Flintlock Annual Skills Gathering: Tarp Shelters
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- Опубліковано 13 гру 2018
- In this video, I teach part of my Ultralight Bug Out System: The 5-Minute Shelter.
This video is from the first annual skills gathering for my school, Flint & Steel Critical Skills Group called "Flintlock" which was hosted at Georgia Bushcraft in the Spring of 2018.
Video and editing courtesy of my friends and partners at American Survival Co (Joel Graves and Matt Tate). Make sure you subscribe to their channel for more great footage like this!
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Brother, your method of instruction is top notch. I've seen a lot of guys on the old UA-cam that have no business teaching anyone anything, but you definitely know your stuff. I've been building my survival skillset for decades now and I still find that I learn something new with almost all of your videos. Thanks for so generously sharing your knowledge with us! Keep up the great work!
even when a guy like this is not teaching you directly, you can still learn TONS by watching his many practiced habits. they are not borne out of accident!
18 Series are combat instructors too
for the first time in my life, I'm watching this content as if it depended on it, because I have a feeling it very well may soon.
This is a wonderful video that has the basics all in one place. Even if you know all of this its a great refresher. Thank you.
Good information.
Used a poncho-hooch as my main shelter when camping for over ten years after I got out of the Corps. Then I got married and had kids, and ‘had’ to get a tent. 😉
:D
Arctodus Simus Lol
This video is amazing! I’m a newbie and this hit the spot big time! Binge watching your other videos now!
Awesome info. Concise, easily retained. It’s really must know info. Thx for all the work
Full of all the good stuff! Thanks for dropping the knowledge.
I’m not only learning from these videos, I’m enjoying them! Like seriously enjoying listening and watching! Now hopefully I never need to use most of this info., but if I do I believe my recall will be above par. Thanks for your service…and your service!😆
Thank you my brother for all this knowledge you share with us!
Stay safe and have fun!
Thanks for another awesome video. You keep things simple and easy to follow. Great job!
Great video, down here in Costa Rica, I recommend to my students a 10'x10' tarp, there are a lot of rain in the jungle. I combine a DD superlight tarp and a 2 Go Systems Trifecta for a super dry and warm shelter.
Greatly appreciated information love the ridge line idea for different shelters fast efficient smart
Very cool. Great stuff as usual. This is another skillset everyone should know. Thanks again for another great vid
"orprals corner
Thank you for sharing, much appreciated.
Loved the concept of keeping things ready to deploy the shelter faster. I ended up finding w/ the MSR stakes that pre-tying a 30'' loop of bank line to 4 of my stakes allowed me run them through the grommets and use a girth hitch as well as tie the prusik on the ridgeline (with stake pre-attached for a toggle) super quickly. If I had more toggles I'll run them through the girth hitch to protect the grommets too. It works or me because the MSR stakes are narrow enough to fit through most grommets and have a small eyehole to feed the bank line through. After tying the prusik on the ridgeline, as used for the lean-to, I then just fed the stake through the grommet and had it serve as a toggle. Really easy and quick to set-up, at that point it's just a matter of getting the ridgeline up. Thanks for all of your excellent instruction!
Great little clip. Love the videos from active classes
Awesome lesson! Always pick something up watching your vids!
Really informative, thanks for sharing.... on of the best shelter and most practical vids
This is good information for anyone,food ,water and this is definitely shelter ! KEEP ON ROCKIN IT 5:5 !!!...
Always great info. I learn so much from you. Thanks.
this is a literal goldmine. thank you sir
Keeping it simple and affective 👍👍
Great presentation, thank you for sharing!!
Love my tarp, there are over 55 different types of design of shelter.
Great video. Thanks for sharing this calls. Thumbs up to your filming crew! They take excellent angels.
It was nice to not have to film myself! Joel and Matt did a great job, there are about 40 of these videos coming out over the next few months on this channel, Flint & Steel Critical Skills Group, and American Survival Co.
thanks mr Joshua for another slendid video, I am always learning from you.
Even if or when I think I know the subject, there slways little details to learn or to improve.
I had a situation similar to yours some years ago: trying to sleep in a brand new bivy I almost got drown in condensation!! Now I always carry a silk inner sleep bag ... it weights almost nothing, takes almost no space and is super smooth and confy. I am waiting for a new bivy an woobie, but this time I'll try them first at home.
Thanks for your work, you are a wonderful instructor!
Stay safe and keep well!
So Cool, Q and A right on site of the video. I like it. And it was a great video by the way. Good content, Thank You
Good point about camo vs safety orange, Deer camp vs SHTF!
Awesome vid your school looks great wish I was there!!!
Appreciate the information!!! I have some survival cord from paracord planet and they have similar features. Good stuff! 👌
Great instruction. Thank you.
Outstanding video.
I add 4-8 tarp clips in my kit to facilitate various types of shelter. Grommets aren't always where you want/need them. Speed and ease of use mostly. Great video.
But I'm also in coastal SC and tropical downpours/thunderstorms come up on us so quickly.
I'm going to get half a dozen Heavy Duty binder clips for the same purpose
Some throwback right here. Great stuff Josh.
You rock man,thank you for the good job you are doing,greetings from Romania.
Welcome, Romania! Thanks for tuning in!
Brothers in arms should stick togheter my friend.
Great info. Very practical.
I like how you reinforced the grommets with tape.
I really enjoy this content amazing video..very relaxing and learning at the same time ..amazing job explaining how to do everything. I really enjoy this type of stuff...I wish you the best sir 🙏
The plow point is my favorite "quickie" shelter. When time isn't an issue, there's a more involved version of it where the front is more closed.
One trick I came up with for a tent pole (no trees for tying up a ridgeline) was using .30 cal & up/shotgun cleaning rods. They are appx 1 ft long sections that screw together, and are light weight aluminum, which makes them easy to carry. To top it so it doesn't poke a hole in the tarp, put a hole in a fishing bobber, or a small rubber "golf ball" cat toy, or the cork from a wine bottle. Also could use as improvised fishing rod, poking/probing for snakes...
Very well done.
These virtue classes are awesome 😁. I definitely need to get my knot game down. Thank you.
Great info vid and refresher for knots.
Well done..well said!
Prusik knots are good and very useful, especially for guy and ridge lines ect.
I'm livid at the fact "we" as a people used to be self sufficient, but now take away power and or water for a few days and we are in danger of dying just about. The Amish got made fun of for shunning electricity but I'd say they were wise not to trade their survival skills for modern conveniences. I'm studying all I can to gain self sufficient abilities. Thank you for these videos, they mean a lot to me for that reason.
@Kikibird03... Not all of us are unable to live without the modern conveniences. I went through Hurricane Katrina, and where I was, we were out of electricity for almost 2 months. I'm a veteran, so used to living without "luxury". One thing I did learn is that sleeping inside without a fan or A/C isn't fun. Not much air or ventilation. God forbid it happens again, I'll sleep outside under a tarp shelter, with either a 4" thick folding foam mattress, or a decent inflatable one. But you're right...too many people who aren't able to cope without creature comforts.
Have you seen either "Corporal's Corner", "Ranger Survival & Fieldcraft", or "Stoker-matic" here on UA-cam ? "Corporal" is a former Marine Corps Corporal, and "Ranger" is an active duty Army Ranger, rank of Major. "Stoker" is an active duty Army Sergeant. I'm subscribed to all 3. For what it's worth, I'm not easily impressed... All 3 of them are very knowledgeable and produce Excellent videos on every aspect of Bushcraft, from Natural, Tarp, and Semi permanent shelters, Fire making, Compass use & land navigation, Cooking, Hygiene... ... Even though I've had basic military survival training, I've learned a lot, increased my confidence and knowledge.
This is gold.
I thought I was a tarp man forever... Then I went to Arizona... Decided a tent would be fine lol! 🕷🐍🦂🐜
Excellent Thank You
Another awesome video...
thanks Josh another good one,take care
Great video, thanks.
Those shelters are sweet for hunting, long range backpacking. Paired with a hammock you can make tarp to work or get under in case it rains. Sleep in all in 1 hammock.
Yea! I got the 2 older bivies and the new Breathable one! Thanks!
Thankyou for the information.
Great class gbgb I do like my poncho over all else I keep both in my kit the grabber and poncho take care brother
Thanks from 🇨🇦
Morning, I’ve found myself wanting to learn all you have to share. My father was a crew chief on a C-47. I remember when we (he) were stationed in the Philippines he had to go threw a jungle survival school. He shared with me and my brother many of the things he learned. Thanks for your time and teaching.
That sound amazing what your dad did!
Given you a look, I enjoy the Corrperl Corner and he recommended you. I still hunt and fish but I have to modify camping as I'm in a wheelchair now. Good luck and God bless..
I'm here from the Corporal as well ! If you will, let me suggest "Ranger Survival and Fieldcraft", and "Stoker-matic". "Ranger" an active duty Army Ranger, rank of Major. "Stoker" is an active duty Army Sergeant - has Two channels...one is just Army topics.
If it ain't rainin', we ain't trainin'! I have one of these Grabber blankets I bought at the PX in '92. I have made countless hooches, drag firewood, store fire wood on and under, and even covered gear in bed of truck in transit to field. All grommets intact, 2 or 3 duct tape patches, outer edge trim all missing, but I would say I got my $8 worth and still going 27 years later.
I would say you got your money out of that no question. I got 8 of the UST brand that ripped out in one day. I started pre-reinforcing then with gorilla tape on the grommets and that solved the problem
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret The UST Tarp is garbage. To be honest, nothing made by UST will ever go in my kit. Grabber is great as well as the SOL Sport Utility Blanket . I do miss my poncho though. I check Amazon every few days for one, nearly impossible to find new or used good. Any suggestions?
Daryl Sarbaugh I see we have had the same experience with most everything UST
I'm new. Great info! Thanks!
Awesome Video! Thanks for sharing and stay Blessed!
This is so valuable and we're blessed to be able to watch this for free. Thanks mate!
I was an eagle scout and you remind me of my scoutmaster to an unsettling degree his name was Earl troop 68 in Yuma Arizona. Our main boy scout camp was Geronimo in the Payson area
Its crazy how many times I have heard my fellow soldiers in the army say some kind of a riddle when they make a knot. I make a picture of it in my mind and just replicate it.
That is the difference between remembering how to tie a knot and knowing how to tie a knot.
If you know one, you can forget how to tie it but still be able to figure it out.
what I say to people is, "your not camping, your trying to survive the conditions short term".
Yea but what if that's the way I camp too because I don't want to get too spoiled?
@@Robyaknowtheone huge difference between camping and spending an unexpected night in the wood. and you can "yabit" all you want to just about anything. good luck.
@@Robyaknowtheone What's the question here? Minimalist camp all you want. There's no rush of adrenaline realizing you're lost and having to deal with that situation. Choosing to go into the woods at a specific time and being able to leave when you want is a lot different from a real survival situation.
@@MrBikboi bro I dont even know that was 2 years ago
You might try reinforcing the grommets with epoxy-like resin such as Solarez. Originally produced for fly tying, cures with UV, dries rock hard. I think a circle around each one, on both sides, like caulk would be useful. Excellent videos and channel.
in hindsight I realize this UV stuff would be a great addition in any kit for a variety of uses.
I found to be on a little bump or dig a little channel around your tent and a drain trench if you have to is good too. To be sure you dont end up in a puddle. Thanks for the awesome vids.
Now I really want to take a class with you! Your the best instructor on UA-cam brother! Now if I could just get past the broke ass disabled veteran thing, LoL!
I appreciate that, Nick! I just enjoy teaching, always have.
@Nick, you aren't the only one... Unfortunately we're legion...hang in there brother
@@baronedipiemonte3990 thanks, you as well!
You have a good attitude for instruction.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
Glad to hear someone emphasizing that your WANT TO BE FOUND in an emergency situation.
*BOWLINES & SECURITY SLIP KNOTS*
*These 2 knots are SO under estimated. Practicing security slip knots with a few good bowlines should allow you to avoid having to thread the bundle of cordage through any loops in most situations. This will make it easier to break down & quickly retrieve your rope in the event of an emergency bug out from your bug out location! Hahaha!*
Enjoy your channel! I just found it this week.It beats Tv by a 1000 yards. Rarely do I watch Tv its usually UA-cam or radio or books.This is much more useable than college, believe me. I like the useable knots. I am spending more and more time outdoors so it comes in handy. I'm curious to see and hear about your medical kit. I have 2 kits I'm working on.....one for the belt or in a small pack with my other gear and a dedicated medium pack with only medical gear. I use a separate belt with items, a medium pack an ultralight pack and my military issue duffle bag for tools and such depending on the situation. I was an emergency room nurse/trauma nurse for 28 years. As is most of the case knowledge and experience is the best tool. Thanks for the knowledge.
Glad to hear it. I tend to steer clear of specifics with the med kits, I think that is it difficult to balance with such a varying degree of skill level within that field. I don’t want people just buying and carrying medical gear based on my experience when they may not know how or when to use it or what plans need to be in place already for after certain interventions. I would prefer folks attend training in Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder and then put together their kits based on what they know how to use. However, aside from the military medical training and experience, I was also an EMT and ER Tech, so I do have some time working along side folks like you in the ER and know your skill level and would be happy to discuss specifics with you over email joshua@flintsteelcsg.com
I agree and Wilderness First Aid is good. What kind of first aid should you carry on your person is the question. For me I may carry a medium dedicated med pack for a larger group and longer trip because of my skill level. I'll carry a trauma kit when shooting at a range or climbing. In general, I carry things for abrasions and lacerations, eye problems, sprains/fractures, diarrhea and hypothermia. Anyway I enjoy the videos
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret
Sounds like you have it well thought out. I carry a pocket/belt kit for hemorrhage control, then I have my IFAK in a backpack, and my vehicle kit is a full trauma bag that allows me to take care of others.
Oops I forgot about blister control in my list. That can just about put you out of action. Got to take care of our feet. Take care@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret
@48:57 Damn. I never thought about bog iron screwing up my compass. You just explained an anomaly I experienced decades ago which honestly left me a little freaked out to this day. A tiny shred of sanity restored!
Between the survival bar "romantic dinner" and your camping trip to El Cap, your wife is a saint. 🤣
She is pretty epic in her own right, when she is done juggling babies and has more time she will be instructing more.
One thing I used to do, take the knife and dig out about a six inch trench all around the perimeter to catch and redirect any water coming along the ground.
Don't dig with your knife though
Yes, you are right.
:-)
👍🏼
Also, keep some big rocks in and around the fire, and then before going to sleep, bury the rocks in the ground under me and they will keep me warm for most of the night.
Hello, new sub here! Keep doing what I see. -Pete (Army Brat Ret.) ...Pop>>> 5th Group '67-'72.
Welcome!
I was in a situation one time about 20 yrs ago that had me well on the run from shit,and i used a couple of tarps that I acquired along the way and they do work,they not only kept me out of the wind but nice and dry for a couple of weeks,so now not only do I always carry a small tent but also several small tarps with my pack,also in my pack i carry a full tang knife a small hatchet life straw for water if need be and most needed materials for building a nice warm fire,also fishing supplies as well,i hate fish but in a life or death situation one will eat anything.
dang, was gonna tattoo the tread rattler on back of elbow, but u did it first :)
It would be cool to see on video the real world difference between a normal flashlight and a red flashlight in the woods.
I knew I liked you for some reason. Then you mentioned pathfinder. Reason found 🤙🏻😎
I don’t work there any longer. Only worked there a couple years ago to help out
It would be very interesting content to see you vs Dave Canterbury with thoughts on survival!
Somehow I missed what the 4th type of shelter was. Got Diamond, Lean-to, A-frame. Even stepped through again and didn't see #4.
That’s Awsome
Hi. Great video! I love the level of detail and discussion that you promote. A quick question, I like to use a similar tarp, but I like a pyramid shelter for emergency. It does mean using a lot larger tarp though (about double what your using). Your thoughts?
Another great configuration of your tarp is big enough for it. I’m a big fan of three closed sides minimum for foul weather
very good class..well done sir
Also clear plastic raises temp dramatically & less wood ='s less energy
I am not military...but your course and mine are almost the same.
As a convert into the cult of the, seldom used but, oh so versatile Figure 8 knot and toggle uses of the Enyart Simplicity System, how do you feel about using carabiners being used for quick ridgeline setup and breakdown? Thanks for sharing your knowledge and class times with us. Semper Fi.
Nothing wrong with enhancing a baseline system if someone wants to do that, with the caveat of being able to do it without the extra items being important. I have a couple shelter systems that have some Figure-9's from Nite-Ize that I use from time to time.
When you attach the first end of your Ridgeline, what is your opinion on threading the entire rope through the bowline versus passing through a bight and locking it with a branch or a spike?
" I have three X's on it to let crews and helicopters know that Im dtf you know?" lol sorry I had to. Love the video!
nice...!!
Great video. I love the class footage. What neck knife are you using?
Thanks! Its an LT Wright "Lil Muk"
oh lol the rain!!
Josh, two questions, I barely can leave my house so I know nothing about this kind of stuff, I started watching your videos cause they are interesting and I really just want to learn, so I hope this isn't a stupid question, but you were mentioning flying the tarp on a desert type setting for ventilation, how do you set one of these things up when there is a lack of trees or anything such as in a desert situation?
The next?, I'm just curious, how much of this stuff did you learn in the military vs what you learned on your own?
Always so clearly presented. Thanks.
What was the fourth shelter type you mentioned though? Plow Point, Lean To, A Frame, and ???
Been awhile since I did this one but probably a “fly” version of the a-frame if memory serves
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret
Wow. After so much time I had no expectation of a reply from you. Thanks so much for getting back to me. Best of luck with your future projects, and with your efforts in avoiding the “R".
There’s so many tiny little one man shelters available now with mosquito nets in too. Surely it’s easier just to carry one of them in your kit
If you want to.
*POCKET SHELTER* 47:20
*Two 55 gallon clear plastic drum liners/bags can easily fit in most pants pockets & can definitely be used to build or reinforce shelter.*
Josh
Would you recommend a Wool Blanket under you in a Hammock with a Under quilt and a Sleeping bag inside with you in Cold Weather..?
I typically use an under quilt with an over quilt in my hammock. You could probably get away with a sleeping bag or wool blanket if you use an under quilt.
How many feet of cordage do you recommend to carry for tarp setups? Is 100 ft too much, too short?
100ft is usually plenty. This setup takes about 25' of paracord and another 15ft of bank line. It would use less than half of the 100' supply. You would still have 60' to lash a raised bed, tripod, etc. What I usually carry is this 25' ridgeline in paracord and a 100' roll of #36 bank line
Great information. What’s a good size tarp for a surivial situation for 1 or two people that won’t be huge and too much to carry?
@Josh, 10ft X 10ft. If you go up to 10x15 or 10x20, with a very little bit of modification, you also have a "built in" floor/ground sheet