MY TARP SHELTER SET THE TOP THREE TARP SETS UPS

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Still one of my favorite videos. - Tennessee Smoky

[@Shards-of-Narsil]

I agree the Tarp is one of the most versatile of pieces of gear a person can have, and not just for shelter.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

tons and tons of uses

[@RichPohlman]

I had two of these that over the years deteriorated and the brown side would stick to itself. So, what I did was took both and snaped them together, brown side in, towards each other. Now it rolls up without sticking together, it's twice as heavy but works fine for the canoe or truck. I didn't have to throw it out.

[@juliandorrell5714]

I saw one of those multi configuration tarp shelter diagrams at one point also. I believe it was part of a survival book that was government issue. I will look for mine and if I can find it, I will get you a title and NSN # for that book. In the service I had a shelter half system but everywhere I went, I used a poncho tarp system (plow point and open ridge line set) and when possible the government jungle hammock. Lot of guys even in the service laughed at this but found getting rest in the field far more difficult than I did. Great vid and info! I will do my best to find that chart and info for you and your viewers! 23 years later and I still have the jungle hammock, that thing is a behemoth!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i used a jungle hammock for many yrs..and the u.s. poncho was my first tent

[@TBOR101]

About the only uses I have for the classic lean to, is as shade or just to block/redirect wind..Diamond style on my walking staff works best for me...especially with a small fire, no tree trunk blocking my way in or out... Blackie we like your style of teaching.. 👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bothompson4911]

Blackie, sir you make me miss home everytime I watch your videos, I was born in Andalusia, an had family an lived a part of my life in Florala, lived out in Darlington, Crestview, Mossy Head, Defuniak Springs, an such, loved that area to this day. Diffently have part of my heart that will forever be there! Thanks sir!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

So nice of you i travel all over the country for several yrs and i always came back home..i like it here best

[@rudyperez7773]

Thank you for the lesson. Very much appreciated. Black Hat Bushcraft sent us.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

welcome to the channel

[@jeffrichards5106]

Great tarp shelter sets Blackie. I like the diamond /plow point set up, looks the best to me. Do you ever consider bringing a mosquito net in the Summer? with the mosquitoes, ticks, spiders and creepy crawlies where I'm at. I can't see using a tarp without a net. I wish I could do tarp camping. I would save so much weight over a tent. I don't do hammocks, they are too confining to me, I don't want to be a Bigfoot Burrito or a Bear Pinata, LOL!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i use a hammock and skeeter net with a a tarp is my usual camp set up..in the winter when the skeeter and bugs are way down is when i will ground camp..ya cant sleep in summer with skeeters buzzing and bugs crawling on ya

[@rajibjoshi8868]

Very knowledgeable good tips

[@hamm6035]

I like a quick solution so a tarp is a natural. There must be 100+ ways to use a tarp. Like Blackie says "it always come along."

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i find that with really 4 or 5 tarp set will cover 99% of what i need for camping in my woods..

[@lukeg2091]

Finally found a simple, to the point tarp setup and explanation video. Good stuff!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Bigsky1886]

This is a keeper

[@carrdoug99]

My 4 setups: plow point - for all the reasons you gave + can also be stuffed with debris. I use a ridge line on three of these configurations to prevent the ridge pucker (snow/rain catcher) displayed on your plow point set up. Pyramid with trekking pole (Lavuu style) - this is by far the warmest and most weather resistant. Diamond - used when hammock camping. Most bang for the buck. By far most used. Modified A-frame - long side towards wind, rain, and/or Sun. Great design. Works well either on the ground or in a hammock. My least used though. All configurations with a square 8.5x8.5 or 10x10 tarp.

[@DJ-dt4kz]

Simple shelters good stuff, light fast easy 👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You got that right!

[@mattmcguire1577]

We are often above the tree line in summer. I bought two fibreglass tent poles with female joints at both ends. I cut them in half to make four short poles, that can still join. They are about the same length as Blackie's bundle.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

quick and easy for set up if i was up above timber line i would carry something like that as well

[@richardlobb6027]

Another good,informative video ! Keep'em coming Blackie

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Much appreciated

[@oldminer5387]

Great ideas Blackie, thank you .

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you like them!

[@lessage760]

Very good info sir enjoyed it very much thanks

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@garygill7960]

Matt Mercer sent me your way. Thanks for sharing.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for coming and welcome to the channel

[@Hoonozit]

Thanks for the video.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You are welcome!

[@tfisher808]

Another great video

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

I appreciate that

[@johnhenry8839]

Diamond is the winner spent 3 days in the rain and lots of wind never went down and never got wet

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have used diamonds for many yrs in winter camps..and if its gonna be stormy camp it will be a diamond

[@grampabuckshot402]

This may not be bushcrafty, but I have started using 2 or 3 ratchet straps 15 to 20 ft long for my ridgeline....have MS and I was never good at knots when my hands worked normaly. I do stake it down like a normal person. most times I can find 2 trees close enough for one strap.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

what ever works is the bottom line i know people who use bungie straps cause they dont tie knots well..its all good as long as you are happy

[@mattmcguire1577]

If it's stupid and it works. It ain't stupid.

[@ProtectAndPersevere]

Is that a usmc tarp?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yes got it surplus

[@ProtectAndPersevere]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Appreciate it. Trying to figure out if it’s big enough for a hammock setup

[@Spear_of_the_Raven_Ash]

Excellent demonstration! Outlines 3 basic setups and in what situations they work best. Have you or anyone you've hiked/camped with regularly used a walking stick as a tarp pole? I am curious if that seemed to work well, or if it wasn't really necessary.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it can i have used one to hold up center of tarp for more headspace / room also i have used it to hold front of tarp up in place where trees were not avaible

[@Spear_of_the_Raven_Ash]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS yes! Thank you! Both reasons i had thought a sturdy staff would be helpful. No trees? No problem!

[@mattmcguire1577]

@@Spear_of_the_Raven_Ash Also handy above the tree line.

[@SDMountainMan]

Great stuff I will go to the set up video but curious what tarp you have there I have a redcamp cheapy looking for a quality one thanks

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

mine is a military surplus i picked up at a local surplus store

[@mr.fisher3973]

Been a long time sub here and it just hit me - I don't think I have ever seen an "over-nighter" video from you. I would love to see you do one - as good as you are at your "how to" videos I think you would do an excellent job. Just a thought. By the way I really like the plow point as well.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

right now i would dearly love to do a over nighter..problem is work..its not common for me to be off where i can go..but i am hoping as soon as this covid stuff ends i can get some woods time

[@mr.fisher3973]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Sorry Blackie, I don't know why this posted twice? Technology!!!!!

[@criscross6591]

👍👍

[@swampcatbushcraft7319]

Mr. Blackie have you ever tried the pyramid set with a tarp?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yes and it has uses in certain conditions..i will try and cover it in a future video

[@swampcatbushcraft7319]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS i was just wondering that's one way that isn't talked about a whole lot. Thank you for what you do and have a good un my friend

[@CorneliusFahey]

Appreciate the video, but I don’t see the additional link that you referred too about your set up video.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

hmm i did the link to appear along the 8 min mark i will check thanks for telling me

[@CorneliusFahey]

BLACKIE THOMAS Ohhhhhh ok, I was looking for the link below. Than you sir, 👍🏻😊

[@kyletango]

Gun shots! You must have set up close to those Moonshiners. lol

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

lol nope a shooting range i am a member of ..its close to home and a quick place to do my videos

[@randellhill6607]

good stuff

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thank you

[@kerrir1955]

What tarp do you use?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have used many in this video it a military surplus tarp i picked up

[@michaelbrunner6654]

You can't beat a tarp in inclement weather.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

fast up..add a hammock under it and your home

[@helidude3502]

DIXIE TUBES An alternative.... At ace hardware, I picked up caulking caps. Tool time caulking caps 617723998059 (red in color) Loaded 6 of them with 20 grains of pyrodex fffg, pushes in a wad, dropped a 11cap in, and topped it off with a .375 ball. I plan to try them with my new uberti later this week. ( off topic for this video, I know)

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

hey good info let us know how well that worked out

[@trynsurviven2440]

👍😎

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks