The Tarps I use for Bushcraft and Wild Camping. My Top Five Tarp Shelter Set-ups.

2 роки тому

In this video, I head out to the pine woods with my armoury of tarps to show you what I use and why. I love tarps, they are my preferred shelter for camping, so much more versatile than a tent, lighter, more compact and they don’t obstruct your view or experience of being out in nature.
I will be going through the features and merits of six different tarps that I use frequently, each one suitable for different situations and activities. I will also show you my 5 best tarp shelter configurations for wild camping, bushcraft, hammock camping and canoe trips.
I hope you enjoy the video,
Thanks for watching!
Outhaus Fredlig 4x3 tarp
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British Army Basha
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DD 3x3 Tarp
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DD Superlight Tarp
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Warbonnet Superfly Tarp
www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/pro...
Terra Nova Competition 1 Tarp
www.terra-nova.co.uk/tarps/co...
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Autumn Sunset By Audionautix
Cats Searching for the Truth By Nat Keefe and Hot Buttered Rum

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@richardstone5241 2 роки тому

I am a 68 year old tarp guy (old school). A tent is a tent and can't be used for anything else, but a tarp or two are extremely versatile and can be used for many things and easy to field repair. Need a hunting blind, make a litter, catch rain water, need a poncho or a sail for a raft? Use a tarp!!!

@sahhull Рік тому

I even use a tarp to tidy way the lawn grass clippings... Make a pile of grass on the tarp and drag it to the garden waste bin

@danielhall5554 Рік тому

@@sahhull Tarps are a most useful tool, truly. Attach one to you lawn tractor and drag around good sized brush and limbs.

@sdqsdq6274 Рік тому

well depends on countries , a tarp alone dont work here , need to be match with a mosquito net

@richardstone5241 Рік тому

@@sdqsdq6274 I carry a mosquito net with me and have been to several countries. Sorry I didn't expand my thoughts further. After years of various outdoor experiences (military, contractor and civilian activities) I have settled on the following (2 light weight tarps 10x10, 1 mosquito net, 1 military hammock, 2 wool blankets, 12 lightweight titanium stakes). This has worked well for me regardless of where I am located and offers a tremendous amount of configurations. All of this rolls up easily and stores well in a homemade bag that I carry mounted to the bottom of my ALICE pack.

@ramlebelier8225 Рік тому

we can also wrap our mother in law when we are tired of her

@honestreviewer3283 Рік тому

If you're solo, a tarp combined with a good GoreTex bivvy bag is all you need. Learned this in the infantry. Had some of my best sleeps ever, dry, warm and snug as a bug in ruts left by tanks. Thanks for the video.

@remonchik228 10 місяців тому

any examples of gore tex bivy please? maybe also with mosquito net

@higherlifts420 9 місяців тому

@@remonchik228look up the army 4 piece sleeping system. The bivy is just a thin waterproof sleeping bag. Material like a rain jacket

@honestreviewer3283 8 місяців тому

@@Youaretrapped A tarp keep rain from falling on you, but does nothing to protect your sleeping bag from wet ground, and usually the ground is already wet when you get caught in the rain. And I have to argue about a bivvy bag taking up more room than a tarp. When I was in the infantry I carried both a bivvy bag and a small 4'x8' tarp; everyone did.

@Internetprolet1312 7 місяців тому

@@remonchik228there are some good bivy bags that you can find in army surplus stores

@beargritter7618 5 місяців тому

@@honestreviewer3283 And that is why we have roll mats. Not the easiest to carry but it is something between you and the soggy sh!t. Goretex bivi bag and tarp and you are pretty much snug a a bug in a rug.

@remingun7624 10 місяців тому

13:15 Simple configuration 14:05 Simple configuration with "doors" 15:00 Adirondack shelter 16:05 Plough point shelter 18:10 Tepee tarp tent (no trees) 20:40 Canoe tarp

@BUZZKILLJRJR 9 місяців тому

I've gone back to this idea again of using a tarp and just so much simpler lighter weight and fun!

@simeonterina 7 місяців тому

Great presentation with great materials or stuff.

@shockwaves215 Рік тому

hi Simon I,m soon coming up 60 yrs old and i did my 1st kayak and camping last year with my brother inlaw down the river wye it was 3 days and 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed it. ive been watching your youtube videos and it has helped a lot on all aspects on camping. we are planning another trip on the river wye againg but for 4 nights and 5 days. I also watch your good friend Andy kents survival, when nature Pauls and Eze adventure. theres not time like the present to start new adventures. Thanks again for your inspiring videos Simon. Mike Harvey (just and ordinary guy lol)

@markcummings6856 2 роки тому

This was the most thorough and comprehensive video on tarps on UKposts. Thank you very much, Simon.

@charlielewis3261 10 місяців тому

You know a video is good when people are still regularly watching it over a year later. I set up a tarp tent for the first time last night. I combined mine or a mosquito net as I was sleeping next to the Norfolk Broads where biting insects are rife. It worked very well and added very little weight.

@jsand8301 Рік тому

I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed watch some bloke walk through the woods. Really I can’t!

@limejuicy9459 17 днів тому

Amazing! You are an architect of the tarp world. I just bought a tarp and will use it for first time. It has super inspired me!

@michaelneuwirth3414 7 місяців тому

🇬🇧 A very good overview of the different tent canvas concepts. The fact that at the end it was explained straightforwardly when a tent is preferable (in case of extreme wetness, cold and wind as well as stinging insects) is overall evidence of a sober view. With approx. 25 min. not too short and not too long, thank you! 🇩🇪 Eine sehr gute Übersicht der unterschiedlichen Zeltplanen-Konzepte. Dass am Ende schnörkellos darauf eingegangen wurde, wann ein Zelt vorzuziehen ist (bei extremer Nässe, Kälte und Wind sowie stechenden Insekten), zeugt insgesamt von einer nüchternen Sichtweise. Mit ca. 25 min. nicht zu kurz und nicht zu lang, danke!

@heyletsfindout 22 дні тому

One of the best tarp shelter setup videos. Thank you!

@tybean Рік тому

I have no intention of buying a tarp or camping in the woods but for some reason, I could watch this for days

@ol48spring День тому

Been bicycle camping for years. Switched to tarp and bivy setup a few years ago. So versatile so light. So easy. 👍

@outdoorpoormet9447 2 роки тому

Great closing music. Both fitting and comforting.

@jgstevens5169 2 роки тому

I always appreciate your honesty when you present your submissions. Your chuckle is heart warming. Thank you for your demonstrations & looking forward to your next release.

@xsirdavidianx 7 місяців тому

Banging video as usual. I've been watching for around a week now, and I have to say I've been thinking about wild camping for a while, and it's as if the gods brought me to your channel to learn how. Perfect, thank you guy in the woods ❤️👍

@user-in2qo5yw7d 6 місяців тому

Do it ! It will heal you. Make sure to stand barefeet some time. Sleeping sometimes in a Hammock, with good setup, feels like a reborn :)

@xsirdavidianx 6 місяців тому

@user-in2qo5yw7d oh I will! I can't wait honestly, ty! 😊👍

@mattreid859 8 місяців тому

Hi there Simon! A great video thank you. Your A-Frame tip was a saviour to create an awning with my 4x4 tarp on the front of our vintage Vango Force10 during a recent wet and windy trip to Wales. Many thanks indeed!

@leslieaustin151 2 роки тому

As always, sound advice and sensible illustrations of what you use. Thank you. Les

@jameswaddington7350 2 роки тому

A nice little refresher on some different set ups. Nicely in time for a rainy weekend.

@johnborrowdale5918 7 місяців тому

Very good presentation. Thank you, I enjoyed it.

@ianguest3720 Рік тому

As a complete novice this is just what I need to see - easily the most informative and useful video I have watched. Thank you and keep up the good work!

@billyaitken1713 2 роки тому

Quality as always Simon⛺️🎥👏👏👏. Being an ex-para, I'm a tarp camper. If you need to add a mosquito net, place a 'nut' on the outside & bind one end of some cord to hold the 'nut' in place on the inside- then use the loose end to attach the mozzie net😊👍. I know you love to tinker with set-ups. Look at tarp clamps & sewing on some additional nylon cord loops on the edges to boost your configuration options. That rip-stop heavy tarp is the dog's conkers, it'll take a world of abuse & last decades⛺️👍

@mobasherkhan7802 2 роки тому

Simon, thank you so much. I've saved this video to review it and learn the various setups that you explained. Your channel is awesome and I really enjoy your videos for both, the knowledge I gain and the cooking/ cinematography of nature that you present. Curry in a rainy day is overdue... All the very best going forward...

@sylvanhemingway9459 2 роки тому

Great video! Learned a lot very quickly here. Appreciate the time you put in setting up and explaining all of these types of tarps and how to set them up.

@ek-nz Рік тому

Revisiting some videos from the back catalogue. Such good editing! The pace is just spot on, the way the cuts fit with the music, the camera angles and b roll. There are a plethora of bushcraft themed YT channels but Simon, you just have the spark that sets this channel apart.

@katpatterson8827 3 дні тому

My daughter and I Absolutely LOVE this Video!! Thank you so much!!!

@bigav8r 2 роки тому

This was invaluable tarp skills info. Thank you Simon.

@nickmartino2839 2 роки тому

Awesome video!!!!I just wanted to say thank you for doing these videos sometimes we often forget the basics with tarp shelters....its nice to have these to refer back to!!!

@ivarwb4115 2 роки тому

Thanx for sharing your thoughts and ideas, this was really informative!

@FlorinSirbu. 7 місяців тому

Brilliant set up for tarps, small & big, thank you for the video, I've learnt a lot. Regards, Florin

@antoanto5301 2 роки тому

Excellent video Simon, great selection of tarps and different configurations, I doff my cap good sir!

@jedidiahpavlik6260 2 роки тому

This is great! Thanks for the education on tarps. Never realized the versatility. 👍👍

@davinacaine3615 2 роки тому

My first nearly wild camp camp coming up and I’ve bought a tarp to have a play with so great timing with this video, thank you

@camdee9916 2 роки тому

I love these instructional videos, you're a natural teacher. Keep them coming!!!

@justinhetrick968 Рік тому

Absolutely excellent video! Very informative and explained in good detail. Was looking for tarp options for hammock and just as a quick shelter and you covered everything and then some. Excellent! Thank you very much!

@garypowell-squash-wizards Рік тому

Thank you Simon so many ways with various tarps. I've only got a couple myself & I'm still experimenting in woods around Cheltenham.

@bas-canadapreparatistesurv203 2 роки тому

Simon as always you're humble , but you are rich in knowledges !thanks for sharing these with us !

@robertogomez3698 Рік тому

Great presentation, thank you for the work you put into this video. I will be working on learning some of the setups you presented. Rich Blessings

@Sirrehpotsirch 2 роки тому

I really like the concept of setting up the guy lines ahead of time with those slider knots. Time to practice my bush craft! Thanks Simon!

@michellezevenaar 11 місяців тому

Thank you for this! I like that you show the details of the tarp because I'm making a fabric tarp for my kids to play with at the playground. Great for creating shade in the summer.

@humboldtjeff Рік тому

Simon, Excellent video! I like your organized tarp town you put up in the woods. Thank you for sharing your vast experience as a tarp camper.

@jackprice3364 2 роки тому

Thanks Simon! Bought a tarp (3 meter x), but haven’t had a chance to practice with it yet. Perfect video to get me moving.

@brightantwerp 2 роки тому

Thank you! I was looking for a tarp. Thanks to your video I will go for the DD tarp. Great info.

@oscccar1 8 місяців тому

I started tarping this summer and I absolutely love it!

@raylow304 2 роки тому

Jus what i m looking for, different size tarp comparison. Great sharing!!!

@michaelzimmerman8959 2 роки тому

I really like that spreader bar, thanks for the video.

@myvoiceyourstory9338 7 місяців тому

Simon love your work man !

@Telugucamper Рік тому

Thank God you made my day. I have also a trap but don't know how to install it in different designs

@mikkosalmi5325 2 роки тому

Great video! You really know what you are talking about. Just bought that DD superlight and with your tips I am off to the forest to try it out. Thank you!

@johnhunt9363 Рік тому

Great video. I watched this a couple of years ago when I first got into tarps shelters and enjoyed it just as much this time now I’m more experienced.

@wendysalter 7 місяців тому

Thanks Si, just what I needed 👍

@bathcolin 2 роки тому

Another great video Simon. Very well explained as per usual. Thank you!

@acraen 2 роки тому

I love the combination of showing your favourite tarps and the different setups. My personal preference is still the DD tarp... it's so versatile

@stupefyfilms8052 Рік тому

I just recently picked up a 3m by 3m for some hammock camping I'm looking to do. Thank you for showing the different ways to use a tarp. I found this very insightful and I'm excited to get out and try some of these.

@ysgolgerlan 2 роки тому

Thanks for this video, I really enjoyed it. I also appreciate your time and effort in making them as they do take up a lot of your time. Thanks again.

@edpikestone6800 2 роки тому

Thanks for this video Simon - Clarified some of my thinking as was going to purchase a Warbonnet until I saw the price... Really good advice and summary and thank you for taking the time to make this video - so useful.

@johnharper8237 Місяць тому

Great video! Loved the tent peg bag stick combo to get the pole out of the center of the tent. Great job

@jeffarthur322 10 місяців тому

Thanks I’ve been into tarps for well a very long time

@thebikepackingadventurer 2 роки тому

Love it. Going to do a camp in a couple of weeks using the tarp tent setup for the first time. Nice lightweight option for a bikepacking weekend

@CarlosLopez-mm9ug 2 роки тому

Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos y tu ilusión. Saludos desde Madrid, España.

@thomascraig7230 2 роки тому

Great video. Your "How to" videos are always brilliant. The area you were in looks like it was custom made for camping.

@claramullen 2 роки тому

Hi Simon wow I am now overwhelmed with all the great information and how many ways I can set up my tarps thank you.

@brianlykins6663 2 роки тому

Nice tarps, great advice on each. Another good point about tarp camping is ease of setup and tear down in short amount of time. Great video as usual. Enjoy.

@supergoodcamping 2 роки тому

Brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing. As my kids get older, & I therefore get closer to soloing in the backcountry, I spend more time looking at bivys & hammocks. So I especially enjoyed the Warbonnet setup & the diy cheaper version. Great rigging. Cheers Tim

@kevintinsley4158 10 місяців тому

My favorite guy across the pond , good video and outdoor knowledge. Thank you .

@1556peterc 2 роки тому

Excellent as always Simon. Quite nostalgic as I don't tarp as much since I moved to Aus, the snakes and spiders encourage more tent or hammock use. When UK based, we regularly did winter cross Scotland canoe trips with trainee instructors. The preferred set up was a circle of canoes on their sides around the fire using the canoe tarp set up although we used 'A' poles at the front from paddles or the 2 piece pole. Nice sociable way to camp and cook and easy to pass the hooch round.

@MattGriffiths81 2 роки тому

What an awesome video. Good descriptions, good reasoning, good ideas. Thanks muchly. 💗

@adventuresaurustracks1934 2 роки тому

Thank you for this video! My 7 year old and I found this incredibly helpful. We've recently purchased a tarp

@KyleGraham19 2 роки тому

Loved this! Thank so much for your hard work! Made me go online and buy a 3x3 so my little ones and I can go out soon!

@tobiash5886 8 місяців тому

Another variation of the tarp tent I was taught is using a ridgeline instead of a centre pole or A-frame, works really well!

@lawrencemartin1113 2 роки тому

Really interesting and helpful as ever Simon. Love the reflection on the Warbonnet tarp cost! I have stopped buying any of my kit from the US now because I cannot afford the stupendous costs involved in paying import duty. I wanted a Lester River Boreal Wool smock....waited years.... finally bought one last year for a lot of money and then, having discovered that Parcel Force had it in a depot and had not informed me (four weeks!) I popped down to collect it...£75 later, I was on my way home feeling like I had been mugged at gunpoint! Never, ever again. It is a fantastic bit of kit which I love, but the cost still makes me wince! I love these set-ups and have been practicing when out with my canoe. Speaking of which, good luck with the Scotland expedition! (Not sure we will manage to get there after all...sad face).

@devinm524 Рік тому

thank you so much for uploading, invaluable information for myself and other beginners! love your video's wish I could give you a big ol hug, 10/10 will watch again

@jeffreyhooton4520 2 роки тому

Thank you. I just purchased a nice camping tarp and was wondering about a few of the different setups.

@stephenconway6794 2 роки тому

I've had the superfly for yonks, but the spreader bars, is a new one on me, I'll need to make a set. Excellent, informative video as per usual, nice one.

@Doobster67 Рік тому

Excellent tarp review! I will be watching this again as I'm about to invest in a tarp so this video is such a great help! Thank You!

@robdoyle2063 Рік тому

Thanks for sharing Simon!

@TimothyGarrett-mi9wm Місяць тому

Thank you for sharing your experience. This is highly valuable information.

@turtlewolfpack6061 2 роки тому

You can't go wrong with a good tarp! My first decent quality tarp was the DD Hammocks 3m x 3m and and is still a go to favorite!

@andylowry8439 2 роки тому

I'm thinking of buying a tarp and found this a really exellent tutorial, thank you 👍

@kbangfpv6226 2 роки тому

What a great video fantastic thank you for sharing has just improved my solo camping 100% so very useful

@janwaller3585 Місяць тому

Great review of various tarps and uses ! Thank you !

@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 2 роки тому

Very good demo of gear and setup options. Thanks for showing us. Take care.

@Mike-kr9ys 2 роки тому

Great video! Thank you for going to all the trouble of putting up the different configurations - much better for me to see it in real life instead of a line drawing in a book. You made it easier for me to understand all the tarp origami needed for each layout.

@Step-dp6ll 2 роки тому

I recently bought a couple of tarps for quick shelter when out hiking, this has given me so many more options, has to be one of the best and most informative channels I've come across, you have another subscriber! 👍

@issaoutdoors 2 роки тому

Lovely video..... I ALWAYS carry a tarp with me incase of tent failure or needing a quick shelter from driving rains.... this video gives me tons more uses and setups than my usual a-frame!

@evansveilleux5168 2 роки тому

I have loked @ your video twice,& will look over again the most interseting well done,i ve ever seen on tarps,tank you

@DoseofDirt 2 роки тому

Looking to try using a tarp instead of a tent on some upcoming trips. This video was EXCELLENT! Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience!

@celticbushcraft89 2 роки тому

Every video you make, makes me feel like I have really been educated. Great work again. Love your channel.

@kevinsmith7287 7 місяців тому

Very clear and informative, many thanks.

@Sugarbird_Photo Рік тому

I am so glad I found your channel!!! Love this video! OK.... going in for a deep dive...

@ericjudd9603 2 роки тому

Just got my dd super light tarp in the mail today. Cant wait to give it a go. Thanks man👍

@axiom5150 2 роки тому

Great video! Really good tarp options and I love how much information you gave!

@roycepearce9314 2 роки тому

Great information, really enjoyed watching and very easy to understand. Looking forward to trying these out!

@pauljoslyn154 2 роки тому

Another great video, well explained and filmed. always look forward to your videos coming out.

@koogle612 Рік тому

This was great thx. I bought a high end 10x10 - vinyl coated polyethylene tarp as a secondary cover at campsite for whatever need may present itself. This was exactly what I was looking for.