This shelter is the result of trying to put together the lightest, strongest but smallest shelter possible, one that could be easily carried in a pocket, purse, haversack, fanny pack or small day pack. It's pretty tough for what it is, goes up easily and with some effort can be re-packed and re-used. Thank you for watching and please leave me a comment in the section below!
Use to be a girl on yt that made coats and gave them away yo the homeless..they turned into either a sleeping bag or into a tent...great ideas and great..idk the word im looking for....great humanity! Haven't seen those for a long time...
I remember the canvas pyramid tents we had in boy scouts. They were heavy, barely water resistant, no floor, bulky, hard to fold neatly. But we were glad to go camping with them. We learned from WWII vets how to survive in the woods. Late at night you might hear the adults talking between themselves about being in Europe or the Pacific. And they all talked about the importance of having extra clean dry socks.
people underestimate the importance of clean socks and underwear, it is important enough to be first things to be cleaned, begore you. Next is taking care of your boots then pants and shirt. you will likely not get far with bad feet or cr-xx-ch, but you can still walk with a dirty shirt (chafing neck is uncomfortable but likely not debilitating) .
We had those, WWII surplus, even the tent posts were heavy! Took 2-3 boys to carry the tents. My first troop job was quartermaster, and had to manage these things. The wwii veterans and great leaders, but their military background kicked in when they saw thos tents.
James- Well done. Thank you for sharing your find with us. Although it lacks in strength, you would appreciate that you tucked it in your pocket if you ran into trouble while out on a walk-about. Good to consider as an option. Thank you for caring for us. -Carl
Absolutely! They are fantastically small. They are even smaller when new but when you pull it out to add the cord and tie-outs, it's nigh well impossible to get it back to the same size as when it was packaged, lol!
That's very good. That's so small I could take several and make something big. Not sure how long it would last, but it looks better than black plastic hay tarp material. Cool that it comes camo.
Fantastic Brother, I will definitely, put those in are bug out bag's, it's great that there is 4 blankets in one box, that's the exact amount of family members, that I have. Thank you. Sincerely your freind from Mo Rick and God bless you and your family and are Great Country
Small, SM all. Yes sir ree buddy roll that baby is small for such a large shelter, don't make a lot of sense does it, but it looks like it works. Thanks for leaving the link to these, they're excellent in a pinch. Have a great day and stay safe and keep your powder dry
@@WayPointSurvival Another excellent video James. I'd join 2 of these up with camo gorilla tape to make a 10x7 tarp . 😎👍 It would still easily fit in a cargo pocket .
This is better than using them as advertized. TOGR said most survival blankets, bivvys, etc, don't perform well...so this seems to be a practical use for them that should work well.
Great idea!!!i have several of these I keep in my go bag that’s with me all the time cause I’m a truck driver so I’ll have to set up a couple of these the way you did.
Wow, that is one cool idea. Once set up you can sit under and carve longer stakes. In rain not sure how wind and wet ground will hold the stakes you made. But Dry fast, then worry later is the way to go. For 20 bucks for 4, I would carry 2 with one as the ground cover. Solid Concept!!
I have to say though, your 6x9 home depot tarp was the best solution for me. This tip will be #2. I hate cold and wet. I ride my motorcycle in the cold and in the wet, but cold and wet sucks BIG TIME
@@mbarr1029 I know what you mean. Been there myself on my bike. This one is just for emergencies. There are definitely better options out there but they are bigger and heavier.
@@WayPointSurvival By no means am I discounting your post. It is an Awesome idea and solution. I love the innovation, Big Time. Just makes me think, sometimes that hurts my head, LOL
Great video, I bought those exact same blankets about two months ago, I was only thinking of them for emergency blanket use, you have just increased my knowledge on what I can do with them, just as you have in other videos, this just never occurred to me. Love the idea, and now I have to go start setting this in to action with mine. Thanks for the tips, genius as usual. It just occurred to me, you could remove 2 of the others, make a second shelter or use the second for a ground cloth, put them back in their bags and those into the zippered pouch the 4 came in, and fill the rest of that case with survival supplies and still have a really small package that would fit in a coat pocket.
Nice. I like the additions. You could save a bit of bulk by trying a bowline on one end of your kevlar to make a little loop and peg system to secure the end. Ive had those little caribiners fail on me before. I started using the peg and loop (sometimes with a dedicated tent peg, sometimes with a little stick.) A year or so ago and ive never looked back.
Holy "Expletive" ! That is an amazing compact shelter AND really stealthy. I would spraypaint the tent pegs bright orange or red, because I know I would lose them : )
@@WayPointSurvival That's what I was thinking....wrap some tape around those tent pegs and now you have a little some thing to do an emergency repair should it start to tear. I was thinking duct tape, but that would probably take up too much room???? Never the less, this is just a VERY cool compact emergency shelter to get you through a few days or so. Keep up the great work.
Now that is neat for the package cute little size which is perfect for backpacking Becky don't even need a backpack like you said put it in your pocket hopefully I can find the link I haven't been able to find a lot of the links that you add to your videos it's this phone it keeps me from doing certain things it's not that I can't find nothing I find it but I got to deal with this phone you have a blessed day my friend
Yes, sometimes smartphones don't always cooperate the way we wish they would. As always, I appreciate you watching the videos and for your kind comments!
Interesting concept, but I wonder how well it really works in a storm. If you have to be careful staking out the corners because the material will rip, what will happen when the the wind blows hard enough to make the tarp flap. Perhaps a heavier mylar space blanket? It's worth a back yard test before taking it to the woods! Thanks for the video.
I think I would put another little bend at the opposite end of the nail. Because it’s pretty short and the sail of the tent is going to be pretty strong even in a small wind. It won’t increase the weight any. Actually a tiny little deadman might be good on each of the ends that she could grab there in the forest. Another cute idea!
You should try showing this in some other tart configuration. Seem fragile and if a good wind picks up over night well lets just say you might get left out in the cold Not that youll be warm under that. Looks pretty exposed. Good video
This is definitely for emergency use only. It's meant to be something that's small enough you can easily carry it in a pocket. There are definitely more sturdy shelters on the market.
I like it. Thought of trying something similar with a SOL mylar(ish) double bag. 7’x5’. It would need slight modification to run a ridge, but would become a tube style shelter with only one end open. Condensation will be a concern. It will pack up slightly larger that yours, being smaller than a normal coke can. Stakes could be aluminum chain link fence ties, carabiner could be eliminated. If it was windy it could just be used as a bivvy. I think it needs a vent. Cheers, Simon.
How did I miss this? Must have been when I first went off grid and had no internet until Starlink started. This is a wonderful idea and paired with a normal emergency bivvy bag would be decent in a pinch.
Interestingly enough, this video has been up for almost 2 years. For some reason the algorithm just decided to grab hold of it and start pushing it out. It is a really cool item though for emergency situations.
Good kit find.. Add one on the top to lengthen the top cover and one to the bottom that is folded up on the inside at the back to repel running water. and with a fire in front , you have a reflector oven type shelter... looks like it'll work for the coldest of nights
Groovy idea with the only flaw bein the blanket material is so thin that most of your body heat will radiate through it rather than bein reflected back. Might be a good idea to find a way to block that from happenin by puttin a heavy material over the top of it to stop the loss of body heat.
Great video, did you ever make a tutorial video on how to make the modifications you made to it with the beads and Kevlar cord? Like how you secured the cord to the corners. Thanks again for sharing.
That was a really great review and demonstration. The the tent pegs you made seem to work really well under tension. I guess in a pinch could could bushcraft some tent pegs, if longer ones were needed.
I was going to ask you where have you been. Then beside this video, I see the umbrella shelter from a week ago. I'm sure I got notice of it, I have so many subscription notifications coming in, I'm just missing some. Anyway, I'm glad I caught you. This is a great little shelter kit to use in an emergency.
Love the idea of pre attaching bankline/cordage for quick deploy of this emergency shelter! I would use the plow point configuration even though it would be asymmetrical in this situation. More coverage with a low profile or leaning back against tree. Thanks for this idea and intro to product!
Is there a video of you making the stakes? Of course, I understand the concept, but a visual aid is always helpful. I definitely like seeing this product in action, and the price is right for what it is.
Although a great option for the Kevlar cord I believe 550 inner strand are at about a 100 lbs each also. Or maybe you can do a comparison video is the Kevlar thinner then 550 inner strands?
Great! I would like to know how you managed to fit the guy lines etc to this blanket as you said it could tear quite easily and tips or specs on how you did this. Hope you do not mind sharing that information as this would help me out with a lightweight over night kit option..
You simply put something round and smooth in one of the corners. Something like a smooth pebble or a round nut or a marble etc. Then you tie a slip knot with a stop knot around it and pull it tight. Then you simply stretch it out and stake it down normally.
Good video. I’m not a fan of the camo though, at least as an emergency shelter, as it would be all but impossible for SAR to see you. Love how industrious you are though! 👍🏼
Leave it to James to find the ONLY use for those emergency blankets that actually works. I've used them as a liner to reflect heat. But never as the tarp itself. I've never seen the camo one before. I've thought about trying to paint one side green or brown with latex paint. But I'm not sure if it would effect the plastic and make it weaker, instead or stronger. One thing. Those blankets seem strong. But if they get a tear, or hole. They are exactly like a bag of potato chips. Even melting the tear with a lighter won't stop it. I would love to see this thing used in windy conditions. It might be alright depending on the tie outs.
Thank you so much! One should always carry a little bit of duct tape or tenacious tape to repair rips or tears. this blanket is marketed as being tougher than other mylar blankets and it is pretty tough. I actually kicked one of the guy lines pretty hard while I was filming and it did absolutely no damage to the mylar that I could tell. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, my friend!
I got the stronger one off Amazon that is about 2 metres by 1.5 metres. I also ordered a larger tarp with many tie outs for many configurations. I wanted something sturdier and I do not mind the extra bulk and weight.
Excellent! I was just trying to put together the smallest most lightweight shelter that I could with inexpensive materials. I also wanted it to be fairly tough and durable and this one seem to be the best option for that. I also usually carry something that is heavier and more durable.
I’d go with the larger tarp too. This featured is not much more than an emergency shower cover & l reckon you’d be sitting in water running under the tarp. I camp off my solo motorcycle using a noiseless polymer fabric tarp that’s ~ 2.5 x 3 yards & have never regretted the extra weight or size. That with a self inflating insulated mattress & parachute cordage means l can sleep well for days in the bush. If weather is nasty l shape it into a /\ backing it up windward against a standing tree & cover the breezy end with branches (leaves pointing down to allow rain to run off.)
@@fortniteipadplayerfortnite7437 Honestly it's good for exactly what it claims it is.. An emergency blanket. You'd be better off grabbing some moss, leaves and branches to make a soft spot that keeps you directly off the ground and leaning back against a tree with it curled around you and over your head than making a tent out of it and you'd actually stay warm then too.
I got one of these from "Don't Die in the Woods" which is mylar and welded into a triangle. I suspect the same material. Great for rain and cold, but melts at low hot temperatures, so not good for sun shade. For tent string, I use spider wire fishing line, make pegs from sticks.
I actually carry 2 of those and one of their sacks in a small car survival pack. This is a great idea to turn 1 into a shelter kit itself. Appreciate the video.
If you put a clear sheet of plastic on one side, facing the fire, it will allow heat to radiate in, bounce off the reflective mylar, and help keep the smoke out.
Very slick. I think I'd add a grommet on each side of the 5' length so I could use trekking poles or a stick as a pole. (In case...above timberline or few trees)
I'm always looking for something to lighten my load lol. I wondered what these tarps were like. I think this is going to be my next project. It'll be super useful in the spring when the rain is unpredictable, but too hot for a tent (Australia). Thanks James!
How have you attached your cordage to the corners of the tarp? Are there already some kind of grommets, or have your wrapped a stone in the tarp material corners and tied it off with cordage? (apologies if you explained this in the video - I must have missed it)
Love the idea but question the stakes, much better ones can be made in the field that would work for more types of ground. I do have a SOL brand shelter kit that comes with cool looking, but equally questionable, short stakes. I do recommend a micro-ridgeline and micro-guylines be added to ones shelter fabric of choice. Also, re-use label/sticker backing paper to put a few inches of duct tape to patch holes or re-enforce corners; this flat pack of tape need not be very long and fits well with the blanket.
It's great for a lightweight shelter option that's easy to carry, but I'd want something other than the camo look - like orange. Part of survival is getting found ASAP which may be difficult, if the party looking for you passes by while you're asleep under your shelter.
Why not just use a regular tarp,measures bigger and more sturdy and can be more isolated with a small Dakota fire set up for you.,,but you have great videos thanks very much information on everything.
Being so small and light one in each cargo pocket would make a super comfortable shelter. This is a great idea and set up.
Thank you!
I do think if you carried two blankets you could have something dry between you and the ground, also; and that's a worthwhile consideration.
Great little survival shelter. Thanks for showing! Greetings from Switzerland
Thank you so much my friend! Many happy returns from Ohio, USA!
This shelter is the result of trying to put together the lightest, strongest but smallest shelter possible, one that could be easily carried in a pocket, purse, haversack, fanny pack or small day pack. It's pretty tough for what it is, goes up easily and with some effort can be re-packed and re-used. Thank you for watching and please leave me a comment in the section below!
Sweet idea. About the only good way I've seen them used, other than a reflective tarp liner. I'll bet penny nails would work good too.
Just wondering how durable that is in a strong wind or even hail.
Definitely not an everyday use option, that said , when caught short, it could save your life.
How do you attach lines to corners?
That will not work in Canada's winter!
Use to be a girl on yt that made coats and gave them away yo the homeless..they turned into either a sleeping bag or into a tent...great ideas and great..idk the word im looking for....great humanity! Haven't seen those for a long time...
That would be a really cool design!
I believe the company went out of business. I looked into getting one of those but they were crazy expensive.
Hilleberg makes something they call a Bivanorak. It's a long pullover raincoat that becomes a bivy shelter, kind of what you're describing.
There is a military coat that is also a sleep bag. I think it had something to do with sniper.
@@tiredandretired7137 The German army had something similar, you might get one surplus.🇺🇸🇬🇧
I remember the canvas pyramid tents we had in boy scouts. They were heavy, barely water resistant, no floor, bulky, hard to fold neatly. But we were glad to go camping with them. We learned from WWII vets how to survive in the woods. Late at night you might hear the adults talking between themselves about being in Europe or the Pacific. And they all talked about the importance of having extra clean dry socks.
people underestimate the importance of clean socks and underwear, it is important enough to be first things to be cleaned, begore you. Next is taking care of your boots then pants and shirt. you will likely not get far with bad feet or cr-xx-ch, but you can still walk with a dirty shirt (chafing neck is uncomfortable but likely not debilitating) .
We had those, WWII surplus, even the tent posts were heavy! Took 2-3 boys to carry the tents. My first troop job was quartermaster, and had to manage these things. The wwii veterans and great leaders, but their military background kicked in when they saw thos tents.
I love that Kevlar cord and use it for lots of stuff. Those rain gutter stakes are really clever. 👍
James- Well done. Thank you for sharing your find with us. Although it lacks in strength, you would appreciate that you tucked it in your pocket if you ran into trouble while out on a walk-about. Good to consider as an option. Thank you for caring for us. -Carl
Thank you! Yes this is an emergency shelter for sure. Thank you also for watching and commenting!
Thank you, that will make a great addition to my purse EDC.
Excellent! Glad you liked it!
Those are small enough to carry more than one, and make an even bigger shelter.
👍🏻👍🏻
Absolutely! They are fantastically small. They are even smaller when new but when you pull it out to add the cord and tie-outs, it's nigh well impossible to get it back to the same size as when it was packaged, lol!
Exactly what I was thinking.
That's very good. That's so small I could take several and make something big. Not sure how long it would last, but it looks better than black plastic hay tarp material. Cool that it comes camo.
Nice way of doing it. Thanks for your ingenuity, and time.
You are welcome!
Great ingenuity and concept!!
Thank you!
I've looked at these online a few times but never thought much of them. After seeing this I just ordered a few. Thanks!
Excellent. Thank you for watching!
Great idea, I use dyneema line in mine. Few more grams, but I do love me some dyneema. I have had a 6ft piece on my fence for two years. Still strong.
Excellent, thanks for watching!
Fantastic Brother, I will definitely, put those in are bug out bag's, it's great that there is 4 blankets in one box, that's the exact amount of family members, that I have. Thank you. Sincerely your freind from Mo Rick and God bless you and your family and are Great Country
Right on, good idea! Thanks for watching and commenting and may God bless you and yours during this wonderful Christmas season!
Small, SM all. Yes sir ree buddy roll that baby is small for such a large shelter, don't make a lot of sense does it, but it looks like it works. Thanks for leaving the link to these, they're excellent in a pinch. Have a great day and stay safe and keep your powder dry
Thanks so much, my friend!
Pretty slick James, well done! Never know when a miniature kit will come in handy.
Thank you! Much appreciated!
@@WayPointSurvival
Another excellent video James.
I'd join 2 of these up with camo gorilla tape to make a 10x7 tarp .
😎👍
It would still easily fit in a cargo pocket .
This is better than using them as advertized. TOGR said most survival blankets, bivvys, etc, don't perform well...so this seems to be a practical use for them that should work well.
Great video thanks for the review of the blanket/ shelter!!
You're welcome, glad you liked it!
Great idea!!!i have several of these I keep in my go bag that’s with me all the time cause I’m a truck driver so I’ll have to set up a couple of these the way you did.
Thanks for watching!
Wow, that is one cool idea. Once set up you can sit under and carve longer stakes. In rain not sure how wind and wet ground will hold the stakes you made. But Dry fast, then worry later is the way to go. For 20 bucks for 4, I would carry 2 with one as the ground cover. Solid Concept!!
Thank you so much, glad you liked it!
I have to say though, your 6x9 home depot tarp was the best solution for me. This tip will be #2. I hate cold and wet. I ride my motorcycle in the cold and in the wet, but cold and wet sucks BIG TIME
@@mbarr1029 I know what you mean. Been there myself on my bike. This one is just for emergencies. There are definitely better options out there but they are bigger and heavier.
@@WayPointSurvival By no means am I discounting your post. It is an Awesome idea and solution. I love the innovation, Big Time. Just makes me think, sometimes that hurts my head, LOL
I get you, no worries!
Great video, I bought those exact same blankets about two months ago, I was only thinking of them for emergency blanket use, you have just increased my knowledge on what I can do with them, just as you have in other videos, this just never occurred to me. Love the idea, and now I have to go start setting this in to action with mine. Thanks for the tips, genius as usual. It just occurred to me, you could remove 2 of the others, make a second shelter or use the second for a ground cloth, put them back in their bags and those into the zippered pouch the 4 came in, and fill the rest of that case with survival supplies and still have a really small package that would fit in a coat pocket.
Thank you so much my friend! So glad that you like the idea and find it useful!
Nice. I like the additions. You could save a bit of bulk by trying a bowline on one end of your kevlar to make a little loop and peg system to secure the end. Ive had those little caribiners fail on me before. I started using the peg and loop (sometimes with a dedicated tent peg, sometimes with a little stick.) A year or so ago and ive never looked back.
Thanks. The peg and loop are also great ideas.
Holy "Expletive" !
That is an amazing compact shelter AND really stealthy.
I would spraypaint the tent pegs bright orange or red, because I know I would lose them : )
Thank you! The paint is a good idea, or you could use some orange electrical tape etc.
@@WayPointSurvival That's what I was thinking....wrap some tape around those tent pegs and now you have a little some thing to do an emergency repair should it start to tear. I was thinking duct tape, but that would probably take up too much room????
Never the less, this is just a VERY cool compact emergency shelter to get you through a few days or so. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much, glad you liked it!
Now that is neat for the package cute little size which is perfect for backpacking Becky don't even need a backpack like you said put it in your pocket hopefully I can find the link I haven't been able to find a lot of the links that you add to your videos it's this phone it keeps me from doing certain things it's not that I can't find nothing I find it but I got to deal with this phone you have a blessed day my friend
Yes, sometimes smartphones don't always cooperate the way we wish they would. As always, I appreciate you watching the videos and for your kind comments!
Interesting concept, but I wonder how well it really works in a storm. If you have to be careful staking out the corners because the material will rip, what will happen when the the wind blows hard enough to make the tarp flap. Perhaps a heavier mylar space blanket? It's worth a back yard test before taking it to the woods! Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching.
Definitely worth looking in to for sure
Thanks for watching!
Very impressive. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
I would suggest buying two for more protection. The second one overlapping the support rope for
wider coverage.
Nice 👌 ⛺️
They come in a pack of 4.
Great idea James thankyou .
Thanks for watching!
I have those!!! Thanks for this creative post, Waypoint.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video James! Hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving!
Thank you, it was a good Thanksgiving. And, thank you for watching!
That's really cool. Thanks for what you do!
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
a great vid i enjoyed watching the vid i did notes when you was putting it up at the back of you was a very large Wight dog
Yes, he likes to follow me around the school property when I'm filming. Thank you so much for watching!
I think I would put another little bend at the opposite end of the nail. Because it’s pretty short and the sail of the tent is going to be pretty strong even in a small wind. It won’t increase the weight any. Actually a tiny little deadman might be good on each of the ends that she could grab there in the forest. Another cute idea!
Great idea, thanks for watching!
Great video Take 2 and you would have something to sit or lay on off the wet ground .
True!
You should try showing this in some other tart configuration. Seem fragile and if a good wind picks up over night well lets just say you might get left out in the cold Not that youll be warm under that. Looks pretty exposed. Good video
This is definitely for emergency use only. It's meant to be something that's small enough you can easily carry it in a pocket. There are definitely more sturdy shelters on the market.
I like it. Thought of trying something similar with a SOL mylar(ish) double bag. 7’x5’. It would need slight modification to run a ridge, but would become a tube style shelter with only one end open. Condensation will be a concern. It will pack up slightly larger that yours, being smaller than a normal coke can. Stakes could be aluminum chain link fence ties, carabiner could be eliminated. If it was windy it could just be used as a bivvy. I think it needs a vent. Cheers, Simon.
Sounds good, thanks for watching!
How did I miss this? Must have been when I first went off grid and had no internet until Starlink started. This is a wonderful idea and paired with a normal emergency bivvy bag would be decent in a pinch.
Interestingly enough, this video has been up for almost 2 years. For some reason the algorithm just decided to grab hold of it and start pushing it out. It is a really cool item though for emergency situations.
@@WayPointSurvival It is a great one though I kinda wanted to see the struggle of repacking 🙂 I'd use a bigger bag
It can be re-packed although it's not as small as how it came.
This is the first time I've gotten notification about your videos in two months. Hmmmmm!!!???
The last video was about the peanut lighter. None for the last nine videos.
@@florarix7091 That seems very strange indeed! Good to hear from you and hope you are doing well!
@@WayPointSurvivalover the last few months, I've noticed this about several channels that I've subscribed to. Stay well and safe.
Good kit find.. Add one on the top to lengthen the top cover and one to the bottom that is folded up on the inside at the back to repel running water. and with a fire in front , you have a reflector oven type shelter... looks like it'll work for the coldest of nights
Thank you!
@@WayPointSurvival ":)
Groovy idea with the only flaw bein the blanket material is so thin
that most of your body heat will radiate through it rather than bein reflected back.
Might be a good idea to find a way to block that from happenin
by puttin a heavy material over the top of it to stop the loss of body heat.
Thanks for watching!
I carry these exact survival blankets in my belt pouch, haversack, and i.n.c.h bag!
Great video, did you ever make a tutorial video on how to make the modifications you made to it with the beads and Kevlar cord? Like how you secured the cord to the corners. Thanks again for sharing.
I simply put a small pebble or round thing like a marble in the corner and tie a slip knot around it.
That was a really great review and demonstration. The the tent pegs you made seem to work really well under tension. I guess in a pinch could could bushcraft some tent pegs, if longer ones were needed.
True. Thanks for watching!
@@WayPointSurvivaland thank you, for all the work and cost of good video productions.
Excellent !
Thanks!
That is a nice little find. I have to show this to the wife for what I want for xmass.
Glad you liked it! Merry Christmas!
good, you have nice straight tall trees...!
Yes, we do indeed have a fair number of them.
Good one brother. You can keep those snow flakes up there with you pal. God Bless.
Thank you, Chief! I love snow, so it needs to get deeper for me, lol! God bless you too!
So awesome!
Thank you so much!
I was going to ask you where have you been. Then beside this video, I see the umbrella shelter from a week ago. I'm sure I got notice of it, I have so many subscription notifications coming in, I'm just missing some. Anyway, I'm glad I caught you. This is a great little shelter kit to use in an emergency.
Thank you, my friend!
Pulled a rabbit out of your hat on this one . Can just imagine trying to pack that bag 😜. Thanks for sharing. Have a good one
Believe me, it took a couple of tries to figure it out! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
@@WayPointSurvival Did I not predict the rabbit hat thing? First accurate prophecy of 2,378,937 predictions.
@@barrykelly2722 True! You're on a roll...
Love the idea of pre attaching bankline/cordage for quick deploy of this emergency shelter! I would use the plow point configuration even though it would be asymmetrical in this situation. More coverage with a low profile or leaning back against tree. Thanks for this idea and intro to product!
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you liked it!
Innovative! Well done!
Thanks!
Is there a video of you making the stakes? Of course, I understand the concept, but a visual aid is always helpful.
I definitely like seeing this product in action, and the price is right for what it is.
No, they are just simple sharpened sticks, basically.
Awesome! I think id tape it into tube tent configuration
You could do that as well! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
Good idea!
Thanks!
It's amazingly good, Sir is it also good to setup near ocean's,,????????
Yes, it would work very well in that environment also.
Interesting product. Being so lightweight and thin, how does it stand up against some wind? How easily will it rip?
It's pretty tough. It will hold up In a moderate wind.
That’s awesome!
Thanks for letting all of us know about it
Keep up the great work and videos coming
Thank you for watching!
Can't be very tear resistant. Can they each be reused multiple times?
They are actually quite strong compared to most mylar. And yes, they can be reused multiple times.
Although a great option for the Kevlar cord I believe 550 inner strand are at about a 100 lbs each also. Or maybe you can do a comparison video is the Kevlar thinner then 550 inner strands?
The Kevlar is thinner and you can carry more of it in your kit.
Great! I would like to know how you managed to fit the guy lines etc to this blanket as you said it could tear quite easily and tips or specs on how you did this. Hope you do not mind sharing that information as this would help me out with a lightweight over night kit option..
You simply put something round and smooth in one of the corners. Something like a smooth pebble or a round nut or a marble etc. Then you tie a slip knot with a stop knot around it and pull it tight. Then you simply stretch it out and stake it down normally.
Way way good video ! ! And a excellent idea !
God bless you and your family !
Thank you very much! God bless you and yours as well!
Now this is cool ,gonna get one for my get home bag , it has holes on all 4 corners?
No, it doesn't have any holes. You can tie a small stone or plastic marble in each one of the corners to tie it out.
Brilliant, thank you.
You're very welcome!
Check out the 3f UL 20D ultralight tarp. Its 5x7 silnylon, packs up smaller than a soda can and costs around $12.
Thanks, I will check that out. Thank you for watching and commenting!
I reinforced the corners of mine with gorilla tape, and then punched grommets thru. Works like a charm.
Yes, that would make a real Improvement in this particular system.
Good video. I’m not a fan of the camo though, at least as an emergency shelter, as it would be all but impossible for SAR to see you. Love how industrious you are though! 👍🏼
Thanks. I was thinking more about stealth camping.
@@WayPointSurvival it would definitely be excellent for that.
I absolutely love this idea...amazing. Are you going to sell these cute little shelters? I want one, or two, three...etc. 😁🤣😂
I have no plans to sell them. However, you can get the tarp shelters themselves on Amazon. I'm pretty sure I included a link in the description box.
Nice setup!
Thank you!
Leave it to James to find the ONLY use for those emergency blankets that actually works.
I've used them as a liner to reflect heat. But never as the tarp itself. I've never seen the camo one before. I've thought about trying to paint one side green or brown with latex paint. But I'm not sure if it would effect the plastic and make it weaker, instead or stronger.
One thing. Those blankets seem strong. But if they get a tear, or hole. They are exactly like a bag of potato chips. Even melting the tear with a lighter won't stop it.
I would love to see this thing used in windy conditions. It might be alright depending on the tie outs.
Thank you so much! One should always carry a little bit of duct tape or tenacious tape to repair rips or tears. this blanket is marketed as being tougher than other mylar blankets and it is pretty tough. I actually kicked one of the guy lines pretty hard while I was filming and it did absolutely no damage to the mylar that I could tell. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, my friend!
Wow, this is awesome !
Thank you so much!
Fantastic my friend
Thank you!
I got the stronger one off Amazon that is about 2 metres by 1.5 metres. I also ordered a larger tarp with many tie outs for many configurations. I wanted something sturdier and I do not mind the extra bulk and weight.
Excellent! I was just trying to put together the smallest most lightweight shelter that I could with inexpensive materials. I also wanted it to be fairly tough and durable and this one seem to be the best option for that. I also usually carry something that is heavier and more durable.
I’d go with the larger tarp too. This featured is not much more than an emergency shower cover & l reckon you’d be sitting in water running under the tarp.
I camp off my solo motorcycle using a noiseless polymer fabric tarp that’s ~ 2.5 x 3 yards & have never regretted the extra weight or size.
That with a self inflating insulated mattress & parachute cordage means l can sleep well for days in the bush.
If weather is nasty l shape it into a /\ backing it up windward against a standing tree & cover the breezy end with branches (leaves pointing down to allow rain to run off.)
@@fortniteipadplayerfortnite7437 Honestly it's good for exactly what it claims it is.. An emergency blanket. You'd be better off grabbing some moss, leaves and branches to make a soft spot that keeps you directly off the ground and leaning back against a tree with it curled around you and over your head than making a tent out of it and you'd actually stay warm then too.
I got one of these from "Don't Die in the Woods" which is mylar and welded into a triangle. I suspect the same material. Great for rain and cold, but melts at low hot temperatures, so not good for sun shade. For tent string, I use spider wire fishing line, make pegs from sticks.
Excellent!
I actually carry 2 of those and one of their sacks in a small car survival pack. This is a great idea to turn 1 into a shelter kit itself. Appreciate the video.
Thanks for watching!
Brilliant
Thank you for watching.
I carry a 8x10 tarp that weighs 1.5 lbs., it can be used as a pup tent too.
Emergency blankets are for one time use, they usually tare.
These emergency blankets are tough enough to be used more than once. That's why I like them.
Very cool! Nice video James !!!
Thanks 👍 Glad you liked it!
If you put a clear sheet of plastic on one side, facing the fire, it will allow heat to radiate in, bounce off the reflective mylar, and help keep the smoke out.
Sure, you could do that.
Thanks to video 😊😊😊
You’re welcome!
Very slick. I think I'd add a grommet on each side of the 5' length so I could use trekking poles or a stick as a pole. (In case...above timberline or few trees)
Cool idea! Thanks for watching!
Thnxs 4 sharing 🇺🇸
Glad you liked it, thank you for watching!
Yes that does work
Indeed.
Looks good for an emergency. Throw it in your day pack in case $4it happens and you're caught out.
Yes, thanks for watching.
I'm always looking for something to lighten my load lol. I wondered what these tarps were like. I think this is going to be my next project. It'll be super useful in the spring when the rain is unpredictable, but too hot for a tent (Australia). Thanks James!
Excellent, thank you for watching!
This kind of thing is always a good idea to have around in your kit. Great ideas here! Another great video!
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge James. Was that your dog wandering in the background earlier, there always curious about something.
Thank you for watching. Yes, that is my dog wandering around. He loves to make surprise appearances in my videos, lol.
How have you attached your cordage to the corners of the tarp? Are there already some kind of grommets, or have your wrapped a stone in the tarp material corners and tied it off with cordage? (apologies if you explained this in the video - I must have missed it)
Yes, I just wrap a little bit of a stone in each corner.
I like it.
more can be done of the two and it's still will be light weight
Thank you!
Love the idea but question the stakes, much better ones can be made in the field that would work for more types of ground. I do have a SOL brand shelter kit that comes with cool looking, but equally questionable, short stakes. I do recommend a micro-ridgeline and micro-guylines be added to ones shelter fabric of choice. Also, re-use label/sticker backing paper to put a few inches of duct tape to patch holes or re-enforce corners; this flat pack of tape need not be very long and fits well with the blanket.
Good ideas. Thanks for watching.
Good Info
Thanks for watching!
In an absolute survival situation....
Indeed.
Would like to see a closeup of how you put a loop on each corner. How was the bead used?
I just simply tie a slip knot around the bead tucked inside of the mylar.
@@WayPointSurvival oh, ok. Thanks!
It's great for a lightweight shelter option that's easy to carry, but I'd want something other than the camo look - like orange. Part of survival is getting found ASAP which may be difficult, if the party looking for you passes by while you're asleep under your shelter.
Yes, you can find it in Orange. I prefer the camo color as I don't always want to be found! Thank you so much for watching!
You always manage to come up with some of the most awesome gear and I thank you for your painstaking research and testing.
Thank you very much!
A Wing configeration would be a better and more useful setup for this gear.
Nice!
Thanks!
Nice👍
Why not just use a regular tarp,measures bigger and more sturdy and can be more isolated with a small Dakota fire set up for you.,,but you have great videos thanks very much information on everything.
Because the regular tarp won't fit in your pocket. That was kind of the whole point behind this video.