Bug free tarp camping with the "Friendly Swede" bug net. 

I was hoping no one would notice! 😆 It's so light, it makes it hard to beat. Bugs tend to climb up the mesh not under it so the floor is unnecessary. Extra weight anyway. It also works hung over a hammock from a ridgeline above. Just drape it over you. Works well. Thanks so much for watching my friend. Best wishes.

Thank you so much. Hope you enjoyed it. See you next time! Best wishes.

Glad you enjoyed it my friend. Best wishes and thanks for watching.

Exactly! Thank you so much for watching my friend. Best wishes and have fun out there!

Great question! I do use a tent often, I own several. Mostly during the winter months. But in recent years I've slowly become to enjoy being under a tarp much more. Mostly because I absolutely love seeing my surroundings and I feel much more close to nature. Bivy bags and small tents have a tendency to condensate which is not a problem under a tarp. Tarps are also extremely versatile with different set ups, including the "tarp tent" pitch for bad weather such as rain wind and snow. I often go to bed with a small campfire in front of me. This is a real treat when your under a tarp! The sound of a crackling fire, heat and ambient light is wonderful to fall asleep to. Late spring and summer is challenging for a tarp camper for sure when it comes to bugs. But it's great for cool breezes on hot summer nights. So I developed this little trick for those of us that enjoy the open feeling of a tarp. I totally agree with you though, the speed and simplicity of set up with a good tent is hard to beat! Check out my video about the REI passage one tent, it's the one I prefer when tenting. I even put it through a hurricane! Have fun out there my friend and thanks for watching.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UaYHISaDYBA.html

As someone who grew up camping every weekend and didn't have money for a tent, then later in life purchasing several, I ditched tents and will never go back. They're too hot in the summer, they condensate and become too cold in the winter, they leak, they get damaged, they're heavy, they're expensive. These issues can all be prevented with Tarp, and sometimes hammock camping. Theres little to like about a tents in my opinion. I think people like them, because they've either never given taps a try, or a tent gives them a false sense of security. If you're wanting to be outdoors, why not be outdoors as much as reasonable?

I agree. I use the backwoods bungalo and the whole front is a door with mesh. No crawling in on your belly on the dirt and you can actually sit up in it.

I have used a tarp mainly for many years, not opposed to a tent. Rarely have I had to pitch it low. I walk under my tarp. A head net, sleeves with a bit of bug spray have been adequate when there have been bugs. Treating clothing and ground cover helps too. A tent is heavier, doesn’t breath as well, offers better weather protection ALL THE TIME, whether needed or not, and closes you up, preventing the joy of the forest, the whole reason you out there.

Because the vibes, obviously

You're the absolute best! Thanks so much for watching. Have a wonderful week.

@@kevinthewanderingwoodchuck2586 You are stuck with me now. I will be a consummate consumer of your channel. YOU HAVE A BEARD! Makes the woodchuck in you radiate.

Hope it helps. Have fun out there my friend.

I will certainly look into that. I think a floor would be much better for sure. Thanks so much for the info. Hope to see you on the next one. Best wishes my friend.

It does, just a little different. I will do another video on how it works with a tarp tent as well. Thanks so much for watching my friend!

So glad it worked for you! I absolutely love camping under a tarp. I seldom use my tent anymore. Although it certainly has its place for sure. The open air feeling and visibility makes me feel much closer to nature. Not to mention zero condensation problems. Have fun out there my friend. Hope to see you on the next one.

Sure is! It's the Tentsmiths 9'x9' here it is... www.tentsmiths.com/product/oilskin-tarp/

Thank you so much. I think square tarps are better in most situations. I've been using Equinox LTD's 6x8 and 8x10 and I never knew how limiting that was gonna be for pitching options. @@kevinthewanderingwoodchuck2586

@@andrewwheelerguitar agreed! All my tarps now are square. 9x9 and 8x8. Never tried a 7x7 but I think my wife would kill me if she found me buying another tarp! 😆

😆 Where does the time go! Good for you still adventuring at 64 my friend. Hope I'm still going strong at that age! I just love being under a tarp, you? Have a wonderful week and best wishes.

It certainly is not perfect that's for sure. But I've found that by staking it down tightly and spraying it with permethrin ahead of time works very well. I haven't ended up with any ticks, spiders or other little nasty surprises so far... knock on wood. Thanks for watching and happy adventures.

Learn Yoda powers. Works for me. Or just use hammock or invest in a bivy bag with bug net. Or, once again - Yoda powers

Oh no! Hopefully not for long. Such a great product.

Yahoo! Thanks my friend! Best wishes with all your adventures.

Ground north or more south ?, I’d try a small tarp under sleeping bag over sleep Pad. Thanks… for the interior Prussic knot on Ridgeline . Now just looking for mosquito/ no-see-um net of necessary dimension w 5 Loops ?

I'm sure there is. This is just what I own. It's an inexpensive alternative to bigger better more expensive options.