Rigging a tarp: Part II Winter and Wind setup

[drtisbeter]

Wondering if there is some kind of tarp material that would do well when set up close to a sparky campfire

[ThePanTian]

That´s a nice setup! Thank you, sir!

[1969jmac]

Great demo..LOL love the part at 1:26 where you say it keeps the tarp from sliding then youreach up and slide the tarp...Classic

[BCNW1]

@1969jmac Prusik knots can be slid when the knot is grabbed, but hold tight when the pressure is parallel to the ridgeline. That's how they are designed to work.

[KittchenSink]

im curious. If you place a fire in front of that setup close enough that you remain sheltered, particularly a long fire, even in a shallow wind from behind the tarp, or even no wind at all for that matter, how do you stop flying embers burning holes in your tarp and turning it into a teabag?. I speak from a 'once bitten twice shy' perspective. i dont mind that setup, it works very well, i just never figured out how to stop an open fire wrecking my tarp. Nice vid thanks for that.

[Reallybigmonkey1]

Love the tip on the clove hitch. Very helpful.

[GuyTatt]

cool vid man... ty

[MrHaveGun]

2:24 - Never use the poll of a decent axe for pounding like this or you will warp its shape and destroy it. The steel on good axe polls is left soft. Only a splitting maul has a tempered poll for pounding. This guy's a bit of an amateur.

[enjoythewildUSA]

Let me say that these videos are AWESOME. However, does anyone agree with me that the knot used to tie the tarp to the ridge line is not a Prusik knot???

[ESX888]

@enjoythewildUSA I agree with you on both of your points. This guy does a really nice job in his videos, clear and informative. That said, although that knot may function on a similar principle, that doesn't look anything like a Prusik knot to me.

[enjoythewildUSA]

@ESX888 .... That was just a minor observation. I tell you that, in my opinion, his videos are the most useful for the average backpacker who wants to take his skills up a notch. Dave Cantebury on the other hand is the ultimate outdoorsman but I will never have the time or inclination to go to his level. BCNW1 is just awesome. Thanks for the reply friend.

[ESX888]

@enjoythewildUSA Agreed, it doesn't really matter much at all. I use a slight  variation of the Adjustable Cawley Hitch that I found at naturalbushcraft.co.uk. BCNW1 and those guys at NBC-UK have the best videos on tarp setups that I've been able to find online. cheers!

[actonbath]

Tarp, netting and bivy bag. Haven't used a full blown tent since the 70s. Winter hiked Colorado, Death Valley, and Utah last year and just did Western States trail last week. You can also use the tarp as a hammock and for making a bull boat. Also good for sliding down snow fields keeping the snow out of your back.

[JayFunBuns]

your the man!

[camelbakdude]

at scout camp it rained and my friends in the tent got soaked but i was perfectly dry when i doubled the size and used this set up

[solobackpacking]

Winter?

It would be very difficult to pound in wood into frozen soil.

[francescaloves2hike]

Your wife's a dog? That's weird. Just messin' with ya!

[SurvivalWithBushcraf]

Good set up. I prefer my ridge a little lower but I always have my wife a dog with me. Shes always concerned about drivivng rain. We get a lot of that in PA. Great knots you chose to show, they are perfect for this application. 5*

SurvivalWithBushcraft

[Spicymchagis]

I am also in Pa maybe you can make a video?

[medicjimr]

can you show us how you rig your bug netting like you said at end of video thanks

[ziepit]

ok ty

[ziepit]

why is a lean to better thermally than an A frame

[BCNW1]

If you use a long fire in front, the closed back will trap some of the heat. This works even better if you close off one or both of the sides as well. Hope this makes sense. Thanks, ML

[TheTimeChmaber]

Suoerb set of videoa, really easy to follow, has helped me with some of my tarp rigging. many thanks!!

[Kingmaconha]

what kind a of string are u using?

[faolbushcraft]

Very nice setup. I thought of running a line on the outside of the lean-to for my Etowah tarp (thru the outside-center loop), but have not had the need at this point. This is a nice alternative and I will try it the next time I set up the tarp. Thanks.

[proofreadDread]

how oftern dose the fire embers burn holes in ur tarp ?

[05MagnumSXT]

That center line is BRILLIANT!!! Gonna be checking out your site for the knot stuff also.

[kensho3]

Amongst a sea of awkwardly conceived and produced videos on bushcraft, yours are smart, concise, on-target, perfectly paced, crisply edited and highly informative. 10 stars!

[pwnstr08]

would a space blanket be better than a tarp as it would reflect the heat better

[BCNW1]

A space blanket can make a nice emergency shelter, but are too thin for reliable use (at least the ones I know of). Of course, you can rig one behind you, to either side, or even behind the fire as a reflector (just don't get it too close or it will burn). They do crinkle a bit so be ready for some noise. :>) Hope this helps and thanks for watching. ML

[luvhafiz]

whenever I have camped in the rain water runs downhill so I can't see how you can stay dry in that set up whe the entire flor becomes a river. How do you stay dry with a tarp and no floor in heavy rains?

[BCNW1]

You have to pick your campsite more carefully with a tarp and avoid low areas or washouts (good idea even with a tent, actually). If you wake up in a river, you picked the wrong spot. :>)

Thanks and good luck. ML

[BonzaiAphrodite]

thanks for the video!

[amd2800barton]

Great videos, I would love to see more. I've been told that the clove hitch isn't a good idea to use as it can often slip. Is this not a problem with this setup?

[BCNW1]

That's a very good question. In this case, the clove hitch is a good choice as it is under tension from both sides. This will hold it firmly in place. Thanks for watching and for the kind words. ML

[MichelleJonesPhotog]

Thank you, that looks great, obviously you wouldn't be able to use it with a hammock but it looks cosy and the double ridgeline trick is a stroke of genius!

[HMharrisonmurray]

great tips, thanks alot!

[rebelyellshooter]

Nice tarp set up. But after watching 100 tarp set ups it's hard to get excited. Can you kill a Bear with a Swiss Army Knife? That would be cool. Just kidding. Happy Treking. REBEL YELL..

[sharaldson]

New information? No. Excellently presented info? Yes.

[rebelyellshooter]

sharaldson, I watched the new movie, Grissly Park and the swiss army knife just pissed hem off. He lost his head. Must see! Yes BCNW1 gives great presntations. Thanks for reply.. REBEL YELL..