If I'm going to be staying a while, and I'm camping on sloping ground, I dig a small gutter on the high side especially . I've been camping in the Mistral in Franc and the Bora in Italy, and a gutter leading water away is a defo ! Great beginners guide. Keep it up.
In rainy conditions I would avoid spots in a ditch like that where water will ultimately collect. This might have some positive implications from a pure tactical perspective but who wants to fight wet ;-) I use the Basha in an a-frame configuration with a hint of plow point most of the time. I like that one the most as this has three closed sides and provides enough space for me, my gear as well as my little daughter and bushcrafter in the making. I bought the Basha to have a little more space especially for 1,5 adults than I would have under a Dutch poncho shelter (160 x 220cm). When alone the Dutch poncho still is my shelter of choice though 👍
Great video! Could you do a video to cover what knots/set up of ropes etc you already have set on the basha. Taking me 30 minutes + atm the set up my basha (new to the game) and the knots etc are not holding up to well? Thanks in advance
Good video, I try where possible use the tent shape and again where poss put a ridge line up, living in Scotland it helps with hanging up stuff and with a couple of drip lines helps shed the rain ! 🙂
Hello , From bushcraft side i wouldn’t use such place for sleep cause of gathering of cold Air in lower places like that and water flow , but from Army use yes 👍 …. over all Very Nice video like others of yours 🤙🤙🤙
Another good video, the history and the jungle knots add to the instructionals! Are there any wild plants either edible or medicinal in your area that you use?
Good morning, I have 3 questions: 1. How long is the rope attached (jungle knots) 2. Does the shelter system include some kind of ground cover against the moisture? 3. Am I correct to assume that you carry 6 pegs? Thank you
Most places in world 🌍 are totally devestated lands. Jingles Jungles are History!* I know back in the 70s I was almost run over by a caterpillar driver on purpose!* Craziness!!!* Never ends!*
Trying to get a basha atm in green that actually has hand sized loops in the middle so you can actually use it as an emergency stretcher. All of them say you can but don't have the loops 😠 Having actually carried people on a basha that was folded the wrong way, using the loop big enough for only one finger it is not very comfortable!
@Prepared Pathfinder that's all I could find to but like you I avoid camo since leaving. I decided to forget about the centre handle because you could still get by with it in an emergency (not ideal though) and the one I have is a lot lighter than the issue kit.
I’m going for the single person option! A lot of the women in Cleveland look like busted pillsbury biscuit cans I wouldn’t want to share a shelter w one 😅
Instead of paracord have you considered using "Zing it (1.75mm)" or "Hen Steel"? Lighter, stronger than paracord and does not stretch. Together with Lineloc 3LL make alternative guylines that can be easily tensioned,.or loosened.
I was told that the word BASHA was an acronym..... that stood for British Army Standard Hotel Accommodations 😎
Made sense to me.
If I'm going to be staying a while, and I'm camping on sloping ground, I dig a small gutter on the high side especially .
I've been camping in the Mistral in Franc and the Bora in Italy, and a gutter leading water away is a defo !
Great beginners guide.
Keep it up.
In the states we refer dead fall as widow makers!
Loved the “Jungle Knots”.
Quality tip !
In rainy conditions I would avoid spots in a ditch like that where water will ultimately collect. This might have some positive implications from a pure tactical perspective but who wants to fight wet ;-) I use the Basha in an a-frame configuration with a hint of plow point most of the time. I like that one the most as this has three closed sides and provides enough space for me, my gear as well as my little daughter and bushcrafter in the making. I bought the Basha to have a little more space especially for 1,5 adults than I would have under a Dutch poncho shelter (160 x 220cm). When alone the Dutch poncho still is my shelter of choice though 👍
I love all the interesting facts peppered into your videos! Dead fall would of never even occurred to me!
Yeah that stuff can kill, especially in the jungle!
@@PreparedPathfinder AKA 'Widowmakers'
@@andyventures6574 yep roger that 👍
Love these type of videos!*🌞🌞🌞🙋👁️👁️💯💕💛💛💛💛🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🎯🌍🌬️🌬️🌬️🌬️
Another fine and useful video! ATB Sam Adler from USA
Great video!
Could you do a video to cover what knots/set up of ropes etc you already have set on the basha. Taking me 30 minutes + atm the set up my basha (new to the game) and the knots etc are not holding up to well? Thanks in advance
We set up a poncho hooch in the U.S. Army.
Great vid, love the jungle knots, video just on them would be great 👍
Good video, I try where possible use the tent shape and again where poss put a ridge line up, living in Scotland it helps with hanging up stuff and with a couple of drip lines helps shed the rain ! 🙂
Roger that mate, l just spent a week in Scotland as it goes 🏴👍
It would be so cool for you to go to the jungle and give us some insight in to that one day! Cheers
Hello ,
From bushcraft side i wouldn’t use such place for sleep cause of gathering of cold Air in lower places like that and water flow , but from Army use yes 👍 …. over all Very Nice video like others of yours 🤙🤙🤙
Another good video, the history and the jungle knots add to the instructionals! Are there any wild plants either edible or medicinal in your area that you use?
Subscribed!*
Good morning,
I have 3 questions:
1. How long is the rope attached (jungle knots)
2. Does the shelter system include some kind of ground cover against the moisture?
3. Am I correct to assume that you carry 6 pegs?
Thank you
Great stuff from a para legend
Thanks mate!
When selecting a spot for the setup, we use the four W’s:
Wind
Water
Wildlife
and
Widow-makers
You forgot the fifth W: wood (for firemaking)
Really interesting videos I you were going to be in a location for long, would you build a firepit?
Not for military use, but yes if it was otherwise.
I got the Best fire pit made myself Last week!*
Most places in world 🌍 are totally devestated lands.
Jingles Jungles are History!*
I know back in the 70s I was almost run over by a caterpillar driver on purpose!*
Craziness!!!*
Never ends!*
What's a jingle jungle??
We call potential dead falls widowmakers here in the States.
Just need a *" place"(s)!*
To put & tarp (s)& bungee cords and some lines that'll be strong and thin and then will*" bounce" & hold!*....
Metal,& 🎣 fishing lines work!!!*✓✓✓
Trying to get a basha atm in green that actually has hand sized loops in the middle so you can actually use it as an emergency stretcher. All of them say you can but don't have the loops 😠
Having actually carried people on a basha that was folded the wrong way, using the loop big enough for only one finger it is not very comfortable!
I haven’t seen a plain green one, but you can get them in DPM, DDPM and MTP.
@Prepared Pathfinder that's all I could find to but like you I avoid camo since leaving. I decided to forget about the centre handle because you could still get by with it in an emergency (not ideal though) and the one I have is a lot lighter than the issue kit.
Great video, thanks however I'd like to see more on those jungle Knotts?
ho ki hoina...
Coming up mate
Good basher video. How bout that survival tin video that smaller tin you keep showing. Thanks sir
Yep that’s up next mate 👍
What type of knot are you using for your jungle knots?
Looks like a simple overhand knot with a bit of loop sticking out, spaced every few cm along the cord. 👍
Don't always have perfect trees to put it under!*
Obviously not! And your point is?
I’m going for the single person option! A lot of the women in Cleveland look like busted pillsbury biscuit cans I wouldn’t want to share a shelter w one 😅
Ha ha, awesome! 😂 Maybe pack some booze so you can get your beer goggles on! 🤙
Warmth in the winter!
Sounds like the Medway Towns… :)
Instead of paracord have you considered using "Zing it (1.75mm)" or "Hen Steel"? Lighter, stronger than paracord and does not stretch. Together with Lineloc 3LL make alternative guylines that can be easily tensioned,.or loosened.
I haven’t, l’ll check that out, cheers 👍
A camp site should not be at the bottom of a ditch...