Shelter Basic Tarp Setups 3 

I watch the videos with my sons 6,8 and 9, then we go out in the yard and practice. We all love the videos, Thanks.

Dave, your videos are great. Repetition on basic useful knots is invaluable. Keep teaching!

Great video again Dave. The first shelter i ever made was the pup tent type you showed in one of your very early videos with the military poncho. I still use that poncho today. One of the best kit investments ever. 20 bucks and bullet proof. God bless

This series is perfect as a training manual of sorts. I've been using it as my curriculum for teaching my youngest boy the basics. Dave you're doing a great job man, thank you!

Thanks for the video! Im loving this series, short term kit, short term shelter, short term provisions! Priceless skills!

My 5 year old daughter and I fit very well under a 10X10, as always, Dave is right on.

Great work there Dave thanks for the effective demonstrations and the repetition is always welcome I miss things easily my ancestors even missed the ships that's why we're still here in Preston, I recon I would have been in Texas right now if they went when they should have.

these videos are helping me so much. thanks, dave.

Good stuff Dave thank you for your videos

Dave, your videos are awesome man, keep em coming. I learn so much from them. Just wish I could afford a Tentsmiths oilskin right now. Time to start saving up. Your vids are the real deal tho brother. I've always wanted to be a wilderness survival skills instructor but I'm stuck for the moment in this crummy city called Chicago. Anyway, hope to meet you down to road sometime. In the meantime, keep rockin on with the vids. PEACE!

Thanks Dave.

Hey Dave, Do you use bug repellent or you just a tough SOB? I understand that some of these videos are for instructional/survival purposes only, but I also know you probably have tried these wall-less shelters. The one time I tried to sleep in a environment full of bugs (small roaches in my case) I could not even sit down or stand still. Ended up not sleeping until daylight drew them away. Also, I can't stand mosquitos. -Rafael

Dave, I've been enjoying your videos from way back in the very beginning. Many of us would have no way to acquire this tribal knowledge if not for good people like you. Thank you for doing all you do. Question - What is the best way to keep rain run-off out of your shelter? I'm always looking forward to more of your videos. God Bless you and yours. -tom

Just ordered my oilskin tarp. The young lady that answered mentioned you by name, stated that sales of the tarp have been great since your video.

Dave I have watched HOURS upon HOURS of your videos (that came out a little stalker ish but whatever) and have learned so much, thank you

Dave thanks for all the great content. Have you seen "Tarp tent set up" by 'nwwoodsman'. I was wondering what you think of a canvas type tarp like that for your hunting or backpacking needs emergencies aside.

How did the radio show go? I was stuck at work. Wish I could've heard it.

Hey Dave, Thanks for all of these awesome videos. I've learned a ton that has become extremely useful out in the field. Keep em comin!

Getting into backpacking/bushcraft with my 9 yr old boy. Have our packs, sleep systems (MMSS), & other various gear. I've decided to go with a tarp as a cover. For now, with a 9 year old, I want one tarp for both to sleep under. Weighing my options I love the one used here for a single person and also like the usmc 80x90 gortex but it too is a bit small for 2. What size would you recommend that's a little larger than those listed above? 96 x 96? Thanks for all you do for us!

Hi Dave, I have a 9 by 9 tarp and find the boy scout style rig doesn't work as well. Do you think tarp size dictates set up style? Very informative vid as always. Many thanks

Dave. Greetings from the current Society breakdown/ Flood Apocalypse in the north central mountains of Colorado. I live at 8,300 feet and we only have about 4-5 months without snowfall, Usually June to Sept. Can you do a video of a colder climate setup for a tarp? Chances are that if someone is hiking/camping/hunting/bugging out it would be in a cold weather scenario. Thanks for the great videos man. They are most likely saving lives right now. Also do you ever trench around your shelter?

god bless to you and your family dave

on the last set up where would be the best place for your fire to go for maximum warmth

Really appreciate all the education provided. One question, how would you make a platform in the event of being in an area with snakes or that's swampy/wet? Thanks.

Great video Dave. Would you cover fully enclosed shelters on this series?

Which tarp is bullet proof for all 4 seasons?

Thanks

From the bit I know of Dave through watching countless hours (days at this point?) of his videos, he wants you to be stalkerish (youtube only). He want you to gain the knowledge that he's providing. He want you to learn everyday if possible. So don't waste your days and always try to learn something from Dave's teachings! "Let's learn together." ~ Pathfinder Motto.

do you carry a poncho with you? it can be used for tons of stuff, including a tarp tent.

Dave, in your opinion, what is the best configuration for a tarp shelter for cold weather?

great video man, thank you for taking the time to teach others

Dave, I feel kinda' foolish just saying "gread vid" over and over and over. By now, I imagine that you know the value of what you do for us, but before I "go dark" comment-wise, I wanted to say "thanks" one last time.

Appreciate your shelter series. Is it possible, since you've been giving Mors Kochanski some attention in other videos, that you could cover his "Super Shelter" sometime this winter? I had some of the same 'issues' you did in the DS episode and I have yet to see a 'complete' discussion as regards concerns such as ventilation, distance of fire from plastic, etc.

Good series but i still like the versa shelter better

Can someone write out a list of the steps and knots he is using?

Nice video I've used the truckers hitch many times never knew what it was called tho I learned how to tie it from my grandfather

Great videos, new subscriber here.

We made a kite out of a tent rain fly it worked so well it almost picked us up and sent us over the cliff, oops. fun fun fun!

Hello, thanks for your videos. In which one you do talk about convection, radiation and conduction? Thank you :)

Helping the homeless is a tall order. There is too much variability in environment and in the training and condition of the people served. Many cannot do these things because of why they ARE homeless. Also, IF the shelter fails to be SAFE, you become liable. I'd leave this job to the Red Cross or the government. Not that we couldn't DO the job well, we are not allowed to put ourselves and our families in that vulnerable position.

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Dave, I always like your videos, but the lack of ground cover for sleeping bothers me. Chiggers, ticks, spiders, etc all live in the NE woodlands and bite all the time and the idea of laying your sleeping bag on those leaves......not good. What am I missing that you're not showing?

Dave - many times I have been asleep in the wild with a flimsy tent and at night been visited by coyotes, bears and even wolves. luckily I have had firearms, however, no amount of yelling or racket seemed to scare them. what is your advice?

When i was growing up we called that truckers hitch a hay haulers hitch. funny same rope ties from diff states .thanks bro

Nice tight tarp setup. I would like to see what you come up with as a basic semi permanent shelter using modern building material. It would help those of us who are restricted from cutting trees in a more urban area, and sometimes I try to help homeless people that I run into wile at the river. something that cost 100 dollars or less. and would keep you warm in the winter and cooler in the summer. it would be even better if it was movable. Wonder what you would come up with.

Excellent. I like how you use toggles/tent stakes in conjunction with the truckers hitch. Very simple and effective. In the pup tent configuration would you recommend digging a small trench around it in case of rain....with it being so close to the ground? Again excellent video sir...great series! Best Rgds, Mike

Dave I know this may not go with survival, but can you show how to set up a bigger tarp say a 20x40 tarp for a over head shelter, Thinking for a disaster and your building over head shelter for a bigger group of people. Can that be set up in cover in a woodland setting?

Great Video Dave! Is there a way to set up a tarp so you have all four sides enclosed in the case of a blowing wind/rain? Would this create maximum convection? If not, what would be the best setup for maximum convection? I'm thinking plow would be best. What say you?

Dave thanks for all the great content. Have you seen "Tarp tent set up" by 'nwwoodsman'. I was wondering what you think of a canvas type tarp like that for your hunting or backpacking needs emergencies aside. Using a ridgeline if needed.

Thanks great stuff teaching my grand kid I n back yard getting ready for areal camping trip ??canyons how you Would put two hammock under on. Tarp

It took me longer to learn how to tie my shoes than to learn how to use these tarp setups and knots.

Will you make a video about basic trapping ?

Professional video as usual good work Dave

Good info, great instruction. A real pro.

hey dave do you have a email thanks.

anyone else hear an echo?

Very useful information.

Thank you for the Video

Excellent video man

A nice configuration for tarps is using Prusik knots on the ridge line for your tie points on the tarp. Tis allows you to move the tarp up and down the ridge line and position where you want the tarp. Very useful on a long ridge line and you don't have to worry about getting the tie off points exact. Great videos as always!

Dave, Thanks so much for all you do for us. I am planning on making a 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 ft tarp by taking a canvas 15 x 4 drop cloth and cutting it in half and then sewing back together. I am planning on adding two additional loops in the middle of the middle seam and tag outs. I may try and do a video of it as I make it and then dye it.

Love these basic set up videos Dave. Can you do one where you show how close you get your fire to your tarp? As in whats too close whats too far? Something along those lines. Maybe even a full set up camp video?

Awsome video Dave , thanks for all your hard work teaching people that wouldn't otherwise be able to make to you school. Thanks again.

thank you

Great video Dave.. Thank you for all your hard work.

Very cool

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Thank you for sharing and for all the work you put into your videos

very helpful, as always brother. continue to do all that you do

Cool idea never thought of tiring corners like that before

Great video Dave looking forward to the next

Excellent as always, Dave. Thanks.

I love this tarp series. Thanks Dave

thanks brother

I wish you had been the one that taught me the trucker's hitch 35 years ago. I gather up a loop mid rope and tie that loop into a knot. Works fine if you tie the same loads all the time. Over time, what you end up with is a piece of rope with many loops tied fast because they are too tight to remove. So thanks for showing the proper technique.

Dave, you've got the best tarp and basic camp knots video's on youtube! Keep up the great work brother!

That's awesome Dave. Pretty sure in my neck of the woods I would fly the tarp most of the time :)

Great use of the knots and toggles..that is something that will stick with me..it's good to see you are teaching folks to use the available natural implements that are so abundant around us in the wild..much respect..as always:)

Flying a tarp is a cool idea in the summer, saw a bit of sag in the middle but I believe if that were an issue you could use the pinecone trick. Great video with some twists..Looking forwar to the next video on getting sleep for I cant sleep til about 3-4 am ever.

Do you have the name and number of the company............oh, and which tarp model does Dave recomend??

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! It is very much appreciated. I always get something from your vids.

Thats a lot of cordage used for each corner when you did the first set up.

Thanks again Dave!

thanks Dave!!

Thanks for another good one.