Thank you for your time and interest! Please SUBSCRIBE and ring the BELL BUTTON to stay notified of all my latest videos. If you are interested, please see the description box for my affiliate links and the link for the official website of Black Hat Bushcraft. Your support and interest are greatly appreciated! Take care and God bless.
I enjoy all your videos, Matt, but what I really appreciate is you value the Word and having it with you. You give thanks to the Lord for your meals and I think that sets a wonderful example for those watching. We can be "manly men" and still realize we need to submit to our God. Keep up the good work. We appreciate it.
I've just moved from Ontario to Vancouver Island, where I indent to up my bush craft game. I've spent 30 years sea kayaking and wilderness camping on Georgian Bay, out on the granite rock on the great lakes - the 30,000 Islands. No soil or tree's to attach things to! I bring collapsible aluminum poles and use rocks. Big wind is a particular challenge, including to self supporting tents. Anyway, now that I am in BC with lots of trees and soil to work with it's a different skill set to master. Your video is excellent. Thank you.
I’ve been tarp campin for 33 yrs. i really enjoyed this!👍🏼 Always good to approach these learnin moments with humility and an open mind! Good stuff on here. Thank you sir!
I truly appreciate that my friend! After 33 years, I have no doubt you have a few tips and tricks to share as well! Feel free to offer ideas or tips, tricks and advice anytime! I am just like you in that I am always open to learn something new or a better way. thank you again for you time, interest and kind words!
Learned something new. Never thought to do a plow point off of a Ridgeline...duh. Always off of a tree. New perspective is always a good thing. Thanks for the demonstrations.
I really loved this video. Extremely informative and practical. God Bless you too from all the people your helping. Life saving info for sure. Plus it's totally fun stuff.
You are doing something some of the other guys forget to do.... go back over the basics. You and the other guys have covered the basics before and those of us who have followed you guys for a while now are with you on your more advanced techniques. Yet, the newer person just getting started, needs to hear a fresh video like this one to make him or her seek more from your channel. Once the newer person gets some base knowledge and curiosity is piqued... that’s when that person subscribes and starts looking at all your previous videos. Well done, Matt.
Thank you so much for your kind words my friend! I try to remember that there are many new people just coming in to this and looking for information can be overwhelming early on. I am thinking it will be a good idea to throw in some of these basic videos into the mix on occasion for those just starting out. THanks again for your support.
Great tarp shelter setups! Those tarps look awesome definitely will be getting one of those and one of your shirts in the near future 👍. Thank you for all you do brother 💪!!
Excellent! I’ve used the plow point for so many years, but I’ve never thought of setting it up perpendicular to the ridgeline! Great to know that option. Thanks, man!
Matt I've been watching your videos for 2 or 3 years and I don't know how I missed this one. Very good presentation of tarp setups and I love your style. I primarily use a canvas tarp and recently retired my old one that was getting pretty ragged after about 15 years of use and broke down and bought a new one from Coalcracker. Glad to support Ol Dan and he has a great quality item. My favorite (I guess ) setup is the plow point but using a bipod and ridge pole. I'll try to comment more on your videos than I have been but usually I just go to a channel, yours or Shawns, Daves, Jess or another and just let them play. Keep up the good work and have fun out there. BAMADAN BUSHCRAFT plain and simple.
Great job! I’ve got friends that use that A frame when they’re out on scouts or hunting on ranches out by Amarillo, Tx. Reason being is that the wind blows in the panhandle 20-40 mph all day lol. It’s so dry there at times that the county is often under a burn ban due to high risk of prairie fires. So the A frame holds the heat well in the fall and winter. People aren’t aware that it does get cold and snow in the Tx panhandle due to its high table top elevation on the Great Plains.
Very nice vid. My reservation about tarp setups is very simple: bugs. Most people camp during bug season and I’d like to see setups that discourage our insect friends.
A little late here but while maybe a little more complicated (but not much) and largely underrated tarp set up is the Adirondack tarp shelter. It provides 3 sided coverage with a view. The trick is to make sure you know the prevailing winds in your AO in the event a storm rolls through because that front side is open.
I'm a beginner moving from the ground up (bivvy -> tarp -> hammock?:) now at the tarp stage obviously... and this is a great video to get strong at the fundamentals so that setting up works 100% of the time without flinching. Together with the ridge line setup video - what you (Matt) have is great SYSTEM from which to do all sorts of variations in the field. The first time doing anything, no matter how obvious, is hard... but your videos make it easy! Thank you, please don't stop:) and God Bless! PS: I've found your content through a recommendation made by Corporals Corner.
Thank you so much for your kind words my friend! I am glad that this has been helpful and I hope you will continue to enjoy using this system as you venture out. Thank you for coming over from Shawn's channel and I will definitely have more content to come! Take care.
Thank you so much for that my friend! I am sad to say I opt for my hammock about 90% of the time now myself simply because of back problems so I truly sympathize. Every so often I just long to sleep in front of a fire so I just tough it out the next morning but it has gotten harder and I am sure it will continue to. Thank you again for you kind words and support!
Is there a tie out in the middle of the tarp that could be used to create more room on a plow point configuration? You do a great job of explaining things.
There is indeed Jason. I did a short video on my Facebook page where I utilized that tie out to open it up inside. This particular tarp has 19 tie outs total. It offers a lot of flexibility for different set ups. Thank you so much for you kind words and support!
Why do you choose the Ecotek Hybern8 sleeping pad over other pads? Interesting looking pad, if it was used on the ground would it comfortably support a side sleeper? Also how robust in terms of not getting punctures do you find it? Thanks
Nice one. What cordage are you using on the guylines and also it seems you have some kind of locker/tension piece on the guylines to, what kind is that
Tarred #36 bank line works really well. The knots are called prussic(sp) knots. They can easily slide along a line by grabbing the knot, but if you pull the loop they bind on the line.
Instructor Mercer, You have used Tentsmith Oilskin Tarp, DD Hammocks Tarp and Pathfinder Nylon tarp. Which one would you say is the best for all seasons, durable and least likely to get damaged from flying fire embers? Thanks for the content!
I definitely say that from embers, the Tentsmith Oilskin will be the safest option. The DD and the Pathfinder Tarps are great pieces but they are both synthetic and embers will easily melt holes in those. If I am ground camping in winter right in front of the fire, I will always opt for the oilskin for safety. I hope that helps! Take care.
LOL! I was supossed to be and was waiting down river in Aintry. The guys never made it down... I just kept practicing my pickin' with this unique lookin' little fella that didn't do much talkin' Turns out, all that pickin' is comin' in handy :)
Good question, on this tarp and most, it is hard to insert the loop through the tarp loop as it is a smaller loop. Most importantly, it can be hard to insert stakes through the tarp tie outs so this gives you an easy loop to work with. With the extra paracord, as you stake out the tarp and pull stakes over time, it can wear the loop on the tarp. With that cord there, the wear from friction and dirt etc is all on the paracord.
Thank you for your time and interest! Please SUBSCRIBE and ring the BELL BUTTON to stay notified of all my latest videos. If you are interested, please see the description box for my affiliate links and the link for the official website of Black Hat Bushcraft. Your support and interest are greatly appreciated! Take care and God bless.
I enjoy all your videos, Matt, but what I really appreciate is you value the Word and having it with you. You give thanks to the Lord for your meals and I think that sets a wonderful example for those watching. We can be "manly men" and still realize we need to submit to our God. Keep up the good work. We appreciate it.
Thank you for simple easy instructions to follow
I've just moved from Ontario to Vancouver Island, where I indent to up my bush craft game. I've spent 30 years sea kayaking and wilderness camping on Georgian Bay, out on the granite rock on the great lakes - the 30,000 Islands. No soil or tree's to attach things to! I bring collapsible aluminum poles and use rocks. Big wind is a particular challenge, including to self supporting tents. Anyway, now that I am in BC with lots of trees and soil to work with it's a different skill set to master. Your video is excellent. Thank you.
I’ve been tarp campin for 33 yrs. i really enjoyed this!👍🏼 Always good to approach these learnin moments with humility and an open mind! Good stuff on here. Thank you sir!
I truly appreciate that my friend! After 33 years, I have no doubt you have a few tips and tricks to share as well! Feel free to offer ideas or tips, tricks and advice anytime! I am just like you in that I am always open to learn something new or a better way. thank you again for you time, interest and kind words!
Learned something new. Never thought to do a plow point off of a Ridgeline...duh. Always off of a tree.
New perspective is always a good thing. Thanks for the demonstrations.
I really loved this video. Extremely informative and practical.
God Bless you too from all the people your helping. Life saving info for sure. Plus it's totally fun stuff.
Thank you, Matt just what the newbies need, more information and tarp setups God Bless you
Thank you so much for your kind words! God bless you and yours!
Always good to see you made a new video Matt!!
Thank you Jerry! I appreciate your support!
No mattter the level of skill its always a joy watching you teach Matt. God bless!
It's been a long time since I have been in the woods. I am rebuilding my kit. Anything I get from you and the SRO gang is a big help. Thank you.
You are doing something some of the other guys forget to do.... go back over the basics. You and the other guys have covered the basics before and those of us who have followed you guys for a while now are with you on your more advanced techniques. Yet, the newer person just getting started, needs to hear a fresh video like this one to make him or her seek more from your channel. Once the newer person gets some base knowledge and curiosity is piqued... that’s when that person subscribes and starts looking at all your previous videos. Well done, Matt.
Thank you so much for your kind words my friend! I try to remember that there are many new people just coming in to this and looking for information can be overwhelming early on. I am thinking it will be a good idea to throw in some of these basic videos into the mix on occasion for those just starting out. THanks again for your support.
Thank you very much Matt.
Plow point and a self standing diamond bare my favorite tarp set ups thanks for sharing sir
Thanks Again Matt, Another Fine Video From The Woods.
Awesome instructional video. I just purchased that tarp and can't wait to try it out in the field.
Always enjoy learning something new, especially when it will protect from nature and the elements. Take care and stay well.
good work, twas out at Black Creek, friend told me about your channel - awesome to see the local! Subscribed.
Great job. I cant wait to get my tarp, it is ordered.
Solid video. Great content for the community. Excellent period of instruction
Good to see u again. Grt video with some grt tips. Thx. Happy Holidays
Very polished, great teacher, thank you.
Great tarp shelter setups! Those tarps look awesome definitely will be getting one of those and one of your shirts in the near future 👍. Thank you for all you do brother 💪!!
Thanks very much, Matt. The quality of your videos is always exceptional.
Thank you -very new to this.
Another great video. Thank you!
Happy Holidays.Mr.Matt
always good vids.Full of great tips.Looking
forward learning more from
u.
Excellent, basic information. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent demonstration and video brother. As always a pleasure to see you my friend.
Thank you for the great lesson, Matt. Stay safe and stay warm
Absolutely my friend! Your kind words and support are always appreciated. God bless brother!
Great video Matt, great info 🤠
Thanks...great video
Excellent! I’ve used the plow point for so many years, but I’ve never thought of setting it up perpendicular to the ridgeline! Great to know that option. Thanks, man!
Matt I've been watching your videos for 2 or 3 years and I don't know how I missed this one.
Very good presentation of tarp setups and I love your style.
I primarily use a canvas tarp and recently retired my old one that was getting pretty ragged after about 15 years of use and broke down and bought a new one from Coalcracker. Glad to support Ol Dan and he has a great quality item. My favorite (I guess ) setup is the plow point but using a bipod and ridge pole.
I'll try to comment more on your videos than I have been but usually I just go to a channel, yours or Shawns, Daves, Jess or another and just let them play.
Keep up the good work and have fun out there.
BAMADAN BUSHCRAFT plain and simple.
Love your channel man.
Well Demo'd 👍 .. thank you.
Great job! I’ve got friends that use that A frame when they’re out on scouts or hunting on ranches out by Amarillo, Tx. Reason being is that the wind blows in the panhandle 20-40 mph all day lol. It’s so dry there at times that the county is often under a burn ban due to high risk of prairie fires. So the A frame holds the heat well in the fall and winter. People aren’t aware that it does get cold and snow in the Tx panhandle due to its high table top elevation on the Great Plains.
Matt, great video and info!!!!!!!!!!
Good stuff as usual.
Thanks for the help!
Absolutely Caleb! I appreciate you tuning in and I am glad you enjoyed this. Take care!
Awesome vid 👍🏻
Nicely explained
Great videos Matt ! I’m new to your channel you truly have a gift of teaching! Thanks Mack
I truly appreciate that Mack! I am glad you are here and please feel free to ask questions, comment or offer suggestions any time! Take care.
Happy Thanksgiving Matt!
Very nice vid. My reservation about tarp setups is very simple: bugs. Most people camp during bug season and I’d like to see setups that discourage our insect friends.
Incorporating bug netting is usually a must.
Good stuff as always brother
Nice demonstrations. Thanks.
Thank you so much Mark!
A little late here but while maybe a little more complicated (but not much) and largely underrated tarp set up is the Adirondack tarp shelter. It provides 3 sided coverage with a view. The trick is to make sure you know the prevailing winds in your AO in the event a storm rolls through because that front side is open.
Thanks Matt!! God bless brother!
Thank you Pastor Mike! God Bless you and your family my friend!
Beautiful set up!
Thank you so much!
Another good video. 👍🏼
enjoyed....!!! PS- I'm also enjoying the new 8x8 tarp for ground sleeping...
Thanks
I'm a beginner moving from the ground up (bivvy -> tarp -> hammock?:) now at the tarp stage obviously... and this is a great video to get strong at the fundamentals so that setting up works 100% of the time without flinching. Together with the ridge line setup video - what you (Matt) have is great SYSTEM from which to do all sorts of variations in the field.
The first time doing anything, no matter how obvious, is hard... but your videos make it easy! Thank you, please don't stop:) and God Bless!
PS: I've found your content through a recommendation made by Corporals Corner.
Thank you so much for your kind words my friend! I am glad that this has been helpful and I hope you will continue to enjoy using this system as you venture out. Thank you for coming over from Shawn's channel and I will definitely have more content to come! Take care.
Subscribed love your videos. I was wondering if you could do a video on the pathfinder willow knife
My ground sleeping days are limited now...lol But still good knowledge.
Good informational video , thanks for sharing , stay safe , God bless !
Thank you so much Micael! God bless you and your brother!
I'm too old and shot out to tarp camp, but you're such a nice decent guy I watched, and commented, on the video. lol. And great info!
Thank you so much for that my friend! I am sad to say I opt for my hammock about 90% of the time now myself simply because of back problems so I truly sympathize. Every so often I just long to sleep in front of a fire so I just tough it out the next morning but it has gotten harder and I am sure it will continue to. Thank you again for you kind words and support!
Nice
Fantastic video! What cordage is commonly used for the prusik loops on the ridgeline?
Thanks for all the great videos. What is the name of the group that plays the background music?
Very well explained, but these always raise one question: Do you want your open shelter with fire to face the wind or be back to the wind?
Is there a tie out in the middle of the tarp that could be used to create more room on a plow point configuration? You do a great job of explaining things.
There is indeed Jason. I did a short video on my Facebook page where I utilized that tie out to open it up inside. This particular tarp has 19 tie outs total. It offers a lot of flexibility for different set ups. Thank you so much for you kind words and support!
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Why do you choose the Ecotek Hybern8 sleeping pad over other pads? Interesting looking pad, if it was used on the ground would it comfortably support a side sleeper? Also how robust in terms of not getting punctures do you find it? Thanks
Nice one. What cordage are you using on the guylines and also it seems you have some kind of locker/tension piece on the guylines to, what kind is that
Tarred #36 bank line works really well.
The knots are called prussic(sp) knots.
They can easily slide along a line by grabbing the knot, but if you pull the loop they bind on the line.
Instructor Mercer,
You have used Tentsmith Oilskin Tarp, DD Hammocks Tarp and Pathfinder Nylon tarp. Which one would you say is the best for all seasons, durable and least likely to get damaged from flying fire embers?
Thanks for the content!
I definitely say that from embers, the Tentsmith Oilskin will be the safest option. The DD and the Pathfinder Tarps are great pieces but they are both synthetic and embers will easily melt holes in those. If I am ground camping in winter right in front of the fire, I will always opt for the oilskin for safety. I hope that helps! Take care.
Are you playing the banjo music in the video? You are a talented man. Were you in the movie Deliverance?
LOL! I was supossed to be and was waiting down river in Aintry. The guys never made it down... I just kept practicing my pickin' with this unique lookin' little fella that didn't do much talkin' Turns out, all that pickin' is comin' in handy :)
What size tarp are you using in the video?
10 mins in. Why do you put a loop of Paracord when there's already a loop on the tarp
Good question, on this tarp and most, it is hard to insert the loop through the tarp loop as it is a smaller loop. Most importantly, it can be hard to insert stakes through the tarp tie outs so this gives you an easy loop to work with. With the extra paracord, as you stake out the tarp and pull stakes over time, it can wear the loop on the tarp. With that cord there, the wear from friction and dirt etc is all on the paracord.
@@blackhatbushcraft wow thanks for the great response :)
@@MarioQuezada Any time my friend! Thanks for tuning in.
A trap is the best in a hurry for a shelter.
Definitely so. Thanks for tuning in!
Thanks
Thank you for your support!