8 Easy Tarp Pitches With A Ridgeline

#bushcraft #camping #tarp
In this video I cover what I find to be the 8 most common pitches seen out in the bushcraft community. These 8 pitches are all compatible with a continuous ridgeline some may be unorthodox but in some cases I find a couple of the pitches actually work better with a ridgeline like the tarp tent. By adding the ridgeline into the equation it eliminates the need for the interior stick providing you even more living space inside your shelter. I hope you find this informative and helpful look forward to the comments.
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[@JTDOutdoors]

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[@millieblue5014]

Your tarp videos are so awesome. So calm and informative and in a good pace and not so quick and hasty as many others are on YT. Would love the same kind of pace on showing us different good to know knots for any type of camping and would love to see more tarp configurations aswell please! Thank you so much for sharing your great videos with us all. Much appreciated!

[@JTDOutdoors]

@@millieblue5014 you are very welcome I do have more planned

[@joannedickinson8805]

This was by far the best how to set up your tarp video I’ve come across. Thank you so much!

[@JTDOutdoors]

you are very welcome!

[@ThomasSpearman-g3y]

I'm with you on the plow point shelter. It's my favorite also, especially when it comes to inclement weather and the cold. I prefer a low profile plow point. One thing I did learn from this is use of a line between two trees to hold the tarp up, thus eliminating the need for a center/off center pole. Good stuff.

[@JTDOutdoors]

the plow point is justnao functional and simple its hard. ot to use lol

[@ivo-aceto]

Thank you very much for sharing. And, by the way, you've managed to keep your instructions simple and to the point. Not many people can do that.

[@JTDOutdoors]

You're welcome!

[@YIO777]

Excellent presentation. Clear, well thought out, and well executed.

[@JTDOutdoors]

Glad you liked it! tarp shelters are so versatile

[@landminehopscotch3617]

Thanks for taking the time to make this, it’s greatly appreciated. Really enjoyed the different shot angels and close ups of the knots. Liked and subbed!

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you and your very welcome

[@VictorNolochemical]

Excellent

[@znate6730]

15:48 best one! Thanks do much! 👌

[@JTDOutdoors]

@znate6730 very welcome!! glad it was helpful

[@Occupuyourspine]

Yeah the ridgeline is tantamount to using tarps.🤠 Very good choices of pitches mister. real good show. I just got my 10*10 & will copy you.

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you look forward to seeing what you come up with

[@alexcolon9965]

Excelente vídeo, and instructions by you! Love your pace. 10x10 tarp is the perfect size for a perfect shelter!!!😊

[@JTDOutdoors]

@@alexcolon9965 couldn't agree more!!!! appreciate you stopping by

[@jackvoss5841]

Another advantage of some of these configurations is, snuggle a tent entrance up to their opening to provide (1) sheltered entry to the tent, and (2) a covered area for cooking, eating, lounging, etc. I like a tarp as a rain fly, but prefer a tent for protection from weather, bugs, and crawling critters. Just my preference. I rank sleeping wet or buggy about as enjoyable as a root canal treatment. Just my preference. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@JTDOutdoors]

definitly could be used for that. i honestly despise tents lol ill do it if i have to but i try to limit in my tent as much as possible and prefer my hanmock system over both the tarp and tent. plus where im at canada mosquitos are the biggest nuisance and they swarm me but i rarley get bit haha tarp works great for my location

[@jackvoss5841]

@@JTDOutdoors G’day, JTD. I started camping in Hennessy Hammocks over 25 years ago. I liked many things about them, but getting rained on wasn’t one of them. Two of my friends camp in hammocks, but I found tents better filled my needs and wants. Today, our choices of all camp gear is superior to 25-30 years ago, so we all profited. My best to you. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@JTDOutdoors]

@jackvoss5841 o man I wish I started hammockong that far back lol. the gear nowadaysvis next Level spent many stormy nights in my hammock and always bone dry and now hammock hot tenting lol just love it. I do backpack with a tent especially multi day trips Hammocks are definitely a gamble when you don't no what your up against at camp sites.

[@camiloquiroga516]

I like it, some configurations I haven't seen in any other video. Great vid!

[@JTDOutdoors]

@@camiloquiroga516 thank you.

[@AnthonyBohorcus-p3p]

Another GOOD One! Thank You

[@FredHenry1850]

This was a great video. Thank you for sharing. One thought I have had over the years, that I have never tried, is to set up two opposing tarp shelters off the same ridgeline. It would provide protection from two opposing directions with a vent gap in the middle. One could theoretically build a small coal fire in the middle and have the smoke escape through the middle gap. This might come in handy in colder situations.

[@JTDOutdoors]

definitely i have seen it done bout would not put any sort of fire inside

[@manuelmetallica]

Thank brother, learned something good today 👍👍👍

[@JTDOutdoors]

love hearing that thank you

[@ScreamPotato]

Nice video bud, appreciate that you did all these pitches in what looks like a little bit of wind.

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you. wind is definitely unavoidable and seems like evrytike I pull put a tarp the woods picks up 😂

[@theblackneon5396]

I appreciate showing how chairs fit in these. I've been on enough trips to have deserved a backpacking chair.

[@JTDOutdoors]

haha im tempted, but yet to get myself one

[@etltfd]

Just bought a tarp tent and will work on these eight setups. Very informative and easy to follow. Thanks.

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you for watching glad it was helpful

[@fraukeschmidt8364]

Lovely setups. One day, I WILL sleep under a more open configuration, like the one shown in Chapter 8, but for now I prefer something more like in Chapter 9. In fact, that's one I want to try out. I like it, because you can set that up between two trees that are fairly close together, as you don't need all of the ridge line to attach your tent. Last month, I tried my first ridge configuration and ended up with an almost fully enclosed tent. Enough room for my sister to join me. But could I find two trees not too close, nor tooo far apart in my sister's garden? No. I ended up using a tent pole and a tree.

[@JTDOutdoors]

@@fraukeschmidt8364 awesome!!! I'm glad you found this helpfull

[@escobaren]

It's nice to see how he use the tarp tent, or other tarps, remember not every place have trees to be use.

[@JTDOutdoors]

I have also done a video with no ridgline 👍 for this exact reason thank you for watching l

[@whiskeyniner1463]

Nice job and good production. Informative, easy to follow, simple instructions.

[@JTDOutdoors]

Thanks Whiskey hope it was helpful 👍

[@MikesFitnessGoals]

Very well done! Your demo’s have motivated me to practice new designs with my tarps. I want to learn what I can do with my new Borah 9x7’ Xenon silnylon, which I love, hence the plug, as well as find out various ways of hanging a dcf catenary cut tarp, but on the ground without the hammock. Thanks for passing these pitches on in an excellent video!

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome I hope it has helped. I haven't used much besides the 10x10 for going to ground a few poncho tarps they can be fun. A 9x7 I'd probably do a plough point to give most space 👍

[@Chris_Love]

Instead of using toggle on prusik, just add a small carabiner instead on each prusik and let them be attached to prusik at all time, saves time and doesnt take up that much of extra space

[@gud2go50]

Very well explained! I am definitely going to try a couple of these pitches. I have used a few of these already, but I am going to try the Tipi and Adirondack pitches myself. I have never done the plow point off the ridge line but will give it a go! Thanks.😊

[@JTDOutdoors]

adirondack is one of my favorite pitches. the plough point of a ridge line is great of u dont want to have the tree in your opening frees up up the entrance 👍

[@Ramon-du7jv]

I like the tarp tent with ridge line idea! I currently don’t use one for the tarp tent set up! I use a stick because it also holds up a mosquito net that sits on a tent footprint! But the stick definitely is a nuisance so now I have to figure out a way to do it! Thanks again!

[@JTDOutdoors]

the ridgline definitely helps open up the space inside. but yes the getting the big net setup could be tricky. thanks for watching

[@WayneTheSeine]

Very well presented and easy to follow. Thanks. I subbed and will do some binge-watching.

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you Wayne means alot. 🙏. I appreciate the support

[@andrewplaysoutside]

I love this setup! I've been using it lots too. If you do the opening along the ridgeline rather than perpendicular, you can pull out the back toward one of the trees and open it up more. Also a 3rd prusik will make holding it up easier than running the ridgeline through 😊

[@JTDOutdoors]

ooooo intriguing thank you 👍

[@iraa9935]

Good job!!!

[@Unknown--user610]

I like how you explain stuff, great video!

[@JTDOutdoors]

I appreciate that!

[@wrzlygummidge]

Great demo, thanks

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you and your very welcome

[@lotos-mudr]

Спасибо за видео, очень здорово получилось

[@steppib.4598]

👍

[@codymcgonagill5392]

Excellent information

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you hope you find it usefull

[@marcschultz5869]

Enjoy your videos great setup

[@JTDOutdoors]

thanks marc i really appreciate that. hope you found the info usefull

[@marekspacek1211]

Awesome instructions.

[@JTDOutdoors]

hope it was usefull

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

Good video and very well explained. 👍

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you very much and thanks for watching

[@CAMtoTheRYNN]

Great content! I’m just getting into to survival packs and trying to find what works / what doesn’t work for me. Your video crossed my feed and I had to watch it. I found your video helpful and easy to follow along. You’ve encouraged me to get myself a suitable tarp. Thank you for the video!

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome it's one of my favorite forms of shelter with bbit of practice pitches come easier and it's so versatile

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

Great video

[@JTDOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@Dutcharmytent]

Great if you camp in trees . I never camp under trees . Tried it and it was a nightmare with midges. I always position myself with maximum sun and light. Great video and it really shows how you need trees to tie off to. All the tarp configurations I use are on open ground on flat grasslands.

[@JTDOutdoors]

100$ thos video was dedicated to the use of ridgelines woth trees. i have another wothout the use of ridglines 👍pitches deffintly rely on the situation at hand

[@Dutcharmytent]

@@JTDOutdoors cheers

[@hugh308]

Excellent Video!

[@JTDOutdoors]

thanks for watching

[@BrianRPaterson]

Excellent. Lots of food for thought here. I'm just looking at doing some bikepacking and I'd like to avoid having to carry tent poles or trekking poles. I originally thought about using a hammock, but finding 2 trees just the right distance apart sounds like trusting too much to luck. I figure, since I'd need a tarp anyway, why not try some tarp tenting. Light, simple, flexible and inexpensive. Cheers

[@JTDOutdoors]

if I was to to bike packing I'd use a tarp forsure I only used the poles fornthe demonstration and ease of use as there adjustable when I use tarp shelters outdoors it's typically just sticks cut to height so much flexibility and a 10x10 Tarp will give you the option for so many configurations. Hammocks are a dream to sleep in but yes can be fickle lol

[@nedanother9382]

I figured out that the trekking pole setup wound up with a much tighter pitch. This was good stuff though, thanks.

[@JTDOutdoors]

i have had mixed results to be honest sometimes the trekking poles or sticks can give me a tighter pitch and sometimes the ridgeline can be tighter not sure why haha. Your very welcome thanks for stopping in 👍

[@nedanother9382]

@@JTDOutdoors yeah, I've had a tarp for all of a few days...still waiting on proper lines. Its way way trickier than it looks on my laptop. Im practicing and taking notes. You're vids have been very useful. Sierras on the 24th. I have an extra permit in case you're a nut with a plane or have 12 trillion air miles to waste on awesomness. Let me know. Peace.

[@utubeape]

7:40 The stealth shelter is a great setup. If you buy a clear shower curtain and add this to the front it becomes a Supershelter if you have a fire out front

[@JTDOutdoors]

I'm yet to try the super shelter maybe this winter

[@utubeape]

@@JTDOutdoors It gets too hot in the shelter when a fire is going, I think what would work best is to get a good bed of coals on top of rocks with a rock reflector screen behind. or some kind of slow burning low fire. I also could not fall asleep with the flickering of the flames

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

Nicely done. I haven't bothered doing one of these videos myself because there are so many out there already, but yours was well done. 😀

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you appreciate that. can never have to many of them lol everyone does things a touch different

[@1212CRMD]

Cool! Keep it up.

[@JTDOutdoors]

no plans on stopping lol

[@markshaw8692]

Nice job with video!!👍

[@JTDOutdoors]

thanks Mark. Had a lot of fun learning these.

[@markshaw8692]

@@JTDOutdoors I made two nice ones thanks to you!! 👍👍

[@JTDOutdoors]

@@markshaw8692 that's awesome!! glad I could help

[@apar1560]

👍👍👍

[@OutdoorTino1]

Super 👍 Weiter so 🤜🤛

[@JTDOutdoors]

thanks tino

[@hikesteepfishhigh]

I blinged out my Ridgeline with an alien loop titanium clip and some of nama gear's nama claws to clip in my bug bivy and tarp when I need it.

[@JTDOutdoors]

im yet to try those accessories im stubborn and like knots lol

[@hikesteepfishhigh]

@@JTDOutdoors I use a truckers hitch on one end to tie off my Ridgeline but the nama clips replace the prusik knot I used to use.

[@davidmoore2699]

It just occurred to me. How about setting up the tarp tent in line with the ridgeline. Not only could you tie the center peak to the ridgeline but the doorway center and a point on the centerline towards the back to open up more space.

[@JTDOutdoors]

I'll have to give that a try

[@iraa9935]

Can you please post where you got your tarp, and if possible suggest other options for vendors.

[@JTDOutdoors]

this is an aquaquest safari hydrib can be found on there website. as for others i cant help this is all ill ever use

[@Myveryhairyfriend]

A perfect place to sit and read a book

[@iraa9935]

Sharing with our camping friends overseas😊

[@kennethwilson8633]

Nice video

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you for stopping in glad you enjoyed it

[@JTDOutdoors]

you a tarp camper yourself?

[@kennethwilson8633]

@@JTDOutdoors more with hammocks now but I have used more than a few times.

[@JTDOutdoors]

@Kenneth Wilson hammock is just so damn comfortable. it was hard to go back to the ground after lol

[@jasonpip5417]

New fan here 😁

[@JTDOutdoors]

always a pleasure having new faces on here. appreciate the support.

[@jasonpip5417]

@@JTDOutdoors I love tarpology

[@JTDOutdoors]

@@jasonpip5417 my favorite shelter system for sure just so versatile

[@susanramares2876]

Do you have some written instructions for these? I'd like to print them out to take with me. Or know of some links to written instructions? Thanks

[@JTDOutdoors]

unfortunately i do not. im considering a blog for things suchas that will let you know if it happens

[@lousadventures2111]

YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY. I KNOW IT TAKES TIME . WILL A 12X12 TARP TENT MAKE MORE ROOM INSIDE?

[@JTDOutdoors]

a 12x12 would definitely make a more spacious tent configuration

[@corbenj]

Subscribed just from this video 😊 what tarp are you using in the video (size and brand)?

[@JTDOutdoors]

thanks for the support!! it's the aqua quest safari hybrid 10x10

[@IMSwimmer19]

These are awesome but I have to ask - do you live in a place without mousquitoes and black flies?

[@JTDOutdoors]

nope tons lol bugs don't bother me tho

[@johnhegarty5194]

That’s 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@johnmello978]

What brand and size is the tarp? Are you using braided tarred cordage Ridgeline ? Thanks

[@JTDOutdoors]

aquaquest safari 10x10. and just 550 paracord

[@tmightyzeus]

Your microphone is awesome. Where can i get one?

[@JTDOutdoors]

🤣 go pro mic in the wind

[@GavTatu]

for the tarp tent, i like to use a ꓥ frame, either two poles, two sticks or a pole and a stick... leaves so much more room on the inside ! edit: d'oh !!! with a ridgeline.... lol, plenty of space then !

[@JTDOutdoors]

haha either option works great 👍

[@ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957]

thank you, I love tarps also. What do you recommend for a winter snow setup?

[@JTDOutdoors]

typically don't do to much winter tarp camping I take my hammock lol or a hot tent 👍

[@iannicely1]

Why not just put the tarp over the ridge line itself - on the A frame ??

[@JTDOutdoors]

placing fhe tarp over a ridgleline creates frictkon points and will wear out your tarp

[@JillianCampsArizona]

Ideas for living in Arizona? What if I only have a cactus? 😊

[@JTDOutdoors]

thats a tough one to be honest. could do a trekking pole setup if you wanna check out my other tarp pitch video "no ridgeline no problem 5 tarp pitches you can do anywhere" it could help with ideas forsure

[@hikesteepfishhigh]

trekking poles and/or bushes. same thing above treeline.

[@dougm.2855]

The Adirondack is my favorite setup. I haven't used anything else since I learned it. With exception of the one time I had to shelter during a storm and no trees were available.

[@user-vw6ej7ib5c]

Yes he does have trees, but I live in AZ. Also. When I have nothing but creosote bushes, I fall back to my expanding pokes that I carry. 2 ft extention poles work fine . Need shade, not much rain here. Smile

[@RC-qf3mp]

Nice video. For the A frame, why don’t you just drape the tarp over the ridge line ?

[@JTDOutdoors]

it's an option but I find you get a tighter pitch with the ridgline running over top and the paracord can run the inside of the tarp and and cause wear whencrun underneath

[@corbenj]

@@JTDOutdoors I’m a noob, but I have seen another video that showed rain running along the parachord underneath the tarp and causing drips inside. Prusik knots prevent this.

[@richarddiss1643]

👍🙏

[@tomritter493]

Great tutorial Jt.iused typically 5x7 and useclow a frame what's that one 10 x10

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you glad you enjoyed it. yes its a 10x10 considring smaller myself

[@micwell2247]

Ridge line is defiantly a better solution

[@JTDOutdoors]

i prefer the having ghe ridgline but there are times where knowong how to pitch a tarp without one could be beneficial

[@RushCampAndPrep]

So i use a 10x15, and I just started using it. I really like the additional size. with that, you could do the pyramid, close off the front, and still have a full ground sheet. Any chance you would do some with a 10x15 tarp? I managed to pick mine up for around $30.

[@JTDOutdoors]

I have considered a larger tarp just haven't got around to getting one yet. I'll look into it further and get back to you

[@RushCampAndPrep]

@@JTDOutdoors I can't wait to see it.

[@pauleuc2212]

Info, ridgeline over or under tarp?

[@JTDOutdoors]

preferably over. if under it has the potential to cause friction on your tarp and deteriorate the tarp

[@joancarr6484]

Would have been better with zoom in on some of the hooking things..couldn't tell how you connected some things. I need show and tell difficult to understsnd without close ups.

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank yo ufor yhe feedback i appreciatecit ill definitely consider that on my next tarp pitch tutorial

[@nuynobi]

When doing an A frame, is there a functional difference between suspending the tarp under the ridgeline vs draping it over?

[@JTDOutdoors]

dropping it over the ridgline can cause friction on the tarp and wear it out.

[@ourtechwriter]

Sorry, can't hear you..

[@JTDOutdoors]

i didnt have a mic at the time 👍

[@mikebradshaw1851]

What kinda trousers?

[@JTDOutdoors]

fjallraven vidda pros all I wear in the bush lol

[@unclerojelio6320]

What size tarp is that?

[@JTDOutdoors]

AquaQuest 10x10 safari hybrid

[@timothyreid3061]

Starts off with alien terminology; prussic and toggle. You lost me

[@davidmodeland429]

Prussic and toggle are alien words to you?? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@JTDOutdoors]

what i was thinking lol

[@JTDOutdoors]

👍

[@timothyreid3061]

Well if we knew it all we wouldn't be watching instructional videos. You have to consider your audience. You were not born with those words in your vocabulary. Anyway we live and learn. Still appreciate the effort you and others put forth.

[@JTDOutdoors]

I do go over that terminology in other videos just trying to not be repetitive and keeping these tarp pitch videos structured and to the point 👍

[@paulharding1621]

My favourite with my 3.5 x 3.5 meter DD tarp is the Adirondack, I can comfortably fit a tube style cot bed underneath.

[@mlvncgndhn9583]

thanks for sharing this very useful information.

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome

[@Lou.B]

GREAT breakdown!!! Thank You!

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome Lou

[@killroy7114]

Thanks! A potential life saver.

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome Kill Roy