me holding up a large trash bag for shade, she was able to make it to the highway. At the point where we reached it, there happened to be a sign that cast a small amount of shade in the grass underneath. She was able to lay down in this spot, and I walked along the shoulder of the highway for several miles back to the car. Then I drove back up the the highway past her, exited and came back from the other direction to pick her up. She's fine today, but without getting to the highway, there was no way I could've gotten her back to the car myself over the steep hills. Our PLB would've been about the only solution. The free-standing plow shelter would've helped.

  • @huckjeffrey5057
    @huckjeffrey5057 3 роки тому

    Seeing the grommet tear betting the Arcturus would handle this much better. Glad I took your advice and traded up.

  • @davidleasure9138
    @davidleasure9138 Місяць тому

    Good job Corporal

  • @siargio
    @siargio 5 років тому

    Nicely executed!

  • @Darignobullseye
    @Darignobullseye 6 років тому +1

    Great idea. Also helpful if in a place with no trees. Good to know what to do. Thank you!!:-)

  • @titoramos1966
    @titoramos1966 6 років тому

    That's a great one for where I'm at. Front range plains of Colorado. Terrain looks identical and our weather changes by the minute it seems. Thank you.

  • @IntenseAngler
    @IntenseAngler 5 років тому +4

    You've got some great stuff going on over here my Brother. Looking forward to following along. ATB - John

  • @thomasmusso1147
    @thomasmusso1147 4 роки тому

    This one came up on my Feed.
    A very well demonstrated setup👍 .. specifically your step-by-step revision on the applicable Ties and Knots (repeat, repeat, repeat .. ingrain, ingrain, ingrain 👍) .. thank you.
    Take care ..

  • @Skymouth
    @Skymouth 6 років тому +3

    I set up a freestanding wedge tarp a couple nights ago but I used the trekking pole method

  • @TACHILL
    @TACHILL 6 років тому +1

    On my way to check out his channel.. one thing i always like about you is you show the knots that is something oddly enough alot of people are lacking in knowledge of. Also a good system for those who use trekking poles..

  • @jrippee05
    @jrippee05 5 років тому

    Thumbs up for playing Fiddler Green.

  • @larrywiley1804
    @larrywiley1804 6 років тому

    Another excellent instructional video. Thanks

  • @Patriotalliance
    @Patriotalliance 6 років тому

    Great set, thanks for sharing!

  • @riveravon5296
    @riveravon5296 2 роки тому

    I'm so inspired. I will try to resume my old passion for walking light wich I did since 1984 until I broke my ankle a few years ago. Now I am inspired to do it again without tent but with a minimal tarp just as you explained.
    I have invented a small modification of the truckers hitch which I will be honered too give to you, if I could give you a small video or few pictures. God bless you.
    Anyway thanks.

  • @BushCraftBums
    @BushCraftBums 6 років тому

    Nice! Plow point is one of my favorite configurations!
    Blessings
    BCB

  • @ToNzHoLtZ
    @ToNzHoLtZ 5 років тому

    outstanding video , i have never used a taught line hitch before , but i will now ....

  • @TheLordArion
    @TheLordArion 4 роки тому

    Awesome, never seen this type of shelter before. Definately gotta practise this and add it to the toolbox. Thanks Cpl!

  • @maxcorder2211
    @maxcorder2211 2 роки тому

    Beautiful music, Brother.

  • @johnschmalbach8243
    @johnschmalbach8243 5 років тому

    One of the reasons I like using trekking poles is because they are multipurpose and can be used to set shelters like this. I have as part of my kit two trekking poles and a 2go systems Trifecta for inconvenient shelter set up.

  • @ourtechwriter
    @ourtechwriter 5 років тому

    Terrific! Much appreciated!

  • @philais
    @philais 6 років тому +1

    Excellent. Thank You.

  • @yurigagarin4974
    @yurigagarin4974 6 років тому

    Always a pleasure to learn from!! 😎👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @3870TheDad
    @3870TheDad 3 роки тому

    I was a Boy Scout Scoutmaster for 18 years. The last 4 years I used a camping Tarp that had 2-3 loops down the middle of the tarp from corner to corner. This allowed you to form a ridge line without straining your tarp. This is all I used to camp with, except for my sleeping bag and Thermarest for those four years. In all weather, from 100 F summer heat to -8 F cold in winter, I was snug as a bug. You ust have to be judicious in where you set up your shelter, no bowls or washes, you will definitely get wet.

  • @northernninjarunner5506
    @northernninjarunner5506 6 років тому +4

    That’s outstanding in the middle of nowhere 👍

  • @jomerdeles5350
    @jomerdeles5350 5 років тому

    I used the skills i just learned in your videos for my camping and it made it easier for me thank you Corporal

  • @Smootus
    @Smootus 6 років тому

    Very good, and very useful to know. Enjoyed how you explain which knot goes where. Outstanding job, and thanks for sharing this video!

  • @mlsknnr
    @mlsknnr 6 років тому +1

    Another great video, I send people to to your channel when I don't have the time for one on one instruction. Keep up the good work.

  • @shawnr771
    @shawnr771 6 років тому

    Great video easy to follow.
    Blackhat Bushcraft is a great channel like yours easy to follow instructions.
    His series on land navigation is one of the best course series on the subject.

  • @stephane6932
    @stephane6932 6 років тому

    Woaw really nice! I like it more than the tripod shelter, less encomber. Black hat bushcraft is a nice channel too thanks for sharing!

  • @mikec.6460
    @mikec.6460 6 років тому

    Great video always a pleasure 👍🏼🇺🇸

  • @eternaldamnation2179
    @eternaldamnation2179 6 років тому

    A lot of useful information here. Thank you.

  • @kipviteo2274
    @kipviteo2274 6 років тому +1

    Another good one

  • @planecrazyish
    @planecrazyish 3 роки тому

    Man, your knots and work with paracord and bank line, is simply brilliant. Your work is always super clean and neat! this is survival art. Really enjoy your videos. Straight to the point, with really clear and well filmed sequences. Great stuff.

  • @casualpreparedness2347
    @casualpreparedness2347 6 років тому +1

    I have subscribed to BlackHat Bushcraft based on your recommendation. I always like learning new things. Thanks again for your time and consideration in getting this information out there.
    Excellent video. 👍👍😎🇱🇷

  • @MikeWood
    @MikeWood 6 років тому +1

    Good demo of a basic on your own terms shelter. I am pretty sure I had one of those tarps in my hand earlier today at a camping store. :)

  • @nikkufrail1484
    @nikkufrail1484 5 років тому

    That's my favorite configuration. I'm often in tundra or desert environments with no trees. The bipod can double as a rifle support as well.

  • @bigfatpear
    @bigfatpear 6 років тому

    great little shelter.

  • @elainesgardeningandc0oking53
    @elainesgardeningandc0oking53 6 років тому

    Thank yo, Cpl--- another valuable tip!!! Have a great day!

  • @scottbee501
    @scottbee501 Рік тому

    I like it!