Try this Diamond Tarp Setup with your Tent for Maximum Coverage and Protection 🏕️ 

This is the type of setup I used years ago when my wife and was camping a lot. Had a really inexpensive tent from Walmart that lasted for years! Never used the rain fly, set up a tarp overhead (weather determined the configuration) and it worked great! Rain? No problem. Hot sunny day? Kept the sun off of us and the tent perfectly. Snow and/or wind? Pull the tarp down tight and low… perfection! 👍

Love it. Trade the weight of the rain fly for the tarp and get lots of versatility. Great for those sultry summer nights.

What a very timely and helpful demonstration with the bivy tent / tarp combination. Sometimes we end up learning by doing things the wrong way or least efficient way. Tenting in the humid summer months is no exception. I have a Coleman Skydome (2) man tent that I love. But I traditionally use it in the cooler months. I decided to try doing an overnight in that tent night before last. It was “dog pant” hot outside and 5 degrees hotter in the tent with absolutely no air movement because of the design of the tent, rain fly and vestibule. Note to self: not a good configuration for hot months in Indiana. I had toyed with the idea of swapping the rain fly out with a flown tarp to optimize the mesh portion of the tent but didn’t act on it. Thanks to you, I will now try. Again… I always appreciate your content, your humility and friendly demeanor. Keep up the good work! 👍

I like this setup Gil. Provides protection from all kinds of weather and also allows you to pack up your gear under the tarp if it’s raining when you leave. Good stuff Brother!

Terrific set-up. Thanks!

An excellent demonstration showcasing your awesome primitive camp. Like how you explained each facet of the tarp set-up. The way you utilized your trekking stick was totally cool ! Your tarp reminded me of a Stealth Bomber. No taking off at warp speed now Natureman !! 😄 Seriously though, this was a very enjoyable video. ❤🏕

Nice set up and tarp cover there mate , hope you're well mate 👍 atb

Really nice! Good share

smart setup there

Should have mentioned the dimensions of the tarp.