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@squeelerwheeler77532 жыл бұрын
Did he just say "happy sock" lol
@andyprice46962 жыл бұрын
Too funny
@averagecamper42652 жыл бұрын
I dont care who you are thats funny
@peterott91622 жыл бұрын
LMAO!!!!
@Flcracker622 жыл бұрын
Starched or unstarched?
@michaelj42542 жыл бұрын
I think he said don't blow out your tarp while using your happy sock😂
@bobg.89542 жыл бұрын
I'm at the age now that my camping days are over, unless I'm camping at a hilton garden. But I still watch all of these videos because I have 5 kids and 7 grandkids so I can show them stuff, Plus Dan, you make them so damn fun to watch! I love your stuff and you have a channel that is fan friendly, unlike some others, keep up the great work, take care.
@merpius2 жыл бұрын
I know it isn't the same, but camping in an RV still gets you out there. Might be wroth considering.
@SuperBC1010 ай бұрын
I feel the same so I take a bivi or a poncho and sometimes just freeze the night away. I arrive late and leave very early. It sure beats a warm bed when I’m needing the outdoors to clear my head.
@richarddaugherty85837 ай бұрын
@bobg.8954 There's still hammock camping! I'm 67 and plan to keep at this until I'm 80 (at least)! I just took my 8 year old grandson on his first hike last week! My twin granddaughters aren't interested but I still have hope. They're nine so they may change their minds.
@USMC69764 ай бұрын
You must be really really old. I'm 72 and my camping days are far from over.
@bobg.89544 ай бұрын
@@USMC6976 I'll alert the media! Everyone! Everyone! @USMC6976 can still go camping! Isn't he special? Some of us aren't in the best health or, we're caretakers for people who aren't able to do things, but by God he can still go camping! Give him a big round of applause!
@maplehouseknives2 жыл бұрын
I use a variation of this shelter all the time, I carry a cut tennis ball for the stick in the middle. Greetings from Germany
@LeprechaunFireman2 жыл бұрын
Did you REALLY say "happy sock" AND keep a straight face?!?!?! LoL!!! You are AWESOME sir!!! LoL!!!
@timothym93982 жыл бұрын
I've found an easier way to do something similar is by putting an acorn in the middle to make a "button" and using a little rope to tie the top to an overhanging (safe) branch. It isn't quite as prone to tipping over as the central stick method, and gets a similar result.
@kenyenmusic7548 Жыл бұрын
Could also use a little rock
@hecagamer Жыл бұрын
You could also put a tripod over the tent for a similar result
@robertfleming38711 ай бұрын
And no center pole in the way...👊
@titlepage1636 ай бұрын
ironic that you say acorn, my granpa told me a story of him using a squirrel skull to make a tent using the exact method you described. He told me to twist it (the tarp) off like a bread bag, and for some reason that little tidbit of info has stayed with me for years.
@enigma99714 ай бұрын
My ex wife used to use pinecones
@ralfbear2 жыл бұрын
I love your sock skull on a stick! 😂 Nice tipi... 👍🏻
@martinbeagley44812 жыл бұрын
Yeah, 2:39, skull of a sock puppet! Glad somebody else saw it too!
@jeffandthings772 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the inside view! I've seen this one before, but never seen what it looks like inside, and I truly appreciate that!
@ChibiCamp Жыл бұрын
I like how simple it is and that it doesn’t require a fancy tarp with many loops. I will definitely try this out before it gets too cold. Thanks from Japan! :)
@stevefisher21212 жыл бұрын
This is by far my favorite tarp setup - I setup a bug net on the inside along with a floor liner to help keep out the spiders. I've been bitten too many times and the older I get the less enjoyable it becomes!!!!
@JoeMac19832 жыл бұрын
No offense, but at that point you might as well pack a 1 person Teton tent or something 😉 Same function, smaller footprint, less weight.
@stevefisher21212 жыл бұрын
@@JoeMac1983 No offense taken - I have tents also but in the early fall I enjoy using my tarp instead. Personal preference!!!!
@timothym93982 жыл бұрын
@@JoeMac1983 Yeah, I've found a small tent is comparable in weight, and usually packs in tighter (when crammed in to it's bag) Usually takes up less space than larger tarps like this.
@justinw17656 ай бұрын
@@JoeMac1983 Sure, but if one wants one shelter that can do many different things, then a tarp is better. The only time I want a dedicated tent is for winter, because tents are too hot in my area for most of the rest of the year. Meanwhile, the tarp can do the winter style, but it can also be set up to have A LOT of air flow unlike most tents. This adaptability is a big advantage. Especially so if there is ever a collapse of modern civilization (and we are only one strong Solar storm away from that. In fact, ironically, in 2012, we missed a civilization collapsing CME just by 9 days).
@IMDARKFIRE0078 ай бұрын
There's a much easier and faster way to do this exact pitch....stake the back two corners, take the front two and bring them together and stake them together, add the pole. I would also be cautious and leave at least one of the gaps for ventilation, other than needing to breathe, it will help what would be a condensation nightmare. And yea, gotta say it haha....A happy sock would be so stiff it would kill the tarp🤣
@LeprechaunFireman2 жыл бұрын
I think I saw Ace Ventura do that with a rhino or hippo ... LoL!!!
@paulwilliams2024 Жыл бұрын
WOW best tarp tent ever
@joeymillar2 жыл бұрын
very neat. my immidiate after thought is, well this would be extra cool with a 20'x20' tarp.
@whiskeyvictor57032 жыл бұрын
Agreed, but how tall should the central stake be?
@mavismusic50532 жыл бұрын
10 foot
@josephascroft477423 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed this video, really good easy to follow instructions, even I managed to do it and that’s saying something 😂
@randybrown1402 жыл бұрын
Myself and friends did this growing up, if I remember correctly it always fell over in the night. SO I think this will work better. Thank You 👍🇺🇸🗽
@guitaristforolympus2 жыл бұрын
By far, you are the aficionado, the chef's kiss, of tarpage. Thanks for the great video!
@BrosephRussell2 жыл бұрын
I like this shelter design i used it in the rain one time it worked out perfectly
@cowboykelly65902 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir , Much RESPECT. I'm trying it this weekend . 🤠🖖 The Birds were singing Beautifully that day. 💖
@darinmullins47702 жыл бұрын
I never stop learning ! Thank you !
@MrKholcombe2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate all the knowledge you pack into your videos. Keep up the good stuff!
@GemintheMud3 ай бұрын
Brilliant video and very clear - thank you! 😊
@chrisjessup62902 жыл бұрын
You certainly don't want a blow-out with your happy sock. Great video Dan!
@oldster2012 жыл бұрын
Off Topic Question? What do you do about Mosquitos? I'm from New Jersey and they really are annoying here. Any suggestions? By the way I subscribe to your channel because it gets to point, no fluff!!! Thanx for your time
@donnydread76312 жыл бұрын
I personally like to start a small fire and let it just smoke all night. I keep my skin covered and throw a net over my face. I keep bug repellent handy, but it’s usually not needed. Picking a good camp spot is also key. Away from water, and being where there is a bit of a breeze helps. I know you wasn’t asking for my opinion, but I just thought I’d share what I’ve learned and what works for me. 🙏🏻
@oldster2012 жыл бұрын
@@donnydread7631 Your opinion is appreciated,sharing ideas are what it’s about. Didnt think about being near a water source. That a big help. Thanx
@jonathansimmons42532 жыл бұрын
Thermacell. I don't go hunting without one
@donnydread76312 жыл бұрын
I’ve been hearing about these lately. Everyone who uses them swears buy them.
@Followme5562 жыл бұрын
Haven't seen your vids in my feed in ages.
@virgilcain81523 ай бұрын
Great tent! Thanks
@shawnferguson74772 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan! On these bottomless tarp setups,1) how do you prevent the rain from flooding into the tent under the walls? 2) How do you manage critters (Bugs, snakes, rodents, etc)
@kj1032072 жыл бұрын
For rain you can create a drainage ditch and for the critters I would look for larger logs and place them around the edge of the Tarp or just use dirt to cover the edge of the Tarp.
@Hemp19722 жыл бұрын
Just got my tarp in. 3×3 meter, aim Dutch. Gonna try dis tomorrow! Thenx I needed this example of proper tarp use. 😄
@jebatevrana2 жыл бұрын
Very practical knowledge.
@Domaorn Жыл бұрын
lol thanks for this i gotta walk from louisana to michigan shortly this was exactly what i needed .. i got everything else down in my growing up saves some time
@earlshaner44412 жыл бұрын
Hi from Syracuse NY brother thank you for sharing your adventures and skills in the wild outdoors
@alanrice392 жыл бұрын
That’s far out man! Never seen this before, thanks Dan.
@palonghunter36082 жыл бұрын
Have to try with my 9x9
@geoffallert1921 Жыл бұрын
Might give this a try for my next overnighter with my riding group mates. Cheers, mate.
@paulzimmerman38952 жыл бұрын
Cool shelter. Thanks, Dan!
@DaveB19652 жыл бұрын
Great 👍 love tarps.
@fishngolfnguns36892 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dan! My Gum Blanket is arriving, tomorrow! I can’t wait!
@troybranaman3162 жыл бұрын
Wow !!! That was awesome Dan!! It dont look that hard to do either !! I will try this . Thanks for another tool for the toolbox! Take care and stay safe my friend!!
@user-gn5uy6lx7z3 ай бұрын
I like this configuration.
@Dreoilin2 жыл бұрын
Dude, gonna use this on the weekend with the kids. Yes!
@Jake-ky4yj2 жыл бұрын
this would have been great knowledge for me 4 years ago when i did my first tarp camp in the snow. everyone else had hammocks and was laughing at me digging a hole in snow to set up a little A-frame. little did they know i was still nice and toasty while they all complained how cold it was.
@lostfound811210 ай бұрын
Ok this is awesome. Thanks
@BBQDad4632 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. This looks like an excellent approach to some heavy-duty shelter.
@peterott91622 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Dan definitely gonna use it in the future!!!
@johnbell72359 ай бұрын
I prefer the term "special sock".
@brad97452 жыл бұрын
Going try this next time I go out. Thanks
@UffzRiedesel2 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of the WWII German Zeltbahn shelter. It used 4 triangular shelter quarters buttoned together with a center pole, staked out on all sides. I can confirm that they are warm in the summer.
@rw7594 Жыл бұрын
Reviewing this again as I just bought a 10x10 tarp light enough for the pack. I gave my 5x7 Arctaurus tarp a test in bad weather in the back yard and also found that a 5x7 sucks for comfort outside of a lean to even for an emergency. Got the Kalinco coming and will have my Arctaurus 5x7 as a ground sheet for my fall/winter hunt pack for emergency. I didn't test tarp camping solo where I am as I'm in grizzly country. Still if I get stuck in the bush in cold weather I'd still have an open end like the one in another video of yours to accommodate a fire. Nice to have ideas for options.
@oferbechor15792 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU 👣🌲🌲🌲
@debwoods60112 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mitsealb36092 жыл бұрын
That sock-stick doubles as a wizards staff and mob torch.
@greedygringoprospecting69412 жыл бұрын
rains a lot over there. 👍👍👍
@adamgladfelter87622 жыл бұрын
.....phenomenal. 😶
@quinntheeskimooutdoors62342 жыл бұрын
Nice setup. Thanks for showing us and take care.
@NerdAdventurer85 Жыл бұрын
That's super useful Fella! I just HAVE to try this out at my local Woods. I thought about making a kind of lean to or pitched shelter using bungee cords between Trees. Might as well try all ideas and see which i prefer eh? 😂 Thanks again! 👍🤝🤘
@arlensmith1092 Жыл бұрын
A tarp pitch can be the best 4 season shelter. It has to go tight to the ground on all sides and have a wood stove inside if it is going to be any good in a winter blizzard. The whole outfit cannot weigh more than 4 lbs. if backpackers are going to use it. A 10’x10’ tarp only needs to be pegged on the 4 corners with as many pegs as it takes to be secure in any wind. No grommets are needed. It has space for 2 cooking or 4 sleeping. The chimney can serve as 1 of the 40” long corner poles. Sticks that have a small nail driven in both ends (head pinched off). One end stays put on the ground, the other end through a reinforced point exactly in the corner 40” from the edge of the tarp. All sides can be raised forming an umbrella to cool off, heat from the stove or summer sun.
@islandjason3 ай бұрын
Gonna teach this to my kids
@dannythomas6482 жыл бұрын
Very nice and even pratice in the back yard
@BillHimmel2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@WildCampingIreland10 ай бұрын
Hey 👍 another great video pal 🎥 and some comedy 😂we had a saying as teenagers, never go to bed without at least one sock 😅😂 🇮🇪❤️
@charchark3652 жыл бұрын
🤣 happy sock!!!
@jeromeknasinski38622 жыл бұрын
Good job
@Ratel90Gunner8 ай бұрын
Genius!
@joshuamayo97322 жыл бұрын
Never thought to pack that sock
@poplarridge97192 жыл бұрын
I generally keep the gap at the bottom open with a fully enclosed tarp. Helps with ventilation. I've even kept that gap open at below 0°F temps. It was fine.
@jeremyhicks63672 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan!
@jenniferbauman48022 жыл бұрын
Good video. Good job. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
@glennfyfe13572 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@jeremykinsey7877 Жыл бұрын
You made 4 steps difficult after. Ty
@MrNatureboy20102 жыл бұрын
I've used a variety of tarps in different configurations but prefer just a 2 man small dome tent for shelter. It's a little extra weight but worth it if you want or need 360° of coverage especially in a hurry.
@mrtoast2448 ай бұрын
It's 4:30 in the morning and I want to go camping
@mikepayne89482 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@filipbartas576 Жыл бұрын
As always very useful and to the point! Thanks
@stevenewsome91858 ай бұрын
Love your channel my friend.
@BlaineKK3710 ай бұрын
Just what I was looking for, glad I refound your channel man
@bobelot63022 жыл бұрын
Love your vids, learning and packing away the tools in my toolbox, Thanx. FYI lines and tarps are tight when taut, and poking fun at someone is a taunt. I shall taunt you no more, keep your ridgeline and tarp lines taut.
@gaveintothedarkness2 жыл бұрын
2:30 my happy sock? I dont think mine bends like that anymore.
@__GALLANT__2 ай бұрын
The simplest and best way to build a "pyramid" shaped tarp/tent is to take your 10 foot X 10 foot (or whatever square tarp you have) and stake down TWO corners. Then grab the remaining two corners and pull them away from the first two and stake them down together. Put your 5 foot pole in the middle and you're done. Easy. (Maybe it will take a longer pole than 5 foot. It's been years since I put one of these up. Since I got married, my wife always pitches my tent.) . . . .
@michaelgeiss7419 ай бұрын
So, the footprint is a 10' equilateral triangle. If you want ventilation just add about 6 inches of cord between the 6 grommets and the six stakes. Also, you could make the door easier to enter by adding a seventh stake so there is one on each side of the door. Attach sticks to each side of the door covering so that gravity holds it in whatever position you want.
@zm66952 жыл бұрын
Another very informative video, thanks...
@magicworldbyjorg2 жыл бұрын
@FactFinderGeneral2 жыл бұрын
Essentially a more complicated version of the Pyramid. Good in rain.
@themountainking33782 жыл бұрын
Giant wolf spiders will be all about that they love tents and tarps, couldn't keep them off of mine.
@hardydude692 жыл бұрын
This is super cool!
@jannah42882 жыл бұрын
That's not a happy face but an angry face that you made out of your sock! LOL
@itchyfeet42052 жыл бұрын
Best vid yet!
@davidyummus62592 жыл бұрын
Cheers from Aussie Dave in Central PA ;)
@paulgoesoutdoors96162 жыл бұрын
Cool structure
@MrDarthvader752 жыл бұрын
Pretty useful advice and video!!!
@EquaODaLv2 жыл бұрын
Awesome as per usual!
@grandmasstories3418 Жыл бұрын
I haven't laughed so hard recently, as when you hit your own face with that stick 😂.... it was so unexpected!
@thebeardedgorilla85962 жыл бұрын
Loved the video but I would like to see a video with a couple different configurations with your dutchware tarp. I'm thinking about purchasing that one.
@connar_outdoor2 жыл бұрын
A really cool video! Respect what experience you have with bushcraft. You are one of my best youtubers I watch! Kind regards Connar Outdoor
@cheserex2 жыл бұрын
Nice except for the gormey entrance. Suggestion- lead a line from the last corner around the opposite tent peg- once inside pull it closed.
@toddwilliams63012 жыл бұрын
So, hey man, do you have anything that you do with your spouse? I really like your improvised shelters. They are awesome. But having your loved one rely upon an emergency shelter would be a great vid! My bug out/survival plans would invariably include her. And knowing there was that additional room would be a great amount of peace of mind. 😁
@averagecamper42652 жыл бұрын
Take your happy sock dam thats funny
@outdoorsythings2573 Жыл бұрын
been useing this set up for years now. takes me about 3 min to set up. a treking pole works good also for center. also i peg it out on the 3 corners first, then place the center pole. is a bit faster. also have a tarp with a stove jack in it so i can hot tent it if i want, also its a 12x12 tarp giveing a bit extra room due to stove. other wise i use a 10x10 ultra light tarp, treking pole, titanium stakes x6 to keep everything under 2lbs. if im going super light. ( medical problems cant carry much weight any more )
@dd-1280 Жыл бұрын
Does LxW have to be exact? I have a 9x10, think there'd be any issues?
@outdoorsythings2573 Жыл бұрын
@Dave D it can be done . it's just not ideal.
@petersallander69132 жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying your book and I like the little teepee make it with sticks next time tripod see how that works out
@xxgg Жыл бұрын
Qestion: How do you go about keeping ground dry during rain? dig a trench around outter around the shelter?
@thomascumiskey41982 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks
@joshualarson84892 жыл бұрын
Your case take out your happy sock😂from left field