Setting Up a Tarp with a Ridge Line - Basic Configuration & Knots

Ashley shows us how to setup a Tarp in a basic configuration using a ridge line. This method could be used to sleep on the ground or using a hammock etc.

Other names for this knot include: Evenk Hitch; Evenk knot; Siberian knot; Siberian hitch; Evenk Slippery Figure of Eight Hitch.

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[Smith28Adventure]

I'm absolutely loving your vids man, I found this one especially helpful. Wish I lived closer to Cornwall so I could come to some of your events, but hey.

Thanks a lot for all your tips and interesting videos. Look forward to seeing more!

[NaturalBushcraft]

@Smith28Adventure Glad you like them bud, I appreciate your comments :)

You should join the forum on our website, not only is it full of friendly folk willing to share Bushcraft skills & knowledge freely but there are people from all over the country (and world) who are on there organising meets and get togethers, so there might be one in your area. I invite you to come along and say hi :)

- Ashley Cawley.

[Danishbushcrafter]

Great video Ashley, i use the evenk knot and adjustable knot every time i use my tarp, they work great for both ridgeline and guy lines! :D

[NaturalBushcraft]

@Danishbushcrafter Yeah I still use them all the time :)

[i2h12315]

By far the clearest YouTube tutorial for these knots. Fantastically useful and has given me the confidence to get out there with my tarp and hammock.

[NaturalBushcraft]

@i2h12315 Thanks for the feedback bud, really appreciate it. Glad you found them useful and tells me I'm doing something right :) All the best,

- Ashley Cawley.

[sendahojust1]

That adjustable knot and this truckers hitch /watch?v=w9YVoZMndbc work great together for tying a line tight or tying down a load on a vehicle. Just wrap around what ever your tying it down to, then do the truckers hitch and this adjustable knot pulled all the way through though and then put over the load being tied down and tie a quick release knot on the other side, then walk back around and pull this adjustable knot to tighten down the load.

[gsansoucie]

Excellent video.

[AussieFeralControl]

best video for setup on YouTube. Good presenting and very easily explained!

[weerobot]

Another good video.