2 Minute Shelter Secrets

[@recall5811]

Please don't forget Hit the Subscribe button and the Notification Bell. Thanks for Watching

[@johngrealey1894]

Corporals Corner great advice buy a book on knots will help you a lot in life especially in the out doors .

[@mfro4422]

Can you throw out a link for the tarp please? Oh and great video and instruction as per normal.

[@gailallen8046]

I am subscribed and never miss an episode. Thank you!

[@MrByTheMile]

Corporals Corner thanks Shawn!! Great stuff I finally got down my knots, practiced shelter setup a few times now and am comfortable!

[@Cambpro]

@@mfro4422 In the description (as he said), you will see the link to his Amazon influencer page (an amazon link to the materials he uses....obviously) which he says more than once....paying attention is key to survival. Put down your selfie stick, local coffee shop non-fat, sugar-free, organic, non-GMO, Gluten-free "coffee" and latest copy of what the Kardashians are doing, and pay attention to actual life skills.

[@craigslitzer4857]

I love how you don't assume prior knowledge when explaining things. It helps a lot for novices trying to learn, especially with the knots.

[@chriscattelino8169]

I agree BUT, why would you need to deploy a shelter in under 2 minutes? I can assume the answer to that, it just seems like it should be a part of the demo.

[@semperintrepidus16]

@@AW-cu5vr Weather in the northwest can also be brutally unforgiving. I've spent years outdoors, but I still need to improve my efficiency (helps offset deficiencies of aging). Long hiking is my primary activity but I do much more than the new tourist hiker types. Versatility is my trademark, but it often runs counter to efficiency. Breaking camp is where I have the greatest need for improvement, which is to say, I need to be faster at it. Tips like these here are the best to that end imo. Figuring out things for myself has great value in strengthening my self problem solving abilities, but it falls short sometimes, particularly when time is precious. I also really like these tips bc they aren't tourist culture with $600 tents and $650 inclement weather garments.

[@night23fox]

@@chriscattelino8169 in another video he says, "say it starts to downpour. I believe you'll be soaked in 2 mins, so i want to be able to get a shelter up in 2 mins or less."

[@77confusedzombie77]

@@chriscattelino8169 Being lost is no fun. If it starts raining and storming on you, you could get hypothermia and be in deeper s***. So you'd need to find shelter as soon as possible. Up the high country of CO where I live, storms roll over mountains within minutes.

[@Cambpro]

@@chriscattelino8169 Did you even stop for a second to think that he just may have a video just as you described? Thinking is not hard, give it a try. Too many people do not possess the wherewithal to think outside the box...stop contributing to that.

[@markmessick8691]

That has to be the most organized I have ever seen anyone construct a shelter, and by far the quickest and most efficient. You gotta love the Marine Corp!! Mark

[@recall5811]

Had a DI named Messick in 1995.......... thanks for watching

[@semperintrepidus16]

@@recall5811 I think you would have made a good Drill Instructor Kelly, provided that you could keep your creativity corralled. In hindsight, I now realize that my own creativity, disliked by careerists, was detrimental to the longevity of my service.

[@757Scubasteve07]

The Marines is not a place for critical or creative thinking sadly

[@survivalconcerns515]

@@757Scubasteve07 My last platoon commander basically called me lazy because i could find the easiest way to get the hardest jobs done the fastest. Needless to to say I usually got all the hard jobs. Still made sergeant in 4 years 1 month though.

[@TonyTooTuff]

Employer: What skills did you develop during the shutdown? Me: How to set up a lean-to in 2 minutes.

[@jasminepina9058]

🤣

[@redapple3256]

That’s great 😂

[@peterlanglois2889]

It is a good practical exercise requiring time management as a basic principle, envisioning the desired outcome before beginning, optimizing effort and increasing efficiency, while planning in detail using a minimum of materials and resources. Employers would love it.

[@simonsignolet5632]

And if that employer is the military... 😁

[@maxsparks5183]

What shutdown?

[@mitch60mccoy]

I gotta say, you are consistently a great educator. Great overview upfront. Nice detailed walkthrough for each step. And then you get your hands dirty and walk the walk. Followed with a simple summary. You make it easy to learn and you don't waste my time. As usual, you produced another simple, straightforward great educational piece. This 2-minute shelter video was just well done. Thank you for your work and for sharing this knowledge with all of us. You da' man!

[@ryanm6869]

I love how consistent the quality of these videos are. I never know what im going to learn, but i know it will be delivered in a direct, organized fashion. And also i love bacon!

[@ScorpionRegent]

Corporals Corner - a small carabiner in a Marlinespike hitch or hooked into the loop of another pre-attached Prussic will eliminate pulling through all that extra cord on the Truckers' Hitch, and save you a few more seconds. No risk of snags and jams. Thanks for the video. I can truly appreciate the concept of getting it right when you have time, so you can do it fast when you don't. When things get ugly seconds count, I was once caught unprepared in freezing rain and high winds, never again.

[@masterreal3692]

Buy a tent or are you poor.

[@thebeagles2025]

@@masterreal3692 put a tent up in a minute and 36 seconds. I'll wait for the video...............

[@terrymiller111]

@@thebeagles2025 He can pitch a tent even faster--in bed.

[@peterlogan2105]

@@masterreal3692 so, add an extra 5lbs-10lbs to carry for an a shelter you can only set up 1 way, & only works on the ground? Yeah, no. The tarp all the time. Besides, in bushcraft, the more you know, the less you have to carry.

[@Jmlittle844]

This video was such a game changer for me when I first saw it. So many amazing ideas and ways to streamline a lot of shelter setups. Well done.

[@haroldgodwinson9822]

Love the knots and the cool, calm, collected instruction. Will definitely give this a try. An alternative would be to use bungees rather than cord - it’s very quick but especially useful when dark with no torch light because you can simply feel your way. I carry spare bungees so that I can connect them if necessary.

[@MikeJones-rk8ef]

Best presenter of knots on the internet. Clear and precise.

[@alexandergillis6276]

Outstanding. You are a master craftsman. One note, the truckers hitch was the longest step. If you use a midshipmans hitch instead, you can tie it faster and adjust it easier. Tie it with the last wrap in a bite for quick release. Easy knot to learn and tie.

[@TonyTooTuff]

I come back to these videos to watch over and over again. Love em all but I have my favorites.

[@synappticuser5669]

The point you make Mr. Kelly is that Proper Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Outstanding again Sir, well thought through and spot on teaching skills. McIntyre

[@mtstream55n]

Yes as a previous commenter stated I also love how you show to make knots!

[@landroamer1000]

Hey, I used to have an Equinox tarp for years. I loaned it to my sister to move a couch on a trailer and they ruined it of course. Anyway, the grommets never failed but something I do now is cut strips out of tire inner tubes and tie loops in the grommets with them. The inner tube has some stretch to it and will help protect the tarp in higher winds.

[@1nkw3ll]

Thanks for the tip!

[@JasperJanssen]

As you’ve found, camping tarps should never be used where the cheap plastic tarps are appropriate. There’s very different strength vs weight & size & cost trade-offs. If you’re driving down the highway, you’re *literally* subjecting that tarp to hurricane force winds just from the speed, if you’re going upwind add whatever wind is already there. I mean, it’s a *minor* hurricane, don’t get me wrong, but lightweight camping gear typically is not made with hurricane forces in mind. If you’re caught in the open during a hurricane, you’re not staying toasty dry in the typical backpacker’s tent or tarp or even hammock tent. A properly oriented cocoon style hammock might work, but any gust going sideways at you won’t be fun.

[@adamrobertson8470]

Brilliant

[@diabloblanco9668]

One of my favorite channels. Crisp, precise, non-preachy, just a regular dude talking to regular folks. I appreciate that, keeps me coming back for more. Thanks for taking the time to do what u do!

[@repentnowandconfessjesusas1906]

Stated perfectly.

[@thecavalrygeneral3453]

these particular type of videos of yours are just the best. watched and re-watched the rapid deploy ridgeline video over and over and I think this video here will be the same. thanks for the great, practical content!

[@jeffreymchoul]

...fantastic video. I especially like the way that you show each step in the preparation process and explain how that step saves time. The "CPLs Corner 2 minute shelter challenge" will be one of the competition events included in our Boy Scout Troop Survival Challenge weekend coming up in September. I will be sure to share video of our Scouts working on the challenge. Thanks for another great one Shawn...

[@masterreal3692]

Please do try if not a compition then a self presentation to the troop. Do you need a stop watch.

[@jimferguson9528]

Right on man. You did it right - you did almost all of the work at home. Putting up a shelter in 2 minutes or less means a hell of a lot in the cold rain. I really like your choice of knots as well. Good work, Corporal.

[@jodyseaman1885]

Thanks to you my knots are getting better. I appreciate your explanations. Way to be prepared ahead of time. Means less time standing in the cold and rain setting up shelter.

[@pedrodavide9394]

Appreciate the no nonsense approach. The transition from massage parlor music to inspirational guitar and drums was outstanding.

[@raysills]

Yeah, but the audio levels were not properly matched to the rest of the sound track. Sometimes painful when listening on headphones.

[@DOUBLETAP-xc8qu]

I'm watching this again because it was recommended. Glad to see you back in my recommend feed.

[@jasonporter5747]

Never get tired of this great reference training

[@brandonmousseau2020]

Seriously, everything I do out in the woods I learned from your channel. Except step 2, that I took that from Steve.🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@TFWS6]

Binge watching your videos! It never fails that something holds me up on my way to go camping so I'm looking for lots of ways to streamline my kit. Set up fast and cook real slow.

[@vickiesaewert5552]

Thank you so much for all the great videos! I love the way you show us to live richly on a budget.

[@mglennon5535]

Great tips, great tricks.... deployed some of your advice in the field... simple and successful. You’ve got the knack to teach, so show us more please. Thank you. MG

[@joesavage2023]

Typical Marine! The way you folded that tarp looked like you were folding our great flag! It's the attention to detail that separates the truly dedicated from the sheep. Well done.

[@Dariet88]

Whats somgreat about that flag? Haha if at least it were Gadsden’s...

[@20DYNAMITE06]

There's no denying- this dude knows his stuff. Thanks for teaching us!

[@rossg4788]

Basic shelter in less than 1.5 mins. You're g2g brother...I subscribed and really appreciate all you hard work that goes into your videos. Great stuff. I will be passing on your tips to my kids through scouting. Thanks

[@nottix624]

This is really helpful. All your videos are helpful. I just got 4 bushcraft books to learn all this stuff.

[@synappticuser5669]

Go on youself Mr. Kelly. That was to use an Americanism, "Outstanding!" Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Brilliant vid. McIntyre. Scotland.

[@adamrobertson8470]

I've never heard anyone say "go on yourself" and I've lived in America all my life. Haha! But the corporal is a fine bag of swag

[@redapple3256]

Outstanding! I’m sure I’ve never seen anyone do it so quickly and explained it so effectively. Thanks so much for all your videos!

[@awakeatlast3180]

I'm new to bush crafting and I learn so much from your videos. That was good to go. Thanks for sharing!

[@aking1965]

As always another great video. Thanks for sharing. I need to to refresh my memory when it comes to tying knots. I was in the Army in a LRS unit so I had to be familiar with survival techniques like building shelter and fire as well as field expedient navigation and field cooking but I have lost those skills over time. I am so happy that I have found your channel so I can learn these skills again. I think that I heard you say that you are a former Marine-thank you for your service sir and God bless😊

[@gnovincejr2]

One hell of an instructor/teacher. Learn so much easier watching your very precise videos. Thanks for all you do!

[@nathanburnham7510]

Enjoy watching your videos, you have alot of knowledge and I especially like the knots you know and use. Keep up the good work.

[@GorgoScrobo]

I’m going to make three permanent loops in the hitch end that are about 2-3’ apart, so I don’t have to spend time on that during quick setups. Thanks for this video. It’s one of my favorites. Simple and effective.

[@christopherc.6743]

Bravo Zulu! You are one of the best at explaining things in detail with demonstrations that I have seen on KZbin. And your format of how you segment your videos is outstanding! Semper Fi brother.

[@bjlmc13]

This is still one of my favorite videos!!! my sons and put this kit together for each of our backpacks for camping!!! thanks Corp !!!

[@patthompson6700]

Thanks for your demonstrations. I have learned more about what I will need and how to get it together like this 2 min. shelter.

[@centexpatriot2709]

Love your channel buddy - always learn something no doubt. I shortened my shelter setup time to just under a minute by adding 3 carabiners - one to each Prussia loop and one to the bowline loop. 1. Around the tree with the bowline, clip on to the mainline, done. 2. Around the second tree, quick truckers hitch, done. 3. Prussicks clipped to the two tarp corners and pulled tight, done. 4. Two stakes on the tarp ground side, done. 57 seconds. No one was more surprised than me, believe me. With your experience, you could probably do even better. My tarp has paracord loops on all 4 corners (as you have shown in the past) with larkshead knots that always remain on the tarp, and that made the carabiner connection quicker than fussing with the grommets. I used small lightweight climbing carabiners so I could use them for a different purpose if I needed to, and so I could still use toggles on the tarp setup if that were the case. The #36 bankline is of course perfect for the two prussick loops. I have made this modification to all my ridgeline setups, even on my main tarp shelter. Thanks again, and keep it coming! See you... next time! . .

[@AlanKidd4life]

Outstanding! I’ve been watching your videos for some time now. Thank you for many tips, pointers, and ideas. A couple of days ago, I had an idea to help speed up my time for my ridge line. Today, this video came up on my feed. In this video, at 1:53, you’re about to insert a tent stake as a toggle. The idea that came to me a few days ago is to extend the tag end of the first bowline hitch a little longer, enough to attach a toggle that is incorporated into the whole system itself. It would be right there anytime you need it. When you pull it, it remains with the ridge line rig. I haven’t applied this in practice yet, but sounded good and worth testing myself. I’d love to hear your thoughts after you’ve tested it out. Thanks again for all you do!

[@aternst]

I can't explain why, but I enjoyed the heck out of the music while you packed up the shelter.

[@MrWmburr7]

The man with the plan! Thank you for sharing that with us.

[@InTheMusicBox]

What a useful idea and what a lovely video. Also quite calming watching you fold the tarp with that Celtic music. I would lIke to see a video about setting up a parachute shelter high up in the trees or just a very large tarp for that matter. Thinking of starting forest school sessions and I have seen many use old parachutes to create a large shelter for the kids. Have no idea how they hang that parachute from the trees though.....

[@MidToneMacky]

I used to say if you don't know how to tie knots tie lots... this is not true.. I've just recently learned the basic knots like the truckers hitch and such... lol very nice video.. Prep is the key!!

[@michaelgeiss741]

I love your awesome videos! If you put your tarp over (instead of under) your ridgeline then the weight and tension of the tarp will be held up by the much stronger and tighter cordage instead of just by the grommets of the tarp. I tore out a few grommets while setting up tarp shelters after the 2015 Nepal earthquake before I realized this, although I was using larger, heavier tarps, so it might not matter as much with your small, light tarp. Also, to save even more time when making your trucker's hitch you can tie off with a small bite of your line instead of pulling the whole line through. That would also allow you to use longer line with the same setup time so that you can use your prepared setup between trees that are further apart. Thanks again for the great video, Corporals Corner!

[@lpark8]

I’ve been bingeing on camping and survival videos during this COVID isolation and consider myself a connoisseur. Cpl Kelly makes the best, clearest instructional videos bar non. Check out his peers - no one gets the lighting as good, the pacing, the close ups of technique. Outstanding.

[@wayneburbage8900]

Great job on your knot tutorial. Great camera. You have a patient voice. Explanation clear. Beautiful calm music.

[@DCavalcade]

That was the clearest explanation I’ve heard in decades. I knew exactly what you did and understood as I watched you do it. If only our politicians ... .

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

Very nice quick set up. Might I suggest running the ridge line through the trap grommet eyelets during you pre setup. This may aid or be beneficial if wind kicks up by taking some stress off the other grommets that are secured to secure. All the Very Best!

[@leveretth]

Outstanding! I LIKE the way you do videos: great footage without too much narration. Carry on!

[@ulfson279]

I love watching skills that you developed over time big guy

[@thomasernst4894]

...I don't know what's better... the lesson you teach us or the background music...thanks for another great video...

[@canopus101]

Niceley explained, I do the same sort of thing, with one diference. I like to keep the ridgeline unattached in the bag with a bowline at one end. I take the bowline around the tree and run the cord through, making a running bowline. This allows me to chose a couple of different configurations of set up, running the line through different tie outs on the tarp to get what I want. This takes way longer than one minute twenty six and I fully understand your demonstration was about speed. Good stuff.

[@forestgnome55]

Cool! Good Job! when you make your truckers hitch take the short end through the loop twice pull it tight it will lock then throw a slippery half hitch to lock it off, three seconds and done!

[@jeremyproctor1181]

The quick release toggle is something I had never thought about. I always just fight with getting the chordage through the loop. Good tip Brother thanks

[@bradquall1547]

Nicely done. I gotta make one of these. Plus i have a smaller black bag with a tie to place this in as well. Then tuck it in my pack..

[@pnyarrow]

Thanks for taking the time to go over all the points again. Much appreciated. ATB Nigel

[@TACHILL]

Definitely outstanding! What i like about you, is i learn something from you. Ive never thought about prep time or pre building. Some great concepts you display bro!

[@bca323]

Great vid. Love the shortcut and prep idea. Know how I am setting up my quick deploy ridge lines next. Thanks Corporal!

[@larryterry7874]

1 st . Semper Fi Brother and thank you for your service. 2nd love your videos. You make them simple and easy to follow. You remind me of my old Drill instructor back in Paris Island he said to all of us guys if it sound stupid but works it's not stupid . fantastic advice.

[@migueldeangel46]

This might be my favorite video on your channel.

[@KH2837]

This would be awesome for ultralight backpacking! Thanks for the detailed info!

[@xcapbj8922]

this is the best bushcraft youtube I have come across, thanks mate!

[@joaquindubois1242]

Your videos are great. Very informative. Rather enjoying your channel. Thank you

[@jarrodanderson7411]

I enjoy your videos. Don't quit. Keep going. You do a great job!

[@sbkscuify]

Dude I learn so much from you. And I love that this all rooted in simplicity.

[@Bwanar1]

A couple sticks can be inserted at the 2 center grommets on the ridge line, with the parachord pushed through on a bite, also. Quick and simple, nothing else to ad to your kit.

[@michaelwatson4022]

Another good job. I like the spike used as a toggle at the bowline.

[@Stevej2013]

Hi Corp, YOU have taught me so much, Sir, thank you! I love your videos.

[@bushtukkaphil]

I REALLY like that set up! Nice one.

[@123hauan]

love the video . I usually don't leave the tarp tied onto the ridge line.. I usually have 5 prussic knots left on the ridgeline so I can alter the way I set up the tarp. with a diagonal or overhang depending on the need. it only takes a second to tie the pre tied prussiks to the tarp so I can have a more flexible quick shelter. plus with extra prusik's on the line you can hang stuff like flashlights or whatever and move them where you need them.

[@dlighted8861]

Cool beans on the tent stake loop knots. A minute twenty six is even better than my time for downing an extra large McDonalds milkshake.😁 I have the perfect tarp for that other than it makes a lot of noise unfolding/folding. Time to make the neighbors wonder what I am up to now.🤗😉🤗

[@raymondnieves1285]

I like the background music! Another great instructional video

[@mr.somebody1493]

Great videos!...using a square tarp, carabineers, and a double end stuff sack...and pitching a plow point or diamond ridgeline, should easily shave another minute off your time.....Looking forward to your next video....

[@stinkyfinn6977]

I was thinking simler, but using a bungie cord to anchor one end of the Plough shelter (to the tree ect) and already have your pegs carabinerd to the relevant bits of the tarp/poncho/basha from the start, Im thinking it could be put up in under a minute, I will have to give it a try next time I'm out,, I like the tube stuffsack idea,

[@CrimeLyfe]

Outstanding demonstration!

[@catalyticcentaur5835]

Thank you very much for this demonstration, Sir / werter Mitmensch (= valued fellow human) Having seen some of your videos, I've subscribed. Very useful, indeed. I like the style of your presentations and how you do these things straight to the point and rather ritualistically. (Effective, efficient rituals - neat!) Best regards from Germany, CC.

[@CarlosRivera-rw9ho]

Thank you very much for your videos. Your ideas and experience have helped me a lot.

[@simonsignolet5632]

For a MOMENT, I thought you'd missed a trick - how to (figure of eight) coil the cordage so that it deploys without knotting (as demonstrated in your plough point poncho shelter). But then you moved on to explain about keeping the ridgeline attached to the sheet then folding/rolling the whole kit and caboodle for convenient and quick deployment. As ALWAYS, your instruction is impeccable. Because I use my poncho for wear AND shelter, I don't keep any basha cords attached to it. With my shelter sheet, it's been rigged up ready to use since the late 1980s (if it ain't broke, don't fix it). For the poncho, I have to carry the ridgeline with prussiks attached in a small bag with other cordage - but the shelter sheet I NEVER have to give a thought to.

[@simonsignolet5632]

Actually, I might have confused two separate videos as being one (It's been a while since I watched them): Plough Point: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2G7nGqYa9xgpcU Ridgeline System: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZrTqZZqn6t8b9U

[@lisawagner421]

I love this setup! Small compact and ready to go. No fumbling around. (Saved!)

[@maskaleynne]

Awesome tips CC, thanks for all you give us. Keep up the great work.

[@denisdegamon8224]

Outstanding trooper. Short, sweet and to the point.

[@williamwatson840]

Very good . better than standing in the rain. Great and easy to follow.

[@pobo6113]

Excellent video! Well explained and demonstrated. 👍🏻

[@chrismoody7666]

Really enjoy all the tips and refreshers!

[@jdc31947]

THANKS FOR SHARING SO MUCH KNOWLEDGE AND GREAT MUSIC ❗ 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@oldbaldguy6151]

Nice vid. You could save a few secs by NOT pulling the all the cord through the hitch. You can still tie it off the same and the knot is a bit bigger but still works. Breaking down means not pulling it back through again. Thanks for sharing.

[@seniorchiefharris]

Leave it to a Marine to do it right the first time! Great video and one that will serve me well. Thanks and Semper Fi to you and yours!

[@Alessio_DAndrea]

Always nice to see your videos. Thanks

[@edwardzamorski3711]

An older video but one of my favorites I carry this line in my pack now since this come out years back

[@wanderingskeptic1260]

All i can say is "damn, I am impressed" great video.

[@BlueCR055]

You are a great instructor, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@wayneburbage8900]

Thanks for the overhead ridge line tarp techniques. I spotted sundown whispy cirrus clouds. By 2 am awakened by trees bending in the wind shelter stood strong deflecting branches from hitting my face from above while in hammock. Only concern: going pee and adjusting pillow.my dollar store reflective window shade under sleeping bag 2nd night much comfortable. Thank you!

[@alternative.solutions3806]

You are one smart dude. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skill.

[@WhatkindofAmerican]

excellent vid on pre setup for a shelter. nice job, brother.

[@leeannem5665]

Very cool. Loved the peaceful music too. Thank you.

[@TarqPick]

I love how you do it all casual and still hit 1:26. It was faster than that too, because you didn't exactly hustle to stop the timer.

[@DarthLawya]

Super! You've got some fans in Germany, Sir!