2 Tarp Shelter Configurations for Bushcraft, Camping, or Hunting

[@Dutcharmytent]

As a person like yourself and a minimalist, I have subscribed. 14th year of using a tarp.

[@TomKirkman1]

The diamond pitch for quick set up. Good enough for mild rain and wind (if oriented properly). The tent-tarp pitch takes care of heavier weather where you may be dealing with not only rain, but wind that tends to shift around a lot. The two best all-around pitches in my opinion. Well done.

[@Jaden48108]

Tarp setup #2 is awesome. Have to try that one out for sure. Thanks for sharing.

[@JethroAlvarez]

Hi. I'm from the Philippines and recently adapt your 2nd tarp setup. I'm using DD Tarp 3x3. Tested it last weekend here at our northen mountain province. I survived the night even when it's raining very hard and cold. Thanks for this setup! Sub also!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Awesome!

[@blue105e]

Thanks Bro. Love the 2nd idea. It is winter here in NZ, cannot wait to try it

[@clayhayeshunter]

Have fun!

[@jacquesmerde3282]

I use the closed option almost exclusively. I also carry an Outdoor Gear 5'x7' tarp I bought at Walmart as a ground cloth and a fully extended trekking pole at the door.

[@lesterdumm6477]

As an old primitive muzzleloader type person. The shelter you are using has been around for a long time. The diamond has many configurations and can be done with many kinds of tarps or home made. Canvas really looks nice.

[@clayhayeshunter]

I’ve used a canvas tarp a lot but they’re a bit heavy for backpacking.

[@SergeZ89]

Awesome content. Great instruction. Love the second tent setup. Can’t wait to try it.

[@gtaylor9218]

Recently grabbed this tarp .. looking forward to using this fall

[@donwaldroopoutdoors3665]

Never seen the second set up that’s cool

[@waynewilson5286]

Awesome stuff great video...as usual!! Thanks Clay!!! Keep'em coming!!!

[@karlwellendorf763]

I love using a tarp. Been going on about 10 years with one.

[@riggs169]

Thanks, clay! Awesome video.

[@twalk6164]

For the budget minded a 9x12 black plastic sheet can do all that a tarp will. Use pine cones or small stones on the inside wrapped on the outside with paracord instead of sewn- in guyline attachment points. Have used many times in all kinds of weather and all kinds of shapes.

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Very good 👍 Family just got me a new DD Tarp and I'm pumped to use it. No more Walmart tarps

[@tronalpha9137]

G"day. from Qld Australia. With the second configeration, You could try folding it in halve and then you will have an floor as well witch will give you more protection from the ground. Gerard.

[@clayhayeshunter]

👍

[@DetraDearmas]

Tarp is the way to go. Luv our traps no tents for us! Our family uses 3. One is a 9x9 reflective on one side. A polysil that is just right for the kids to backpack with. Just play with it. Ga is pretty hummid.

[@reecedobson4740]

Great video!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@scratchmania619]

Great ideas you got. thanks i'm going to try it

[@CampfireKodiak]

Super video thanks! I love tarps too but I've always used them just for my cook shack. I should get one of these light weight models and try that.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Absolutely

[@abasin08]

That’s creative! 🤙🏼

[@riggs169]

love your videos. big fan. thanks!

[@FTLiberty]

Excellent solution. Thank you.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks

[@robertnevarez7599]

So badass.

[@bowman321123]

Great tutorial on setting up a tarp tent. Thanks for including the name and source for this tarp, I like the size and reinforced grommet/loop locations on it. I normally keep a packaged handy-dandy (and free) Harbor Freight 5x7 in my pack for whatever needs, but this DST looks like a good investment.

[@farstrider79]

Nice! Never seen the second configuration. I like my DD tarp, but down here in NC it's already getting to be bug season. I can withstand mosquitos, but seems like ticks are worse than they used to be.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Yeah, bugs are bad news!

[@jimjungle1397]

I've used the 10'x10' tarp, or newer imported versions which are a bit smaller(around 9.5'x9.5'), to make the half pyramid tent. This ends up with full door flaps. With a true 10'x10' tarp the half pyramid tent should have a peak height of 5' and a floor about 5' x 7'. The good things are door flaps that can be closed and no pole inside the tent. With a 10'x13" tarp, the half pyramid tent becomes the old two person hunting camp tent, with a floor size 7'x7' and a peak height of 6.5'. With a 9.5'x9.5' tarp, the peak height would be 4.75' and the floor size would be about 4.75'x6.7'. A smaller 8.5'x8.5' square tarp can make a half pyramid tent with a 4.25'' peak height with a floor size about 4.25'x6'. If that is a bit short, somebody could sleep at an angle inside, if required. A tarp 7.5'x12' can make a half pyramid tent 6' high at the peak, 7' wide and 4.7' deep, while an 8'x12' tarp can make one 6' high with 7'x5' floor space. A person would sleep across in these. The 10'x10' square tarp has been my favorite tarp size for shelter.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Great breakdown!

[@gordonallison1055]

great video. just reading yr bow building book- well written and comprehensive.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks, I’m glad you’re liking it!

[@jaydgardner]

Clay; How long are the sections of the paracord? Concerned I'll cut them too short or too long to be practical. Guessing that you already figured out what is a practical length. Thank you, JDG

[@michaelpanasci5466]

Clay, great tutorial. I currently use a bivy for backcountry hunts but want to include this as an option. Are you throwing a sleeping pad directly on the ground or do you lay down another tarp? My bivy has a waterproof floor so I'm looking for a tip on what tarp shelter users do instead? Thanks!

[@clayhayeshunter]

I usually throw down a heavy duty trash bag as a ground cloth. Tyvek works great as well.

[@colbyjoe2]

I've heard of people using those reflective emergency blankets for ground cover.

[@papajeff5486]

Clay, I know you’re teaching; but, I rarely camp on a beautiful, level, grassy yard.

[@JB-yp6bd]

good videos as always! only one question, I thought flying the tarp means its off the ground, so a diamond fly is when its flying in a diamond configuration. your first setup is a plough point as far as I've always known or am i wrong?. cool tent configuration though, I haven't seen that one before!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Could be

[@anonymous_friend]

Would a ridgeline with the tarp folded over the center be enough support without any poles or sticks?

[@clayhayeshunter]

Yep

[@ferntheyoutuber9960]

My dude rocking the Crocs tho 😂

[@clayhayeshunter]

Hells yeah!

[@ferntheyoutuber9960]

@@clayhayeshunter Hey just bought your book btw. Looking to make the takedown bow for my summer project.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Awesome! I’ve been shooting one of the take downs for a while.

[@rickhahn8812]

That's what I was thinking! Look at Clay stylei'n in the crocs

[@ferntheyoutuber9960]

@@clayhayeshunter I've been looking into replacing the fiberglass handle with something natural to make an all natural bow. I'm thinking a thick piece of rawhide, like the ones in dog chew toys. Have you tried anything like this?

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

I used to do the same thing now with lite weight pyramid tents I can be out of the rain in less than 2 minutes 4 stakes unzip put up trekking pole in center zip up and your out of the rain 👊🏻

[@danielmiller2886]

How do you deal with wet ground? If you are carrying something to lay on top of, does that end up weighing the same as just carrying a tent? Just curious how you approach it.

[@clayhayeshunter]

A tyvek sheet works well and weighs next to nothing. It’s a little noisy though.

[@tonybowman8902]

I use my mil poncho as a ground cloth. With a liner for extra thermal protection

[@jwjenkins421]

Clay have you ever had any problems with snakes in floor less or tarp type shelters?

[@clayhayeshunter]

No but i suppose it could happen. There are definitely some areas where I’d be hesitant to use one.

[@dougdunlap6638]

look handy

[@229Reaper]

Clay,does the dst tarp have the reinforced patche sewed right in the middle of the tarp?

[@clayhayeshunter]

It does.

[@breackingbad9042]

pro tip- use your tarps carry case as the sock to pad the tip of the stick. then you wont lose it either

[@clayhayeshunter]

Good one ☝️

[@isacsuurholma7826]

sick

[@BooDamnHoo]

Is that tarp actually waterproof?

[@clayhayeshunter]

It is.

[@lukebonagurio4503]

Any problems with conditions I live in mo and its humid

[@clayhayeshunter]

Any included tent will condensate in humid conditions but opening it up helps a lot.

[@DetraDearmas]

Open away from wind just a few inches for light air flow. We use a reflective in winter and that or low diamond solves the problem.

[@jimmyhaley727]

I am #1

[@bighara]

Could you use the tarp's bag as the cover for the stick? That way you get to keep your socks on! =)

[@clayhayeshunter]

It's a little bit thin and slick for that. Sill nylon is super slick so it might slide off if it were bumped.

[@marcialp93]

What Seek pack is that?

[@clayhayeshunter]

Peregrine

[@marcialp93]

@@clayhayeshunter thanks! Looking at that one or the Goshawk. Any chance on doing a review on the pack?

[@clayhayeshunter]

I showed it in a vid last summer. Something titled elk hunting day pack or something like that.

[@marcialp93]

@@clayhayeshunter yeah sorry about that I just seen that when I was cruising through your videos yesterday...

[@michelschwank]

Which Tarp is this?

[@clayhayeshunter]

The DST from SeekOutside

[@Cyclone546]

Why would anyone turn their hat around backwards when the sun is shining directly into their eyes?

[@_chimera_]

Relatively inexpensive?! $149??? For a tarp? Double that and you have a fine tent, same size, weight and fully enclosed..as in no grass under butt, no rain either. Tarp requires zero engineering. It's just material, a few grommets and that one reinforced patch...for the sock. Why is it that much when it requires dancing around and a tree places just so to make it happen?! Also..yeah..water pouring under you because you know..no floor. Btw..if grommets and tarp is your goal..just get a used footprint from a larger tent for a fraction of the price. Thisbset up makes zero financial sense. Its "millioneer's minimalism"😅

[@jeffmichel4312]

BRO, What are you even doing at that golf course? Do you even golf BRO? Just ribbing you man it looks like a golf course.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Haha! The last time I golfed I hit a car that was traveling down an adjacent highway!

[@FreestyleGGD]

Holy shit!