Training Reinforce your Space Blanket

[@firemanforever3000]

You and Shawn give the world so much information that we just can’t get anywhere else. We salute and thank you both.

[@rheidtech]

Awesome, hey bud👍🌄

[@miztatito483]

Facts!

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

I agree,, and Andrew at Ranger Survival is another good instructor and KZbinr

[@kevinstanley5352]

Oh absolutely yes👍👍

[@jonathananonymouse7685]

Oh, no. I think I might've been misspelling his name this entire time (as Sean). Are you sure about that spelling? Because I'll need to correct that on my end.

[@RyanGr33n]

When I was in the Boy Scouts, the first thing you made was a “comando rope”, which was a 6’ length of cotton rope with a loop in one end and a wooden toggle on the other. You learned how to whip and back-braid a rope and whittle the wooden toggle. Then you learned a thousand different ways to use that same rope around camp, including everyone toggling their ropes together to make longer ones. It taught us basic skills but also creativity and how to improvise gear. 25 years later, I still carry mine. A set length of non-expendable rope is priceless. I hate using throw-away “string”.

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk4518]

Back in the 60’s I bought a survival blanket back then they called them space blankets. I used it until about 2 years ago when I finally retired it and it was patched with tape soo much that I think it was probably mostly tape. Surprisingly the grommets never failed. I have newer survival blankets and I agree the grommets and seams are the weak point. Great idea about reinforcing before using on a new blanket thanks for sharing.

[@thomasmusso1147]

Yep .. my first exposure to those new-fangled 'space blankets' was back in 1968 during my Basic Military Training one freezing winter night out at 'de Brug', our Battle Training Area. One guy in our Company, his Mom had sent him one. It appeared that he and his buddy didn't freeze their butts off as much as the rest of us did. Bought my first one soon thereafter.

[@jameshiggins-thomas9617]

The cordage system is one of the best things I've learned from you on YT. I have the rapid deploy ridgeline for my tarp-tent setup (that I "stole" from a hiker on the AT) and swear by it. Thanks for all your informative videos.

[@DB-yj3qc]

Back in 80s when I was a young 11B in a light Infantry, we had 550 cords tied on poncho for the same thing. 👍 about the same length of cord on all 6 grommets. For faster hooch set up. Many cold wet nights spent in poncho liner n poncho. Then I got a hammock used poncho the same but slightly off muddy ground.

[@JustInCases72]

Been duck tapping my tarps for years just a good idea to reinforce the week points of a tarp. Make a cheep tarp last a lot longer it’s almost kid proof

[@markcole5659]

Sir, I am absolutely a fan and I sincerely appreciate all of the knowledge and experience you share with us. I cannot help but wonder, why not make the Pathfinder brand blanket reinforced out of the box? I understand this would increase the price point but, I feel like most would not mind the extra cost for a far superior product. With the numerous years of experience you guys have with the product and knowing the major failure points why not make it better at the factory? I have the utmost respect and I know my opinion was unsolicited, just a question that popped into my head. Keep doing what you do and I will keep learning. Thank you.

[@throbinhood6930]

I reinforce everything. And pre stage everything. It just makes the most sense to me

[@MrJustapeon]

Same old knots we have used since the (19)sixties. Knowledge is never lost. Another great video!

[@johnstevenperez4186]

Thank you for the teaching moment, Dave. My tarp will appreciate the upgrades.

[@davehumpleby3440]

I've been satisfactorily using this cordage management system for the best part of a decade . At least I THOUGHT I was. In all this time, I've been Lark's heading my guy lines to my tarp, then Marlin hitching my pegs to the guy lines just as you do. HOWEVER, I've continued to Marlin hitch my pegs to the guy lines EVEN when securing my tarp directly to the ground (i. e. not 'flying' the tarp). Not once has it occurred to me to make the Bowlines big enough to accommodate my pegs so that I don't have to Marlin hitch them RIGHT NEXT TO the tarp edge. Having watched your video, this is so obvious and I can't help thinking to myself, "You dumbass!". I've been needless tying extra knots for years! This is why I continue to subscribe, watch and learn from your videos. Every day is a school day. Thank you for the humbling lesson and keep up the great content and work.

[@superdivemaster]

I think it's "guide-lines" ... No ???

[@thomasmusso1147]

@@superdivemaster 'Guyline' is the correct description.

[@mrwes100]

@@superdivemaster either is acceptable.

[@davidlewis3169]

I have learned so much from you, and put it into practice...Thank you Dave. I wish I would have known half the things I know now, when I was homeless. Life would have been so much easier. Thanks again for ALL you do.

[@montereyspike]

This is one of the best, most informative videos that I've seen in quite a while. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Keepmelevel]

Nice! I love these knock out tips! I am doing this tonight! Thanks David l!😎

[@wanderingthewilderness]

With the advantage you have with so many days in the feild and so much gear coming through, you really get the opportunity to see wear and what fails. Thx for the tip

[@darylsarbaugh3491]

Great video. I have an original brand space blanket I bought at the PX in 1992. 30 years later and well over 100 uses and the edges all the way around have lost that black hem piece mostly from dry rot after 30 years. A few small abrasions required some 100mph tape. It will probably last another 30 by adding these reinforcements. Thanks Dave. I have really missed these kinds of videos from you.

[@sdsi68]

Great video Sir, very informative, going to watch again to make sure I got it, thank you 🤙🤙🤙👍😁

[@xxcourtjesterxx]

This video could not have been better timed for me, thank you!

[@pB-vp3mo]

I have observed a couple variations on reinforcing tarps or space blankets. I do like this one. keep up the great videos.

[@michaelkelly8061]

Outstanding !! Thank you for sharing !!

[@dustingreen6210]

Excellent training !!!!

[@RatdogDRB]

Top shelf share, as always Dave. Good common sense use of gear.

[@donnywilkes6417]

Thank you for the information.

[@ceri1796]

Thanks Dave for another great video. Waiting for the new book with baited breath.

[@j.t.cooper2963]

As always good sound advice from the best.

[@diegoromerocicloturismo3454]

A real master class.

[@brianslocum5159]

It looks like when you are joining the two pieces of paracord together with your "sheet bend" you are tying a square knot. A Sheet bend would have the short tail of the black line going under the black line instead of going back down through the eyelet.

[@DavidCanterbury]

You are correct and either will work for this application

[@CrowManyClouds]

And it should/could have been a slipped sheet bend!

[@lucasjones5153]

Can we pre-order that book? My wife was in the same room while I was watching and I think I *cough coughed* enough to get the point across! Thank you sir for sharing such great information!

[@rayjay848]

Was all set to buy a couple of your emergency blankets, but after watching this, I’m thinking “why didn’t they make their blanket strong enough to make it through a basic class?” If anyone could make a blanket suitable for a “real” emergency, I would think that would be you guys.

[@trynsurviven2440]

Huge thumbs up 👍 thank you for sharing this.

[@behindthespotlight7983]

great hack, Dave. Thanks for putting a few of these up for folks who really want to see your team in Ohio but are temporarily strapped. By way of support I do purchase a product when I can & share your content on my socials regularly. PS: love my Pathfinder stainless bottle & cup. Excited you’re taking a look at Andrew. His video as are great.,

[@superdivemaster]

Thats a lot of class for one tarp ... I carry a bacpacking tent ...

[@blainejeffreys]

These blankets really need more stitching along the hems and the corner gussets. That's why they fail.

[@bsd9230]

Guy is a genius! What a great system. With all of CC weekly videos for years and all his stuff never seen this very practical simple teaching. What a professor of Bushcraft Dave is.

[@kenbarrett6466]

That’s a great idea with the space blanket ,, the marlin spike hitch is my favorite one ,, so super simple but yet effective for so many uses . Due to back and shoulder problems I can pretty much only camp at parks and I have had people come up and ask me how I set up hammock and tarp so quick ,, .. thank you for all the information you pass and your instructors pass along thru these videos ,,, and now another book to add to the collection ,, I know Shawn gets hounded for a cook book ,, maybe we all should hound you to make one too ..lol. Thank you for all you do for those of us who can’t make to the school ,, if I was back in my 30 something again I’d already been to all of them

[@dfostman6014]

Well presented and explained, as usual. Thanks.

[@rustybayonet1664]

Back to my ranger days, my favorite was a poncho and poncho liner. But I always wanted the (NAM STYLE) poncho with the rubber coated canvas.

[@JV-fj7of]

Bro you make some of the best videos on KZbin, thank you.

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍👍👍 .. very, very informative. Thank you Sir.

[@darrenleigh201]

Excellent!

[@dannyh9010]

Dave, would you please post a link to your soft shackle video? I searched your videos, but didn’t find it. Thanks.

[@artsomniacv-logcitybydanie1249]

Thanks man because most of them suck and they don't really last that long💪

[@anthonymarino4260]

thanks for sharing

[@impermanenthuman8427]

That’s awesome 👍🏻

[@truth9995]

Why not have your manufacturer do a better build and reinforce it before its sold. I bet you would sell more

[@DavidCanterbury]

Been through several in 10 years they are all made about the same. To make some much better would double the price and they wouldn’t sell

[@dottiea.2186]

Just found your channel today, cooking 🍳 channel, then I found you have this class channel ❤️👍🇺🇸🙂 HAVE you ever been to Creek Stewart Survival school ? This really looks interesting 👍

[@backacresalaska2272]

I've been slow to accept rechargeable devises generally being disapointed but batteries have improved and the real game changer for me has been quick change batteries so I don't have to wait for charging. I've been investing in Dewalt system and when they come out with an E-bike will likely get one.

[@joelareddola4946]

Ingenious, truly blown away again! Would you suggest doing this before basic class? I mean I have several grabbers to do. I can save one for class time …

[@cachevalleyprepper]

Worthwhile video Dave. I can't use Gorilla tape here up north though because the adhesive doesn't hold in the cold. Nashua 100MPH tape holds though.

[@paul7754]

Dave's the man! Duct tape - just bought two 'decent' space blankets (so humble of him to include the Pathfinder brand) held up well on first use but I'll be reinforcing corners as stated - they are a weak spot! I knew about 'pre-cording' the corners - haven't done but will add after duct tape reinforcement treatment. This was a lot of good info in a quick video. Thanks Dave!

[@ТУРИСТ-АВАНТЮРИСТ]

Great video, I liked it, keep up the good work. By the way, I also recently started making videos about hiking and bushcraft, look at it somehow, I assure you it will be a lot of fun.

[@1990westfalia]

Dave, I’ve been a long time follower and support you via past purchases. Besides the Journal of the Yurt series, this is a great DYI video that we can actually use. For those who can attend a training course, you let us in a little of what and how you teach. Thanks, Skillet

[@lucasstarbuck6797]

10/10

[@SeeTheWholeTruth]

Every piece of gear, can be improved. IF you dont see that, you are not using your head. Tailor it to you, and the usage and make it last, survival is not throwaway.

[@randybeeson3424]

Outstanding ideas. Love the marline spike to bowline loop extention. Reinforcing the casualty blanket makes great sense. I wonder if 4 bungee loops on the corners would help the grommets in heavy wind as well.

[@spiritfox2026]

Question: I had found information that says one way to measure out cordage was by holding the running end extended arm length straight out to your side and the other end from your center chest. The distance from center chest to your extended arm should be half your height. In my case 3’ & 1.5” estimated from center chest to arms length. So when I measure out cordage this way I always end up with just a foot left over. Any suggestions so that it comes out with the 4’ left over when following your cordage guidelines from your video? 6:21

[@danielloder1461]

Nice

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

I've never been good at school lol.

[@jonathananonymouse7685]

So. I might've just missed it, but it seemed like the "soft shackles" were a thing that was going to be explained later, and then, are mentioned again at around... 16:13 but aren't really explained. I'm betting that I just missed something, but I'd love for someone to point me in the right direction on learning soft shackles. (The idea of rope-based carabiners opens a LOT of doors...) Other than that (very, VERY minor gripe!) I know I'll be coming back to this video many times to practice and master these techniques. I appreciate you, Sir. Keep up the good work!

[@greekveteran2715]

Did anybody tried this? Does the tape stay on after the blanket is exposed under the sun or the rain??

[@Occupuyourspine]

I like the arrangement you have at the corners I will use it from now on. 🤠

[@truck3696]

This information is worth it's weight in gold. Thank you for providing it in such a concise package. Love your content.

[@neilcastell6951]

after ripping out a few grommets on several ponchos, 20 some years ago ... i started adding small elasticated (bungee shock cord) loops to every tarp and poncho, and in 20 year i've only had one grommet rip out and that was a cheapo polyester chinese tarp.

[@mrwes100]

Yep, built-in tensioner :)

[@AllWeatherFirestarters]

Great video! Thank you!

[@ryanblystone5153]

Very useful

[@jaredhalverson5134]

Thanks for the video. This is going to be really helpful when my daughter and I take the basic survival class in May.

[@chrissonik]

Can’t recommend doing this enough, even ahead of time. my partner and I both ripped our seams at the basic class.

[@ryanwisbey3387]

Hi. Despite you being an "Oldie" to KZbin as described by corporal Kelly. I've only , since the turn if the year, discovered, the latter and then by default of him you. I find the info well presented. Being ex military myself I was wondering if you teach hygiene, long term that is for a survival scenario. Latrines other than a cat hole. If so maybe a short vid on that. May help the masses.

[@elderhiker7787]

DC (Dave Canterbury = Direct Current), The Godfather of Cordage and its usage. You and your team are a treasure trove of valuable information for readiness and survival. Thanks a million for your continued leadership and instructional videos.

[@811NJUtilityLocating]

The information provided in this video is pure gold! Should be saved in everyone's favorites! Ohhh, and another book coming!?!?! I'll have to use my SRO rewards points when it drops!!! 🙂

[@Dreoilin]

If ancient ppl had super glue and gorilla tape imagine what they would have done

[@dubc3615]

This was awesome to learn at class. I hope many more attend to learn this and much more critical survival training.

[@prepperpov5852]

Just went on a small hike with your Pathfinder dry bag. For being one of the least expensive items I’ve purchased from your site, it sure does rock. Thanks for this info.

[@mrkultra1655]

I am, no Bs, actually taping my tarps, as you speak. I’ve already seen this multiple times in the past few days. Genius. Thanks again Dave.

[@Catspurrlounge]

After watching this video when you put it out, I reinforced two items I carry, my Arcturus Heavy Duty Survival tarp and my USMC reversible field tarp. It too gets beat up and I have gone through several of them. I like the 6 ft leads on the corners of the tarps and how you implement them for rapid deployment/take down. Good video good DIY simple fix.

[@snaponjohn100]

Dave, my friend, you hit this one out of the ballpark! Thank you so much for all this invaluable information. I will have an enjoyable time creating this to go into my packs. Thank you so much for all that you do. God bless you, your business, your wonderful family, and your instructors. John

[@jeepnicc]

Knowledge bomb.... Straight up. Awesome video brother! Thanks so much for sharing. 👍

[@ryankaul8620]

Dave is the leader of "Boy Scouts of America: Men of the World Sector" Thank you Dave for all the years you've dedicated to keeping us in the educated loop of the art of self reliance. Cheers, Pathfinder.

[@ghill1010]

Awesome. Thank you

[@sailplaneFan707]

cool I will do that to mine soon as I go back home from here in the wilderness

[@kevinstanley5352]

I feel really silly about asking this question would it work if I sewed along the seem with some real heavy duty thread

[@SuperM1man]

Dave are you a (infj)? Briggs Myers personality test I'm 40 years old and have been working on my systems in my kit since I was maybe 8. so I was just wondering what personality type you are?

[@patrickharmon9459]

Great idea about reinforcing with duck tape. Awesome 👌 thanks for your info and God bless 🙏 you and your staff 🙏

[@ericfehrman]

Dave, what is the brown jacket you are wearing in this video?

[@danpass12]

Gorilla Tape has always become a gooey mess here in South Florida. The tape material is fine but that adhesive cannot handle sunlight, much less ambient heat.

[@deadeye0072002]

Dave, I'd love to attend some of your classes. I live in Belfast Ohio. Don't think I'm that far away.

[@MrPockets1]

Love the show Dave.. every prepper is unique and my favourite video you have done is a old one but you talk about the importance of files and saws as they are one of the hardest tools to recreate, I report the doomsday clues on guru news and you are great at finding solutions to the problems I report on, I wish you all the best Dave Kyle :)

[@galenmullenax4039]

A pleasure to watch and learn from the best in the field!! Gotta get your book to add to my pack!! Also great 'Tats' Sir!!

[@buhosurvival3281]

Os estoy muy agradecido tanto a usted cómo a Shawn. Por toda la información que nos enseñáis. Es todo un placer aprender de los mejores. Lo único es que para obtener vuestro material en España no es nada fácil. Un gran saludo desde España 👍

[@Stewart0494]

I've spent 23years in the fire service and love watching your videos. However, I hate trying to fold that dang tarp up and put it back into my bag! It's rugged and warm. Stowing the thing is like trying to convince a cat to let you wrap it up in a wet towel.

[@marcusr.3622]

Hello from Germany. After I watched this Video, I thought, it will be a great addition to a Idea from another YT channel. Look at "Felix Immler - DIY Rope Tensioning System". It's basicly the same knots you use, but he put a branch as a permanent addition to the ropes.

[@ptprepper1170]

Not sure if anyone can help but Dave mentions soft shackles and thats its on some video but I can t seem to find it on his channel. Anyone can point me to it? thanks

[@jackbrown8052]

Why not use waterproof glue for plastic to strengthen the grommets and seams on space blankets? There are many types of such glue on the market. J-B Weld 8277 WaterWeld Epoxy Putty Stick - 2 oz. is one such glue among many. After putting the glue on the seams and grommets you could even add the duct tape to further strengthen the space blanket.

[@campingforge]

I'm implementing this for a backpacking trip this weekend on Lake Texhoma in north Texas.

[@garystorm6251]

Please share the Love of the Son of God, He spoke Truth Forever. Please write His Words in your Heart, and share them. Please Forgive, and Pray for everyone. Immanuel, God with us...

[@WarGrrl3]

Which is preferable, braided or twisted 36 bank line? Excellent vid, thank you.

[@mikemeinhardt1234]

Can you make a space blanket rain poncho hybrid

[@KnottyFlyer]

Really enjoyed your series on rope and cordage. Just assembled a similar system for myself. And I will be reinforcing my space blanket right away. At the 14 minute mark of this video you said you replaced the loop and toggle with a sheet bend. Looked more like a reef knot to me. Wouldn’t the sheet bend be more secure?

[@aaronwilcox6417]

These space blankets are junk. It's too bad they aren't GTG out of the package. The only good thing about them is their color and reflectivity. Otherwise the construction is a negative. I'll stuck to the bulk and price of an real oilskin tarp

[@melyssa8585]

As a person who lives in Canada, I have TWO emergency blankets as part of my winter kit.

[@barriereid9244]

I learned to make cordage from scraps of material in the Sahara. This included replacing the metal nose rings in camels. Point in fact, I came across a camel trapped in an acacia tree by its metal nose ring. 🇲🇷🇲🇱🐪🌴

[@lordrichard8184]

I carry jute twine as a disposable cordage. This way I can save it and have a little extra fire starting Material when I’m done using it as cordage.