That has to be the most clear and instructive video I have seen on this set up. I had never seen the rear, notched stick method before either. Thank you
Probably the best possible way of describing this set up. Solid instruction. I met you twice at a couple different skills gatherings and I must say that I think you are one that I remember the most. You are the man. Keep up the good work.
Great video. 😎 in more than just looks with the air flow: I hate a stuffeee. feeling. Could add a fan or a small DIY swamp cooler. Thing about forced air it will help in keeping the mosquitoes at bay. Another thing if you are camping mostly in RV parks and stealth is not a issue so buy a reflective tarp to help with the sun radiant heat.
I've never seen the rear of the tarp done that way. That's very clever. Thanks very much for the tip. I agree with others. This is a very clearly made video. I found this just in time. Received my new 10x10 tarp two days ago.
I had just watched a video of this same set up,but without the added variations. This pattern is called a "tarp star" set up. You did an OUTSTANDING job in this presentation. I have a 16×16 Keltey tarp,that I'm going deploy in the next couple of months (SPRING),this set up will be my "huckleberry" aka Go 2 shelter. Thanks so much for the added variations, much obliged. Be Good to Yourself, L.C.
I was trying this with a 4.5 x 3 metre DD Tarp. The longer the sheet out from the centre pole, the greater the sag- so keep it small. Everyone calls it 'The tarp tent' , if you look at it from the top it looks like 'The millennium falcon'!! ..... but I guess someone's got copyright on that 😎🤣👍. Good video👏👏👏
OPTIONS for this design- For an unobstructed open interior, join two trek poles (or branches) in an A-frame configuration across the entrance and stake straight out from the entrance. "Simon, a bloke in the woods" has a video showing how to do it, as well as, showing how to make an optional door for this configuration in that same video. Video is, "Make it! Tarp tent door panel". BTW-Love your channel, great stuff.
I've seen this set up demonstrated before but you presentation is easy to understand and the first time I've seen the rear vent modification. One thing about tarps that I like is they can be modified in so many ways to fit campsites, or weather conditions, or privacy needs.
the better approach for airflow is to just peg out the corners to begin with ..this way you can raise your shelter higher , plus as a bonus you have quite a bit more space in there. I tried this plenty of times and in my experience ,... pegging out the corners is the better option, unless you want to spend your time in condensation hell ! Combine it with a (hooped) bivy and you're good to go (or you can lower the rear of the shelter into a semi-star if the wind changes/ don't want to use a bivy ) Want even more space and airlow ? ...use carabiners or paracord on the loops and peg those out ;)
This is an excellent video. You made it easy to follow and understand how to do this tarp set-up. I've watched other videos doing the same open design but they made it seem much more complicated then it needed to be. Now that I've watched your video, I know I could easily do this configuration for my camp set-up.
Practice putting it up a few times, and it gets even easier and easier. It really is an easy set-up overall, and most importantly, it looks cool. Thank you for watching and commenting!
you took the words right out of my mouth, I was thinking the same thing, just watched a 15min video and didn't show the extras of how to create airflow
I have this exact tarp...I was considering purchasing a Eureka solo tent to add to my inch bag....After seeing this, I won't be needing that tent.This is by far the best tarp setup I've seen....Thx survival theory, u just saved me $ and 5 lbs of weight
Excellent video! When, even I, can understand and follow the instructions, it usually means you're some kind of gifted teacher! As a newbie to tarp-tents, everyone in my neighborhood is going to think that I finally went off the deep end, when they see me throwing up a bunch of different tarp shelters...especially being right in the middle of the city lol! Thanks for the video, it really helps!
Great way for teenagers to camp out in the back yard. When I was in my early teens I slept out under the stars at night 95% of the summer when it was hotter in the house than outside.
I made this tent before while out in the field in FMTB. Everyone else slept on the wet cold ground in the rain and I had this bad boy propped up with enough room for myself on one half and my gear and rifle. next to me. I offered to move my gear out to have space for another buddy but they refused. I woke up happy the next day I wasn’t soaked or my clothes lol.
Excellent video.Some out there are also making same setup but they are much in a hurry. This one makes you easy to understand.I'm also a backpacker with single and double dome tents. Thanks I can now have a more lightweight shelter in going solo in fine weather.
Great job on this tarp shelter. I've found that there are so many more options with a tarp than with a tent. You can even make a fully enclosed tarp tent with a floor out of a single tarp. You can also just use the tarp for shade... I really enjoyed your out takes there at the end also. Thanks for posting.
Instructions not clear, got foot stuck in ceiling fan. :) Awesome vid, some really nice variations on the setup - and some very impressive carving skills, too.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!!! Im a beginner hiker and you explain things really well! Also the way you made that joke about the craving the stick out of a pine tree made me laugh because of how serious you said it. :p
A big thank-you for this video. You explain it in a way and pace which can be easily followed and understood. I watched quite a few similar videos here before but none of them is as good as yours. And I don't think I would be able to put what is said in these "similar" videos to work. I would be, after having watched yours.
I was looking for a new setup for two military ponchos I had and this is it !! Going out in 2 weeks for a couple days hike on the AT and this will get the nod !
Nice snd clear. No messing about. I love the tarp tent config. Nice tip about the rear for the air flow. I always wonder about bugs and animals coming in though! Thanks for sharing 👍👍
Your "open front tarp tent" got me to hit Subscribe. It may not be totally enclosed or bug proof, but it's damn close. Those two items are readily "fixable". I'm not a fan of poles, but if you have no where to run a ridgeline, or overhead suspension branch, do what you have to do.
I'd like to try that, but making the foot of the 'tent' identical to the door, to give more clearance above the feet of sleeping bodies. This would also increase the general pitch, and I suppose might help make the 'tent' more water-resistant. Just guessing; I've never tried it.
This is my favorite tarp set up. To make it bug proof, or at least skeeters, get a bug net or just bug net material, some binder clips and take the netting and spread it around the opening with the net on the inside and clip the net to the tarp (top and one side from the outside and the other side from the inside once you are in) with the binder clips (I use about 8 and they weigh very little. If you have extra netting place it around the bottom of the tarp on the inside. You can use ground fod or pine needles around the bottom on the outside as well or in place of the netting around the bottom. When outside the tent I just clip it closed from the outside. Works great.
Great job on the video by the way. I wanted to do one on the bug netting for this setup but have yet to get around to do any videos on my channel. Maybe a good one for you to do.
That has to be the most clear and instructive video I have seen on this set up. I had never seen the rear, notched stick method before either. Thank you
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Best set up I've ever seen. Large inside. No trees needed. Closes one side if needed. Thanks for that.
I concur excellent setup very spacious. Great video.
Man all the videos I've seen this guy make are spot on ,no frills ,simply good
I have been looking for a really good description and demonstration of this set up. Thank you for this fantastic video!
“Fenced in, freshly cut grass, and where you can see the road.”
That’s good stuff.😆
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Dumbproof method, shown cristall clear. Good Vid.
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Probably the best possible way of describing this set up. Solid instruction. I met you twice at a couple different skills gatherings and I must say that I think you are one that I remember the most. You are the man. Keep up the good work.
Great video. 😎 in more than just looks with the air flow: I hate a stuffeee. feeling. Could add a fan or a small DIY swamp cooler. Thing about forced air it will help in keeping the mosquitoes at bay. Another thing if you are camping mostly in RV parks and stealth is not a issue so buy a reflective tarp to help with the sun radiant heat.
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I've never seen the rear of the tarp done that way. That's very clever. Thanks very much for the tip. I agree with others. This is a very clearly made video. I found this just in time. Received my new 10x10 tarp two days ago.
here is another great theorie - put up clear plastic in the front to make a warm room.
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I had just watched a video of this same set up,but without the added variations. This pattern is called a "tarp star" set up. You did an OUTSTANDING job in this presentation. I have a 16×16 Keltey tarp,that I'm going deploy in the next couple of months (SPRING),this set up will be my "huckleberry" aka Go 2 shelter. Thanks so much for the added variations, much obliged. Be Good to Yourself, L.C.
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I found the one that incorporates the ground sheet better as it is Fully Enclosed against the rain
Makes more sense to do the back three then each side missing the corner then tuck the corners in
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Far the best tarp tent vid I've come across, especially the rear side solution. CONGRATS! I'll set it up right tomorrow in the garden
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No bullshit, very clear tutorial.
Thanks to you my friend I have this setup nailed. Thank you
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Great video, nicely done…I need to give this a go. Thanks.
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one of the best tents for the money
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Explained so simple, especially the air flow adjustment techniques
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You certanly make things easy to understand. I wanna get out there!
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I was trying this with a 4.5 x 3 metre DD Tarp. The longer the sheet out from the centre pole, the greater the sag- so keep it small. Everyone calls it 'The tarp tent' , if you look at it from the top it looks like 'The millennium falcon'!! ..... but I guess someone's got copyright on that 😎🤣👍. Good video👏👏👏
That's the tent that made the Kessel run in less than 12 parsecs. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Survival Theory - 🤣👏👏👏👍 folks is right, you're a funny guy!😎👍
As below, clear, concise and well communicated. Subd and happy to do so. McIntyre. Scotland.
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Well done for a comprehensive display and at a pace newbies can appreciate and follow. Love the out takes!
OPTIONS for this design- For an unobstructed open interior, join two trek poles (or branches) in an A-frame configuration across the entrance and stake straight out from the entrance. "Simon, a bloke in the woods" has a video showing how to do it, as well as, showing how to make an optional door for this configuration in that same video. Video is, "Make it! Tarp tent door panel". BTW-Love your channel, great stuff.
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I've seen this set up demonstrated before but you presentation is easy to understand and the first time I've seen the rear vent modification. One thing about tarps that I like is they can be modified in so many ways to fit campsites, or weather conditions, or privacy needs.
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Best video I've seen on UA-cam in a long time! I'm using that one. 🤠👍💯
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Brings out a metal pole with plastic on it and says. I just carved this from a pine tree. Not only is he handy with a tarp, he's a comedian too.
Thank you, thank you. I'll be here every week.
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The carving joke is straight deadpan.
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the better approach for airflow is to just peg out the corners to begin with ..this way you can raise your shelter higher , plus as a bonus you have quite a bit more space in there.
I tried this plenty of times and in my experience ,... pegging out the corners is the better option, unless you want to spend your time in condensation hell !
Combine it with a (hooped) bivy and you're good to go (or you can lower the rear of the shelter into a semi-star if the wind changes/ don't want to use a bivy )
Want even more space and airlow ? ...use carabiners or paracord on the loops and peg those out ;)
Thanks for the instructional video, Dale Gribble.
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This is an excellent video. You made it easy to follow and understand how to do this tarp set-up. I've watched other videos doing the same open design but they made it seem much more complicated then it needed to be. Now that I've watched your video, I know I could easily do this configuration for my camp set-up.
Practice putting it up a few times, and it gets even easier and easier. It really is an easy set-up overall, and most importantly, it looks cool.
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Myn6211 I agree.
you took the words right out of my mouth, I was thinking the same thing, just watched a 15min video and didn't show the extras of how to create airflow
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I'll try my 4×3 tarp
Great job buddy I like how you said you carved the pole lol
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You got some funny pine trees!
Great instructional video and nice set up. Thanks
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Just rewatched this: one of the best tarp tent set up tutorials I have seen; covers plenty of refinements, like flow-through ventilation.
I have this exact tarp...I was considering purchasing a Eureka solo tent to add to my inch bag....After seeing this, I won't be needing that tent.This is by far the best tarp setup I've seen....Thx survival theory, u just saved me $ and 5 lbs of weight
The main advantage to a tent is insect/animal control, which without a net you can't get with just a tarp, usually. Thanks for the view and comment!
Survival Theory agree, I have a large mosquito net that can cover tarp setup....a must have in Louisiana;-)
@@bayoustateoutdoors9650 Last time I was in LA the mosquitoes had carried me twenty feet before I was able to swat them all away.
Survival Theory haha.....yes, the further south u go, the worst they get.....
How bout a Survival/Prepper get together? Meet people,exchange ideas.....East Texas area....Sam Rayburn?
Excellent video! When, even I, can understand and follow the instructions, it usually means you're some kind of gifted teacher! As a newbie to tarp-tents, everyone in my neighborhood is going to think that I finally went off the deep end, when they see me throwing up a bunch of different tarp shelters...especially being right in the middle of the city lol! Thanks for the video, it really helps!
Great way for teenagers to camp out in the back yard. When I was in my early teens I slept out under the stars at night 95% of the summer when it was hotter in the house than outside.
Good job....very nice tarp shelter.
Very nice. Thanks for sharing this. Great job.
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Very nice setup. Good job showing options which most guys don’t do.
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I made this tent before while out in the field in FMTB. Everyone else slept on the wet cold ground in the rain and I had this bad boy propped up with enough room for myself on one half and my gear and rifle. next to me. I offered to move my gear out to have space for another buddy but they refused. I woke up happy the next day I wasn’t soaked or my clothes lol.
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I enjoy your easy style. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks for the demonstration. Easy to watch and follow. Setup looks very nice.
Excellent video.Some out there are also making same setup but they are much in a hurry. This one makes you easy to understand.I'm also a backpacker with single and double dome tents. Thanks I can now have a more lightweight shelter in going solo in fine weather.
Excellent video. Well done sir. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Yes i agree, this is best tutorial i have ever seen, very clear instructuve. Thanks sir.....
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This is probably the coolest tarp setup I have seen
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Great job on this tarp shelter. I've found that there are so many more options with a tarp than with a tent. You can even make a fully enclosed tarp tent with a floor out of a single tarp. You can also just use the tarp for shade... I really enjoyed your out takes there at the end also.
Thanks for posting.
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very clear guide, thank you. greeting from Indonesia
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Your videos are gold 👏 Thanks a lot for always sharing your knowledge ✌️
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Good to go! Enjoyed it. Liked the pine tree pole.
Nice set up . Im getting my tarp Monday going to try this setup . Thank you for this video.
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One of my favorite tarps. I have 3 of them.
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great little set up.
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If you want to survive in the cold, build a teepee instead. Thanks for sharing.
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Pretty good! Going camping with my grandkids this week and have the same tarp. We'll give it a try.
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Instructions not clear, got foot stuck in ceiling fan. :)
Awesome vid, some really nice variations on the setup - and some very impressive carving skills, too.
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Very informative bro! Quality video.Thanks
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Very good, I like your airflow option. Clever one.
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nice nice nice !!!! Thanks a lot 4 the Video !!!!!!!!!
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Excellent clear instructions.
So very helpful and inspiring.
Thank you.
Reminds me of tents in the Arabian desert, how they are shaped to shed the wind.
Brilliant tutorial
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nice good looking tent
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Excellent tutorial and mods
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This blows my mind. Now to grap a tarp and try this. Thanks.
It's easy to build a tripod, which you can attach by cord to the peak of the tarp
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I like the way you create a wind passage to prevent condensation opening the rear part of the tent.
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Thank you for the concise step by step instructions.
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Great job. Very well explained. Many Thanks
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Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!!! Im a beginner hiker and you explain things really well! Also the way you made that joke about the craving the stick out of a pine tree made me laugh because of how serious you said it. :p
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Great service up first class
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A big thank-you for this video. You explain it in a way and pace which can be easily followed and understood. I watched quite a few similar videos here before but none of them is as good as yours. And I don't think I would be able to put what is said in these "similar" videos to work. I would be, after having watched yours.
Once you set it up a few times, you develop your own rhythm and style, and it gets easier and easier. Thank you for watching and commenting!
I like that setup
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"I just carved this from a pine tree." made the whole video!! :)
I was thinking of getting Snopes to investigate that claim. 🙂
It was a blue pine tho. We must be accurate....
@@redfaux74 😂😂
It helps to have one of those hand-carved pine poles that is just the right height.
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Thank you
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I was looking for a new setup for two military ponchos I had and this is it !! Going out in 2 weeks for a couple days hike on the AT and this will get the nod !
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Great video dude 👍 I'm going to try it out soon, thanks for sharing 🍀
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A concise easy to follow setup. I do love Aqua Quest tarps. Just checked out your website very well done.
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"I just happen to have a pole that fits. I just carved this from a pine tree." Love it!
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Nice snd clear. No messing about. I love the tarp tent config. Nice tip about the rear for the air flow. I always wonder about bugs and animals coming in though! Thanks for sharing 👍👍
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I've been tinkering with tarp setups lately. This was very concise: Have liked and subscribed. Thanks for the info. .
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I like the airflow thing, havent seen that before
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Awesome pitch and carving skills !!
Thnxs for uploading and sharing
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Your "open front tarp tent" got me to hit Subscribe. It may not be totally enclosed or bug proof, but it's damn close. Those two items are readily "fixable". I'm not a fan of poles, but if you have no where to run a ridgeline, or overhead suspension branch, do what you have to do.
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Great setup for air flow.
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Great job
that is a nice piece of tarp
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I just carved this from a pine tree. Fabulous, didn't even break character while saying so
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Excellent set up my friend. Thank you very much.
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Excellent video, love the humor as well!
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great little shelter.cant wait to try it out, if the bloody rain stops any time in the next couple of years.
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please tell me where I can find that pine tree :) great video
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Another fantastic vid cheers
I'd like to try that, but making the foot of the 'tent' identical to the door, to give more clearance above the feet of sleeping bodies. This would also increase the general pitch, and I suppose might help make the 'tent' more water-resistant. Just guessing; I've never tried it.
My favorite configuration
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This is my favorite tarp set up. To make it bug proof, or at least skeeters, get a bug net or just bug net material, some binder clips and take the netting and spread it around the opening with the net on the inside and clip the net to the tarp (top and one side from the outside and the other side from the inside once you are in) with the binder clips (I use about 8 and they weigh very little. If you have extra netting place it around the bottom of the tarp on the inside. You can use ground fod or pine needles around the bottom on the outside as well or in place of the netting around the bottom. When outside the tent I just clip it closed from the outside. Works great.
Yeah, not only does it work, but it even looks cool!
Thanks for the bug net comments. Bug nets are almost mandatory for me in the warm months...
Great job on the video by the way. I wanted to do one on the bug netting for this setup but have yet to get around to do any videos on my channel. Maybe a good one for you to do.
Thank you. I do plan on covering netting as part of a sleep/shelter system soon,....I better do it before it gets too cold for the bugs!
My favorite part was at 3:38 where he said he carved his pole from a pine tree lol. Classic
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This is SERIOUSLY bad ass!!!!!
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Cool Video 👍
Thank U for the Info and the Links 👍
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A bit serious wind and this falls like a domino...
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Good video. Thank-you.
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Some of the best tarp ideas I've seen..thx.
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Looks great for rain
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