You have a great voice, I imagine your day job is in radio!
@frankbush3334 күн бұрын
@@NoNotThatPaul lol construction
@NoNotThatPaul4 күн бұрын
Cordage carabiners are also referred to as soft shackles
@frankbush3334 күн бұрын
I discuss this in previous videos, thanks for watching, check out my modular ropecraft systems you may like those even more
@station2473654 күн бұрын
I guess you could actually leave it all together and just take the kevlar apart and bundle it.
@frankbush3334 күн бұрын
@@station247365 absolutely can but if you have seen my previous modular ropecraft system videos I use these for just about everything around different camps
@HobbiesHobo4 күн бұрын
I found some good bankline at "Harbour Chandler" in Nanaimo recently so I may try to get some of these modular lines made up for my later adventures. Just spent most of the summer experimenting with 2 different tarps and a multitude of different sets. I have a Hennessy Hammock that I have owned for almost 20 years.
@anthonywestbrook21554 күн бұрын
Fantastic addition to the flexibility of your system! Does it throw things off to add the criss-cross cords before tightening the main lines, while it’s still easier to feed them through? Is there an amount of slack that’s okay, where you’ll still be able to fully tighten it afterwards?
@frankbush3334 күн бұрын
@@anthonywestbrook2155 Hey Anthony, glad you enjoyed the video. No, it doesn't throw things off, the slack makes it easier to initially thread but either way the tension is better when it is fully tense, slack is OK early on but tension is better later, so it ends up being kind of the same amount of effort either way.
@user-on7vr4cs7l12 күн бұрын
Good and thoughtful presentation
@frankbush33312 күн бұрын
Thank you glad you enjoyed, more coming soon cheers.
@2873lonewolf13 күн бұрын
You probably figured it now, since this is 3 months old, but those 2 velco straps for back flap don't go on frame, they go on the drop flap frame. You leave the zippers open and flip one clip on each side, and the flap drops with the cover on it.
@user-on6un8tq5f18 күн бұрын
I've been through the whole thing untill I was forced to steal hotdogs maby you could borrow some cash ❤ from and stay healthy
@ricbro146126 күн бұрын
Very nice, I am tired of inverters in my rv, so I want to change eventing to dc only. Therefore, as you do, I like things simple and efficient, so I will build a double burner with glass top. Thanks for help!
@gnostieАй бұрын
Do you know the distance it can go fully loaded (60kg) on a full battery charge, on smooth road? I’m trying to work out how many charged batteries I need to take with me to get the job done.
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
@@gnostie that is a tricky question as many things play factor, how smooth is smooth, any hills on the road, battery capacity loss over time etc. etc. As a very rough ballparking I would say maybe 3-4 km on fresh batteries on level paved roads per battery, that is a rough guess... call it 2 km for a conservative guess. Not sure how much this helps but hopefully it helps a bit...
@gnostieАй бұрын
Thank you, Frank, that’s very helpful. I’ll get 2 batteries ready to start with and get the 3rd if/when necessary. I very much enjoyed your video. It was articulate, well made and genuinely informative.
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
@@gnostie excellent glad you enjoyed and got something out of it, more coming soon cheers.
@madcat1007Ай бұрын
You keep saying "I'm gonna turn around" and yet you never do. Maybe you turn around off camera!! LOL. Seriously thoug, nice instruction. Thanks.
@louis6569Ай бұрын
Hello Frank, Very interesting video, which brings me some questions : 1 : for the same price than this solar generator cost, buying a DC/AC converter(like the Renogy 2000W you own) wouldn't be more efficient ? 2 : for the price of these 2 batteries and this solar generator, could u upgrade with a better solar generator ? 3 : can you use batteries with different capacities ? If no, do they have to be identical (same model) ? 4 : does the system (PWM unit) work if the 2 batteries don't have the same amount of charge ? Thanks
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
@@louis6569 Hey Louis, 1) it would be more efficient for the ac agreed, but there are advantages of portability and other outputs in a small light stand alone unit. 2) you could but they are bigger and heavier and not as modular so packing them in to remote locations can be more difficult, plus these can be multiple purchases through time rather than a single expensive purchase, I focus on portability for off grid use primarily as well. 3) it is doable to use mismatched batteries but I always recommend matching batteries that are top balanced. 4) top balancing is used to minimize this issue, put simply, fully charge your batteries independently before connecting them in series (periodically repeat top balancing), a 24v battery doesn't have this issue but can't be rewired easily for a 12v setup for example. Hope this helps answer your questions, keep in mind I receive these products from random companies that wish for me to do review videos, as additional channel content I create videos such as these combining the different products to show advanced capabilities that can be achieved with random gear. Thanks for watching again Louis and for the support of the channel, more coming soon cheers.
@louis6569Ай бұрын
@@frankbush333 Thanks for these answers. Your channel is a real hidden gem, I don't even know what I appreciate the most : the very informative contents, the way you are talking about products or the care about your followers. Thanks Frank.
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
@@louis6569 Wow, thank you for the kind words Louis your words are humbling ty.
@greywindLOSPАй бұрын
Mr. Frank sir, I stand and tip me hat to you Sir!.....ATB
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
@@greywindLOSP Hey Grey, glad you enjoyed thanks for taking the time to watch cheers!
@OneWhoWasАй бұрын
Good ideas
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
@@OneWhoWas Glad you enjoyed the video I have replaced this system entirely with my modular ropecraft systems check them out you may enjoy those videos even more, thanks for watching more coming soon cheers
@barneybrady549Ай бұрын
Is this b4 the Canterbury added toggles or after? Either way it is a great idea. I have made the suggestion to add toggles to the prussics that attach the tarp. Just 1 less knot to tie in the field, or stick to pick up??
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
This was released before Dave's, if it is the video I believe you are referring to, regardless I have replaced this setup entirely with my modular ropecraft systems you may enjoy those systems even more check out those videos on my channel, thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
@louis6569Ай бұрын
Hello Frank, thanks for this very good video. Do you know why the little solar panel produces power almost equal to its rated power ? That was not the case for the two others
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
@@louis6569 Two fold answer but these are just my thoughts, the smaller solar panel has a white background keeping the panel cooler which increases performance generally (it is also the best flexible panel and pricier, that I am aware of) secondly, their were wildfires and smoke in my area that intensified through time I believe this additionally had impact.
@louis6569Ай бұрын
@@frankbush333 thanks Frank that makes sense
@cbdynaАй бұрын
Thanks for video. What's the smallest mm kevlar you would go with to make up this system? Would 3mm work alright in your opinion?
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
@@cbdyna Anywhere around 3-4 mm in my eyes, the smaller the cordage the more difficult it is to do good locked brummels and the weaker the line for heavier tasks. Any larger and it has unnecessary bulk and weight. Hope this helps thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
@Mshannon75Ай бұрын
I need to go shopping for some Kevlar rope so I can make those. I’ve done something similar for an outdoor toilet for my girls; just not as robust. I had a running prussic forming a box to keep the lines from separating. This is WAY better!
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
@@Mshannon75 Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
@rtea7Ай бұрын
A great build. I definitely like how you put it together. The poly tarp in my opinion is underrated. A person can get a lot of use out of them for a fraction of what it costs for some of these really expensive wall tents. Good job and thanks for a very informative video. God bless.
@freeforester1717Ай бұрын
Put on two heat shrink tubes after the first, and send the first of the two loose tubes 13 foot up the line; when you cut at 12 foot, you already have the first one on for your subsequent modular line. Great system! 👍🏻🏴🥃
@Allium_369Ай бұрын
Great real world video
@gbakesАй бұрын
love this concept. i will implement this weekend! thanks
@ljlatorre1943Ай бұрын
Well done
@kringsja9913Ай бұрын
Hey, i did the same as these soft shackles but with a Canadian jam knot instead of the farrimond, the only thing i have a problem with is opening it if i use it as a carabiner. what i figured out was to combine it with the robe tensioner, where the loop is a Canadian jam knot, it gives the same functionality of the rope tensioner and the soft shackle. the stopper knot at 18:11 is a great idea. I am going to try the farrimond hitch as well. Thanks for sharing have a great day :)
@t.d.harris1311Ай бұрын
Good sale on this battery now on Amazon Prime days, you would fit in well with us in Northwest Florida, cooking on the lawn.
@hardtail52Ай бұрын
Great Channel just an everyday DYI Guy not bought and paid for like alot of these channels.
@TheZakkmyldeАй бұрын
That’s an awesome set up, but if I had to set up a tarp, for example, for rain coverage with my tent underneath, I’m assuming you would run the Ridgeline down the middle of the tarp and do an A-frame or some other setup? Is there any videos of a practical application with the tarp that you would actually use it for for a rain, shelter or something?
@JPazerАй бұрын
Revisiting this video because I need more prusik knots for the A-frame shelter. Im gonna thread the ridgeline in the middle loop of my DD 3x3 tarp so I can set it up much quicker while also packing it away this way. You can use the ridgeline running it under the tarp (what I used to do) but when raining the drops could follow the cord under the tarp making your shelter underneath somewhat exposed to water. It also puts stress on the fabric instead of the reinforced loop points. Not much of a problem just a min-max thing that doesn't change much in the end. A simple A-frame over a tent would suffice to answer your question. Or a Lean-to if it's not windy. I will use the Diamond shelter for my hammock because of the extra length. There are lots of videos on how to setup tarps for different applications. Hope that helped!
@emieocampo1882Ай бұрын
So no visitors allowed anymore
@user-yz8pe4rc6gАй бұрын
AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HUA!!!!!!
@1MalagorАй бұрын
This thing is sweet
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
@@1Malagor it is a pretty good piece of gear and easily packable to an offgrid location. These types of systems are backups for my battery based systems.
@28CovesАй бұрын
Great tutorial thank you and yep I’m making up one
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
Check out my modular ropecraft systems you may like those even more, thanks for watching more coming soon cheers
@pueblodoveАй бұрын
This is the best video for one of these I have seen, very comprehensive. You left no room for questions. Thank you, it was worth listening to all the way through!
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video more coming soon cheers
@dawndieter6434Ай бұрын
AMEN!!!!
@dracorosso7129Ай бұрын
Does it work on the sad?
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
@@dracorosso7129 I am assuming you meant sand, I have not taken it on soft sand yet but harder sand no problem.
@dracorosso7129Ай бұрын
@@frankbush333 thank you! I have been looking for something like this!
@karicallegra81942 ай бұрын
Edit: For clarification My question below is about what you call "cordage carabiners". I know them as soft shackles. Late to this video, but wouldn't an Ashely's Stopper knot (aka oysterman stopper knot) be better than the relatively small fisherman's knot? Wondering why you went with such a small knot for your soft shackle? Still great information no matter the minor details!
@frankbush3332 ай бұрын
Definitely a good question, I haven't had issues but a different stopper knot is doable for sure, honestly don't use them much anymore as my simple diy modular ropecraft systems replaces this for me. Check those videos out you may enjoy those setups even more. Thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
@karicallegra81942 ай бұрын
@@frankbush333 Good to know, I always thought that you would have to have a bigger knot! I'm currently working through the video catalog. Great videos-I really love the Ridgeline and jungle rope connection idea! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and ideas with us!
@frankbush333Ай бұрын
@karicallegra8194 glad you enjoyed more coming soon cheers
@Chaconne13622 ай бұрын
great....thank you very much..
@frankbush3332 ай бұрын
Check out my modular ropecraft systems you may like those even more, cheers.
@fbontube2 ай бұрын
How about a real world off grid charging of this discharged battery with just solar
@frankbush3332 ай бұрын
@@fbontube I will be touching on solar charging in the next video as well as a few other things you can do with the panels. Thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
@LucyLou-hq4id2 ай бұрын
Bluetooth function looks so convenient!
@frankbush3332 ай бұрын
@@LucyLou-hq4id it is handy it let's you know exactly where things are at without additional external gear.
@annonescio2022 ай бұрын
I wish I had seen this earlier. I found out the hard way about the soot 😂. I Will limit the use of IPA for de-icing my car windows and use the ethanol for my stove.
@annonescio2022 ай бұрын
I wish I had seen this earlier. I found out the hard way about the sooth 😂. I Will limit the use of IPA for de-icing my car windows and use the ethanol for my stove.
@frankbush3332 ай бұрын
Ethanol doesn't burn as hot so is slower but the soot factor is a major decision maker, lol.
@annonescio2022 ай бұрын
@@frankbush333 Last winter I bought an Ohuhu woodgas stove and tested it with IPA. Then I stored it. When I took it out this week, suddenly my hands were black. At first I didn’t even realise it came from the stove. 😂
@frankbush3332 ай бұрын
@@annonescio202 ahhhh yes the mystery soot been there washed that, lol.
@louis65692 ай бұрын
Hello Frank, thanks for this new video. A cup of hot chocolate and this video and you made my day
@frankbush3332 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it, thanks for watching and the kind words. 😊
@sams5682 ай бұрын
Man, I know I'm getting old when I find it weird that batteries can communicate via Bluetooth
@frankbush3332 ай бұрын
@@sams568 It is a surprisingly handy feature to have. Thanks for taking the time to watch Sam.
@NerdThingsAndMore2 ай бұрын
Thnaks for the info
@jamesdallen89802 ай бұрын
Great setup
@frankbush3332 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed more coming soon cheers
@Cannacon3652 ай бұрын
Is there any reason this shouldn’t work with a “troller motor box” that already has everything wired and ready to go?
@frankbush3332 ай бұрын
It depends on the box, if it is designed to handle lifepo4 batteries in the charge controller, if not it may not fully charge the battery as the charging voltage ranges are different with different battery chemistries.
@Cannacon3652 ай бұрын
@@frankbush333 how would i tell if it could handle the lifepo4?
@frankbush3332 ай бұрын
The manufacturer will normally state what batteries they are compatible with
@ShahryarSaigol2 ай бұрын
It should be illegal to use black Paracord in paracord videos
@frankbush3332 ай бұрын
Lol
@Hadrada.2 ай бұрын
Would this be ok with 18 bank line? Thanks
@frankbush3332 ай бұрын
It would be getting a little thin, that stuff is only 160lb strength, you might break it if enough leveraging force was applied... the knots might need an extra pass through as well to ensure they are big enough to catch. In my honest opinion it would be better to use that size cordage with my 'simple diy modular ropecraft system'. Hope this helps, thanks again for watching cheers.
@Hadrada.2 ай бұрын
@@frankbush333thanks Frank 👍🏼
@MrGdg19692 ай бұрын
Great setup, thank you! Uses one principle in the setup, over and over again, Very quick and flexible. Will use this in my setup. ❤
@frankbush3332 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video, check out my modular ropecraft systems you may enjoy those even more. Cheers.
@Hadrada.2 ай бұрын
What a nice place to camp Have a bath in the morning