Awesome Easy Shelter Using Standard Square Tarp

Learn how to set up this easy but very useful tarp shelter. Just a standard square tarp is required. The entire tarp is used as is with no cutting, sewing or gluing required. This awesome shelter is especially useful with a fire in front. In this video I am using a 12 foot X 12 foot nylon Polyurethane coated waterproof tarp.
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Hello my name is Lonnie and My wife is Connie.
Here at Far North Bushcraft And Survival you will learn about many long forgotten tricks and tips of the old time woodsmen. Not only will you learn about bushcraft / woodcraft but you will learn many things that will help you to survive in less than ideal "survival" situations as well. Come along and sit with me by the campfire as I delve into these subjects in a way that you can easily learn to then do yourself.
I will show you how to make shelters, gather food, use wild medicines as well as start fires with or without matches, lighters, ferro rods, etc

[@barmherzigsein6836]

You remain amongst the best teachers regarding wilderness living. Thank you, sir.

[@Oldtimecarpenter]

N. Montero yup we!l said.... Awesome guy!!!

[@SurvivalTheory]

Almost like the baker's tent I used in Boy Scouts, back in the day when they were a good organization. It is also very similar to the classic Adirondack tarp shelter. Great stuff as always, keep up the good work!

[@mcjoe2635]

You're the type of folks I hope to call "neighbor" some day. Thanks for all the great vids.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks a lot for this. I often think too traditional when it comes to these details. Very useful unput!

[@davek89666]

Nice to see you here Bjorn

[@lonewoodsman]

Great job on the set up Lonnie. And many thanks for the shout out my friend, take care.

[@big-MF]

Greetings from Austria and Poland 👊

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Greeting to you as well from Alaska USA.

[@mootpointjones8488]

It's good to see you again and lovely to see another shelter video 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

As always, a great video and another tarp design to add to the toolbox. Thanks!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Great shelter. It looks do-able for someone like me that’s never built a shelter. Thanks!

[@Lord-Snowflake]

2 variations on a really good design. I appreciate that it was done with just a standard tarp. A lot of guys put up tarp shelter tutorials, and they tend to use tarps that you can't just find anywhere.

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Great job and shelter! 👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

[@bigbill5981]

Always like your videos. Thank’s for taking the time to share

[@WayneTheSeine]

I really like that setup Lonnie. With proper orientation to the wind it should make for a pretty warm yet smoke free shelter. Thanks you for sharing and your work.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks a lot for this. I often think too traditional when it comes to these details. Very useful input!

[@Hoyerlift101]

So simple. I’m showing my girls all the knots I know. Only good one is one you can untie easily.... I have to try this in our back yard, just for fun. Thanks to both of you. God bless you both and your family.

[@Pymundo]

Going try this setup on my next overnight trip. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, your a great mentor. 👍

[@ChesapeakeHammockandOutdoors]

Excellent idea. Now, to figure out a way to use it with a hammock and I'd be set!

[@jasonpettit9984]

Hello Lonnie, and Connie, I do appreciate all of your videos and time as well as your knowledge, thank you for sharing this with us. ..

[@karenlee1741]

Cool man I've done something like this..haven't been camping for a long time...looks like fun..Alaska is to cold for me..burr summer maybe not winter.

[@rleeAZ]

Thanks Lonnie... square tarps are my favorite portable shelter. Many ways to configure.

[@dogrescuer1321]

Just listening to you is calming thank you.

[@BrookZerihun]

A life skill that I will continue to use, wondering why this was not required in school

[@BrookZerihun]

sad but true, I remember building most of the toys I played, seems wrong not to allow my children to experience the joy of using your hands to build

[@victorcastle1840]

MountainRecluse, I might add to that their imagination to figure out their entertainment, along with their hands to make things, as "Brook" below mentioned ! Kinda like the days before BOOB Tube ?

[@jeremyhicks6367]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dlrmon1]

Again you have modified my ways...many thanks.

[@willemmentz7190]

For those wondering this setup is called the Adirondack setup. Good video and demonstration! Cheers

[@allenhuling598]

Nice one, Lonnie, I like that setup. Thanks for the great demos.!

[@bobjoncas2814]

..you make stuff look so easy .i always try your way of doing it..thanks for the info..i tried your way of doing a tarp tent with a floor and it worked the first time i made it..

[@williammaurer9450]

Awesome is right! Love the simplicity. Very Clean & nut-in-fancy. Makes me think it just might be the perfect geometry for a super shelter system. But shrink down the size. Thx for sharing all the great ideas.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Yes it would be very easy to hang a clear front sheet across the front on this design. Real easy.

[@ct777777]

Hi Lonnie, I jave been doing bushcraft for 2 years now here in Canada and love your videos. I went on a day trip in the woods and put together your tarp setup. It was the best I had done yet with my square Aquaquest 10x10. Tks !!!

[@StBernardAcres]

Great job guys. I've got to make a video tomorrow on a backpackong stove. I think I'll do this set up as a back drop lol. Thanks much for showing this to us!

[@poplarridge9719]

I have used this configuration and its variations for years and love it. You can play with different attachment points for the ridgeline or poles. In foul weather I don't go all the way back to the halfway point but attach at the next grommet closer to the "porch" corner. It gives me a deeper shelter. I also angle the porch corner downward a little to shed water better.

[@garyteague4480]

I like the way u did that at the time I’m typing this I see 70 thumbs down , why would someone not like this ?

[@emeyer816]

I would like to request you do more how-to videos! I made you fancy feast stove and it works amazing!

[@kilxmartyri]

Great video Lonny I’m gonna share this with my post apocalyptic survival page

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks for sharing Cory. I appreciate that.

[@DannyWalker1949]

Very Good and Simple to put-up. Thanks, Lonnie & Connie for this video. I will be making this set-up also.

[@Yeshuaschosen]

I've been using tarps like this for years! Great set up!

[@waitaminute-vw9hf]

Thanks Lonnie. I like the simplicity of this shelter.

[@xxrattyxx3021]

great video , really enjoy watching and learning from you .

[@TheMassweapon]

another great sermon from father Lonnie!

[@Hoyerlift101]

Seriously, .... thirty seconds in,... I’m riveted. And as a sheetmetal guy, that is what I prefer, a mechanical connection. :) thanks in advance,

[@MrMuslimGuy]

I'm glad ur still making videos. I appreciate you Lonnie!

[@lucylu7389]

I love you guys, Lonnie and Connie. I'm glad to see another explanatory video from you.

[@crazyhorseranchaz]

Style has been around for many years, it has a history, Thanks for showing everyone how to set it up.

[@ScientistPrepper]

Thanks for taking the time on this video. Really appreciate having a totally new way for a tarp cover.

[@quantametric]

3 words in and I can sense he's a competent man already. Subscribed!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel.

[@Revenant1431]

Cool. Thanks Lonnie and Connie.

[@willyjimmy8881]

My good ol uncle Sam taught me this many years ago. Happy to see someone teaching it on.

[@jamescooper2618]

Thanks for taking the time to show us this shelter!

[@chinooker2001]

Thank you for your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Sir.

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Always great to learn another tarp system. Thanks!

[@jeffarthur322]

I’ve been running parawing style tarps for 30 yrs now this would be a great addition. Good job!

[@RS-nh9gu]

Thank you for sharing Lonnie. Useless to "hope" we learned something new ! We ALWAYS learn something new with you and Connie.

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

I love the simplicity of this one, thanks!

[@roseheart7227]

I love the way you explain things and my husband and I love your videos!

[@patmancrowley8509]

I always learn something, Lonnie and Connie. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@garymoran8875]

That’s bloody awesome Lonnie.

[@mr.fisher3973]

Probably my favorite setup to use in the warmer months. I also incorporate a bug net during the summer months. Great instruction as always - God bless.

[@papafix101]

U.R. the best. Jim from mich.

[@ROE1300]

Nice shelter with several possible configurations for better or worse weather. Thank you for sharing.

[@chuckpack3327]

Your instruction is the best Sensei.

[@gowman813]

Thanks so much for sharing, Loni... Enjoy your stuff

[@davidanstey1449]

Simple/Practical designs get used! Thank you so much! I hope you and your wife continue to share your passion for years to come.

[@gosmoothgolight6285]

This is another one of your videos I'll watch again ... a very useful technique using a standard tarp without modifying it in any way. (Would have given this a "Two Thumbs Up", but they only let me vote once in this election!) Thanks, Lonnie! God Bless

[@leadrain7355]

I love this tarp set up, thank you

[@hypo345]

Super tarp set up, this video has been downloaded to my survival/bushcraft playlist so i don't forget about it.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Well explained Lonnie. I wonder how it could work with a rectangular tarp? May have to give that a try. Thanks for sharing

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks for watching my friend. I do not think that this would work with a rectangular tarp unless teh extra end length was folded over to turn the rectangular tarp into a square tarp and tarp grippers of some sort on the new "edge" were used to replace the grommets on the old edge. Not only will the front "awning" be off centered if using a rectangular tarp but i believe that one sidewall edge would not reach the ground. Of course, one could use a slanted roof line to overcome that problem so that both wall edges would reach the ground properly. The front to back shelter depth distance may be different on both sides as well but I'm not sure on that. In other words, I do believe that a rectangular tarp could be made to work but it would definitely not be symmetrical unless it was artificially made into a square tarp beforehand. If you do happen to give this a go and document the results via video on your channel I would be interested to see what you end up with. Don't feel like you need to do it on my account but just saying if you happen to do it, it will be interesting to see what you end up with.

[@EternalLifeNews]

I like it. Our local Baptist Church is going to have a youth camp out. I just ordered two 12x12 tarps. Thanks for the idea!

[@davethebeau1365]

Outstanding shelter. Great video! Simple, short, concise, practical teaching with no fluff or filler. I watched the movie “Sourdough” (1978) this week and could not help but think about y’all. All blessings upon you both!

[@halfcrazyoldchristianredne895]

Always learning from you, thank you brother, and blessings to you both.

[@Dutch_Prepper]

Gonna try this with my tarp

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

what a wonderful day shelter. easy up, easy down, easy pack and stow.

[@lapdsgtmurtaugh6896]

Love this!

[@WhatsUpWithSheila]

Now that's a good-looking tarp!

[@CanadienNortherner]

Always great watching your videos ! Thanks for making them ! 👍👍

[@coydogoutdoors]

love how you think out of the box a lot of people over think and over complicate simple things like putting a tarp up

[@Clinderoth]

What a calm nice voice

[@fredthorne9692]

A beautiful way to hang a tarp anywhere. I have some gigantic tarps and could see a nice dry place for sitting or whatever. Thanks!

[@brianskipper5698]

still doing it right enjoy your videos as much as i enjoyed your articles in ASG

[@ekspatvos6264]

Thank you for educating me.🙏

[@mountainguys]

Man, this is great. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeanetteswalberg6166]

This is great! As always, I appreciate your attention to the little details that ensure success.

[@davidphillips2259]

Love to go camping with him .top man

[@nancyl3843]

Nice rain shelter.

[@sandrasmith4539]

Quick and easy to use info. Thank you for sharing. Even a novice could use this.

[@mikearchibald8651]

As usual you have the most practical and useful info

[@larryeddings3185]

As usual, clearly presented and practical information. Thank you.

[@LandseerNorth]

Great set up. Love your carabiner/loop hack!

[@bluesman3794]

Wow. Just watched yor baker tent today! Great timing!!!

[@LouJCS]

Love your videos Lonnie, Thank You

[@garyrieck629]

Love this one Lonnie! Thanks for making the video and showing both ways of set up.

[@petercervantes2446]

Wonderful! This is the second time I watch this video and I learned more from it. Thank you!

[@Ladythyme]

Fabulous demo! Tks!

[@retusaforce]

You are an excellent teacher. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@robdavis4209]

Teacher/engineer

[@craigbetts1586]

thanks for the demo, easy to follow and another enjoyable video to watch

[@indycharlie]

Most excellent demonstration !!! Just stellar !

[@HikariUzimaki]

awesome tarp shelter

[@jamesgibbs8827]

We used Presiks for tying off tarps to Pipe Staging, where weather is a factor / remodeling large buildings, etc,,,. We'd get a bag full of 250 or 500 of them... Elastic cords, just like you have , with a plastic ball attached to one end of the circle or w/o the ball. Great for tying electrical cords together etc, all kinds of uses, today I learned one more way from you Lonnie & Connie, Thank you ,, great idea and show you have here. Stay Safe Stay Positive Stay Healthy Stay Happy. Big Jim aka Boston Strong,, Boston Mass. USA.

[@ra777wow]

Easy and effective , thanks for sharing that Lonnie .

[@herzaventuras]

Its grate now its my new favorite too, thanks for sharing it... Blessings

[@macEboy]

Thanks Lonnie and Connie!