BUSHCRAFT TARP Tension Tip

[@demus7587]

Hi Craig, you can remove the need for the toggle by taking the end of the loop of the prussic through the legs of the bunjee and toiling it over the knot creating a soft link (which are used in sailing to make quick connections)and to release it just push the knot downwards . I first saw this on Jeff Myers channel. Best wishes Demus

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Thanks for the tip Demus, do you have a link to this technique please as I'd like to explore it further? Thanks for watching and commenting it's really appreciated, feel free to subscribe to my channel if you'd like to see more videos.

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Hi Demus75 and many thanks for taking the time to drop by my channel, watch and share your own tip relating to this video - it's really appreciated 👍

[@neemancallender9092]

I use bungy cord on all my tie outs My main set up is the flying diamond / plough point I use that when I am in the moiuntains I put bungy cord on all the tie outs to absorb the buffeting of the wind on the tarp, and prevent the pegs getting pulled out by wind

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Thanks for sharing your own approach and set up 👍

[@maciomacio8745]

Very useful and I now pre tie bungee cord loops on the corners of my tarps. Excellent.

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

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[@The.Chiefman]

Started this video thinking here we go yet another way to do things. But i actually like this idea and i will use it. Well done thanks

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

You're very welcome, I'm glad I was able to win you round by the end of the video 😉 Do let me know how you get on with using this technique and if you haven't yet subscribed and like the look of the channel it would be great if you'd consider hitting that subscribe button. Stay safe 👍

[@hellhammer4041]

Thank you! I'm trying to have a tarp cover over my balcony while I do some woodwork sure it will come in handy if a storm comes!

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

You're very welcome. Just make sure it's tied down really well due to the elevated and exposed situation of a balcony. Happy woodworking! Please consider subscribing if you'd like to see more from my channel in the future.

[@edwardbeard8702]

been pondering this on my sacrificial tarp, never thought about bungee chord... Thanks for this tip, now to find some bungee...

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

I think the question on everybody's lips is what the Hell is a sacrificial tarp"?!?! 🤣😂 Thanks for watching and commenting Edward, it's really appreciated 👍

[@edwardbeard8702]

@@TheBushcraftPadawan its my first tarp, only a cheap first timers "i'll buy it to see if i like it", can see the stretch in the fabric, and its not that water proof(heavy rain and it drips, but a bit of fabsil might prolong its life) . but works well enough for sitting under high up with a small fire under the edge.

[@alphabeardoutdoors]

Great tip!!! I just got my first tarp so I need all the tips and tricks I can get.

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Hi Alpha beard outdoors and many thanks for taking the time to drop by my channel, watch and comment, it's really appreciated. If you search amongst some of my other videos you'll see that I have lots of other tarp related videos that you may find useful. Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already, I'd really appreciate it, cheers! 👍

[@kernow24]

I do the same but with elastic soft shackles, made out of elastic for tent tie out points

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Thanks for sharing your own approach to this, much appreciated. Please consider subscribing if you'd like to see more from my channel in the future.

[@ramblerwinter2907]

I am 50 now, but 25 years ago in military we use to use bungee cords to stretch a poncho about 1 meter or less off the ground so we could sleep, rest or anything else just to get out of the elements. I found it quicker and easier than having to use 550 cord.

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Yeah, I also recall the days of using bungees on my poncho. I personally prefer to use nylon cordage as opposed to bungies or paracord myself.

[@Alsdiscovery2]

I do similar to you but I use shock cord for the prusik knot. Then attach to the tarp with a toggle.

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Thanks for dropping by and sharing your own setup, it's really appreciated 👍. Don't forget to sub if you haven't already 😉

[@mjelieson]

I’ve been looking for an option like this. I didn’t think the Prusik would lock down with a bungee cord, but it works great. Thanks to you both for sharing your ideas.

[@narshawnshabazz7857]

@@mjelieson what size stock cord did you go with for your tarp ?

[@rowerowyja9982]

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[@andreborsch2266]

Hi Craig! Great tip. I have to try this myself. ATB André

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

You're very welcome Andre, let me know how you get on.

[@paganoutdoors3193]

I use shock cord on all my tieouts, so have guyrope, 5" loop of 5mm shockcord,then a s-biner ,then when setting up the tarp I attach as many on the tarp as I need, has worked very well in very high winds, great to see you out in a video, hope your well, happy xmas to you and your family, if I can find some pics, I'll post on your fb page, cheers Craig aka pagan outdoors..

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Cheers fella, I appreciate you taking the time to watch, comment and share your own setup. 👍

[@stevecowling1179]

Hi Craig, I have basically the same set up, only I have pre attached toggles on my prussics an old fibreglass tent pole cut to roughly 55 - 60 mil sections and a hole drilled in the centre. The cordage then passed through and tied off then attached to my ridge line as normal. Atb London Aussie Steve

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Thanks for watching, commenting and sharing an insight into your own setup Steve, it's really appreciated 👍

[@kevinobrien6714]

What a great idea. Thanks

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

You're very welcome Kevin, I'm glad you found it useful. If you like the look of my channel then it would be great if you'd consider subscribing, have a great weekend 👍

[@justvin7214]

I do similar to all my tie-out points on tarps and tents but I just lark's head the shockcord on - saves needing lots of sticks.

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Thanks for sharing your own tip 👍

[@Shadowmib]

Thought I commented already when this came out but I guess I didn't I like the bungie loop. I have used the "cargo" style bungie cords for this, but I like just buying a roll of it and attaching it permanently on the loops. I think I am going to buy a roll of shock cord and make some loops like that.

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Thanks for sharing your own plans in this area, let me know how you get on with it. Stay safe 👍

[@willisblevins4190]

Very good tip thanks

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Thank you Willis, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

[@storiesfilm-kristianwolski7950]

Very nice good inspiration!

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Thanks for the feedback Kristian, much appreciated 👍

[@kaceesavage]

Great tip! Now to butcher some bungees.

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Hi Kacee Savage and many thanks as always for supporting my channel by taking the time to drop by, watch and comment, it's really appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the positive feedback, cheers! Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already, I'd really appreciate it, cheers! 👍

[@kaceesavage]

The Bushcraft Padawan definitely already subscribed 😉 thanks for the great videos!

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Great 👍🏻

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Cheers Mick, hope you're keeping well?

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Thanks Craig Better now you’re back in my feed 👍🏻 Merry Christmas and a HaPpY New Year to you n yours. Always a hard one when you’ve lost loved ones. 👍🏻

[@PepsiDotMacOnInsta]

....Maybe permanently loop the bungee chord through the prusik loop which is always on the ridge line......and then just use the toggle through the other end of the bungee and tarp tie loops......That way you don't need bungee attachments to all your favourite tie point loops and can set up quickly...

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

+DTR 55 Hi DTR 55 and many thanks as always for supporting my channel by taking the time to drop by, watch and comment, it's really appreciated. Thank you for the suggestion, cheers! Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already, I'd really appreciate it, cheers! 👍

[@michaelshannon5324]

Been doing that for yrs

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Nice one 👍

[@benningtoncamper2852]

Do you do this on both ends of the tarp, or just one?

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

It's on both sides of the tarp running out to the guyline. It really helps you to get a taught tarp and introduce some shock absorbency into it. Thanks for watching and commenting it's really appreciated, I hope you'll consider subscribing if you haven't already 😁👍

[@benningtoncamper2852]

@@TheBushcraftPadawan Seems like that would be unnecessary. Additional fiddling, weight and how could the movement be more than an inch or two? Just thinking out loud

[@seanthomasdowd]

I avoid tension

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

But it's Christmas, that's impossible!!!

[@seanthomasdowd]

@@TheBushcraftPadawan tis too I celebrate yule

[@StevanOutdoor]

Sure it's a good tip to use bungees to absorb shock and been doing that since I started using tarps. I use the bungees with hooks they also use on bicycles. The setup I have allows me to setup tarp using bungees, mosquito net on a ridgeline and hammock in less than 5 minutes. No need for any prusik not. The trick is to have strong cord and double that and have knots every 2 inch or so that go around the trees and just click in the rest. The hammock and ridgeline in the same carabiner and the the bungee hook of the tarp a bit above. I also use the tarp diamond shape so I need only two tent pegs and attach them with bungees also. So by the time you are done I'm already sleeping.

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

+Dutch Bushcraft Thanks for sharing, but you might want to consider how you word your responses as you sometimes come across as a "know it all".

[@rogierius]

Stakker.