Plash Palatka Dugout Shelter Poncho Stealth Camping

[@wittwashere]

alternate method to reduce/prevent flooding in case of rain: use the excavated dirt and debris to make a berm around the shelter to divert runoff

[@caseydodds4433]

Better to dig a shollow trench around the shelter,have it flow down hill.

[@wittwashere]

@@caseydodds4433 true but only if you have the time or energy to spare to dig an extra trench, reusing the dirt already excavated from the hole is more economical and also servers the purpose of sealing the backside

[@varnellhopkinsiii6863]

I was taught to use both of these methods together. I would dig my trench along the rainfly and pack dirt along the edge to keep rain and wind out.

[@iac4357]

​@@varnellhopkinsiii6863Time vs Energy Expended.

[@shannonthacker-gray6190]

Great info from you and the commenters, this helps me out allot

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Shannon! Glad to hear it.

[@joegarcia1674]

Awesome video. Great low-key shelter

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Joe!

[@РусланЮсупов-ы6ч]

Неплохо, неплохо... А ещё: можно срезанный дёрн уложить перед входом в укрытие и может получиться небольшой бруствер для ведения огня, при необходимости. Все таки плащ палатка является снаряжением для военных...

[@KingOfCatfish]

Made me think of a covered hasty fighting position. Love it! Just got my plash a couple weeks ago and I’m ready to get out with it.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice! Enjoy it. Fantastic gear.

[@Roller822]

Good share Jess. 1002 uses for the Palatka and counting. Lol. Thanks

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you John!

[@cgnicolis]

"That looks inviting, doesn't it?" Pure gold.

[@pobo6113]

As you were digging out your area I was thinking of all the issues you then presented when you were done. Good critique. I think you have great talent in thinking outside the box. Thank you for sharing.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you very much. I like to improvise and experiment. It keeps it interesting for me. Happy that you are enjoying the content.

[@peterott9162]

Just came up in my recommendations and man I'm glad I watched it. Awesome video brother!!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@peterott9162]

@@EnduranceRoom you're very welcome man!!

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Jess I saw this where it was 2 men in the pit . Great winter idea if the ground isn’t frozen already. It’s a good thing to know how to do just like you said. Well done !

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Kris! Ground is rock hard here in winter. Snow trench might be neat to try. Lot easier to dig too 😂

[@JDJD-hg9hu]

I’m loving it. Stay happy healthy and fluid

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! ATB

[@varnellhopkinsiii6863]

I am really digging this setup!!!

[@davidpalmer9091]

Good information! Thanks for sharing!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks David!

[@mikejeffsteel]

Excellent idea! I love plash-palatkas. Such a rugged multipurpose item!

[@TheVerbiousOne]

The plash palatka is an awesome piece of gear. I have now collected 3 of them. Great video showing the versatility of this piece of gear.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you very much! These are pretty brilliant for such a simple design. 3 makes a really nice triangular tepee type shelter. Kind of like 3 plow points facing each other. Have a good one!

[@TheVerbiousOne]

@@EnduranceRoom I ordered 2 Russian palatkas when I found deals on them, and I got my hands on an East German version in the "rain" pattern. Stricktarn I think they call it. It is slightly different than the Russian version. I rolled one of them up as the Russians did for over the shoulder carry and then secured it around the strap of my polish bread bag for a nice and comfy strap cushion. The next purchase will be a USGI shelter half.

[@HectorSanchez-ik9ny]

EXCELENTE VIDEO, SENCILLO Y CLARO. :)

[@janvanoverdijk8116]

nice video Jess... great idee for the hole !!! grtz. Janneman

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Jan! Appreciate it!

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

Awesome info, thanks Jess.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks JJ! Appreciate it

[@andrejmucic5003]

Very creative, you are my new fav!

[@jeffrichards5106]

Hey Jess, that's interesting. Good to know. Thanks 👍

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Jeff! Have a good one!

[@perfectweather]

Great video, thanks 👍

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@paul5403]

Wouldn't want to sleep in that shelter in the rain ( seepage from the ground ) you'd end up in a cold bath . The plash palatka is deceptively big and roomy . Great video .

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks. Yeah, it could be bad. I did mention the solution to prevent getting flooded at the end of the video though.

[@marktapp5408]

Love your channel. I always learn something. In this case I learned I won't be using this method. Thanks!

[@shawnnewsome4778]

Love that setup.

[@skschmidt1376]

GOOD IDEA! Love the concept. Looks to work well.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Been meaning to try this out for awhile. Really impressed with how well it improved the shelter.

[@herbsmith6871]

Another great video my friend 🤠

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Herb!

[@activeal]

Very innovative. Enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@DF4Trap]

Great concept, simple and effective. Thanks for sharing.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@muteme4980]

Love the atacs and gear. Reliable stuff.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! Atacs rocks

[@mbarr1029]

Love the concept. Once as a Boy Scout on a camp out we/me and another pitched our tent on a slant with the door up hill. The rain funneled in and we had to share a sleeping bag and use the wettest one to soak up the water in the back downhill part of the tent. NEVER AGAIN will I not remember that night. We dug a trench in front of the tent in the rain , to let the water flow around the opening and past the tent. This configuration would be great with a small trench in front of the opening and back around the sides to let the rain runoff the tarp channel away..

[@EnduranceRoom]

Oh man, that sounded like quite the experience. The trenches are a great idea. 👍 I have been pretty lucky with the rain, a few wet nights here and there. Last summer, I had set up a leanto and just happened to make a raised bed. A storm moved in and it was heavy. Water was flowing under my bed like a stream. I had a miltec poncho, which I never carry, draped it over my sleeping bag and slept. Pretty crazy how that one worked out. Have a good one my friend.

[@charleswalter2902]

Had a similar experience as a scout & that was over 60 yrs. ago. Always dug a diversion ditch on the uphill side after that fiasco.

[@mbarr1029]

@@charleswalter2902 53 years ago for me.

[@mlsknnr]

If you use cross members the width of the pit and put one on each end and a couple in between (depending on your weight), you can trench the pit to your sump (water always goes to the lowest point) and then lay your poles length wise on the cross members, you insure that you are out of the water. The depth of your trench and sump would depend on expected rainfall and duration of stay. Learned the hard way in a torrential downpour.

[@markschneiderhan4300]

Another great video!!!!

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Nice one fella, definitely cool to know. Like you say, the rain catch pit would be a great option. Bit more work but if rains due, would be needed 👍. Good film, cheers Rick n Billydog

[@supersauvage]

Great video 💪🏻💪🏻💣💣✔✔

[@tobaccoroadadventures]

Interesting setup! Being 6’4” I too struggle fitting in “normal” size spaces. I’d love to see how this would work in a rain storm. Excellent job as always brother!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks brother! I want to check that out. I am not sure when I will be able to do an overnight, but perhaps I can build one and run a test.

[@ridgewalkeroneone]

The entire idea seems fairly waterproof, but if you are worried about seepage, the fix for that is to dig a 6in hole that is 2 in in diameter and just fill that bad boy up with gravel. Your hole will not fill with water

[@frh-freerangehuman]

love it. great video

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@shaunmattockscmadventures5066]

Great video

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks!

[@kevanne3230]

Thank yo for the lesson It did give me some options but experience is my goal i did enjoy watching Kevin NZ

[@andrewhodgkins2292]

The British army used a very similar idea in the mid/late 20th century. Difference was the grass from the surface was placed around the boundary to form a wall against rain and to give a little more height. The poncho would be put on top of the wall.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice! That makes sense.

[@rubberduckindustries6665]

I would certainly consider adding the excavated materials around the edges/ on the top to improve concealment, and I would probably put a small rain ditch around the edges to help keep any rain out of the hole.

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@rubberduckindustries6665 Nice. Those are good ideas. I rebuilt the hole afterwards, which is why I kept everything off to the side. The main concept I was exploring with this video was increasing interior space under a somewhat undersized poncho. I might have to make a follow up to this. Have a good one.

[@jaykimble5188]

Off topic, but to let you know; I started stuffing my Russian tent hammock into an OR compression sack instead of rolling it up and placing it in the camo bag it comes with. The poles fit in nicely too. Really nice for tearing camp down and deploying, you can essentially put it up without it touching the ground.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice! That sounds really cool. I love fast and efficient setups and tear downs.

[@chaseezell5929]

Awesome video. Thanks for a great idea. 💡

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks!

[@MWoodslore]

Hell yeah Commenting before even watching the whole thing. I've Done This with my MILTEK Poncho during Deer season(One can stand up in mine). Returning this year and Stretching it over the same Hole. 👍👍

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice! That sounds like a great idea for sure. 🤝

[@michalurbanful]

The one at 8:08 is Czechoslovak "celta", according to the camouflage marking. I don't often use it as a shelter but it makes a terrific poncho alternative. Nice dugout shelter btw. Regards from the Czech Republic. :)

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you very much! Appreciate the info. I really like that poncho. It was unmarked at my local surplus store and needed a bit of repair, so I got it for a great price. It is much lighter than my other ponchos and the camouflage is excellent. I put a mixture of coconut oil and bees wax on it, which has helped with the water resistance significantly. Cheers!

[@ТУРИСТ-АВАНТЮРИСТ]

A beautiful area, similar to ours in Belarus. The shelter itself is not bad, I myself have used it more than once, there is one minus in this shelter - in the morning there is condensate on the inside and the sleeping bag gets wet from it.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks my friend. We really love the woods here. Thanks for the information on condensation. I want to test this out for myself, but time is limited for the moment. Which tarp or poncho have you used for this shelter setup?

[@ТУРИСТ-АВАНТЮРИСТ]

@@EnduranceRoom Raincoat and tarpaulin

[@flatchdaddysadventurevault4132]

Hey Jess, glad to see you back out in the bush. I’ve enjoyed watching your recent vids.I hope all is well, take care and be safe out there.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Lon! It is good to be back outside a bit! Doing well. Thanks very much. Hope you and yours are doing great. 🤝

[@magicworldbyjorg]

[@canastasiou68]

Really enjoy watching your videos, and a plough point is my favourite tarp shelter. Cheers from Australia

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you very much. Cheers my friend 🤝

[@shadowcastre]

I love the Plash Palatka.. the more the better. You may have to do like me... At 6'5", I'm adding an extra foot of material to the 2 bottom sides to make it fit me. Thanks for the video...

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice! Yeah, been thinking about something along those lines, just haven’t brought myself to cut up one to do the mod. Cheers

[@shadowcastre]

@@EnduranceRoom Don't cut one up...!! Drill fabric from joanns is an almost identical material and is cheap. Dye it to taste, spray/wax water proof and your good to go.

[@charlesknatcal6214]

Been missing your videos!

[@joelareddola4946]

Cool video my man. Good to see your making videos again. Who else am I gonna watch to get ideas on palakas?! Sucks you had to reload the your video on the Alice pack. Sucks more I forgot my comment! Lol. Hope you and the fam is well. See you in the next one!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Joe! It definitely is nice to be in the woods a bit. YT has been a little funky as of late, long load times, the mix up with the video. It was showing two copies; one that was active, and another that was waiting to be loaded. Weird. Oh well... We are doing good, man. Thank you. Hope you are also. Cheers 🤝

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Mini plow point awesome setup brotha!!😁✌️💚✊️🔥

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks brother! 🤝

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

@@EnduranceRoom hey Jess not sure if you saw my comment on other video have you heard of Bushcraft Buddy?? Pretty sure they are in Germany but they do tons of fire heated pup tent shelters including as many as 8 pieces really cool stuff I know you'd appreciate 😉

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@Canadian_Craftsman Yes! Sorry, I saw it and missed it. My days are crazy right now bro 😂 I really like Bushcraft Buddy. Martin is the main guys name. Excellent channel. Cheers brother

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

@@EnduranceRoom awesome all good my man no worries at all I totally understand that cheers bro!!(=

[@protectpersevere2030]

good stuff!

[@TheJimtanker]

I've seen Marines living like that for months out in the desert. Glad I had my tank to sleep in/on.

[@williamfordham8081]

Excellent 👌 looking at the thumbnail I genuinely thought you was stood up vertically in a deep pit 🤣🤣🤣 quality styff though, keep em' coming Jess!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Will! Lol That would have been quite the project with this shovel. Man, I read about some of the training the Russian soldiers were doing. They would lay prone and dig out their trenches. Pretty obscure info, but really interesting nonetheless. The body dynamics to do so is really impressive.

[@thebeardedgorilla8596]

Very slick. Never seen that before

[@doktordizzel9261]

Копка углубления переду установкой плащ палатки ещё и поможет от попадания случайного осколка от снаряда или пули. Плащ палатка - это в первую очередь военное снаряжение.

[@gatitopendejo8557]

This channel is so promising. You have my subscription my good sir! And my likes :)

[@jorgamund07]

Good stuff. Most of the dugout diagrams I remember seeing is for the two man set up, with two palatkas.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you. I saw those as well. Might have to give one a try at some point.

[@sachac5435]

good video thanks i got mine last week and they are very warm i have been trying it out on my bed and its warmer and more comfortable then a wool blanket (probably to tightly woven wool blanket) its not that cold here atm but very impressed

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks for watching. I tagged this video for stealth camping, but it is a military design. The original intent was not meant for camping. Personally, I wanted to see how much room it made under the tarp. When I have time, I would like to film an overnight using the design. Cheers

[@chrisr251]

I live in Southern California. The idea of being able to dig any kind of hole with anything short of power tools just amazes me. Here it is nothing but hard clay and large rocks. Digging even that shallow trench would likely take all day with a full-sized shovel.

[@EnduranceRoom]

I helped my Uncle build fence in Idaho years ago and had a similar experience. Had to clean the holes with a pick axe.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Love it man, and love your ALICE stuff. Looks like it is cooling off where you are, it is still 95 degrees in Central Florida....

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks very much! I have missed rucking ALICE. Its been a minute. The weather is definitely starting to cool down a bit. I love winter here. Super quiet with the snow muffling everything. 95... yikes! It hits 80 here and we are freaking out over the heat lol. Cold adaptation. Have a good one!

[@journeyman7189]

Great set up Jess. Kind of grave-like but it definitely works. Could see soldiers doing this for sure. Getting below ground level is a plus in that scenario. Nate

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Nate! Yes, the intent of the design is pretty opposite the appearance. Might have to play with it some more. Have a good one!

[@rubberduckindustries6665]

In the American army we called hasty fighting positions "shallow graves" or "Ranger graves". If that's your purpose, than don't forget you overhead concealment and your sector stakes.

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@rubberduckindustries6665 What are sector stakes?

[@kentcostello5286]

I just found your channel looks awesome.

[@thomasmusso1147]

HI Jess .. 👍👍👍 .. an interesting variation. For me though, not necessary. Even though my legs are plenty long enough to reach the ground, 1.70m fits into a standard setup just fine 😁. Take care my friend .. until next time .. Tommy

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Tommy! Yeah, definitely not a go to setup for me either, rather a bit of nostalgia I suppose. It has been on my list to make for awhile. I saw my shovel as I was heading out the door and decided to give it a go. That being said, I did notice a larger dugout shelter setup from the plash manual that used 4 ponchos. Might have to give that one a go at some point. Have a good one!

[@thomasmusso1147]

@@EnduranceRoom 👍

[@brianvannorman1465]

Very cool.

[@noshame7472]

Hi I've just revisited this idea and thought about doing on an incline/side of a hill, with the entrance on the downside cool.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Awesome video! Nice setup. Great shelter. New follower here. Crow✌️

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Crow! Welcome to the channel Jess

[@Mat-kr1nf]

How’s about making your own Plasch Palatka to your own size requirements? There is a Military Surplus shop in the UK that started making size 3 Polish Lavvus because they have got so rare, they’re actually rated as good as the originals! They’ve called them the “Hobson’s Choice”.😁

[@sandasturner9529]

Simplest home mother nature can have.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Fill in about half the grave area with small conifer boughs for the best sleep and protection from mud/water. Also, always make sure to pick a high spot in the terrain with good drainage. Good stuff!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! Yeah, Lars from Survival Russia made a good video on this style years ago talking about the Belgium army’s setup using a small trench within the trench to catch water, poles over top lengthwise and then sleeping mat on top. Pretty slick. Cheers

[@neil_castell]

i agree ... best solution for a big guy is use two, i have 4 set up as a pup tent and its huge, this set up reminds me of Serbian sniper nests used in the Yugoslav civil war, they would set up their plash palatka's up inches off the floor, camouflage them and dig out a shooting position inside. Result was an extremely difficult position to find.

[@EnduranceRoom]

The pup tent setup is really nice with these, and warm. Thanks for the history info on these. I was aware of the use, but interesting to hear about examples. I am not sure how or why the color of this canvas is so effective as a camouflage, but it is incredible.

[@AlpineWarrior550]

Interesting video, thank you for sharing. Question, have you ever heard of a Norwegian tent sheet ? Basically it is a triangular piece of canvas, with button wholes down one side and grommets down the other. Each man in the squad would get one of these to carry. Upon reaching your patrol base each man would take these out , button them all together to make a circle. Stake down the perimeter and lift the center with a piece of para cord looped over a tree branch or tent pole. Lifted up about 3 to 4 feet . Each man would crawl inside, Laying down to create a wagon wheel …… Thanks again for sharing and take care 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! I have seen a few pics of the tent sheets, but haven’t come across them in person. Looks really cool. Appreciate the info. Cheers

[@AlpineWarrior550]

@@EnduranceRoom I actually used them in the Marine Corps, during Cold Weather Training in Korea 👍🏻🪖🇺🇸

[@hiramhaji7813]

The plow point is a great set up for tarp

[@fmike15]

What if you dug a little deeper and lined it with the moss you dug out before putting the mat in? Maybe piling some of the dirt around the opening for wind protection?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Those are good ideas 👍

[@dom69foco]

Yeah that moss looks so comfy

[@алексейшаврель]

Отлично вы передумали. Это расширяет возможности. Спасибо.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@TheScoundrel70]

Great tip about adding a pole bed Jess, I would consider that a standard feature unless time was an issue. As a sidenote, should you ever need to replace the handle on your shovel, take a look at handles for Log Slicks. The knob on the end is a bit larger, and half round rather than a ball. The inside is contoured in a concave curve that better fits the hand. Plus you can get different lengths. I added 4" to my pack shovel, and that little bit made a difference in how bent over I had to be to dig. For the one I keep in my truck, I added 18" which is enough to reach 1/2 way and a bit under the truck without having to get underneath. Have a look and see what you think, but to me, they are tailor made for entrenching tool handles.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Sean! I have been thinking about building one of these for years. Really impressed with how dramatically it increased the effectiveness of the single tarp. I appreciate the tip on the handle. Mine came with a bit of play in it. I shimmed it with gorilla tape, but know at some point it will likely need to be swapped out. I will check out the Log Slick handles. Have a good one!

[@ChickenShackIRL]

Mine came with a lot of play as well. Thank you for the tip. I will look into that

[@lukedorrington7455]

I've taken to using a small 6ftx6ft canvas tarp pitching it plow point style. nice small footprint and very warm inside

[@dndlab1]

Great video, just come across your channel in my feed. Subbed stealth camping is the only way here in the UK....which isn't great, there's always a way though !

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel. Been there myself. Whatever works. Cheers Jess

[@stannelson2582]

Would it help if the removed dirt was placed under a side to raise a side of the shelter? Maybe maybe not. Great one today!

[@EnduranceRoom]

That could be cool! The intent of the design was to get the soldier below ground level, so if anything were to come flying through the shelter, he would be safe. Thanks for watching!

[@fmike15]

I can't edit my previous comment but maybe pile some the dirt around the opening for wind protection too.

[@alexdetrojan4534]

Interesting.

[@johnburgin7478]

Was thinking plow point and…Space blanket taped to the underside would probably chase you out . Would suggest a burn or trench system. Have a great evening

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks brother. Trench system is a great idea. Setup as it was, (in the day) heat was enough to chase me out. Have a good one

[@mpmansell]

Normally, I save the turf, dog deeper and the reseat the turf. This makes it softer and adds some insulation

[@crashingstoans7907]

Cool idea. To make it more realistic it should be cold, raining, and with people shooting at you.

[@EnduranceRoom]

That’s a bingo.

[@A_Meek_lake_Dweller]

Really enjoyed this Jess! The 6x8 canvas tarps work nice for the original setup. Dig it deep enough to stand in flagged with blaze orange and a little heater for deer season?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Scott! 6x8 is a really great size. I kind of dig rectangular tarps in general. That would be a great option for hunting.

[@westonfurman3833]

I subed just because you talk. To many people are starting channels and don't talk. I can't stand that. But good job! 🤠👍💯

[@borntoolate1282]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@noshame7472]

Wow, deadly shelter! just wondering if the ground was wet as in soaked, what could you do then or would you just forget about the idea and set up the poncho shelter some other way, especially for us tall people?

[@EnduranceRoom]

They would dig a sump hole to catch any ground water and then line the main pit with poles to elevate the sleeping platform. Depending on the weather, the outside edges would either be covered over with dirt or snow. Camouflage would be added with branches, debris, etc.

[@NWSurvival]

It seems to me that could be quite efficient/effective in snow. Thoughts?

[@EnduranceRoom]

It could be interesting. Frozen ground might be an issue. When it freezes here, it gets solid. Entrenching into the snow might be pretty good though.

[@jessedavis4187]

What kind of camo are you wearing. Thank you

[@EnduranceRoom]

It is a Russian sumrak suit in ATACS FG Really excellent and good price. Cheers

[@glenray7464]

A trench around the edges of the tarp to devert rain to downhill side will help water off the tarp not drain inside .

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice tip!

[@thomasmusso1147]

Agreed. Sleeping Pit or not, a trench to divert water is always a good idea. If needed, for extra warmth, the soil out of the trench can then be used to cover the Tarp edges.

[@kevinstrade2752]

Could you put the dirt dug up and put around the rim of the hole?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Yes, absolutely. I was aiming to recreate the original format as close as I could, and then refilled the hole and replaced the sod. But, definitely the earth could have been used as a barrier out front.

[@Alienshark]

Neat

[@BobSmith-dk8nw]

Rather than doubling up the ground cloth and putting it all in the hole - I'd have tried spreading it out across the hole and the letting it sink into it - then putting in my sleeping stuff. That way I'd have the ground cloth spread out some around the hole as well as in it. As to rain - yeah - you need to pay attention to the slope. What we did was dig a water channel around the tent to direct the water ... around it and then away. The other thing we did was erect a stone or wood wall up wind to block it. I've frozen my ass off because the wind was blowing right in through the zipper on my sleeping bag. Fortunately we were car camping then - and just got in the cars. Up in the mountains and the wind was pretty bad that time. .

[@EnduranceRoom]

This is a military design meant for things other than camping. Lots can be done to improve it, like making the pole bed described at the end of the video. Thanks for watching

[@d540vamartin9]

Instead of carrying and extra pole, why not use the shovel for the opening pole

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thats a good idea, but I didn’t carry a pole, rather just used a stick that was already there.

[@BushcraftOst]

Unfortunately, the old tarpaulins have a small standard size. Then it can quickly become too tight. For me it's usually enough, but if it rains, i build it up in a diamond shape. So you have more space in the footwell. I wish you a great weekend. 😎

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks my friend. Appreciate it. You too!

[@Charon-5582]

Being in the ground like that would also form a sort of shell scrape. Give you a modicum of protection from arty.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Exactly. I left out all of the practical application stuff. Glad you picked up on it.

[@MrSheckstr]

Instead of a single pole plow point I like to make a structure using two shorter poles that connect with the grommets on either side of the corner (or if I can get a long enough and flexible enough length of green wood I make an inverted U that is tied to those same grommets) the little triangle of material at the corner can be drawn down at an angle using a little line and a stake to create a bivy shaped plow point Also since you mention rain water, don’t forget to dig a drainage gutter around your tent

[@jeanhebert2130]

Thanks