24 (!!) ways to put up the DD xl tarp (10*15ft). Tarping is zen.

[@paulnagel2700]

Genius! I have a large tarp and really like that people are starting to understand their versatility.

[@papahiker9014]

Hi Paul, yes that was the reason for this video. They are a very versatile tarp size, but video’s on youtube that show options were a bit limited. Kind regards and thanks for your comment! Papa hiker

[@papahiker9014]

Hi Paul, yes that was the reason for this video. They are a very versatile tarp size, but video’s on youtube that show options were a bit limited. Kind regards and thanks for your comment! Papa hiker

[@papahiker9014]

Hi Paul, yes that was the reason for this video. They are a very versatile tarp size, but video’s on youtube that show options were a bit limited. Kind regards and thanks for your comment! Papa hiker

[@papahiker9014]

Hi Paul, yes that was the reason for this video. They are a very versatile tarp size, but video’s on youtube that show options were a bit limited. Kind regards and thanks for your comment! Papa hiker

[@papahiker9014]

Hi Paul, yes that was the reason for this video. They are a very versatile tarp size, but video’s on youtube that show options were a bit limited. Kind regards and thanks for your comment! Papa hiker

[@johnwelch6490]

You are the most informative person on KZbin, Papa Hiker.

[@LEADERCHICKADEE]

i used to be in Girl Guides and went to Summer Camps, so i know a lot about what we call a "lean-to" in Canada. This was cool! it brought me back to the good old days. This crazy camping lover lady wants to create a cube shaped tent out of tarps and mesh, with 4 walls made from tarps, a tarp floor, a zippered tarp door, and zippered windows, made from tarp and mesh. The tarp roof would slope slightly on either side. The coolest part about my idea is that in another version of my tent cube, people could attach one tent to another, via a special zipper system... you could have three cubes in a row, make 3 or 4 cubes into an "L" shape, make 5 cubes into a "C" shape, make 7 cubes into a longer "U" shape, or even attach 8 cubes into one large square shape. i am eve considering soundproofing one wall with foam between 2 tarps. The foam would go 3/4 of the way up the wall, with a mesh window on top for ventilation! :) This tent would come pre-sewn, all the user has to do is slide poles into the pre-sewn holders and these poles would click together. Think IKEA build it yourself, yet you can easily take this tent apart and easily pack it into a small space. It would be easy to clean with a good hosing and hang up to dry. There would possibly be places to hang a flashlight, pouches to store your reading glasses or watch... Dude, this Video gives me inspiration to get creative! (Although i live in a very small apartment, and trying to sew tarps together on the fourth floor in the hot Summer will prove to be a challenge! First i need to buy a sewing machine, and i have very limited funds. i know English probably is not your first language, so i hope you understood all i typed. You have a cool username. by the way. Peace from Edmonton City, Canada! :)

[@papahiker9014]

Hey leader! sorry for a late reply! It looks like you are making a modular system for semi-permanent tent. It reminds me of what we call a party tent in the Netherlands. These are also often combinable by zipping the sides together. Do take care that the roof supports the weight of rainfall or snow, especially if the angle is shallower than 45 degrees. Otherwise you would get puddles! Kind regards from the Netherlands, Papa hiker

[@dbstewart4496]

You the man.. .the wizard of tarpology

[@papahiker9014]

Thanks Db!

[@papahiker9014]

Hey Johan, Thanks for your comment! Yes, get the dd xl tarp, it is really good for two people and gear. If you get creative and some practice, you could use the bikes to put up the tarp. This also prevents them from getting stolen. For good weather protection you could do pitches that have the opening on the short side, like the a frame toque tent or the modified A frame. If the weather is good and you’re looking forward to a long evening enjoying the sunset over the mountains, do the Holden tent. You may have to tie two walking sticks together. The Holden has a 2 meter peak height. Good luck and have fun! Papa hiker

[@JVDW80]

Hey, thanks for the quick response man. Using the bikes is a great idea indeed! Didn't think of that actually :). I'll definitely buy the XL then and try out those pitches. Thanks for the advise! Very helpful indeed 👍🏻. As well are your vids by the way 😀.

[@LexLuthor1234]

Thanks for the inspiratorial video Papa 🙂

[@robm9578]

Always welcome a new Papa hiker video!

[@papahiker9014]

Thanks Rob!

[@billyaitken1713]

I've got a variation of the Toque Tent with a 'V' shaped guy line, it's just less height than your one but much longer, with the sit-up area towards the closed end & the back flaps over itself to make it really weatherproof. Love your channel Tarp God 🏕👍

[@age-johandagslott511]

Great video again! I just purchased the DD SuperLight Tarp and the DD SuperLight Tarp S, for use with one of my Hammocks, or in combination with a tent and I think they are great with all the attachment points (they are also how I came across your videos). Guess I'll consider getting the SuperLight XL as well, seeing all these great setups that you do with the rectangel shaped tarp.

[@papahiker9014]

Hi åge-Johan, For hammocking dd suggests slightly larger sizes than for ground dwelling. The Dd xl is in my opinion luxurious for two but too large for one. If you go with others: highly recommended. Take care with the superlight not to overstretch internal poles. Kind regards papa hiker!

[@goodfellazbushcraft8301]

I love tarp setups I enjoy camping with tarps i

[@crazybearkaiser7084]

Nice one Tarp Master.

[@papahiker9014]

Hey Crazybear! Thanks a lot and spread the word 😄

[@alexandervinckenbos]

Love the way how you took "privasie" into consideration 😂

[@papahiker9014]

Hey Alexander, yep, it matters. Well, most of the time it doesn’t...

[@HikingFeral]

Sometimes people tarp camp in public camp grounds. Not just in a bushcraft situation. Hope this clears it up for you and hopefully you can understand past all of that hysterical laughing.

[@alexandervinckenbos]

@@HikingFeral 🙄

[@maxsparks5183]

As one of my favorite movie characters famously commented after asking “ Have you ever seen blood in the moonlight Will? It looks quiet black. It is better to have privacy for that sort of thing. Particularly if you are nude.” And that is one of the reasons for big back yards, concluded Will Graham.

[@susanramares2876]

Please add a link to written instructions to make these tents in the description.

[@mattallengroupatREAL]

This is great, everyone does the 3x3m tarp configurations but not this one.

[@Thee-_-Outlier]

Great video.

[@FabioSpelta]

I'd love to see your setups with a alpkit rig 7! It is smaller than the dd, but it has more attachment points so I'd like to see how you'd use them if you have one 👍

[@papahiker9014]

Hello Fabio, cool, I checked out the specs and tie out points. I looks like a very comfortable tarp for one person, and also lightweight. Would like to try it! Kind regards papa hiker

[@kayakmaccaz9256]

Yeah,good to see you back again 👍👍👍👍👍

[@papahiker9014]

Hey Maccaz, yes it has been too long... thanks for the support.

[@DerTodesbote1]

You're the tarp god

[@Nevertolate1966]

Nice to see you back, great vid as usual 👍👍

[@papahiker9014]

Thanks Adrian!

[@alifullohazhar4003]

thanks for the idea, i like the #19 twin peak hexamid, but where is the door? on the side that face the pole or the three?

[@goodfellazbushcraft8301]

I bought the DD 4x4 i love it

[@papahiker9014]

Great Goodfellaz bush craft! It is a huge tarp! Bye, Papa hiker

[@xforall5759]

what kind of camera/ smartphone do u use to make the tutorials? Greatz from Perugua, IT🤠

[@wonkylommiter6364]

Love the vid! can you make the Tetra wedge rig with a square 3x3 tarp? Thanks.

[@papahiker9014]

Hey Wonky Lommiter, really sorry that I did not react earlier. Yes you can, but the result will look less appealing. Still, it will be possible to lie lengthwise with two people, and you get the 360degree protection. Good luck, Papa hiker

[@wonkylommiter6364]

@@papahiker9014 Many Thanks!

[@drytool]

I'm curious if you have seen the SeekOutside DST (Diamond Shelter Tarp). The distinguishing feature is a reinforced pole cup at the center tie out.

[@papahiker9014]

Hey Jason, I like it! It would fit my style because many of my pitches have poles somewhere in the middle of the tarp, although not always dead center. That said: tarps that have central lifters (like the dd that I use a lot) also have a reinforced patch that they sew the tie outs on, but that is a bit smaller. The seek outside one sure looks like a good tarp and a clever idea! Kind regards papa hiker

[@MichaelR58]

Thanks for sharing, awesome setups

[@miiklaa]

This is gold! Thank you!

[@papahiker9014]

Thanks Miiklaa!

[@hoopoo3721]

Have you ever tried a cordura tarp?

[@papahiker9014]

Hi Hoo Poo, well, I have a couple of silnylon, a polycotton and some PU coated polyester tarps. But not cordura. From my experience a cordura tarp would be very strong, waterproof but maybe a bit heavy? Kind regards, Papa hiker

[@WI9LL]

I freaked out at 3:15 😧😲

[@papahiker9014]

Hi! A mythical creature is said to live in the woods of Brabant. Don’t worry about it, if you always carry a piece of candlestick in your left pocket you’re good. Kind regards papa hiker!

[@papahiker9014]

Hey hiking in jeans, Yes, well nobody really knows. Possibly a shapeshifing “dwaallicht”, or a forest faun. Maybe even, but this is pue speculation, my youngest trying to get out of the frame in time...

[@Larrypint]

is there a reason why you avoid ground contact with the tarp?

[@papahiker9014]

Hi Larry, yes: the tarp will be bigger, and the air flow underneath will avoid condensation inside. Also, if it floats you can compensate for uneven ground. Making that perimeter gap is in my opinion the best thing you can do to improve your tarp experience. Kind regards papa hiker.

[@Larrypint]

@@papahiker9014 ah ok, would you do that also when it's windy,raining and cold? Greetz from Germany

[@e.g.m6598]

@@Larrypint Tipis have been made this way for an eternity. An inner tarp (ground cover) is used with a raised edge to keep crawlies out, rain off, air circulating. Its like wearing high pants(ground tarp) beneath an untucked shirt (tipi). You can buttress up the perimeter of the inner ground tarp with 12" sticks ( 6" sunken in ground), or wrap edges around rocks or stowed gear.

[@papahiker9014]

Hey Larry, in addition to the reply by a.g. mu: yes, for sure. If you want to in high wind, you can tilt the whole setup towards the wind, so that the perimeter is lower there, and higher on the other side. But you don't have to. If the whole thing is 10cm from the ground, the rain will enter your shelter just a tiny bit. I myself usually just have a simple ground cloth without bath tub sides. Kind regards! Papa hiker

[@fred4262]

Nice skills

[@clarkkee7457]

Fair play. I'd love to find instructions on a few of these. Can't find any and the quick clips of the traps don't show anything

[@papahiker9014]

Hey Divad, sorry for a very late reply. I am starting on instruction video's now. Is there one in particular that you would like to see first? Kind regards, papa hiker

[@justlooking193]

I would love to see your suggestions on what to do with a small poncho. Perhaps now that you have done a video with XL you can do a video with S. :-)

[@papahiker9014]

Hey! First check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3TIfJufgcp5fdk With the dd s superlight. A poncho is only slightly smaller! If i get my hands on one I’ll experiment, but options are limited. Kind regards Papa hiker

[@justlooking193]

Yes, some ponchos are about the same size as the DD Tarp S. Some are quite smaller. I don't think anyone should plan to spend the night under a 7'-0" poncho, but I think it's a good idea to have them in your backpack if you go for a day-hike or as a secondary shelter if you are camping for a few days. I'm pretty sure most people use lean-to, plow point (flying V), half pyramid (Holden), A-Frame or any combination in-between. There are good reasons for that. But I don't think every set up needs to provide enough room to lie down. I'm very interested in learning about good alternatives even if they only provide enough space to sit down or lie in a fetal position.

[@papahiker9014]

Hi! I’m also thinking about the double use of a poncho as a ground sheet... Working on a design where you don’t need a hole for your head. But anyway: a poncho tarp does not sound bad in combination with a bivvy bag. You could do a lean to, modified lean to or V fly, but that is about it I guess. But who knows what cool products we get in the future! Kind regards papa hiker

[@justlooking193]

"Working on a design where you don't need a hole for your head." You mean like a "rain burqa"?

[@papahiker9014]

Haha! No, I try to think outside the box and come up with something where the back of your neck is at the middle of one of the long sides and you fold the rest around you. Like how you wrap yourself in a wool blanket, only with wrist straps. I saw the exped poncho/bivy by the way, that looks really multi use. Kind regards papa hiker.

[@bena3341]

Hi papa hiker. At the end of the video you mention a much longer video showing the set ups for these. I am not seeing a link to it.

[@papahiker9014]

Hi Ben, yes that is true. I cut the longer video up in sections. There is only one online so far, the one about the tipi. Kind regards Papa hiker

[@papahiker9014]

Hi Ben, yes that is true. I cut the longer video up in sections. There is only one online so far, the one about the tipi. Kind regards Papa hiker

[@carolewarner101]

Where in the heck did you learn to pitch a tarp in so many different configurations?!!! What an amazingly useful survival skill! Do you know of a book or have a print up of all these pitches so that I might go out to the woods with a tarp and try all of these? Also, what methods do you use to deal with insects and/or a floor/ground cloth? Many thanks!

[@papahiker9014]

Hey Carole, thanks for your awesome comment. There is no book with all of the options, but I may write it in the future. It just went like this: in reviews/product descriptions of tarps I stumbled across the sentence “the options are endless”. This seemed like a challenge. Since then I’ve tried to design and collect as many useful pitches as possible 😄. Your second question: the tarp is the outer layer. Underneath you can choose something that fits the circumstances, like a full bivi bag, a ground sheet (for winter in a forest), a bug net etc. Kind regards, Papa hiker

[@bena3341]

Step one buy tarp. Step two watch a couple of KZbin videos. Step three spend time in the park practising and making variations of those you saw on KZbin

[@roy.v.476]

That looks great is the xl or 4x4 better for a adult and child on a day / overnight. Super video heb me aangemeld

[@papahiker9014]

Hi Dutch Prepping (whoop whoop Nederland!), Go for the XL. Easier to put up and a palace for one adult and one kid. Kind regards papa hiker

[@JVDW80]

Hey Papa Hiker! I was about to buy a 3*3DD or 3,5*3,5DD, but now I don't know. Based on this video the DD XL seems to be a great option as well. But it's hard to judge how roomy the different pitches and tarps are. What would you recommend for two bikers looking for a tarp based fully enclosed shelter with no floor? A DD XL, 3*3DD or 3,5*3,5DD? And which pitch would you recommend? I would take extendable walking sticks with me as well, so I'm not dependant on trees/sticks being available. I hope you can give me some advice!

[@putramulya4470]

Great master tarp Do you have the video to set up twin peak hexamid..? Thank you

[@papahiker9014]

Hi Putra, not yet online, but I did record a video on how to set up the twin peak hexamid, with a few technical pointers. Will try to upload in about four weeks. Kind regards! Papa hiker

[@papahiker9014]

Hey Chase, Yep, that never happened. I will try to get it up soon... Kind regards. Papa hiker.

[@sigmundjahn3122]

I've tried all of this. Problem for me is it's always one layer of protection. So I'm going with a lightweight tent.

[@slm1972phleb]

I pitched your #18 strong hexamid in my back yard with a bit more clearance off the ground... what do you do with the flap that falls down between on both ends when you guy it out? It seems that it might cause water to run back under the tarp and make a mess. Have you used that one in the rain?

[@papahiker9014]

Hey Texanbybirth! Sorry for a very late reply. Best thing is to tie it on the outside as if it is a guyline, but with side wind that is annoying. Then I tie it on the outside to the lee side, on the leftover line of the tie-out there. In snowy conditions it is also fine to keep it on the inside, but you dont want it dangling in your face, so I just tie them to my bootstraps and lie them to the side. It seems that I need to do a video on this... Kind regards, Papa hiker

[@RowanvanZijl]

Can you explain how to make the twin peak hexamid?

[@papahiker9014]

Hey Rowan, Have you watched this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmnPqGlqlMShbq8m2s Maybe start there and see if you figure it out? Kind regards papa hiker

[@mutantlego]

I have a new configuration for you using a DD XL, I think youll love it. It ticks so many boxes and can easily be altered for a big open porch or roomy storm shelter. It even has an integrated ground sheet. And an easy pitch with 9 pegs q pole at 125cm and on small guy line. Im excited to show you, id love it if you did a video on it so others can see it. Do you have an email or WhatsApp i can send images and plans to?

[@mutantlego]

Oh yes, also I've scoured the internet and there is nobody I've seen who has done this pitch before. I call it the Jabba as it resembles Jabba the hut from return of the Jedi.

[@markwilliamellison9000]

Any experience with the Ultimate Direction tarp ?

[@papahiker9014]

Hey Mark, no I don't, but the FK-tarp (although it is not a flat tarp like the ones my channel shows a lot) does look like a great weight to usability-ratio. Kind regards, papa hiker

[@nasanction]

I must be blind. I am unable to find the link to your much longer video with the rectangular tarp.

[@papahiker9014]

Hey Nasaco, it is this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHPIYpiLnMqfrtE

[@papahiker9014]

Sorry, nasanction.

[@papahiker9014]

Hey, oh sorry, this is the wrong link.... I never made that video actually, it was getting far too long. Instead I will now make shorter video's on how to pitch etc. Sorry for the confusion. Papa hiker

[@mozltovcoktail]

Could these be done with a 10’x13’ instead of a 10’x15’?

[@papahiker9014]

Hi Aaron, of course! No problem. The twin peak hex would possibly turn out a bit odd, so just doing the hexamid seems like a better idea. Also the twin trapezoid, would not do that one. happy camping! Papa hiker

[@gaahllll666]

What is that, did you bring your son? Lets see around when papa explain about holden tent.

[@papahiker9014]

Hi! No it is actually a mythical creature, captured on film accidentally for the first time. I have to protect the location due to it's highly sought after status. :-)

[@stefan4207]

4:26 Is there further information about how to build the tipi? Thanks

[@stefan4207]

found it: "Try this! Ultimate XL tarp pitch: Tipi"

[@papahiker9014]

Hi Stefan, yep that is the one!

[@clarkkee7457]

Could you please direct me to instructions

[@JBOutdoorsAndMore]

Amazing job on the video. Thanks for sharing. Love the tarp configurations Also love your editing skills and what you did with your channel. You have my subscription would love to have your support as well. Thanks again ATB Joe 😎 👊🏻

[@papahiker9014]

Hey, thanks Joe, I’ll check out your channel! All the best Papa hiker

[@Icaurs389]

Papa hiker, ik ben de overstap aan het maken om ook met een tarp te kamperen en de tent achter me te laten - echter vroeg ik me nog een paar dingen af. Ik denk dat ik het aan niemand beter dan aan jou te vragen om me op weg te helpen :) - Wat voor touw beveel je aan bij het tarpen? Er lijken veel soorten te bestaan met allemaal voor/nadelen. Zou 550 nylon paracord nog altijd gewoon werken ondanks dat deze krimpt bij vochtigheid e.d.? - Ik zoek nog een klamboe die goede synergie heeft met een tarp maar ik vind dit nog moeilijk te beoordelen. Momenteel neig ik naar een piramide-vormige klamboe tent. Mocht je dus suggesties hebben waar ik dit het beste kan kopen hoor ik het graag. Bedankt !! William

[@papahiker9014]

Hoi William, Leuk! Veel succes met de overstap, dat komt vast goed. Het is belangrijk dat je een slimme keuze maakt met wat er onder je tarp komt: alleen grondzeil, bivi bag, muggennet etc. Verschilt per keer. Ik heb een paar goede tips voor je: dit koord www.extremtextil.de/en/dyneema-polyester-cord-2mm-unicoloured.html vind ik dus geweldig en ik heb zelf voor een schijntje een bug tent op aliexpress gekocht, voor een persoon slechts 250 gram. Hij staat er nu niet meer op maar wel een vergelijkbare van het merk lixada. Laat weten hoe het bevalt! Groeten Papa hiker

[@kayakcobber524]

Papa hiker idd ik had de AliExpress Aframe meshtent..drie maand elke dag gebruikt. Nu DD mesh tent . Bij Aframe heb je meer leefruimte..Maar da's net wat je wil. Als je in gebied bent waar je veel last vd muggen hebt is dat belangrijk..top video

[@papahiker9014]

Hey kayakcobber, de dd mesh tent is wel goed zeker? Groeten Papa hiker

[@kayakcobber524]

Papa hiker ja hoor..niet verkeerd

[@goodfellazbushcraft8301]

hi who here 2020 spring

[@stewartlancaster6155]

sadly no information about how to set them up !

[@reverendsaltine6852]

I get zero from this without seeing the actual setup. It's just confusing.

[@yungsmile7546]

If you subscribe you'll find videos of each one.

[@Ryker-Biker]

Should have put them up Yap yap no tap like or sub.

[@toy4dom965]

You are skillful for sure, but this vid is poorly useful for beginners trying to learn full enclosed configurations. Everything runs too much fast.

[@papahiker9014]

hi Toy4dom,, ok, i get that. this is an overview video. maybe you found the one on the tipi easier to follow?

[@DonHavjuan]

Less of sticking your face in the video would allow you to show the actual setup better

[@papahiker9014]

But I like my face so much?