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I really appreciate the included captions, illustrations, and the clear, concise, thoughtful, and calm way you presented this. Thank you, this is super helpful!
I wished I'd learn this when I was a kid! I'm 61 and just now learning these knots. I've driven a truck for 31 years and didn't even know what a truckers hitch was until last year.
Thank you so much for what ought and should be taught in schools (US). Wish I'd had this knowledge 40 years ago. Easy, concise, beautifully done. Thank you, thank you.
@@kgflicks True, but large masses of us should know these thus school systems. Cub Scout Pack 190 here back in the day ... When dirt was invented. 🙄🤣 PS - They ought to be taught to full degree also!
@@TheBearEssentials Some things I have on my mind are what to do in cold weather and rainy weather, probably with a focus on staying warm and dry while sleeping. Which tent to pack according to weather or other factors. Tips on loading a pack, including attaching things to the outside if needed. How to avoid waking up with a snake in your sleeping bag. First aid. Clothing choices for all weather conditions. Applications for various knots. And whatever else you can think of that is useful. Thanks!
Спасибо . Все толково , по делу ,без лишних слов . Удачи. Возможно я не первый ваш зритель и подписчик из России , но даже мне сибиряку и геологу с большим полевым стажем ( более 25-ти лет ) интересно Вас смотреть.
I am a health and safety instructor myself and your style is similar to mine. Calm, collective and composed. I found this video very useful. Thank you very much.
the taught line hitch awesome for tarp setups! Makes fine tuning your setup so easy. Especially handy when you gotta do a hasty change to adjust for changing rain or wind conditions.
I have to say, the fact that you put the work in to add subtitles to your videos is huge! I've been thinking about starting my own channel and always considered doing exactly that. Good on ya, brother. :)
Well, if you do that, do a better job with your spelling and grammar! It's "I'm," not "im" and he's not using "steaks," he's using "stakes." Just a couple of examples of the mistakes that were driving me crazy while I was watching this.
this is the greatest vid. of useing 2 knots for tarps i've seen. (a lot of commenters think so) i have been wanting to know what knots to use for tarp set up for some time (yes looked at other vids) and went to an rei event to learn, but this help more then all the rest (maybe i'm a slow learner and need the 15 times being shown person) good job there amigo. still learning after all these years.
What other videos did you watch? AND an REI demonstration? Do you have a TBI or something? These same knots are in every video that doesn't use a bowline + trucker's hitch instead for the ridgeline. You're not paying attention.
Why wasn't I taught this in school? Thank you sooooo much for making this easy to follow! I've spent the last few years of my life just pegging out tarps with three wildly inappropiate knots that were the only ones I knew plus whatever random crap came to mind. Can't wait to try some of these out over the weekend :)
Thank you for sharing detailed close-up on how to do the knots, some videos leave this part out or not properly explain just expect new people to know how to do it.
Holy shit, I have been a knot enthusiast for over thirty years but I had never known about the taut line hitch. This knot is a game changer. I’m feeling very, very stupid. By the way, this video is excellent, kudos!
You know this is so great. I’m just preparing to break my camping virginity. I’m 58 and disabled and finally now able to start camping due to some medical advancements. Watching your video tutorials really helps. I’m practicing setting up a small tarp in the garden. Can you recommend good a tarp size measurement for a spacious area to sit and store items for say two people please? Many thanks Ian
Wow that’s incredible that you can finally start camping!! I’m really happy for you. I like a 10x13 tarp myself. It’s spacious enough for two people under there when it rains. Thanks for commenting Ian, I’d love to hear about your trip!
Really well done. The perfect tarp set up. We've used this approach many times. Great over a picnic table so you can slide it back and forth depending on sun and rain.
Great video on how to use a tarp! Any possibility of a future video on what different types of cordage you use for different applications, and what lengths of cordage you use for different parts of your tarp? For example your ridge line and guy lines?
Thanks for the video, was curious about using two taut line hitches on the ridgeline. Have to agree with others., your presentation makes it so simple to follow. After watching just two videos, I had to subscribe!
Hey Bernie thanks so much!! This was one of my first videos so I’ll be remaking a tarp setup one in the new year with even more options. Thx for the kind words man
This is very useful as I need a setup like this for temporary cover. The things you drive into the ground are stakes and not steaks, that are pieces of a cow!
Great video, really awesome tutorial. I’m going away to wood cabin in Wales with the family this week and I’m taking my tarp and a hammock to play around with for the first time in Ernest. I have some new pegs and para chord arriving today and I’ll be practising using the knots you’ve shown us here. Thanks!
Very cool, i use a few knots but the Totline hitch is going to be incorporated more often and I'm going to bring a little extra cordage For my Tarp system and just leave the cord attached to the grommets use a rubber band or hair tie, something, maybe little velcro straps to keep the cords in a nice bundles
This is a great informative enjoyable easy video; One thing: I initially did the reef knot straight up, then started confusing myself when repeating to myself 'right over left' : I'd describe it as "Left over right, then Left under right" That way I no mixed up - perhaps I'm just wired weirdly🤪 So excited about the Taut line hitch, and Prussik...thanks I just want to set up coverage for an outdoor party ;-)
Putting your adjustable friction knots at the corner of the tarps as opposed to the stakes, you can adjust tension simply by reaching out slightly from under the tarp. You can see how this would be a big advantage in wet weather. Going to the stake to adjust will get you wet, adjusting simply by reaching your arms out to the corners of the tarp will keep you much dryer. I used to do it your way but experience changed that.
What about putting your ridge line UNDER your tarp? You lose the middle guyout point -you don't need it anymore- but gain an inside line to hang stuff, like wet clothes or an electric lantern.
@@_Lightning_Dog_It is really just tying short pieces of rope or thread onto the line, so that the ends hang down. The water will run along the ridge line, stop at the knot and drip down at the ends instead of continiuing along the ridge line in under the tarp.
I enjoyed this beginner tutorial on putting up a tarp; reminded me of what I was showing my six year old grandson on our camping trip last weekend. Good job. That said, I find the captions unnecessary and distracting. If you are going to use them, put a little quality control into them. "im'" is not the same as "I'm," and the stakes you used are not 'steaks.'
Another great video! I wanted to learn knot tying and have been watching your videos. I also got the Reference Cards kit. Now I am the go to guy in our group of friends showing others the value of knots! Thank you for all the advice too!!! Approximately how much longer do you make your ridgeline? I mean, longer than the tarp? Also, how long do you make the peg lines? I guess it doesn't matter since you taught us how to easily add more line if needed!
Amazing. Clear. Concise. So well explained for anyone looking to start using tarp shelters. What knot do you use to connect your corner lines to the tarp?
Great vid, thank you. I cant find a vid on how to set the tarp for first time though. Like recommendations for the ropes lenght and so on, could someone point me to such kind of video or article or forum post or something? Thanks.
Very insightful video! what should I do if I don't have a spot for a prusik knot in the middle of my tarp? is it fine to just have a prusik on either end and leave it at that? it would be nice to have the third in the middle for adjusting it. Anyone is welcome to give me suggestions. Could I make my own loop in the middle?
very useful my son and I enjoy your videos! Question, we live in an area with ALOT of ticks that fall from the trees any advice or tricks to avoid them when camping under trees like this? thanks!
Thx for watching Erin, I personally haven’t had too much of an issue with ticks coming down off the trees. I can create a video of setting up tarps without the use of trees, and that might solve it a bit :)
Thanks for watching! If you'd like to support the Channel, I made a Knot Tying Reference Card + Practice Ropes to follow along with the videos!
(amazon link below + Paracord available on my website!)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV4K2LSX?maas=maas_adg_F7AE5C95AE226DF61DB510B64731B6A7_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1
Video on top 10 ESSENTIAL knots! (easy tutorial)
ua-cam.com/video/5lLPAHK_k6I/v-deo.html
No bs, no stories, straight to the point. Excellent videography and delivery.
no obnoxious music either
I really appreciate the included captions, illustrations, and the clear, concise, thoughtful, and calm way you presented this. Thank you, this is super helpful!
I wished I'd learn this when I was a kid! I'm 61 and just now learning these knots. I've driven a truck for 31 years and didn't even know what a truckers hitch was until last year.
Thank you so much for what ought and should be taught in schools (US). Wish I'd had this knowledge 40 years ago. Easy, concise, beautifully done. Thank you, thank you.
Thankfully these skills are still taught to some degree in Scouts BSA. Would love to see more kids in the program…and the outdoors for that matter. .
@@kgflicks True, but large masses of us should know these thus school systems. Cub Scout Pack 190 here back in the day ... When dirt was invented. 🙄🤣 PS - They ought to be taught to full degree also!
Thank you, you are the best knot teacher ever!
Some of the shortest ,clearest and best illustrations I have seen. Thanks. Martin. U.K.
Good lord. This is the single best tarp setup video I’ve seen. Thank for explaining everything!
Thanks! Appreciate your work.
Thx so much!!
This is superb. As someone who is just now getting into this stuff, I can say this is what I've been looking for.
Thanks Brad! Anything else you’d like to see ?
@@TheBearEssentials Some things I have on my mind are what to do in cold weather and rainy weather, probably with a focus on staying warm and dry while sleeping. Which tent to pack according to weather or other factors. Tips on loading a pack, including attaching things to the outside if needed. How to avoid waking up with a snake in your sleeping bag. First aid. Clothing choices for all weather conditions. Applications for various knots. And whatever else you can think of that is useful. Thanks!
Thanks for the simplicity of the lesson, I thoroughly enjoy your videos
You’re very welcome Joe thanks so much for writing and watching!
Great explanation of these two knots. I knew Taut, but not Prussik...everyone else over complicated it. nice video
Hey Ralph, thanks a bunch.
I’m glad you found it helpful man!
Amazing how useful knots can be. This vid is a good refresher, and great for novices. Thank you sir.
You’re very welcome thanks for watching!
Спасибо . Все толково , по делу ,без лишних слов . Удачи. Возможно я не первый ваш зритель и подписчик из России , но даже мне сибиряку и геологу с большим полевым стажем ( более 25-ти лет ) интересно Вас смотреть.
Oooooo you're going to love the Farimond Hitch when you use it!! No more pulling most of a long rope through a taught-line!
I never like how to videos or save them, but this is the best I've ever seen. Very well done
I am a health and safety instructor myself and your style is similar to mine. Calm, collective and composed. I found this video very useful. Thank you very much.
Wow thanks so much, means a bunch coming from you!
the taught line hitch awesome for tarp setups! Makes fine tuning your setup so easy. Especially handy when you gotta do a hasty change to adjust for changing rain or wind conditions.
Check out the Klemheist...
I have to say, the fact that you put the work in to add subtitles to your videos is huge! I've been thinking about starting my own channel and always considered doing exactly that. Good on ya, brother. :)
Well, if you do that, do a better job with your spelling and grammar! It's "I'm," not "im" and he's not using "steaks," he's using "stakes." Just a couple of examples of the mistakes that were driving me crazy while I was watching this.
this is the greatest vid. of useing 2 knots for tarps i've seen. (a lot of commenters think so) i have been wanting to know what knots to use for tarp set up for some time (yes looked at other vids) and went to an rei event to learn, but this help more then all the rest (maybe i'm a slow learner and need the 15 times being shown person) good job there amigo. still learning after all these years.
What other videos did you watch? AND an REI demonstration? Do you have a TBI or something? These same knots are in every video that doesn't use a bowline + trucker's hitch instead for the ridgeline. You're not paying attention.
Why wasn't I taught this in school? Thank you sooooo much for making this easy to follow! I've spent the last few years of my life just pegging out tarps with three wildly inappropiate knots that were the only ones I knew plus whatever random crap came to mind. Can't wait to try some of these out over the weekend :)
Thank you for sharing detailed close-up on how to do the knots, some videos leave this part out or not properly explain just expect new people to know how to do it.
Holy shit, I have been a knot enthusiast for over thirty years but I had never known about the taut line hitch. This knot is
a game changer. I’m feeling very, very stupid. By the way, this video is excellent, kudos!
what a compact video of all the essential knots! GEM!
I am enjoying this channel so much.
one of the best and easiest videos on tarp setup ive seen very nice
Really easy to follow the sequence and process for setup. Thanks for the demonstration, I'll definitely be using this next time I'm out in the woods.
Thanks for a great demo. I’m trying to learn my knots now, way later in life than I should be.
One of the best tutorials I have seen. Much appreciated. 👍
Wow, thanks!
You know this is so great. I’m just preparing to break my camping virginity. I’m 58 and disabled and finally now able to start camping due to some medical advancements. Watching your video tutorials really helps. I’m practicing setting up a small tarp in the garden. Can you recommend good a tarp size measurement for a spacious area to sit and store items for say two people please? Many thanks Ian
Wow that’s incredible that you can finally start camping!! I’m really happy for you.
I like a 10x13 tarp myself. It’s spacious enough for two people under there when it rains.
Thanks for commenting Ian, I’d love to hear about your trip!
Great video! Saving it to remind me when needed. Thanks!
Awesome!!
I’ve learned so many new good ideas about hammock camping. I definitely need to set up my tarp like this to make like easier.
Really well done. The perfect tarp set up. We've used this approach many times. Great over a picnic table so you can slide it back and forth depending on sun and rain.
LOVE your knot videos on the camping subreddit. Im camping for the first time this season in NL this week and watching your videos before heading out!
Thanks a bunch!!
Newfoundland? Amazing!! That’s a great place to camp. Have fun! And check back in letting me know how it went
That was great! I'm just starting out using tarps as an addition to my camping & I watched & copied with shoe laces
Brilliant
Just tried the taught line knot for the first time, amazing and so simple. Will definitely be a go to next time i go camping, thank you!
Great video on how to use a tarp! Any possibility of a future video on what different types of cordage you use for different applications, and what lengths of cordage you use for different parts of your tarp? For example your ridge line and guy lines?
Mean video; cheers brother!
Knots explained very well. Thanks.
Best hiking trip video I have seen in a long time, thank you 👍🏕️
This is all I need. Thank you!
Good and concise presentation of the knots and ideas. 5/5, cheers!
so helpful.
I hate knots, but you made them bearable.
Just found you! I appreciate your instructions, they were very easy to follow and remember. New follower
I love this channel, thanks so much for your content!
Glad you enjoy it! Thx for the nice comment!
Very clear instruction! Super helpful.
Concise, simple to remember 👍🏻❤👍🏻
I can't say anything that hasn't already been said except, You da man !
Thanks for the video, was curious about using two taut line hitches on the ridgeline. Have to agree with others., your presentation makes it so simple to follow. After watching just two videos, I had to subscribe!
Hey Bernie thanks so much!! This was one of my first videos so I’ll be remaking a tarp setup one in the new year with even more options. Thx for the kind words man
Great instructions. Thanks! I'll be working on mine this weekend 👍
Such a simple but effective way of passing on your knowledge. Thanks 👍🏼
Awesome video mate, super helpful
Thank you! Really great instruction and easy to follow.
This is very useful as I need a setup like this for temporary cover. The things you drive into the ground are stakes and not steaks, that are pieces of a cow!
Great video. Thank you for sharing.
You’re very welcome, thanks for watching!
Simple and easy to follow.
Great video, really awesome tutorial. I’m going away to wood cabin in Wales with the family this week and I’m taking my tarp and a hammock to play around with for the first time in Ernest. I have some new pegs and para chord arriving today and I’ll be practising using the knots you’ve shown us here. Thanks!
Great video thanks for everything 😊
Very cool, i use a few knots but the Totline hitch is going to be incorporated more often and I'm going to bring a little extra cordage For my Tarp system and just leave the cord attached to the grommets use a rubber band or hair tie, something, maybe little velcro straps to keep the cords in a nice bundles
thank you
line function indexed by color?..
absolutely brilliant
Good job! Thanks for the tutorial. Sometime I throw another loop on the taut line hitch.
This is a great informative enjoyable easy video; One thing: I initially did the reef knot straight up, then started confusing myself when repeating to myself 'right over left' : I'd describe it as "Left over right, then Left under right" That way I no mixed up - perhaps I'm just wired weirdly🤪 So excited about the Taut line hitch, and Prussik...thanks I just want to set up coverage for an outdoor party ;-)
This informational video is super helpful! Exactly what I was looking for.
Great video, thanks. Very useful
Putting your adjustable friction knots at the corner of the tarps as opposed to the stakes, you can adjust tension simply by reaching out slightly from under the tarp. You can see how this would be a big advantage in wet weather. Going to the stake to adjust will get you wet, adjusting simply by reaching your arms out to the corners of the tarp will keep you much dryer. I used to do it your way but experience changed that.
simple yet effective! thanks!
What about putting your ridge line UNDER your tarp? You lose the middle guyout point -you don't need it anymore- but gain an inside line to hang stuff, like wet clothes or an electric lantern.
Great idea!! Only thing is if it rains the water follows that line underneath.
Maybe a hybrid option would be good?
@@TheBearEssentials two threads, girth hitched left and right from Tarp on the ridgeline, let the water run off, before it enters the dry zone.
@@fuerLutzi I'll bet you were in the military! Love it.. Thanks.
@@fuerLutzi I’d love to see a demonstration of what you are describing
@@_Lightning_Dog_It is really just tying short pieces of rope or thread onto the line, so that the ends hang down. The water will run along the ridge line, stop at the knot and drip down at the ends instead of continiuing along the ridge line in under the tarp.
Clear and concise! Thank you!
Спасибо. Всё и просто и гениально.
I like it! Simple and effective!
So easy to grasp and great video, thanks! - Now, will go out and tarp-try! :)
I enjoyed this beginner tutorial on putting up a tarp; reminded me of what I was showing my six year old grandson on our camping trip last weekend. Good job.
That said, I find the captions unnecessary and distracting. If you are going to use them, put a little quality control into them. "im'" is not the same as "I'm," and the stakes you used are not 'steaks.'
Thanks again for the tips. I didn't know the taut line knot
You are so welcome!
subscribiing because it's so informational!
Liked. Downloaded. Shared. Thank you.
This is super helpful. Thank you!
Great tutorial. Thanks mate.
Excellent! 😊
Thank you!!
Simple easy awesome! Thanks buddy !
Another great video! I wanted to learn knot tying and have been watching your videos. I also got the Reference Cards kit. Now I am the go to guy in our group of friends showing others the value of knots! Thank you for all the advice too!!!
Approximately how much longer do you make your ridgeline? I mean, longer than the tarp? Also, how long do you make the peg lines? I guess it doesn't matter since you taught us how to easily add more line if needed!
Brilliant ! Thank you.
Very well explained 👌
Great tutorial! Thank you!
this is so cool!
Amazing. Clear. Concise. So well explained for anyone looking to start using tarp shelters.
What knot do you use to connect your corner lines to the tarp?
Great Video
Very nice 👍😊
Thanks for your tip!!
Great vid, thank you. I cant find a vid on how to set the tarp for first time though. Like recommendations for the ropes lenght and so on, could someone point me to such kind of video or article or forum post or something? Thanks.
Yes I will make one for you!!
Really nice.
Great content, thanks 😊
My pleasure!!
Awesome sir
Amazing. 🎉
Excellent!
Great video, DJ 🪢 Learning these knots has been incredibly helpful 🙏
Very insightful video! what should I do if I don't have a spot for a prusik knot in the middle of my tarp? is it fine to just have a prusik on either end and leave it at that? it would be nice to have the third in the middle for adjusting it. Anyone is welcome to give me suggestions. Could I make my own loop in the middle?
Yupp!! You don’t need the center one at all.
You could make your own loop if you wanted, but definitely not needed.
Good one thanks 👍
It looks so simple yet effective. Would it survive heavy wind and rainstorm?
Yes absolutely!
very useful my son and I enjoy your videos! Question, we live in an area with ALOT of ticks that fall from the trees any advice or tricks to avoid them when camping under trees like this? thanks!
Thx for watching Erin, I personally haven’t had too much of an issue with ticks coming down off the trees.
I can create a video of setting up tarps without the use of trees, and that might solve it a bit :)
Great video. Need to watch when much less stoned. I am not the only one...😂
Hahahahhaha gave me a good laugh