Is this the best tarp setup!? 

Been looking at a ton of tarp videos for a good set up. You’re the only one that has shown this one. It is perfect in my opinion. Can’t wait to set it up. Going to call it the danimal!

Excellent tarp setup. Haven’t seen anyone else demonstrate this one on RU-vid. A triangular tent with floor and door, and loads of options for setup. Perfect. Thank you.

This looks very similar to my favorite setup. The Gunyah. The first person I have seen it set up a couple of years ago is „Scotty’s gone walkabouts“. Last year he explained the setup in the video „5 unique tarp shelters…“.

I learned that pitch about 15 years ago. No one knew what it’s called. It’s been my preference ever since. I’m in the northwest US and I hunt. I had been using a 10’x10’ tarp but I wanted more room for our deep winter weather and snow. I experimented with larger rectangular tarps and that pitch can also be done with a rectangle. I use a 14’x16’, heavy gauge rip stop plastic tarp. I end up with a bare floor at the doorway end of the tent. My muddy gear and storage can go there and I have room for a low cot, small stool and small table and all my gear is in there with me. I’m camping out of a pickup so weight isn’t an issue. I still like the 10’x10’ for most of the year and I’ve taken to always having a 7’x9’ tarp in my hunting pack in case something happens and I have to spend an unexpected night away from my base camp. I really like the fact that you can wing out the side as you showed here. It’s a more versatile pitch than the usual plow point pitch that all the Bushcraft channels always show. I can have my gas lantern and single burner gas stove in my winter setup too. You set yours up a bit different in the beginning but still end up with the same pitch as I now prefer. I’m glad someone else has shown this. More people should learn it and try it. I always have at least 4 adjustable aluminum poles with me and use them as I choose and weather permits. It’s an impossible pitch to try to explain though ain’t it? You gotta see it done. 👍👏✌️

I have tried this setup twice now. I have decided that it is my favorite. I hate bugs and I do not want to use bug chemical repellants. What I do is roll up the edges that run along each other. I then clamp them together and it connects them in a way that prevents bugs from entering. This makes this an almost sealed tent-like pitch. I will be calling this Danimal setup. Thanks so much for showing this to me because it is now my favorite. This pitch has wind and rain protection, a ground sheet, enough room to lay out, room for your gear, kneeling height, and the prospect of shutting bugs out. A bit hard to learn the angles and heights.

Thank you for the training. Like you, I like to clear the area where I’ll be sleeping and sitting. That job goes better if I use the side edge of a trowel or shovel to scrape debris back out of the area. Stones, sticks, acorns, pine cones, pull tabs, broken glass, etc etc. The edge of a tool does a nice job of gathering and moving out the junk. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

Awesome! I've never used a tarp before but this makes me want to give it a go!

I just set this up and am liking it A LOT! ....I won't sleep out without a bug net. An inner ridgeline can be easily created from the long side stake then run inside and up to the support stick allows to hang a bugnet on it. This pitch is the most versatile I've ever seen....Thank you so much!

I've used a tarp quite a bit, but I've not seen this set up. It looks really easy and there's so much room. I think it's one of those "why didn't I know about this earlier" set ups. Many thanks.

I've used similar setups over the years and they are almost always superior to fully enclosed shelters. I do own a couple of really nice tents. I just prefer the tarp.

Honestly, best setup I’ve seen.

I've seen another set up of a 3X3 into a tent setup. However, it was harder to follow, even after watching it twice. This is definitely easier and faster to understand even after the first watch. Awesome job, nicely done, thanks.

Thank you for the demonstration of the two line hitches, especially the taut line hitch using the rope! The large-size demonstration really helped me to finally visualize that one. Well-done!

Mate, that’s awesome. I haven’t been out for over a year due to family commitments but when I do go again this is the ideal set-up for me. I was lugging a tent weighing 7 lbs along with everything else on three-day trips, I have that exact tarp already and I’m going to practice in the garden. This will really lighten my pack. I’m chuffed to bits 👍

Love this setup. I use a 8’ pole for the front like you have. Off the top of the pole have a long guy line across the back to catch that back wall loop. It will lift it upwards vs the downward as you have it. Doesn’t seem like a deal but I’m 6’1 and it gives more room to maneuver inside. This setup is awesome for a group camp. Have a star pattern head to head, open sides up, and have a fire pit in the middle.

🇬🇧​ (​Translation) Thank you for your video, your basic setup is very close to the ideal. A tree, another pole and two or three pegs will always provide enough attachment points for a minimal tent construction in which it is comfortable to sit upright. What is attached to it as tarpaulins(!) depends on the weather and weight or simply arises from one's own imagination & needs or what is found on the spot. Protection from rain, wind, foreign s😉ight, insects and strong sunlight can be achieved with classic (tent) tarpaulins, foils, blankets, mosquito nets and fabrics of all kinds, which retain their practical properties for their actual purposes. The lighter (and the thinner) this "outer skin" is, the more of it you can take with you, which means "more living space". The many gaps in the structure allow ventilation and a view to the outside. With a rope and a walking stick as well as a small shovel that can also be used as a ground anchor and barbecue skewers, you already create the basis for your house, which can be made homely with a rain poncho, rescue foil and just various blankets and towels.😉 ​🇩🇪 ​(Original) Danke für dein Video, dein Grundaufbau kommt dem Ideal sehr nahe. Ein Baum, ein weiterer Stock und zwei, drei Heringe bietet immer genug Befestigungspunkte für eine minimale Zeltkonstruktion, in der es sich bequem aufrecht sitzen lässt. Was als Planen(!) daran angebracht wird, orientiert sich am Wetter und Gewicht oder entspringt schlicht der eigenen Phantasie & Bedürfnissen oder dem, was am Ort vorgefunden wird. Schutz vor Regen, Wind, Fremdeinsicht, Insekten und starker Sonneneinstrahlung kann mit klassischen (Zelt-)Planen, Folien, Decken, Moskitonetzen und Gewebe aller Art erreicht werden, die ihre praktischen Eigenschaften für ihre eigentlichen Zwecke ja behalten. Je leichter (und je dünner) diese "Außenhaut" ist, desto mehr kann man davon mitnehmen, was "mehr Wohnraum" oder eben weniger Schlepperei bedeuten kann. Die vielen Lücken im Aufbau erlauben eine Belüftung und eine Sicht nach außen. Mit einem Seil und einem Wanderstock sowie einer kleinen Schaufel, die auch als Erdanker verwendet werden kann und Grillspießen schafft man schon die Basis für sein Haus, das mit einem Regenponcho, Rettungsfolie und eben diversen Decken und Handtüchern heimelig gemacht werden kann.

I've watched quite a number of Tarp videos but this configuration , is probably the simplest &smartest I've seen max protection up in 4 mins genius ! thank you for sharing More please :-)

I like it. Was a big hammock guy, but my kid will only sleep in a tent. With someone. Light and a bit spacious. I may try this, this spring. Thanks for the idea.

Thank you for this. I've tried it out last weekend with 4x4m Tarp. Works great for tall people with enough groundsheet space for a larger sleeping mat. I added an additional pole at the second loop from the right to the loop that is then above that for extra stability.

That is brilliant. I'll definitely be giving this one a go. And for ever more it shall be known as "the danimal" 👍

Thank you for sharing. This configuration has become my go to set up!!

Looks good. I like the simplicity and the floor. Thank you for your demo.

Your the third person to show this tarp setup, wildbeare showed it but gave credit to another. But this one's great and remains in my reportoire with a 3 m x 3 m tarp.

I really like the idea of a tarp, its simplicity and variety of setups. Living in Scotland, I don’t see that many opportunities. From May until October, the main season, I’ll need protection against the midges. Most areas are exposed and I’m not convinced that this setup copes well with high winds. And of course, I love winter camping where I have to admit, I prefer a bit more protection from the weather. March and April, I think, are the only times I could see using it.

Just came across this video in my feed and it's made me a subscriber. Never seen that pitch before and I'm about to head out for a 23 day trip and have thinking about leaving the tent behind and just using my 12x15 tarp. This may have just sold me on it! Thank you for sharing. Cheers, Rob

So easy to get in and out brilliant. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

What a wonderful setup. I think that will become my new winter setup. Thank you.

Ooh, i like that! I know what set up im trying when i go out camping this weekend!

Best I have seen.

Best set up ever! Thanks

Excellent setup! i will be using this soon. Thanks for posting

Thanx for Sharing

Wonderful,simple setup. Super!

Love this setup will give it a go soon.

I’ve watched so many tarp setup videos but I don’t remember seeing this one. I’ve got a dd 3x3 so I’ll definitely be giving it a go next time. Thanks for sharing, mate.

great tarp setup!!! thanks for sharing!!!!

Great set up. I will definitely give it a try. Cheers. 👍👍👍

Your taught hitch is different from the way I was taught, but I will be using it your way for many applications. The way I normally do it is non-slippable, so I keep it fastened on my tents, but for hanging tarps I see that it could be very useful for being able to untie it quickly and easily. Thank you very much

Very clever use of a tarp! I'll have to try it out this summer!

Bravo. Perfect set up.

Great set up! I use it all the time. Gunyah, from Scottie gone walkabout! Thanks!

Quick, simple and spacious 👍

Nice alternative to a standard plow point, this one seems more versatile and can protect from the elements a bit better.

Awesome set up!!

this is the one I was looking for! thank you!

Brilliant bro' thanks. Not sure I've seen that set up before. Got a woodland camp with a scout troop soon. Was going to use my Finish Loue shelter. Your DD shelter means I can travel lighter.

slick

Interesting tarp set-up, very much like that configuration 👍👍👍

Nice and easy to follow. Like it.

This is my favorite setup, too. Works with square or rectangular tarps, and you can leave it open or seal it up tight!

Brilliant!

Awesome!

Seen this a few times recently. Seems like a great set up, definitely will be trying this.

brilliant, thank you

Excellent video.

Nice one... although I never want to sleep on the tarp itself. But we all do it different that's nice.

Thanks for teaching goods .greetings from Turkey ❤

Great vid. It's called a Gunyah Tarp Shelter, I've used it for a few years now.

I tried out that setup some weeks ago and it works just fine. Especially if you attach your guyline up on on a tree rather than on a walking pole.

Beauty pitch , can't wait to try it 👍

Good job mate that’s a great all round tarp I’ll be using this in the Australian east coast bush aswell, you could even pop up a little spot on the bottom end with a stick for extra ventilation both ends 💪

Gonna try this tomorrow. Thank you

The only problem i can see with the pitch, is that in the rain you will be soking wet by the time you get it up. But ok with an bvviy setup. Gerard.

This is really cool.

This is absolute genius, I have just set this up in my field using an old 3m x 3m DD tarp and some extending poles and it is fantastic, I am going to order a 4m x 4m DD tarp as I am old and would love a little more room. Liked and subscribed.

Impressive 😊

Cheers mate, gonna try this. I've generally just used the classic A frame or Plough Point. This method looks spot on ;-)

Awesome setup , gonna try this one on my next camp , spot on , subbed 👍

Cheers mate, really like this method, thanks for sharing. Heading into summer down here so will give this a go next camp I reckon. Subscribed and keen to check you other videos. Good luck 🇦🇺 🙂

Just came across your channel. Really enjoyable and I'll be trying this setup this weekend. It looks really good

great video keep up the great work Sir love it

Subscribed. Great job!

regardless, I always put my roll mat down on the ground first, to protect the bottom of the tent or tarp, in the spot where I'm going to put my air mat...

This is mint pal I'm out tomorrow and I'm gonna give it ago looking out over Coniston in lake district

Perfect

I love this setup it is probably my favorite I am a floor person. For the tightening of the door I find I have issues because I don't always have 10x10 tarps sometimes more rectangular, the trick is not clean there are other ways possibly to do this but at the top of your treking pole you can wrap the top of the pyramid around the tip of the trekking pole and then take your guy line out and that will tighten up like I said it's not the most pretty but I found that that gets some of the air flow out because where I'm from the cold is severe. I like your enthusiasm keep on keeping on.

Cheers from Pennsylvania, and good video! I've been wanting to try some tarp set-ups, and so far I think I like it best. One of my hesitations is that I've had trouble finding a square tarp for a price I'm willing to spend. Good to know from another commenter that it should work with a rectangular tarp. I expect I'll be trying it soon!

Sick setup dude. Liked and subbed my friend!

Всё гениальное - просто !!!

Greetings from sunny Malaysia 🇲🇾. What a damn neat config for your tarp 👍Haven't seen that one before but will definitely give it a tryout on my next trip out - when it stops raining as it's our rainy season out here right now🌪. Have also subbed to your channel having seen it in my YT feed today. Cheers buddy and stay safe ⛺

It's a trirectangular tetrahedron

Looks like a modified flying diamond

Its a variation of the plowpoint.

Great vid, awesome pitch. Sub'd

Just got a 3x3 tarp so I will go away and try this shape out. I never camp under trees so using a pole is ideal for me. Have 😂subscribed . Added advantage of having the long length sealed to the ground sheet so no water ingress.

Hi Dan looks like you've found your dream job there! let me know if your ever back nr Bristol best wishes , Gary

floored and doored plow point

Where did that top come from? Looks very good

Neat. I have been watching tarp videos to see what I will use for hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2023. I don't like the cost of the so-called ultralight tents and their weights. It seems most people are using tents.

Usually good amount of rain will degrade all fancy tarp settings into good old A-frame.

It reminds me of a ship's prow.

Dan! Just bumped into your channel. Awesome! Just subscribed. Hope your doing well

That's very nice, what size tarp would you recommend?

Pooh: No, I expect my stick's stuck.

Thats great! What size was the tarp you used? 10x10?

If I was to use a 4x4 tarp would that be big enough to sleep two on this set up?

Bel setup 🙂ma a terra l'ho usata solo una volta per via della forte pioggia e con un po' di fortuna ho passato la notte asciutta ,di solito lo lego agli alberi per starci seduto sotto,ora è vecchio il mio tarp ma non lo manderò in pensione lo trasformerò in qualcosa di utile 🙂 è strano come ci si affeziona ad un pezzo di stoffa 🤔forse è riuscito a darmi piū sicurezza rispetto a molte donne😅🤣🤣🤣🤣

What size tarp are you using?

This tarp setting can also be easily converted to another, with more space in the upper part of it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AiaFznizORg.html this idea came to my mind recently

I think it's called a "Tarp Tent with a floor" at least that is usually what I have seen.