After Years of Teaching Survival This is Where Students Fell Short! Survival Shelter, Emergency Gear
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Stay in the Woods,
Dan
I was a wilderness survival instructor for the Alaska State Troopers for almost 20 years. All of our trooper recruits go through three days of survival training as part of their survival training. This training is not for the faint of heart! The recruits are taken by boat to an island, given one minute to don their flotation exposure suit then jump (or are pushed!) overboard and have to swim to shore. They are only allowed to bring the clothes on their back, a pocket knife, and a small survival kit about the size of a can of tuna. In the winter classes we also let them bring a flashlight because it gets dark quite early. The Alaska State Troopers teach the "7 Steps of Survival" and one of the first steps is SHELTER. If you get stranded somewhere because your bush plane crashed or your patrol boat sank, you HAVE to be able to survive that first night if you want to get rescued. So, this was a long way of explaining the background from which I am looking at this new shelter product. I've seen some negative comments about it, but based on my experience as a survival instructor, I can honestly say this thing looks like a valuable item to have in your pack or pocket when you are venturing into the backcountry. Additionally, as a trooper in Alaska, I have been involved in hundreds of search and rescue missions. I suspect I would not have had to recover so many dead bodies in the wilderness if people had been carrying something like this when their emergency happened. I'll be ordering one of these tarps! Thanks, Dan, for helping to develop this thing.
But Charles..... its not camo ! ;)
And when do I need to swim to an island with my little survival kit? If kicked from the boat I bet you wouldn't have a kit like that.
@@rickmortyson4861 your a Alaska trooper?
@@rickmortyson4861 I have been to Alaska. That water is so cold it will stop your heart.
@@rickmortyson4861 You'd lose that bet and your lack of true wilderness experience is showing. For many of us Alaska State Troopers travelling in a small boat or float plane was an every day event. I never got on a boat or a plane without some kind of survival kit in my pocket. It was, and still is, standard procedure up there.
Nah man! Not sick of hearing you talk brother we need this. Good bless you.
My Father "If you get hot you can take it off. If you get cold, you can't put on what you don't have."
Amen to that brother
Same reason why cold places are nicer than hot places. Get too hot and at some point you're naked but you can always make a fire or put on more clothes to stay warm, if you have them.
@@louisdisalvia8310 , and, Awoman?
@@Bagginsess
And work.
Anything that doesn't require fine finger motor skills.
Heat can make you uncomfortable and miserable, cold can make you dead before you know whats happening.
carrying a large garbage bag in my pocket , helped me out many times
I carry a big contractor bag in my edc too... Last year my son (6) took an unexpected dip in a lake, he stayed quite warm in the bag with arm and head holes...
Right on.
Good
I do too, now.
Learned garbage bags are very useful in a lot of situations years ago it should be in every prepper bag
I’m an old Boy Scout. Never leave home without a tarp. Even if you have a tent (or in my case a hammock shelter) CARRY A TARP! Many times I’ve had minimalist companions crowding under the tarp they said was unnecessary in a rainstorm set up as an extension to my rain fly. I keep a Mylar in my butt pack with a Bic, my compass, and a first aid kit. I also carry a stainless water bottle and filter. On the butt pack belt.
I Like your T6 Zero. It is about as light as possible and still durable. A few tight wraps of paracord would cinch it quite a bit smaller. My butt pack is big so it would stuff in it ok.
I learned early in life: “Always be prepared”.
Be prepared is the boy scouts marching song.
That's 2 of us
For a day hike in a state park I usually went really minimal and just carried water with me. I have cell service 98% of the time and always felt like the chances are I would just end up uncomfortable. I have definitely changed my mind about that after reading some stories about lost hikers recently.
I love that you separate survival and bush craft. Some goes hand in hand, a lot does not. You are the only one I have seen that does this. Keep it up.
I can’t click off the videos!!! They’re addictive. This should be called, “It’s Crack Bushcraft.🔥
Hahahahahaha
I always carry a military style poncho with grommets and lots of shoe strings. My children make fun of me every hike I go on. Just somebody being prepared for emergencies, tells you that person has learned to stay out of emergencies in the first place. Being prepared, tells you a lot about the person's vision forward.
Sounds just like my family, and you sound like me re: staying out of trouble. When my kids laugh at me, they know my comeback because they've heard it a hundred times:
"You know all those stories we see on TV and read in the paper about all the bad stuff that happens to people when they're out camping or hiking? Have you ever noticed none of that stuff ever happens to us? That's not just a coincidence."
I can relate . My "friends" look at what i bring for an over nighter snd always say the same thing . How long are you staying for ??
would you be able to link me to a good one?
@@wrinklebottom Not sure. I bought mine in the early 1980's from Vietnam surplus. Good stuff.
This thing would be great in an 8X8 and 10X10 sizes as well.
I always carry a poncho hiking or day walking in addition to my waterproof layer. Thanks for the reminder as to why I should keep this in my kit.
Same here ,it comes in handy, especially where I live
Yep, same here. I always carry a military style poncho with grommets for tie outs. If the weather turns bad, it keeps me dry while on the move and gives me shelter while stationary. Very multi-functional piece of gear.
Me too. It served me great in the infantry, and I still use it like that when I need it in the woods.
With a hiking pole and pegs you can make a mini tent or just keep hiking nice and dry. I live in Scotland and our Highlands have almost no trees. The ponchos ability to provide shelter when there's nothing makes it the safer bet.
Ive been getting ready for camping trips by watching people living as cozy as they possibly can at their campsites, but THIS is the channel that will do me some real good lol thanks for the content, brother!
When I worked in Northern Ontario, I often when hiking in the woods even in winter. I had a U.S>Army Mountain mummy sleeping bag and a tent fly from an old 5' x 7' nylon A-frame tent. Even in deepest winter I was comfortable.I used the tent-fly the same way this product is used and put down a good bed of pine boughs and then my sleeping bag. Very comfortable and warm.
The price of $75.00 for this item might seem steep, but in an emergency situation you know it'll work and stand up to the elements.
But it packs way too large to be unnoticeable, which is critical to an emergency-anything. You could have emergency shelters for ten people in that bag. It might be very well worth the price as a light-weight reusable tarp, but once you say "reusable", it stops being an emergency item.
@@jeschinstad You're very wrong about something that's reuseable not being suitable for an emergency use item. Sometimes I think a reuseable item is better as it's usually more durable than a on-use only item.
My emergency gear is all stuff that I can DEPEND on to WORK when I NEED it to.
@@sirridesalot6652: If you define everything that's useful in an emergency as an emergency item, then you would use the word "emergency" very frequently in your daily life.
I have an emergency blanket that I've used many times, because it's a very strong material. It would still be highly useful in an emergency today, but it is no longer useful as an emergency item, because I can never again pack it down to the size it was when it was an emergency item. So now it's an "item", not an "emergency item". Just like my knife is a knife, not an emergency knife.
I now have a different emergency blanket that always stays in my backpack, even if I'm just out shopping for food. You have to make some compromizes when you design something to be reusable that you don't have to when you're designing it for an emergency.
I live off grid, in the roads d, I can't agree enough,shelter, shelter, shelter.
Just getting out of the wind makes the world of difference.
off grid, but on youtube?
@@katfoode3222: That's not a contradiction. I plan to spend a couple of months off grid this summer, but that doesn't mean I'll be offline. Radio-based communication works pretty well these days. :)
@@katfoode3222 StarLink yo!
@@katfoode3222 just check his channel
@@katfoode3222 off grid just means you no longer rely on utilities provided by your council or government.
carry a can of campbell's chunky anything...soup, chili, whatever. You have a little food, and after you eat it, you have a metal container to boil water.
and its heavy af
I prefer on you're ultralight hiking trip to take a house with the kitchen.
Lightweight protein bars and high sugar items like boiled sweets and mint cake are lighter, don't require tools to open, or present a cut hazard when opened (even pull rings can be dangerous when you are too cold/tired to feel, and might not be possible to open). Not as tasty, or exciting, but can be in almost every piece of clothing or gear that has pockets.
These Campbell's Guerilla marketing ads are getting better.
@@Mapleaple we only have a kitchen cuz it came with the house - hate cooking!
I took a shot of Bourbon every time Dan said "Okay",... 31 shots later, I'm in a Coma & my Wife is pissed off.
You've convinced me.
Edit: Actually, I'd like to know how sparks from a fire affect it and how flammable it is.
That was the first question that came to my mind also.
Xenon, is like any sil-poly, sparks would melt a hole in it.
Sure it's not heat resistant, it's just too thin/light, but... there is no ideal material. If inflammable, it takes more room, like the sheets used by firemen...
Good point, but there are not many lightweight, rip resistant and waterproof materials that wouldn't be damaged by fire either
Honestly, best thing for sparks is waxed canvas, a bit heavier but they're fine with being close to an open flame, are waterproof, and are tough. Though occasionally you will have to re-wax them to keep them waterproof. But just in case with these nylon tarps, you can always melt some 550 cord as an in-field repair for small holes from sparks but best bet is to just keep them away from your fire. Sorry for the longer reply but I hope some of it helps ya out!
Most underrated youtuber!! Absolutely love this guy
Love the shelter design and just wanted to add that if you put a 180 degree twist in the webbing or ribbon before it's sewn it will prop the loop open without adding any weight. Easier to get a peg or finger through to save time, especially in the dark.
Brilliant!
The fact that sucker is orange is awesome...Major LifeSaver! Good on yah!
As a wilderness survival instructor (also in Pa), I can see just how valuable of a system this is. Both from a weight and protection standpoint… this thing is a solid addition to any kit. Whether it’s for a get home bag, a bug out bag, or just a day pack. This thing looks solid. Great job Dan.
My partner is into camping and the outdoors. I've been watching videos like this to try to figure out the appeal and connect more with him, but it is really outside my scope. As a full "civilian," I'll be getting this to keep in my car with a lighter and a metal container!
I have to say, this shows an element of commitment and love to your partner not often seen. I just wanted to applaud you on that.👍
@@NS-pf2zc I totally Agree, if more Spouses took that Approach, this World would Definitely be a Better Place!!!
Having any disaster/emergency gear puts you ahead of someone that doesn't. Being outdoorsy isn't for everyone. Personally I think everyone should know basic survival skills because I think it makes you a more competent human on the whole. Though everyone has their own constraints and commitments for their time.
A good way to get your feet wet is to find a day trip like going to the lake or a park. Most lakes/parks have designated camping spots so you can still set up a tent/tarp whatever and try it out but they usually have bathroom facilities and such. If weather gets bad you can just get in your car and leave. For most people its just finding what facet of the outdoors they like and its not always hiking for miles and miles with your home on your back.
@@GryphonIndustrial well said.
Don't loose sight, this is all about being prepared. Having basic outdoor knowledge, helps you think about your surroundings and how to keep from dieing from unpreparedness. I've seen it a dozen times and I'm tired of sharing my stuff and be a little more uncomfortable because numbnuts didn't bring proper gear.
Well thought out product and well explained.
... And reasonably priced.
Great job, Dan!💜
@@trishthehomesteader9873 I completely agree Trish. Very reasonably priced. I bought one.
"...under a nice Coalcracker blanket." Nice. 😆
You could put 2 triangular sides on that and it wouldnt affect the portability that much👍
good point
I’d be all over this with two triangular sides. That is an excellent idea!
Great idea, with those it would be definitely worth the money.
@@odys3803 😊👍
Dan, I also teach survival skills out here in the Bay Area in California and I 100% agree. Great system! If it takes even an experienced person over three hours to gather materials and make a shelter that for sure will not be as waterproof as yours, then this system now elevates that time obligation which can now be used to make a bed, gather fire wood, purify water, etc. Great design!
May i suggest when talking about metal containers for boiling water you emphasize the importance of the container being single walled and not double walled containers. Great video love your stuff!
Can you explain the difference? Thanks
@@VicInNocal Your standard pots and pans are single wall - they conduct heat from the stove to the food. Double Walled containers are insulated and designed to keep contents hot (or cold) by minimizing the heat transfer to the environment.
@@VicInNocal Double-walled containers being heated above a fire results in a pressure build-up and eventually a bomb.
Shelter is very underrated. One of the first things I do when I get to camp is set up shelter. I’m currently using a 9-11 silnylon tarp for my wife and I. It rides in my get home bag ready to deploy.
This fabric sells for about $9/yd. The $75 price tag is about equivalent to the cost of an American laborer doing a make-to-order with a sewing machine. For anyone who has more time than money, just make it yourself and seal those seams! Otherwise, you can purchase a near identical item from China for about $20.
Love that it's Made In America!!!!! Worth the extra $$ right there!
That is significant, for sure.
the durability is amazing
It really is worth it.
Dan love your channel great stuff. I am a fellow coalcracker grew up in Lansford. You are honest and trustworthy a rare trait today. Everybody should be buying this awesome product. Thanks for all you do, its all from the heart brother.
THE FIRST VIDEO WAS VERY GOOD , BECAUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW THOSE THINGS !!! I WAS RAISED ON A FARM AND HAVE EXPERIENCE IN MANY THINGS AND YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT YOU WERE ADVISING PEOPLE TO NOT DO !!!
I would rather be taught by this guy, over Dave Canterbury all day. I like this dudes delivery, and he seems like a good dude at heart. His vids are direct and to the point!
you are right, me too and he is down to earth with it all with common sense.
Just curious :D Why rather than both? whats wrong with Dave? I really pay attention to both :D, Did Dave do something that you didnt like or approve of, Just curious no malicious intent
Oh yeah stolen Valor....our Dave Canterbury....his actual military experience wasn't good enough for his ego so he inflated credentials and lied.......thats why he got fired from Dual Survival show......and he gave a lameass apology on UA-cam that was long on excuses and short on humility
Did anyone else giggle when he set it up facing into the wind instead of having it be a wind break... I get it, filming from the other angle would have put the mic right in the wind and the camera work would have been bad :)
Plus the smoke from his precious fire.
I did!
Real men don't giggle.
@@charleswalter2902 sure sure what next they dont cry?
Yeh I noticed that too.... Didn't think about the camera.
I have 2 of these and I have to say, these are pretty awesome. SMALL package for the coverage, which is a big deal. Most other "tarps" are a bit big, enough so that you may as well just carry a whole tent, since your most of the way there on the size / weight. Perfect BOB size , especially when you need to be conscious of the weight for the kid's packs. This is my go to now for the hiking pack as well. Bravo, very well done.
By replacing my Grabber tarp with this I was able to reduce the size and weight of my foraging belt survival kit system tremendously. Excellent product!
I have been carrying a tarp for decades as an emergency shelter. I have one in my day pack, this stays in my pack permanently. I met a man in the mountains and discussed the merits of an emergency shelter, he didn't think it necessary to carry one. we were going the same way. I moved ahead. Later that day it rained heavily, I put up my shelter and made up a brew (you guessed it) as I sat there staying dry, along comes the man soaking wet, he shelters under my tarp and is converted. Sometimes you have to learn a lesson the hard way. Have been in the mountains 50+ years and have seen so many people make basic mistakes and most of the time it's because they will not listen to the voice of experience. ATB Cheers from the mountains of NZ 😀😀
At first I was skeptical but, after thinking about it for a few Weeks I went ahead and pulled the trigger. I got it and I am more than pleased. This thing is so light and compact that it fits perfectly in my outdoors vest pocket and you can't even notice it is in my vest pocket. Good job Dan...this is going to ride in my EDC kit. Thanks!
I actually like the long-winded talk. It's good context and info, dont' let anyone tell you otherwise. They can skip forward if they don't like it.
I got the miltec poncho. It's a lot lighter than a military poncho. It comes in a bag, I stuff 4x 4m & 1x 8m cordage in there with pre tied loops on the ends. It's great to keep me and my bag dry, and it's great to give my family a dry picnic spot on walks ! Plus the kids like it as a den !
I like the look of your emergency shelter, I like the orange colour for the emergency aspect. I suppose I'd be up the creek without a paddle trying to get rescued with my German camo shelter !
Point remains, it was twenty quid, it's proper light, and I always have it. Might shove a lighter in there now though !
Yep my brother in law and i spent a day on a mountain side almost freezing to death before the guides returned. We had everything we needed but in the morning it was mild and a blue northern blew in with heavy mist. Boy did we learn a hard lesson
I (an old boy-scout) carry a 6” piece of waxed jute twine in my pocket with a magnesium/ferro rod. Shelter is easy to engineer from natural materials,in emergency situations.
I keep a small silnylon tarp and some cordage in my daypack when I head out on any solo hiking trips in deep woods. It’s kind of a no-brainer.
Survival bivvies are great - they combine the benefits of a space blanket with improved and much easier to harness convective heat retention (the warm air around your body) and do a phenomenal job protecting from rain and wind (no need to wrap it around you or set it up.) Carrying a thin, dirt-cheap space blanket in addition is my preference as I can then use that for extra warmth, extra signalling, etc. But chief among those reasons is that I can set it up as a campfire reflector.
For folks that have actually practiced their skills and are confident in their ability to get a fire going, it's nice to have a tarp option that can fit into the day-hike-emergency-kit niche. Definitely a nice upgrade.
Really love the survival tarp!
Looks like a great new product, and it makes good sense to have one with you, if you are out in the wilderness for any reason!
When I have puffy emergency stuff like this, I vacuum pack it in a Food Savr bag. Adds no weight and make it really small.
True but that may run counter to his concept of 60 second deployment . It’s already able to be squished down to fit into a bag or a pocket . A vacuum seal bag also harden it to the point it won’t conform to the shape of said pocket or bag. If your carrying 100 of these in a suitcase or one big enough to use as a carport the amount of space saved makes sense. But if it’s one or two in a light back pack... not a big deal
@@MrSheckstr fair point, but on the other hand again when will you actually only have exactly 60 seconds to set this up?
@@plvmbvm513
During the training course.
Great presentation, that did change my initial opinion of this. Quality gear is worth a few extra bucks, Especially if your LIFE could depend on it.
I was looking for an orange/reflective tarp like this today! Thanks Dan.
Thanks Dan😊
When it’s needed, it’s irrelevant the price paid, it’s about preserving your life and that’s something money can’t buy.
The amount of thought you've put into this alone deserves success. I hope people get how easy and useful this will be to shove in your pocket or bag. I'm in the UK, but I'd get one otherwise as a backup shelter. Nice one.
I enjoyed the video. I was raised in Alaska, guided hunters in the
Bitter root, and spent countless hours alone in the wilderness. Tip,
ALWAYS get a fire going BEFORE anything else. Weather can change, and in
the event of an injury its a life saver. Witha busted wing it's nice to
have a fire going and wood ready
Haha “the house wrap that people have mentioned, who is carrying that?” Oh man that had me gut rolling. Probably because I just bought a grommet kit to try making a 6 mill black plastic shelter.
My last experience in the woods was when I was in the infantry at Fort Lewis, Washington in the 1990s. After one field trip, I wanted a better and easier method of keeping myself protected and dry from the elements when I bedded down for the night. I got myself some bungie cords and used the field issued tent pegs, poncho, sleeping bag (I remember having it a lot for some reason) and puss pad. I loved the bungie cords. Made setting up a poncho shelter very fast.
I always have a tarp and to 55 gal bags, ALWAYS! I like the design and it seems like a great idea for those who don’t always carry a shelter.
I don't understand why people don't carry at least one large heavy duty bag. They are cheap, take up little space, and are so useful in emergencies and EMERGENCIES :) Though my respect for them might be born of growing up in the Welsh hills and mountains, with all the rain, and none of today's modern gear :) Back then a big orange bag was the only emergency survival/bivy bag you could find (pre gore-tex, and definitely pre the cheaper, more modern, Gore-tex alternatives :) )
Positive mental attitude is first. This keeps you from a state of panic.
If you panic you may not be able to think about what is important.
I make most of my own gear. My hammock tarps are all XL Xenon. XL Xenon fabric is $11.00 per yard. It would take 2.5 yards to make this. Nite-Ize reflective cord is $11.99 for 50 feet. You would have a couple bucks in tie-outs. So, materials cost alone for this tarp would be just over $40. $35 more to make correctly it is super reasonable. There’s a saying in gear selection: You can have lightweight, durable or cheap...pick two. I would rather have lightweight, durable and a bit pricey. Shelter is usually the bulkiest, and heaviest of the 10 C’s survival kit. Not with this item. Coalcracker, your thinking on this product is spot on!
Thank you for your insights regarding your experience as a teacher!
Well done as always Dan. This looks like a very well thought out product and a solution that should be helpful for many. Take care buddy!
I literally live outdoors most of the time, by choice. Even just walking my dog, im often gone for 3-9 hrs a day. Some months I'm gone for 3-7 days at a time, last minute road trip.
Things I ALWAYS CARRY IN MY BACKPACK: Waterproof Columbia jacket. My fireproof blanket/tarp with reflective side and camo. Fero rod. Knife. My mini saw, my life straw and 4-5 packs of oatmeal, beef jerky, Tylenol and a fishing hook. So light to carry.
I'm good for days. Shelter. Water fire food.
Too many people that go into the "wilderness" today, are worried more about fashion then they are function. They think the chances of them having an emergency is 0. It won't happen to them. They think they will be rescued immediately (they ignore the fact that rescue doesn't begin until someone reports you missing). They act like being an hour by car from the nearest city isn't that far.
$75.00! Wow! Great product! I hope you sell a million of them. I think I’ll stick with my poncho.
My silnylon poncho as been with me for 15 years.
I thought 75 bucks was a bit too much for what it is
@@telendar_ Way too much.
Ultralight gear is expensive. I think it would be great as a cooking shelter or for a quick shelter to wait out a storm while backpacking. And as he said, if it is not light and compact you might not carry it for a day hike and make a deadly decision.
@@granthaller9544 There's similar ultralight products for much cheaper because they're not over designed and use cheaper materials.
Looks like an excellent product / system. After reading the comments on the original video cost seems to be the sticking point. Thanks for posting. Have a good one
Super good idea! Very quick out of the wind and rain shelter. And, if your skilled, you can have a small fire in no time.
after years on utube you are the firat channel I have subscribed to and still the only one, Becouse of the streaight forward way you present AND eveything is pracital!
Very informative video. Thank you for all the work it took. Just wanted to say, I agree with the tarp idea. I am 72 yrs old, 5'5", and about 160 pounds. My day pack is basically the same as my fishing backpack (minus a tackle bag and rods}. It is an inexpensive 17-24L pack with a 2L water bladder. Besides my rain gear, I always have a 5x7 foot tarp and a couple black contractor trash bags in the pack. There is also: a fixed blade knife, folding saw, fire kit, small 1st aid kit, a stainless steel cooking pot, and both coffee and tea. I also always have at least a 3 day supply of my meds. As you get older, the sun can be as dangerous as cold, so that is why I always have a tarp with me.
Living in northern cold country, I have always had emergency clothes, food, and fire making items in my car in case of breakdown - esp driving at night. Never had to use them - but felt good knowing they were there. This will now be added to my stash! Love it!
never forget the boots and parka my flight instructor- in the luggage compartment of the 172 cesna i had booked for a New year's weekend from NJ to pa
👍 Thanks Dan.
Regarding the shelter, you can pick up an extremely lightweight and portable tent made by a company called Lyn on Amazon. It fits 2 people, is about the size of a water bottle when packed and only costs 25$. They've also got a 4 person tent for 40$. They fit into any backpack easily and weigh next to nothing.
I’ve been amazed for years/decades by the amount of people who have to be rescued from the wild because they have no idea what they were doing! We spend a Fortune every year rescuing people who didn’t plan for the what if’s! Great information here,keep up the good work!
Sadly, I agree. I know someone who died on a well trodden path in the foothills of small mountain range in the UK. He was actually experienced outdoors but that day, wrong clothes, no equipment, sudden bad weather and got lost, died of exposure.
I've actually stopped being amazed. It happens so often it's ridiculous. I've often been questioned about the stuff I'm carrying in my backpack - but you will never find me without a bivybag, 3x3m tarp, tent pegs and paracord when I'm out hiking.
My mate who ran Surefire Bushcraft taught me the rule of 3.
3 minutes without air…..3 hours without shelter……3 days without water ( and 3 weeks without food). Easy to remember and after 26 years in the Army, this is my survival mantra.
Looks like a great product, keep up the hard work.
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This is the best shelter ive ever seen i will be getting one to throw in my hunting pack 1 is awesome 2 would be a super shelter. I live in the south it doesnt get as cold as alaska or way up north but during hunting season it gets below 32 degrees Most of deer and duck season this would more than do the job. I love the quickness easyness of this if you are lost there is definately a freakout moment. After u get over that im going to stop throw up my shelter get in get warm get safe rest and start planning Good job lightweight easily packable
If its raining, the ground will be WET and a tarp over you won't keep you dry. Always carry a contractor bag: light weight, multi-use, waterproof ground cloth. Am always pulling mine out to cover a log I'm sitting on if nothing else.
This looks a great product. 60 second deployment is impressive and will be testing myself on that.
If this was also a poncho, you'd really have something people would want to carry. I'm seriously considering getting some of that fabric to make a lightweight poncho tarp.
Bushcraft Outfitters makes one called the MEST poncho. They are awesome. I have one that lives in my pack. It will cost as much or more than this though and is made out of heavier material.
swagman roll?!
@@Dreoilin Swagman roll is more an insulated poncho liner. Much heavier and bigger. But if it's winter, that's what I'd want.
@@Dreoilin Swagman roll is awesome but it's insulation, NOT shelter.
@@asmith7876 ive used mine as one once. But yea, agreed.
I slept in a tarp taco last night in the rain. It was pretty ok. Much better than I was expecting.
Funny story; 20 years ago I bought 4 Nalgene water bottles with wide mouth and graduation marks at a thrift store for 10 cents each. Never used them. Didn't know what Nalgene was. Around 3 years ago I donated them back. A year later bought a Nalgene army style canteen for $15.
Good tarp video. Excellent carry item!
I taught Hunters Ed for a few years in Idaho, and during the Survival Skills section we talked about the Rule of 3's. You can live for 3 hours without Shelter, 3 Days without Water and 3 Weeks without Food. Priorities...
you can survive 3 minutes underwater or in ice water, you can walk 3 miles per hour
Mmmm hunters ed..... Im almost 40 now and i still remember the hot little country girls name i had a crush on in that class....
@@dudebroski9460 no loss mate, she cooks a terrible breakfast :)
"I can set up a shelter with my keyboard, no problem."
Hope it has RGB
Ya but are you off the floor? You're gonna want a hammock system for best results imo. Foot hammock patent pending - jk someone make this please
I have an old IBM Model-M. I could probably kill a bear, or take down a whole pack of wolves with it :) I can also tie myself to it in bad weather so the wind doesn't blow me away :D
I know this is an old video, but I just wanted you to know..... I was going to buy the T6ZERO shelter already . After watching this vid,I decided to go ahead ,and get it now. Mostly for my Minecraft Grandchildren! God help us all!!! Thanks for all of your Lessons, some of this stuff I did in my youth 55 years ago. I have learned some new tricks from you. Thanks again!
I think this is a great idea! I see it being valuable for a lot of people - especially the unprepared who don't see themselves needing something like this. Even experienced people might enjoy something small and simple to carry around sometime and as a way to support the community. It seems well-made and more than appropriate for what it's designed for. If somebody complains that it isn't what they expect when they don't understand it that's not on you.
Cool. It's only in my cart for now, hope to set it free by Christmas!
Looks easy and lightweight, but the size for me it's the no go, at least 3x3m
Agreed at least 7x8 and a reflective side would make it perfect. Great product though.
I hear what you are saying but that 3mx3m would be more than two times the weight. Some people are super concerned about weight so having a shelter that is "just big enough" that saves a few ounces is more important. Maybe offering a couple of sizes would be a good idea for him.
As for me, as I watched the video, I was thinking 5'x10' would be better. I'm the same size as the host (6'2", 210lbs). I was thinking about rain coming in from the sides. Having s little extra length could make it much more protective/comfortable.
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I really like your videos. I love the fact that you lead with the " why" and not like others who lead with an affiliate link with a " must-have" gadget.
One of the things that shocks the heck out of me is the number of people who complain about the price! This is a 1 time purchase that may save your life.
Awesome video and great product, I already have a DD ultralight tarp for about a year now which does right by me but this product would have been an alternative. The compact , tie down and weight features STAND OUT for me. Keep it up Dan !!!
I love the idea. Would be interesting to test this out in South East Alaska rainforest. Always nervous about enough ridge line and the size not allowing enough room for side rain that shifts in the night. As a 20 year combat engineer veteran I am intrigued.
That's my main concern with this. I can assume it's still better than nothing, but something double the size would be a lot safe in my eyes allows you to remove any risk of rain getting in at different angles.
I bought me one, set it up a couple times for practice, I carry it in my handlebar bag of my mountain bike just in case
Just a thought...8x8 and etc, are already on the market. This isn't for camping (although you could use it that way), this is for emergencies. They have made a product designed to be easy to carry, set up, etc. I bought one, it's great (non compensated customer). Now, it lives in a little space in my go bag, forgotten, really. Some folks want made in the USA quality, with a made in china price tag. Not digging on anyone, just saying it real. Awesome product folks, you would be hard pressed to find another product like this that you can set up so easy and quick, and only need to be able to tie your shoes.
A military rain poncho is water resistant if not water proof. However it can be used as a shelter and all that is needed is paracord. The poncho is cheap most can find a good used one at a Army surplus store or on the internet for a few bucks. It can be what’s called ranger rolled into a six inch (length) by 3 inch wide roll. Easy to pack and can be used in a number of shelter types.
But it weights a lot more and it takes a lot more space. You'll get as wet from condensation as you'd be without wearing a poncho in the rain, after a while.
Dan pitches his tarp. This time it's a good pitch.
Quick tip: When tying shoe laces if you go around twice it's secured.
I like your statement about thinking; think ahead and plan with your kit, practice. Once you are in a situation and it dawns on you that you are in a bit of trouble to get control of any emotions such as panic that will take away from your thought process to survive/ get back to a safe place. To cool your crap so to speak, then you can get to it.
Looks like a great piece of kit!
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I slept under a military poncho lean-to for over ten years after getting out of the Corps. Wasn’t until I was married and had kids that I actually bought a tent.
It’s still my go-to shelter when I’m out with just the dog.
Winter might require a plow-point configuration, but I like being able to see what’s around if I happen to wake up during the night.
I don't understand why nobody knows about the RAB group survival shelter! It is super lightweight and protects 2 people way better than just something over your head! I have the 2 person one and it has literally saved my son and my life!
I didn’t know about it until you mentioned it. I love when comment sections have more info.
the other good part about the RAB siltarp 2 is its an 8x10 shelter so arguably would keep you safer from the elements and more flexible for shelter configs.
Love the concept and product. It's always nice when one has trees to tie off to. Some places don't - how about a series built around when people have no standing structures or plants that would hold up a tarp? I frequent areas that even the 'bushes' (weeds, really) won't hold them up.
Excellent Question...
Walking sticks are a good alternative option.
Great question. Thanks for asking it.
Never get lost if their aren't trees....simple.
@@woodspirit98 Is it about being lost as much as being stuck 10, 15, 20 miles from civilization? Get out there far enough, and cell phone reception is questionable to non-existent. Thankfully, cell phone reception gets better and better throughout the years, so areas 113 miles in where we didn't used to have coverage now generally seem to have it (I guess - I haven't made a phone call out there, but some data will come through, slowly, for a map app).
Nice to see mother nature was giving you a hand on laying out the shelter. Ha ha ha
Townsends brought me here, and I've learned so much I already thought I knew.
I got my walking stick cut to be a center pole for my 3x3 meter DnD tarp. I can do it in 2 minute, not 1....
@Jon Smith A good tip .. thanks for that.
I love my DD 3x3, but it is 4 times the weight and volume of this emergency tarp. I don’t carry it on a day hike for this reason.
At 6oz you could easily place to metal pegs in with it as well still light still small, really can’t see why anyone would say anything thing bad about this.
It is the price of the product versus that it is supposed to be a 72 hour shelter for emergency. In all honesty you can get the same thing from a cheap tarp and 5050 cord.
For shelter try pitching an army style poncho to them. Protects from rain and can be pitched into a lean to or a-frame. Can be had for fairly cheap. Multiple colors online.
I agree. Seems like reinventing the wheel. There's already a product you can set up as a lean-to, but you can also wear it for mobility. I think I'll take a head-hole over seamless design.
Way cool. I don't know how I missed this video for so long. Heading over to your site to check it out.