Similar to military kit; we used to call them basha's and sometimes you'd even have them lower to the ground for better concealment and cover them with foliage etc; crawl in one end, crawl out the other. These were meant as temporary one man shelters and needed to be compact to fit in or on your webbing with all the other stuff. Mine had a hood in so I could wear it as a poncho too. Good bit of kit as I remember.
Great setup. If you want to upgrade it think about these. 1 Larger flysheet for cooking etc and for wind driven rain . 2 Polocro groundsheet at 50 grams in case of very wet ground or incase of very windy wet weather. You don't get that many uses out of polycro ground sheet but if you have iy ready and use only if needed you will get many trips out of it. 3 Seat to summit head net for insects. A reakky great setup is: SOL escape bivy bag 240g, sea to summti spark iii -4C sleeping bag 620 grams, large sil nylon tarp for two 450 grams, polycro groundsheet 50 g, headnet 15 grams, exped 2.3 R mat 405 g, The large tarp is well worth while when the weather is bad, to get out of the weather without lying down and to allow options for a raised edge and an edge close to ground on windward side.
Nice & helpful demonstration, straight to the point and without blabla. My setup is similar, just my tarp is larger (3x3m), and therefore my bivy bag can be simpler and lighter (a MYOG/DIY softstructure TYVEK bag ). This, and a very light ThermARest NeoAir in short length bring the total weight of my setup to 1.5kg - but with a much larger protected area under the tarp. This helps to stay dry and well ventilated during windy rainstorms without having the need to pitch the tarp very low.
Yup a larger tarp is going to provide a lot of extra utility for not much extra weight. I have several tarp options in my stable. This is the smallest/lightest but generally I'll go for a larger space. I think we are on the same page. Warm regards, Paul
I have camped many times with a tarp and bivvy and have never gotten wet. The bivvy bag might get a little wet but that is what it's designed to do and to keep you dry on the inside. i would recommend that people try it before making comments about it from point of view of ignorance. Great video Paul, I have just purchased a sil tarp so it will be interesting to see the difference from my usual PU tarp.
Mint Outdoors - So, a tarp, cordage and bivi bag. I don't really see the benefit over small tents with a porch, except views? I can see plenty of drawbacks though. Convection pulling accumulated heat out of sleeping area from multiple sides if windy, warner sleeping bag required unless bivi bag is particularly good, frost on bivi bag in the morning, gear such as boots and baggage probably needs to be in drybags too? Don't get me wrong, I use tarps but more so in dry countries. I keep finding a tent is so much better in a multitude of ways - exhausted after hours of hiking with low light, wind chill, even a semi geodesic can be setup very fast when running on vapour, even able to lob gear such as bag inside and even sleeping bag to get lofting going while setting it up in lashing rain (fly first tents, obviously) to keep it dry, the immediate heat retention of a tent with closed doors, muddy boots kept dry in the porch etc / cooking in the porch with a little ventilation without strong winds from all sides slowing the process etc. the semi geodesic pole frame making the structure taught like a drum and aerodynamic so howling winds won't wreck sleep with upward swoops of wind etc. Tarps, great height ability in ideal sheltered conditions. Flawed in so many other ways, in my opinion.
Triumph Gibbo - I understand when conditions are pleasant, but that same nature in closer contact with us ceases to be romantic (imo) when we're being lashed by windblown rains / sands etc, windchill which arguably calls on having to carry heavier / bulkier sleeping gear for warmth whereas a tent provides a micro climate inside. Personally I think the 'contact with the elements' novelty wears off very quickly if our sleep is wrecked and we're under seige as conditions turn nasty . I agree that with plenty of practice and skill, tarps (particularly massive ones which negate several of my other criticisms) can be effective things, but then the lightness argument diminishes and more tie down points in the vicinity are needed around us to secure a tarp to not act like a giant flapping noisy sail. I just think that (like hammocks) they require far more ideal conditions / terrain than flipping out a tent almost anywhere when that same outdoors hits hard and we're under seige. Tents which pitch as a mesh inner with cross over poles particularly provide that contact with nature so desired, with the means to quickly get out and slide over a fly sheet when the weather turns in the middle of the night, while keeping insects away. Some may say they love full contact with nature but I don't believe them when it comes to that side of things. Mosquitoes, gnats, other biting or irritating insects, general morning kit cold and dampness (particularly in Northern Europe) and slugs attracted to localized heat seem to characterise bivi and tarp experiences outside of arid / semi arid areas. I like tarps but think they are far better in semi arid climates. Tents, well they can handle and be comfortable in pretty much all conditions except for still desert aress.
I've a lightweight setup similar to this. The only addition being a reusable space blanket/casualty blanket as a ground cloth. Helps protect the bivvy and gives you a dry area to work on or when getting dressed etc Also can be wrapped around the bivvy on colder nights for an extra layer on insulation.
So appreciate Your Y.T. Uploads Paul, i just love what you bring to the community. Your always an Outstanding Host with the most immediately useful insights going. Nobody delivers the way you do and your style is reflective of the 1st Rate Professional. Thank you, and so good to see Ya again. As Always, Blessings from Oregon! ... Mike.
Tarps are fine for cooking under when the weather is shite, and sleeping under in fine, warmer weather. For everything else a tent is so much better. In fact I can almost set up my tent as fast as the tarp! And stringing between trees is fine if uou have trees! When I'm bikepacking across Wales there is little opportunity to string between trees, I have to use my carbon poles, that's a whole different thing! A tarp is fab to set up if the weather turns quickly and I need some shelter...
I love the lite weight options, but just speaking for myself, i prefer having a larger set up concerning the tarp over cover. Also for me in AZ having Rattle Snakes mostly, I try to keep some type of barrier along the sides of the ground. Don't know if it works or not, but as of today I've had no Rattlesnake sleeping with me, and I pray I never do. BUT they are part of the camping experience in AZ and must be on a person's mind to keep safe and enjoy your time with nature. God Bless Paul, your the best. You have probably forgotten more than I've ever learned, but with your help I keep learning. 👍👍
Interesting video Paul Thankyou. I like how tidy you kept things. I used to use an adjustable guyline hitch like you are using here but nowadays I prefer the "Farrimond friction hitch". It is easier to tie and does not leave a wrap when you pull the quick release to untie. Thanks Sandy
I have always been a tent camper because I like the wind and insect protection it provides. However, even the lightest of modern backpacking tents are pretty heavy and as I have gotten older, I look for ways to reduce weight. I am coming around to trying the tarp concept as tarps, even adding a lightweight insect net to the mix, are so much lighter. Furthermore, there are many many bushcraft You Tuber's out there, Joe Robinet for one, that swear by a tarp set up and have used them, it appears, quite successfully. And, as long as you are a woodland hiker in heavily forested areas, you need not worry about carrying poles as well, like you need for the tent set up. I will probably opt for a Dyneema type tarp in a 10' x 10' size configuration rather than silnylon to further reduce weight. Paul, you and other bloggers have convinced me that using a tarp not only gives you more set up options but is generally faster to set up than a tent as well. The bivy bag is a great suggestion. Thks much for your videos.
Nah he gonna get wet, everybody says so, even though it's 26 degrees, 😂😂😂😂, and he is lying on a liferaft, just in case!! Love what you do Paul, the tarp thing has blown it away, you are tarp ninja 😁😁😁, Keep the family safe Paul, Many thanks, Nige.
I use to hate opening my eyes after hearing a sound in the woods only to see nothing but the inside of my nylon tent. tarp set up like this is the way forward unless it is VERY stormy conditions.
Thanks for your videos Paul, I am learning so much from them. I am also very interesting in knowing how could you protect yourself with a similar set up from mosquitos or ticks. I am planning to go on a long hike and the area I am going to go through there are many of those insects. I want to go as lightweight as possible so the idea of carrying a tent looks too heavy to me. Thanks in advance.
It also has click studs on all sides allowing many different configurations. I served mainly in tropical parts of Australia and remained mostly dry until stand to thanks to the hootchi. It has an NSN. Look it up or Google it. Fair dinkum mate, they're a fucken awesome bit of kit!
+Falling Down Yup we use hootchies as standard but they weight about 3-4 times the silicone nylon tarps and I'm constantly being asked about how to reduce the weight of packs. Hence the discussion here: ua-cam.com/video/l7B4BO8m3ek/v-deo.html You make fair points though mate, in this comment and the other one. Cheers, Paul
Hi Mr Kirtley. I always enjoy your videos. you are a true professional. as a lightweight backpacker turned Bushcrafter I have really enjoyed these last few videos of this series. I'm not sure if you're familiar with a product called Tyvek. It's waterproof breathable paper. ultralight backpackers have been using it for years. it weighs nothing. the only thing I would add to your setup is a sheet of Tyvek as a ground sheet to protect my thin bivy bag from the ground. I have this very same setup more or less. thanks again for all you do and sharing your knowledge. all the best to you sir. Steven
***** Hi Steven, thanks for your kind words and feedback. I am aware of Tyvek but have not used it. I'll add it on my list to try a groundsheet made of this material. Thanks for the tip. Warm regards, Paul
That tarp looks about the right size to do double duty as a poncho. Have you ever tried a tarp-poncho? Aliexpress now has silnylon poncho tarps for 15 euros, s9 might be worth a try.
I appreciate the light weight aspect of your video. You should get yourself an Australian Army Shelter Individual. AKA the hootchi. I am an ex soldier and swear by it as an essential bit of kit. It's set up exactly the same but is one third bigger and much more robust.
hi Paul, Really nice to see the lightweight kit you mentioned in last vid in situ. I am looking to purchase a spring summer down sleeping bag and I really am going to take the plunge re getting the sili tarp to replace my dd 3x3 tarp for when I'm ground sleeping. I was always concerned about the toughness if sili tarps but if it's good enough for you...... :-) thanks
Wildsoul62 They don't feel like they should be tough Vee but my experience of them is that they are a lot tougher than they look. I've even had large sil nylon tarps on loan from outfitters in Canada and they have seen some use yet are still in good shape.
for summer camps, its all i do, not even tarp if i'm sure it's not gonna rain. i use a waist height half bag sleeping bag, and an insulated jacket for the top.
A tarp high up gives superior ventilation which keeps the sleeping bag dry. I fly my tarp like that, too - just my tarp is larger (abt. 3x3m) and therefore gives rain protection even when it is windy. A suitable location is also key in enjoying a dry & warm night. My DIY TYVEK-bivy bag is very breathable, weighs 200g but is not 100% waterproof. That's the reason why TYVEK as a groundsheet is of limited use. A waterproof groundsheet is made from "Polycro" = window film, a thin but elastic plastic foil. A large piece 1,5mx2,5m weighs some 60g. ATB, Gereon
Dear Paul, thank you for a great video - really informative and helpful. I have a bad neck from an old road traffic accident so am keen to carry low weights for this reason plus I am generally unfit. I enjoyed seeing your light weight setup. Do you have any experience of using a larger tarp but not using a bivvy bag? I have read about this approach in Ray Jardines Light weight backpacking book. However the UK is wetter than the High Sierras. I have a little experience using a bivvy bag with tarp to protect the down sleeping bag from windblown water when raining. I figure I could save some weight with just a slightly larger tarp on its own, but I am "afraid" my sleeping bag will get wet. My tarp set up skills are reasonable. I would like to be able to use the tarp both sheltered woodland settings but also more exposed sites. I would value your thoughts on a tarp only set up in English / South Wales, three seasons settings before I go and try it out. Thank you for your advice, John
I find it much better to use a 3kg Arctic modular bag and a 5x5 poly tarp over a large and heavy goretex bivvi. Fits nicely into my cast iron couldren. Don't forget cast iron tripods instead of sticks that are free and already in the forest. It's much better to drag ten kilos worth of cast iron along with you.
Thanks Paul, lots of good info I can use in motorbike touring n wild camping in the bush (in Auz). I was wondering whether you might need a groundsheet under the bivvy to protect it from damage on the ground. Also does that pad get cold during the night with the moisture from your breath in it? Also wondering how you came to have that makeshift hammer available. I carry a flat stone for driving in pegs, either hammering them or placing it on the peg and standing on it. Do you carry a utility tool with a saw-blade for cutting a branch to hammer with? I just take a light-weight snap-blade knife with me for cutting stuff - including my dinner. Had questions about the cord as well but I see you've answered that below - thanks.
Lovely video and setup. I feel like you have to know ahead of time the weather will be nice because I don't trust that in a proper rainstorm with high winds. There's a reason no one's made a video of being underone of those in a thunderstorm. MAYBE with a trench built around the bag and the fly greatly lowered. Maybe.
Ernest Hemingway I sleep out in this sort of set up for many weeks of the year. It rains a lot in the UK. The main reason I don't film in the rain is that it damages the camera and sound equipment, not because the outdoor gear is not up to it! :-)
i love the videos. VERY informative...! just curious, what tarp is in this video? i can tell it is a 4 ft (121cm) x 6 ft (182cm). just cant tell what brand. Keep up the good videos. Thanks
Haha I'm so sorry paul i just found your channel and when I saw it said paul kirtley I though argh not him. It just so happens that I was watching the wrong channel it was actully another Paul and then I looked closely at the thumbnails etc and I found out it was someone different. But i would like to add I love your vids thank you for putting your time into this it's very inspiring.
Another great video Paul. I'm subscribed from my other channel but I started this one to be able to post some bushcraft things on to keep separate from my other channel. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks, Tim Pollock
I am currently looking for a silnylon tarp to lighten my load and have it be more compact. Currently I am using a 9'4" × 11'4"" plastic type tarp. I like it for its size and camo color scheme, but it is too heavy and bulky. Also its size allows me many different setups. Thanks for your videos and hope you have much success.
@@willek1335 Wille I have since bought a silnylon camo tarp. It is larger than my other one but it is lighter and takes up much less space. I am very happy with it. I am preparing to go camping any day now and have the old tarp in the bag which is ready to go. The new one stays with my INCH bag. Thanks for the lead though.
@@willek1335 Willie I have a video that shows it. It has changed some since. Here is the link ua-cam.com/video/aWaZDTWjHzU/v-deo.html. I have other videos covering my kit too but they are older. The bag is always evolving and even now it is much better.
Thanks Paul, as i grow older i find the ultra lite approach more attractive! my latest acquisition was a silny tarp that weighs a mere 7.5 ounces, purchased in anticipation of an up and coming eight day backpacking trip in the mountains of Wyoming...much thanks...David
Howdy Paul! The trip takes place first week in august. I'll keep you posted as to how it worked out. All the best to you Paul, thanks for your quality videos and fine instruction...David
skill centre I presume as an expert you can also see the woodland around him stopping the wind. And I presume you value a quick release knot if it needs to be lowered. Just sleep in a house mate
I love people question this bloke, He is an outdoor instructor that sleeps like this probably 150 days a year and has been doing so for something like 10+ years, in a country famed for its rain. Dont you think he might have adapted his system if it didn't work well.
Hi Paul, i'm fairly new to your channel. Really like your approach to the various topics you've covered. You have a calming way of explaining things that make it very easy to understand. I've recently started doing videos documenting my journey through bushcraft. Looking forward to the next askpaulkirtley episode. Take care.
Paul, ... may I ask your advice on an idea of which you may well have prior knowledge. I have the Snugpak Bivy, and also use the issue MVP surplus Bivy. In terms of increasing the range of my Snugpak sleeping bag which fits this Bivy here, could said bag inside Bivy then go in the larger more roomy surplus Bivy to create extended range (and /or modularity in the field) Double Biv?... wouldnt be quite moisture vapour barrier as permeability of inner would transfer to permability of outer avoiding condensation? This in theory should increase warmth with little weight penalty.. have you any experience with this double Bivy method? Many thanks for all your great content and regards from NZ .
cracking vid paul really like the setup what would be the pros and cons of using the snugpak jungle sleeping bag instead of the one your using do you think ?
Hi Steve, thanks for your comments. I've not used the Snugpak jungle bag but I'm assuming it is synthetic? If so, it will be better in terms of maintaining loft in really humid conditions. ATB, Paul
Paul Kirtley Hi Paul, Great video (as always) I really enjoy your channel. Quick question: I am doing a long trek (2 months+) around Ireland in November and I am wondering, would you recommend the xero200 bag or upgrade to the 300 bag in the same series from mountain equipment?? The reason I ask is because the temperatures in Ireland never really gets crazy cold and since I will be carrying good base layers and warmer merino layers, hat etc I could always utilise these on a colder night. Weight is critical, so if the xero200 would work Id go with that otherwise I'm looking at a slightly warmer bag (the xero 300) but I haven't got a donkey to lug my gear so I have to be careful with weight. Great resources, keep it up! Dan
Great video. Could you send me the details on what tarp sleeping bag and bivvy you are using in the video please? Forgive me if you said in the video the speaker is broken on my phone. Thanks
I think it's a good set up but the only problem I have is, you can get one man tents at the same weight or even lighter as your bivvy setup. And a tent is much better at keeping out the wind and rain. but I very much enjoyed the video.
Paul Kirtley ? ... and then? Just more repellant? Head net? Lightweight net shelter? I live in a region with raging armies of mosquitoes - they can be a very uncomfortable problem. For example: In your video you refer to the article you wrote re: placing a ridge line under the tarp to attach and organize your gear. Perhaps one could tie a peak of an appropriately sized, yet compact & lightweight, section of bug netting so it draped down teepee-like covering the head and upper torso areas. Maybe that thought is a little over engineered & perhaps a simple and effective solution exists that you have had personal experience with. I'm interested in what you've found works best when sleeping in the open or under minimalist shelters, like a small tarp.
This is a good set up. I plan to go this way with a bigger silk tarp but no bivi. I currently run the light cheap hammock and thermarest with a hennasy hammock tarp. The hennasy hammock itself never worked for me.
badbobby11 Yes, you could go that way too and it would work well. There are some excellent sil nylon tarps around that are a bit bigger than this. The MEC Scout tarp as featured in the article linked below is one I also use: paulkirtley.co.uk/2011/bushcraft-tarp-in-your-day-pack/
Nice video/tutorial....but I always wonder why people do this instead of using a high quality 1 man bivvi or tent that is quite light and packable and easy to set up and offers more protection for yourself PLUS your gear. The SNUGPAK ionosphere for example is priced fair, is quite compact in a ruck, quick and easy to set up and take down (2-3mins) and weighs under 2lbs. Personal preference I guess
Hi. Just found your channel and subscribed. I'd just ask your reasoning for setting the tarp so high? Is it because the fabric fragility against the ground or maybe just a sense of space? Thanks in advance. Love your style. (North Cornwall, UK)
Hi Paul, first time watcher, but interested in camping, mostly day hikes and a night in the woods. I live on the Central Coast of California where the temperatures drops to just around 30-45 degrees at night and as far down as 40 degrees in the early morning. Anyway I was lookinig at your video about keeping the weight down, and what I'd like to know is your thoughts on the use of a Hammock in camping for one or two days, while keeping the weight down in your rucksack.
+Cameron Garcia Hey Cameron, thanks for your comments and question. There are some good quality hammocks which do not weigh too much. If you think of substituting the hammock for the bivvy bag in my set up then you pretty much have what you need. As with the UK when the temperatures get down towards freezing, in California you may also need to go for a warmer sleeping bag than the really light bag I show in the video. But the principle is the same. Take only what you need for the season to keep the weight down. I hope this helps. Warm regards, Paul
Hi Paul, forgive me if this has been asked before but what is the make and model of the tarp you are using in this video? Thanks in advance and love your channel :)
Must be nice to wake up surrounded by bluebells:) Is that a Rab Siltarp 1? I've just bought one and was looking around for pitching ideas to make the most of such a small tarp in combination with a bivi bag. I think most of the time I'll be using trekking poles though and won't be near trees. I wish I could get away with a minimal ultralight bivi bag but I find I just can't get to sleep with fabric near my nose. Plus I don't like insects and slugs on me. So I have a hooped bivi bag with insect mesh. Not too heavy though at 550g compared to the huge army Goretex hooped bags.
Arkansas Hillbilly Hi there, it's thinner than paracord. It's a military grade "SYC" cord. Only a couple of mil in diameter. We put it on all of our tarps. I have a drum of it in stores, bought wholesale from the manufacturer, Marlow Ropes.
I appreciate you're a busy man but if you have a moment I would like to know what sleeping mat that is and a few details about its weight/size. I camp with my motorcycle so space is very limited for me so i'm looking at compressing everything down to the smallest/lightest space possible.
I am curious to know how you would approach this set up if it was already downpouring rain when you had to strike camp. Being such a small tarp, how high could you pitch it in a nasty rain before you'd be getting wet on the edges? You'd certainly need to go higher to get your bag and bivy sorted.
+Azaziel Just the same but under the tarp. Pitch the tarp first then work under it. Then when you pack, pack the tarp last. It rains a lot in the UK. It's not like we don't have any experience in this...
Down sleeping bags don't perform well when wet. But then again synthetic bags are cold and unpleasant when wet too. Whatever you are using, the key is to air the bag each day amd protect from rain or immersion while in your rucksack. Warm regards, Paul
Tarp 1.5m x 2.4m (5'x8') rectangular tarp provides 3.75m² (40 sq ft) of coverage - rab.equipment/eu/siltarp1 Article "LIGHTWEIGHT TARP AND BIVVY SET-UP" here paulkirtley.co.uk/2016/lightweight-tarp-and-bivvy-set-up-2/
8 years later and still completely relevant. Good job Paul. 🤗
Thank you. I'm glad you found this useful and I appreciate you taking the time to let me know. Warm regards, Paul
Similar to military kit; we used to call them basha's and sometimes you'd even have them lower to the ground for better concealment and cover them with foliage etc; crawl in one end, crawl out the other. These were meant as temporary one man shelters and needed to be compact to fit in or on your webbing with all the other stuff. Mine had a hood in so I could wear it as a poncho too. Good bit of kit as I remember.
Great setup. If you want to upgrade it think about these. 1 Larger flysheet for cooking etc and for wind driven rain . 2 Polocro groundsheet at 50 grams in case of very wet ground or incase of very windy wet weather. You don't get that many uses out of polycro ground sheet but if you have iy ready and use only if needed you will get many trips out of it. 3 Seat to summit head net for insects. A reakky great setup is: SOL escape bivy bag 240g, sea to summti spark iii -4C sleeping bag 620 grams, large sil nylon tarp for two 450 grams, polycro groundsheet 50 g, headnet 15 grams, exped 2.3 R mat 405 g, The large tarp is well worth while when the weather is bad, to get out of the weather without lying down and to allow options for a raised edge and an edge close to ground on windward side.
Nice & helpful demonstration, straight to the point and without blabla.
My setup is similar, just my tarp is larger (3x3m), and therefore my bivy bag can be simpler and lighter (a MYOG/DIY softstructure TYVEK bag ). This, and a very light ThermARest NeoAir in short length bring the total weight of my setup to 1.5kg - but with a much larger protected area under the tarp. This helps to stay dry and well ventilated during windy rainstorms without having the need to pitch the tarp very low.
Yup a larger tarp is going to provide a lot of extra utility for not much extra weight. I have several tarp options in my stable. This is the smallest/lightest but generally I'll go for a larger space. I think we are on the same page. Warm regards, Paul
I have camped many times with a tarp and bivvy and have never gotten wet. The bivvy bag might get a little wet but that is what it's designed to do and to keep you dry on the inside. i would recommend that people try it before making comments about it from point of view of ignorance. Great video Paul, I have just purchased a sil tarp so it will be interesting to see the difference from my usual PU tarp.
Mint Outdoors - So, a tarp, cordage and bivi bag. I don't really see the benefit over small tents with a porch, except views? I can see plenty of drawbacks though. Convection pulling accumulated heat out of sleeping area from multiple sides if windy, warner sleeping bag required unless bivi bag is particularly good, frost on bivi bag in the morning, gear such as boots and baggage probably needs to be in drybags too? Don't get me wrong, I use tarps but more so in dry countries. I keep finding a tent is so much better in a multitude of ways - exhausted after hours of hiking with low light, wind chill, even a semi geodesic can be setup very fast when running on vapour, even able to lob gear such as bag inside and even sleeping bag to get lofting going while setting it up in lashing rain (fly first tents, obviously) to keep it dry, the immediate heat retention of a tent with closed doors, muddy boots kept dry in the porch etc / cooking in the porch with a little ventilation without strong winds from all sides slowing the process etc. the semi geodesic pole frame making the structure taught like a drum and aerodynamic so howling winds won't wreck sleep with upward swoops of wind etc. Tarps, great height ability in ideal sheltered conditions. Flawed in so many other ways, in my opinion.
Aaron Frisk fire, romance, versatility, lightweight, based on skill, more in touch with the world around you.
Triumph Gibbo - I understand when conditions are pleasant, but that same nature in closer contact with us ceases to be romantic (imo) when we're being lashed by windblown rains / sands etc, windchill which arguably calls on having to carry heavier / bulkier sleeping gear for warmth whereas a tent provides a micro climate inside. Personally I think the 'contact with the elements' novelty wears off very quickly if our sleep is wrecked and we're under seige as conditions turn nasty . I agree that with plenty of practice and skill, tarps (particularly massive ones which negate several of my other criticisms) can be effective things, but then the lightness argument diminishes and more tie down points in the vicinity are needed around us to secure a tarp to not act like a giant flapping noisy sail. I just think that (like hammocks) they require far more ideal conditions / terrain than flipping out a tent almost anywhere when that same outdoors hits hard and we're under seige. Tents which pitch as a mesh inner with cross over poles particularly provide that contact with nature so desired, with the means to quickly get out and slide over a fly sheet when the weather turns in the middle of the night, while keeping insects away. Some may say they love full contact with nature but I don't believe them when it comes to that side of things. Mosquitoes, gnats, other biting or irritating insects, general morning kit cold and dampness (particularly in Northern Europe) and slugs attracted to localized heat seem to characterise bivi and tarp experiences outside of arid / semi arid areas. I like tarps but think they are far better in semi arid climates. Tents, well they can handle and be comfortable in pretty much all conditions except for still desert aress.
@@aaronfrisk8110 Personally, I dislike tents, because I can set up a tarp fine in a few minutes, but I've always had big trouble setting up tent. :-D
Aaron frisk, bloody hell, did you run out of ink writing that comment
I slept this way for 20 years in the military. Never got wet, always slept well.
I've a lightweight setup similar to this. The only addition being a reusable space blanket/casualty blanket as a ground cloth. Helps protect the bivvy and gives you a dry area to work on or when getting dressed etc Also can be wrapped around the bivvy on colder nights for an extra layer on insulation.
Yup I can see the value in that addition Richard. Cheers, Paul
Thanks Paul your the best Bush craft teacher I've ever seen, I like most I imagine love the teaching you give us.
Thank you Paul
So appreciate Your Y.T. Uploads Paul, i just love what you bring to the community. Your always an Outstanding Host with the most immediately useful insights going. Nobody delivers the way you do and your style is reflective of the 1st Rate Professional. Thank you, and so good to see Ya again. As Always, Blessings from Oregon! ... Mike.
I like it... way to go light... lots o room for other stuff like food, fishing gear etc... when you go light with your shelter... Good video Paul.
Tarps are fine for cooking under when the weather is shite, and sleeping under in fine, warmer weather. For everything else a tent is so much better. In fact I can almost set up my tent as fast as the tarp!
And stringing between trees is fine if uou have trees! When I'm bikepacking across Wales there is little opportunity to string between trees, I have to use my carbon poles, that's a whole different thing! A tarp is fab to set up if the weather turns quickly and I need some shelter...
This man knows what he's doing!!!!!
I love the lite weight options, but just speaking for myself, i prefer having a larger set up concerning the tarp over cover.
Also for me in AZ having Rattle Snakes mostly, I try to keep some type of barrier along the sides of the ground. Don't know if it works or not, but as of today I've had no Rattlesnake sleeping with me, and I pray I never do.
BUT they are part of the camping experience in AZ and must be on a person's mind to keep safe and enjoy your time with nature.
God Bless Paul, your the best. You have probably forgotten more than I've ever learned, but with your help I keep learning. 👍👍
Interesting video Paul Thankyou.
I like how tidy you kept things.
I used to use an adjustable guyline hitch like you are using here but nowadays I prefer the "Farrimond friction hitch". It is easier to tie and does not leave a wrap when you pull the quick release to untie.
Thanks
Sandy
Wiltshire Man Thanks for your feedback. Yes, agreed the Farrimond is a worthy alternative with some advantages. ATB, Paul
Nice setup. That's my style. In Florida I use a bug bivy and tarp.
Beautiful scenery. I had watched the knots videos pertaining to this set up first, and seeing this video really put it all in perspective, thanks :)
+Kris Douglas Thanks Kris. Glad it added extra context.
I have always been a tent camper because I like the wind and insect protection it provides. However, even the lightest of modern backpacking tents are pretty heavy and as I have gotten older, I look for ways to reduce weight. I am coming around to trying the tarp concept as tarps, even adding a lightweight insect net to the mix, are so much lighter. Furthermore, there are many many bushcraft You Tuber's out there, Joe Robinet for one, that swear by a tarp set up and have used them, it appears, quite successfully. And, as long as you are a woodland hiker in heavily forested areas, you need not worry about carrying poles as well, like you need for the tent set up. I will probably opt for a Dyneema type tarp in a 10' x 10' size configuration rather than silnylon to further reduce weight. Paul, you and other bloggers have convinced me that using a tarp not only gives you more set up options but is generally faster to set up than a tent as well. The bivy bag is a great suggestion. Thks much for your videos.
Hi Mike how is your tarp/bivi camping going?
Tried this on the west coast of vancouver island. Wind had me pin it close to the ground, but worked great. Better that the hammock set up i had.
badbobby11 Nice one. Glad it worked for you.
I get the impression he's done this once or twice before... ;)
Nah he gonna get wet, everybody says so, even though it's 26 degrees, 😂😂😂😂, and he is lying on a liferaft, just in case!!
Love what you do Paul, the tarp thing has blown it away, you are tarp ninja 😁😁😁,
Keep the family safe Paul,
Many thanks,
Nige.
I didn't spot the band.
Thnxs 4 uploading and sharing also info in the description box. Excellent and thorough channel
Having the hanks of cord already attached to the tarp is simple, but brilliant.
+William Burr It definitely speeds up the process :-)
I use to hate opening my eyes after hearing a sound in the woods only to see nothing but the inside of my nylon tent.
tarp set up like this is the way forward unless it is VERY stormy conditions.
Thank you for showing that. Worth thinking about, particularly for long hikes. I think that set up would come into its own then.
tea grub camperman Yes, the longer anything is on your back, the lighter you want it to be :-)
I use a Tarptent Protrail. It weighs about 700 Grams and gives me full protection against the rain and bugs. I only use a tarp on day hikes.
Thanks for your videos Paul, I am learning so much from them.
I am also very interesting in knowing how could you protect yourself with a similar set up from mosquitos or ticks. I am planning to go on a long hike and the area I am going to go through there are many of those insects. I want to go as lightweight as possible so the idea of carrying a tent looks too heavy to me.
Thanks in advance.
How was the trip? Did u sleep with this set up in the video?
Any bug issues?
Brilliant. Your manner of speaking also reminds me of Ray Mears.
Cool video Paul . I love these simple tarp set ups , some nice lightweight kit you have there too. Thanks for sharing. Atb Darren
Darren Roberts Thanks Darren.
how big is that tarp?
Paul, i really admire you for sharing a lot of valuable information. This is now my set up too! Thanks for all the videos. :)
It also has click studs on all sides allowing many different configurations. I served mainly in tropical parts of Australia and remained mostly dry until stand to thanks to the hootchi. It has an NSN. Look it up or Google it. Fair dinkum mate, they're a fucken awesome bit of kit!
+Falling Down Yup we use hootchies as standard but they weight about 3-4 times the silicone nylon tarps and I'm constantly being asked about how to reduce the weight of packs. Hence the discussion here: ua-cam.com/video/l7B4BO8m3ek/v-deo.html You make fair points though mate, in this comment and the other one. Cheers, Paul
Hi Mr Kirtley. I always enjoy your videos. you are a true professional. as a lightweight backpacker turned Bushcrafter I have really enjoyed these last few videos of this series. I'm not sure if you're familiar with a product called Tyvek. It's waterproof breathable paper. ultralight backpackers have been using it for years. it weighs nothing. the only thing I would add to your setup is a sheet of Tyvek as a ground sheet to protect my thin bivy bag from the ground. I have this very same setup more or less. thanks again for all you do and sharing your knowledge. all the best to you sir. Steven
***** Hi Steven, thanks for your kind words and feedback. I am aware of Tyvek but have not used it. I'll add it on my list to try a groundsheet made of this material. Thanks for the tip. Warm regards, Paul
Perfect setup for Central Texas. Sometimes a mosquito net saves you from these "Texas sized" mosquitoes"!!
That tarp looks about the right size to do double duty as a poncho. Have you ever tried a tarp-poncho? Aliexpress now has silnylon poncho tarps for 15 euros, s9 might be worth a try.
I appreciate the light weight aspect of your video. You should get yourself an Australian Army Shelter Individual. AKA the hootchi. I am an ex soldier and swear by it as an essential bit of kit. It's set up exactly the same but is one third bigger and much more robust.
+Falling Down I have two dozen of them, which my students use week in, week out. They are bomb proof.
hi Paul, Really nice to see the lightweight kit you mentioned in last vid in situ. I am looking to purchase a spring summer down sleeping bag and I really am going to take the plunge re getting the sili tarp to replace my dd 3x3 tarp for when I'm ground sleeping. I was always concerned about the toughness if sili tarps but if it's good enough for you...... :-) thanks
Wildsoul62 They don't feel like they should be tough Vee but my experience of them is that they are a lot tougher than they look. I've even had large sil nylon tarps on loan from outfitters in Canada and they have seen some use yet are still in good shape.
for summer camps, its all i do, not even tarp if i'm sure it's not gonna rain.
i use a waist height half bag sleeping bag, and an insulated jacket for the top.
Yup it's all you need when the weather is good.
Like your somewhat 'new' style of video's a lot Paul, looking forward to your upcoming video's!
Rude Thanks Rude. There's more in the pipeline...
A tarp high up gives superior ventilation which keeps the sleeping bag dry. I fly my tarp like that, too - just my tarp is larger (abt. 3x3m) and therefore gives rain protection even when it is windy. A suitable location is also key in enjoying a dry & warm night. My DIY TYVEK-bivy bag is very breathable, weighs 200g but is not 100% waterproof. That's the reason why TYVEK as a groundsheet is of limited use.
A waterproof groundsheet is made from "Polycro" = window film, a thin but elastic plastic foil. A large piece 1,5mx2,5m weighs some 60g. ATB, Gereon
Dear Paul, thank you for a great video - really informative and helpful. I have a bad neck from an old road traffic accident so am keen to carry low weights for this reason plus I am generally unfit. I enjoyed seeing your light weight setup. Do you have any experience of using a larger tarp but not using a bivvy bag? I have read about this approach in Ray Jardines Light weight backpacking book. However the UK is wetter than the High Sierras. I have a little experience using a bivvy bag with tarp to protect the down sleeping bag from windblown water when raining. I figure I could save some weight with just a slightly larger tarp on its own, but I am "afraid" my sleeping bag will get wet. My tarp set up skills are reasonable. I would like to be able to use the tarp both sheltered woodland settings but also more exposed sites. I would value your thoughts on a tarp only set up in English / South Wales, three seasons settings before I go and try it out. Thank you for your advice, John
Set up looks great!
Nice video Paul. I've never tried camping out in a bivi bag before, but I think i might try it sometime this year. Atb Glenn
South-West-Wilderness Go for it Glen. You can sleep where you lie.... very liberating :-)
Hi Paul, I'm new to your channel, definately liking the tips, thankyou
I find it much better to use a 3kg Arctic modular bag and a 5x5 poly tarp over a large and heavy goretex bivvi. Fits nicely into my cast iron couldren. Don't forget cast iron tripods instead of sticks that are free and already in the forest. It's much better to drag ten kilos worth of cast iron along with you.
You can also, thanks to the click studs, lay it out flat on the ground with sleeping bag inside and use it as a bivvy bag. It is also used a body bag.
Thanks Paul, lots of good info I can use in motorbike touring n wild camping in the bush (in Auz). I was wondering whether you might need a groundsheet under the bivvy to protect it from damage on the ground.
Also does that pad get cold during the night with the moisture from your breath in it?
Also wondering how you came to have that makeshift hammer available. I carry a flat stone for driving in pegs, either hammering them or placing it on the peg and standing on it. Do you carry a utility tool with a saw-blade for cutting a branch to hammer with? I just take a light-weight snap-blade knife with me for cutting stuff - including my dinner.
Had questions about the cord as well but I see you've answered that below - thanks.
Nice.
It is possible to know the full name on you equipment. Bivy bag, sleeping back?.
very nice setup! I couldn't sleep on the ground like that anymore lol I envy those who can. I did for many years when I was younger though. Atb, Dawn
SouthPaw Bushcraft Do you use a hammock now Dawn?
Paul Kirtley I just got one that another UA-cam friend made for me I haven't taken it out yet for my first trip. I am hoping to do so next weekend!
SouthPaw Bushcraft
OK, well enjoy that Dawn :-)
Lovely video and setup. I feel like you have to know ahead of time the weather will be nice because I don't trust that in a proper rainstorm with high winds. There's a reason no one's made a video of being underone of those in a thunderstorm. MAYBE with a trench built around the bag and the fly greatly lowered. Maybe.
Ernest Hemingway I sleep out in this sort of set up for many weeks of the year. It rains a lot in the UK. The main reason I don't film in the rain is that it damages the camera and sound equipment, not because the outdoor gear is not up to it! :-)
i love the videos. VERY informative...! just curious, what tarp is in this video? i can tell it is a 4 ft (121cm) x 6 ft (182cm). just cant tell what brand. Keep up the good videos.
Thanks
really great video as always Paul.
I'm just getting in to wild camping was surprised how quick you put the tarp up. What knots do you use? Great video
Haha I'm so sorry paul i just found your channel and when I saw it said paul kirtley I though argh not him. It just so happens that I was watching the wrong channel it was actully another Paul and then I looked closely at the thumbnails etc and I found out it was someone different. But i would like to add I love your vids thank you for putting your time into this it's very inspiring.
I hate it people trample down the bluebells , looks like you set up on a bit of a path ? Nice setup and information video.
Do you ever get problems with water running down the cord when it rains, then running underneath the tarp and dripping on you? Thanks, great video.
I always wondering that if it will start raining and some wind start blowing u will not get wet from sides front and back ?
In the woods you arw pretty sheltered from sideways rain unless you are right on the edge. It's very different to being in the mountains.
Thx. I never sleep in woods, alaways on montains where wind want to blow me from my tent :D
Another great video Paul. I'm subscribed from my other channel but I started this one to be able to post some bushcraft things on to keep separate from my other channel.
Really enjoy your videos.
Thanks,
Tim Pollock
TNTim Bushcraft Thanks Tim.
That set up is fine if the weather isn't to bad, but get some strong winds and heavy rain and you're not going to have a good night.
I love the setup. Do you have a video using this setup in the woods?
I am currently looking for a silnylon tarp to lighten my load and have it be more compact. Currently I am using a 9'4" × 11'4"" plastic type tarp. I like it for its size and camo color scheme, but it is too heavy and bulky. Also its size allows me many different setups.
Thanks for your videos and hope you have much success.
Borah gear got a nice one. It's silpoly, so sag less than silnylon.
@@willek1335 Wille I have since bought a silnylon camo tarp. It is larger than my other one but it is lighter and takes up much less space. I am very happy with it.
I am preparing to go camping any day now and have the old tarp in the bag which is ready to go. The new one stays with my INCH bag.
Thanks for the lead though.
@@theprophetez1357 oh, I've always wanted to build one of those emergency bags. If I may ask, what's on your list?
@@willek1335 Willie I have a video that shows it. It has changed some since. Here is the link ua-cam.com/video/aWaZDTWjHzU/v-deo.html.
I have other videos covering my kit too but they are older. The bag is always evolving and even now it is much better.
Thanks Paul, as i grow older i find the ultra lite approach more attractive!
my latest acquisition was a silny tarp that weighs a mere 7.5 ounces, purchased in anticipation of an up and coming eight day backpacking trip in the mountains of Wyoming...much thanks...David
MTwoodsrunner Glad this was useful to you David. Did you take your backpacking trip yet?
Howdy Paul!
The trip takes place first week in august.
I'll keep you posted as to how it worked out.
All the best to you Paul, thanks for your quality videos and fine instruction...David
MTwoodsrunner
My pleasure David. Enjoy your trip! :-)
I have never put up tarp so high from the ground. What if it rains and there is wind from the side, won't you get wet?
"Bivy bag's waterproof." The sleeping bag and pad are tucked in a waterproof shell.
As an ex-Infantry soldier I agree 100% - bivi is too high to keep wind and rain out.
skill centre I presume as an expert you can also see the woodland around him stopping the wind. And I presume you value a quick release knot if it needs to be lowered.
Just sleep in a house mate
I bow to your superior knowledge - as a long term rough sleeper. Can anyone else smell piss?
I love people question this bloke, He is an outdoor instructor that sleeps like this probably 150 days a year and has been doing so for something like 10+ years, in a country famed for its rain. Dont you think he might have adapted his system if it didn't work well.
Hi, really cool video thanks. What make tarp is that please?
Hi Paul, i'm fairly new to your channel. Really like your approach to the various topics you've covered. You have a calming way of explaining things that make it very easy to understand. I've recently started doing videos documenting my journey through bushcraft. Looking forward to the next askpaulkirtley episode. Take care.
Thanks for your feedback. Let me know if I can help with your journey...
Paul, ... may I ask your advice on an idea of which you may well have prior knowledge. I have the Snugpak Bivy, and also use the issue MVP surplus Bivy. In terms of increasing the range of my Snugpak sleeping bag which fits this Bivy here, could said bag inside Bivy then go in the larger more roomy surplus Bivy to create extended range (and /or modularity in the field) Double Biv?... wouldnt be quite moisture vapour barrier as permeability of inner would transfer to permability of outer avoiding condensation? This in theory should increase warmth with little weight penalty.. have you any experience with this double Bivy method? Many thanks for all your great content and regards from NZ .
cracking vid paul really like the setup what would be the pros and cons of using the snugpak jungle sleeping bag instead of the one your using do you think ?
Hi Steve, thanks for your comments. I've not used the Snugpak jungle bag but I'm assuming it is synthetic? If so, it will be better in terms of maintaining loft in really humid conditions. ATB, Paul
+Paul Kirtley hi paul it's a toss between the jungle bag and the elite 1 both snugpak but really like your set up hear :)
Paul Kirtley Hi Paul,
Great video (as always) I really enjoy your channel. Quick question: I am doing a long trek (2 months+) around Ireland in November and I am wondering, would you recommend the xero200 bag or upgrade to the 300 bag in the same series from mountain equipment?? The reason I ask is because the temperatures in Ireland never really gets crazy cold and since I will be carrying good base layers and warmer merino layers, hat etc I could always utilise these on a colder night. Weight is critical, so if the xero200 would work Id go with that otherwise I'm looking at a slightly warmer bag (the xero 300) but I haven't got a donkey to lug my gear so I have to be careful with weight. Great resources, keep it up! Dan
Great video. Could you send me the details on what tarp sleeping bag and bivvy you are using in the video please? Forgive me if you said in the video the speaker is broken on my phone. Thanks
That tarp is perfectly done. What knots were you using?
I think it's a good set up but the only problem I have is, you can get one man tents at the same weight or even lighter as your bivvy setup. And a tent is much better at keeping out the wind and rain. but I very much enjoyed the video.
Great video and set up, how do you manage with insects? Would you use a head net?
I don't generally worry unless in Scotland (midges) or where there are mossies.
Paul Kirtley ? ... and then? Just more repellant? Head net? Lightweight net shelter? I live in a region with raging armies of mosquitoes - they can be a very uncomfortable problem.
For example: In your video you refer to the article you wrote re: placing a ridge line under the tarp to attach and organize your gear. Perhaps one could tie a peak of an appropriately sized, yet compact & lightweight, section of bug netting so it draped down teepee-like covering the head and upper torso areas. Maybe that thought is a little over engineered & perhaps a simple and effective solution exists that you have had personal experience with. I'm interested in what you've found works best when sleeping in the open or under minimalist shelters, like a small tarp.
What size is that tarp? Thanks for sharing great video.
Nice set up.
It's Ray Mears v2.0!
This is a good set up. I plan to go this way with a bigger silk tarp but no bivi. I currently run the light cheap hammock and thermarest with a hennasy hammock tarp. The hennasy hammock itself never worked for me.
badbobby11 Yes, you could go that way too and it would work well. There are some excellent sil nylon tarps around that are a bit bigger than this. The MEC Scout tarp as featured in the article linked below is one I also use: paulkirtley.co.uk/2011/bushcraft-tarp-in-your-day-pack/
Great video paul
SCOTTISH WANDERER Thank you!
Nice video/tutorial....but I always wonder why people do this instead of using a high quality 1 man bivvi or tent that is quite light and packable and easy to set up and offers more protection for yourself PLUS your gear. The SNUGPAK ionosphere for example is priced fair, is quite compact in a ruck, quick and easy to set up and take down (2-3mins) and weighs under 2lbs. Personal preference I guess
Hi. Just found your channel and subscribed. I'd just ask your reasoning for setting the tarp so high? Is it because the fabric fragility against the ground or maybe just a sense of space? Thanks in advance. Love your style. (North Cornwall, UK)
Hi Paul... what brand of tarp do you have there? Great video. Thanks for sharing.
you have a lot of patience. i would disable comments.
+Alex F Indeed. But then I wouldn't hear from all the good people like you ☺
+Alex F Indeed. But then I wouldn't hear from all the good people like you ☺
Good luck with the wind and the rain!!!
great video paul thanks for sharing with us . atb mo
You're very welcome Mo :-)
Nice set up
Thanks Simon
Hi Paul, first time watcher, but interested in camping, mostly day hikes and a night in the woods. I live on the Central Coast of California where the temperatures drops to just around 30-45 degrees at night and as far down as 40 degrees in the early morning. Anyway I was lookinig at your video about keeping the weight down, and what I'd like to know is your thoughts on the use of a Hammock in camping for one or two days, while keeping the weight down in your rucksack.
+Cameron Garcia Hey Cameron, thanks for your comments and question. There are some good quality hammocks which do not weigh too much. If you think of substituting the hammock for the bivvy bag in my set up then you pretty much have what you need. As with the UK when the temperatures get down towards freezing, in California you may also need to go for a warmer sleeping bag than the really light bag I show in the video. But the principle is the same. Take only what you need for the season to keep the weight down. I hope this helps. Warm regards, Paul
Thanks....
Hi Paul, forgive me if this has been asked before but what is the make and model of the tarp you are using in this video? Thanks in advance and love your channel :)
Great video Paul very good, but one question, no mesh tent between you and the bugs?
It's the UK. The bugs are not that much of a problem
Just so that I'm not mistaken, is that the 220 g tarp from Integral, the lightest tarp from your previous video?
Yes, indeed. The videos were meant to be linked but it seems many people find one and not the other. Thanks for making the connection :-)
Living in England I prefer to have cover on both sides and front and back.
Great video and great setup. How has that bivy held up? I’d love to see a long term review of it.
I gave you a sub, cheers!
Must be nice to wake up surrounded by bluebells:)
Is that a Rab Siltarp 1? I've just bought one and was looking around for pitching ideas to make the most of such a small tarp in combination with a bivi bag. I think most of the time I'll be using trekking poles though and won't be near trees.
I wish I could get away with a minimal ultralight bivi bag but I find I just can't get to sleep with fabric near my nose. Plus I don't like insects and slugs on me. So I have a hooped bivi bag with insect mesh. Not too heavy though at 550g compared to the huge army Goretex hooped bags.
I use my poncho as a ground sheet and spray it with Permethrin to keep slugs away.
Nice set up Paul enjoyed the video atb Chris
Thanks Chris
Paul what cordage did you use with the tarp in this video "550 paracord?" Or something smaller. Thanks for the great videos and your blog..
Arkansas Hillbilly Hi there, it's thinner than paracord. It's a military grade "SYC" cord. Only a couple of mil in diameter. We put it on all of our tarps. I have a drum of it in stores, bought wholesale from the manufacturer, Marlow Ropes.
I appreciate you're a busy man but if you have a moment I would like to know what sleeping mat that is and a few details about its weight/size. I camp with my motorcycle so space is very limited for me so i'm looking at compressing everything down to the smallest/lightest space possible.
Mick Evans Hi Mick, it's the Thermarest Prolite short. All described in full here: ua-cam.com/video/l7B4BO8m3ek/v-deo.html Hope this helps. ATB, Paul
Great video!
I am curious to know how you would approach this set up if it was already downpouring rain when you had to strike camp. Being such a small tarp, how high could you pitch it in a nasty rain before you'd be getting wet on the edges? You'd certainly need to go higher to get your bag and bivy sorted.
+Azaziel Just the same but under the tarp. Pitch the tarp first then work under it. Then when you pack, pack the tarp last. It rains a lot in the UK. It's not like we don't have any experience in this...
Very interesting tips. Thank you for sharing.
I have one question. The down sleeping bag you show if it gets too damp does it still keep you warm?
Down sleeping bags don't perform well when wet. But then again synthetic bags are cold and unpleasant when wet too. Whatever you are using, the key is to air the bag each day amd protect from rain or immersion while in your rucksack. Warm regards, Paul
+Paul Kirtley Well pointed out. Thank you.
Nice setup 👍
+Tony Eden Cheers
hi mate great video is that the Terra nova Tarp shelter 1 you are using ?
Best Regards
Peter :)
+Danish Wetshaver It's an Integral Designs Siltarp. More details in this video: ua-cam.com/video/l7B4BO8m3ek/v-deo.html
Hey Paul,
where do you place your rucksack in these setup?
Thanks
Under you're head
great video, thank you for sharing!
Primal Edge Thank you for commenting! :-)
Rather you than me rolling around wid da bugs :)
Hammock ;)
Good setup though, lightens the load
Hi Paul,
Many thanks for lessons! )
Please tell me what size of this tarp?
Best wishes
Yaro
Tarp 1.5m x 2.4m (5'x8') rectangular tarp provides 3.75m² (40 sq ft) of coverage - rab.equipment/eu/siltarp1
Article "LIGHTWEIGHT TARP AND BIVVY SET-UP" here paulkirtley.co.uk/2016/lightweight-tarp-and-bivvy-set-up-2/