How to set up a canvas tipi and liner

[@l.siestador7248]

That was a great demonstration. I want to make a teepee and that was super helpful. Thank you

[@nokomisnorth8409]

Great tutorial, my grandfather was an enrolled tribe member of the Umatilla and it warms my heart to see somebody respecting and recreating the culture, Wuneekeesuq!!!

[@janetskene3413]

This is a very good Instructional video. Thank you. You are a good Grandfather. Your family is fortunate to have you to care for them! Well done.

[@absarokajoe]

Huh?

[@daftmario123]

@@absarokajoe I believe he misread your caption and thought this was for YOUR grandkids.

[@MeeAndTheBand]

Love this video, quick to explain, no messing, brilliant.

[@azuzusu224]

This is what I wanted, how to build a rustic teepee. For me is the best tutorial.

[@hm6956]

Thanks..great directions im planning to build one this spring

[@wiredog8888]

Nice video and set up. I've done many rendezvous over the years in my 9 footer and my 18 footer. I realize this one was set up for a play teepee, but there are a few changes that need to be made in the set up for living purposes. Rain water will run down the teepee poles. The water will either drip on your bedding or will soak the liner. So to fix that issue, when installing the liner walls, add two sticks (3-4 inches long each) under the upper and lower liner ties (facing inward) all the way around the circumference of the teepee. The sticks need to run perpendicular to the teepee poles with an inch gap between them. This will allow the rain water to run down the poles and not soak the liner as it runs to the bottom of the teepee and into the drainage ditch you pre-dug around the base of the teepee. If you have water dripping off the liner attachments after the installation of the sticks, adjust the sticks to allow the rain water stream to flow between the sticks. The bottoms of the Smoke flaps need to be secured with ropes to the Lodge Pole which is installed a few feet in font of and inline with the doorway. Mine are set at 6 feet to allow ample room for entering and exiting. The Loge Pole can be hammered in the ground or held in place with guy wires and stakes, either way it must be firmly in place. Smoke flaps will need to be adjusted to prevent rain from entering through the smoke hole. The framing poles tie down rope should be tied to the Lifting pole (the one the canvas is attached to) if using fire inside, as the OP stated.

[@absarokajoe]

Some good points but again this is just a play house. The old tipis seldom had ropes coming off the bottom of the smoke flaps. That is a Laubin thing

[@absarokajoe]

Okkkkkkkkk

[@richardemmett3063]

Your liner system is awesome. Am heading out to redo mine.

[@Mailancarl]

Well done!

[@dalethehardluckcowboy7852]

Well done!!!

[@lafayette4006]

Great video . thank you .

[@quickattackfilms7923]

How does this only have 30k views

[@paulcharles407]

Do you have a pattern for the covering? Simply wonderful design.

[@absarokajoe]

You can google tipi patterns

[@leahtydings5146]

Where to purchase this teepee kit? Lacing pins and poles?

[@Calamitygirlchannel]

IIm in Bondurant..... how much do you charge?

[@noahriding5780]

When I look at these kinds of tipis, its hard for someone like me with less experience to know if the top hole in the tipi is small enough to not let too much cold in the top, for the smoke hole, smoke flaps. Is there a way to guage this when you are looking at tipi canvas being sold by others to know if the hole is going to be too big or not? *** I'm curious what kind of temperature differences you will see from the inside liner being installed inside the tent also? This would be a big factor in usage for temperatures below 40 degrees F. And this is why what you are doing is pretty interesting. *** Thanks for reading my comment and for sharing your knowledge.

[@absarokajoe]

You can adjust the top opening with the smoke flaps

[@noahriding5780]

I wanted to ask if paint store drop cloth is strong enough to make tipis with? This material is a bit cheaper than normal canvas. But I'm not sure if its as durable? I hoped someone might have feedback because really good canvas costs a lot. Thank you.

[@vernamcguire6759]

i was thinking the same

[@luigivampa9895]

Where was this filmed? It looks beautiful! ❤

[@absarokajoe]

Wyoming

[@toddwilliams830]

I would love to have a tipi. But have not the money or space.

[@ecowarrior1986]

Where can we buy these tipi covers

[@juanitoibericoloveless2879]

merci

[@chv72]

What material did you use for the cover? A very nice tutorial!

[@absarokajoe]

it is either 10 or 12 oz canvas which is painted

[@m.kilgore8555]

You said it is 10 or 12 oz canvas, is that painters drop cloth canvas?

[@Dyshof]

Hey man, wonderful. Sorry for my ignorant question: Why a liner?

[@gavinthor4479]

The liner keeps you dry when it's raining, cool when it's hot, and warm when it's chilly. It also prevents shadows from being cast on the outer canvas when the fire is going inside - a concern when you like privacy or if someone's apt to shoot at you... years ago I would have said this was only a concern back in the day... but now...who knows?

[@absarokajoe]

Privately mostly although some believe it helps draft the smoke upwards

[@absarokajoe]

Added warmth, no shadows of people inside with a fire.

[@ndfproductionsofficial4573]

this has to be in Missoula? I recognize those mountains from anywhere. Mount Sentinel and Mount Jumbo. The tower in the back ground i assume is where the peace sign trail is at and the South Hills way in the back. this is up somewhere in the Rattlesnake.

[@absarokajoe]

No Jackson hole Wyoming

[@ndfproductionsofficial4573]

@@absarokajoe oh dang! That looks just like my city here in Missoula Valley. same mountains and everything

[@absarokajoe]

Wyoming

[@chutneyferret3569]

Where does one find sheets of canvas this size? It hasn't got seams! I'm hoping to set up an 18 and 27ft tipi but baby steps and have to find a material supplier! Also I've noticed canvas gauge is usually around 10 - 14oz for this application But it even goes up to 30oz! Can anyone explain the pros and cons of this? :D

[@absarokajoe]

It has 3 ft seams

[@oberlinio]

Anyone have experience or would consider setting one up and back down on say a weekly basis? Monthly?

[@absarokajoe]

Yes

[@oberlinio]

@@absarokajoe spare me the details

[@scottwilcox6741]

How do I determine how much a teepee is worth

[@malonehuff]

❤

[@ItsMsSue2U7154]

Question: how do you explain to the spiders that they are not welcome? 😆

[@laniegonewild]

How long of poles would I need for a 16’ diameter tipi and how many of them

[@absarokajoe]

17 small poles. 2 inch diameter bottoms, 22 ft tall

[@shannonmcgee5356]

How can i order one?

[@murdomurdo176]

Cree style

[@Rustyshackleford85]

Lucky kids

[@lancetobacco8138]

Does your teepee come with real native American Indian???

[@absarokajoe]

Absolutely

[@dwaynerailey8150]

Yet i still can't build one