How to set up your DD 3mx3m Tarp like a Tent

How to make your 3x3 DD Tarp into a Tent-like shelter!
Sorry for taking so long to get round to doing this, those who have asked to see a how to.
After a bit of practice setting this up only takes a few minutes!

[@mountain_del1863]

Been climbing and wild camping in Scotland for over 30 years. Mountains/tents are my thing but in lockdown I’ve had to revert to stealth.....e.g Tarp. This video as an instructional video remains the best I’ve seen to date. ATB fella 👍👍👍 all the best from North of the wall

[@SilvaWolf]

Thank you dude! Can't wait til I can head up north of the wall again!

[@lizziel4876]

Very clear demonstration of how to do this. I've been watching a few videos of how to set up the 3 x 3 tarp like this and this is the clearest so far. Maybe I'm ready to go out in the garden and try now....

[@1980zander]

That's possibly the best tarp setup I've ever seen!

[@SilvaWolf]

Thank you kindly!

[@CharlesDalyBoston]

Brilliant setup, just tried it out myself. First time I've felt the urge to camp in the backyard since I was a kid. Thanks for the video.

[@johningle8439]

The backyard is a good place to practice tarp setups.

[@VE3RKP]

I can't wait for my 10' x 10' tarp to come in the mail so I too can start practicing Tarp Tents! Great video and most likley will have it playing on my phone so I can fallow along.

[@TheLionsDen72]

Luv the vid! Just wanted to add to this. On the second set up, after you stake out the back, you could then remove the trekking pole. Take it to the outside of the back and with one more piece of cordage, connect back to tarp and tie off. This would then be putting the standing point outside and giving you a little more free space within the tarp. Just another option for an already great design. Thank you for sharing.

[@Andy-1968]

That was a brilliant video, I'm so glad I found it, keep up the great work 👍

[@codenamebravo2212]

Really well explained. Great tarp tent setups I am glad you posted the tutorials. Cheers!

[@lawrencemartin1113]

Really nicely explained and very clear to see the different versions. Thanks.

[@johngalt6929]

A very nice presentation! Been looking for a ground camping backup to my hammock. Thanks for posting!

[@kevinh.2047]

Looks like an awesome setup 👍

[@jeepnicc]

Sweet! Just ordered my DD 3x3 from self reliance outfitters. Can't wait! Thanks for sharing!!

[@kentuckykayakfishing6218]

Nicest video ive seen on this type of setup on this tarp. Thanks you 👍👍👍

[@AbzWayne]

Excellent HowTo !!! My mate is thinking about taking up camping again, and I really need to get him watching this one !! Really like the first setup more though, not sure why. Thanks to you and your pals for showing us this !!!

[@SilvaWolf]

Thanks a lot there Alan for such high praise. Not a problem, I am glad you have found this video useful. All the best. Dan.

[@thomascandlish9627]

Two excellent setups. Il have to try these

[@TheRealJoga]

By far the BEST vid on this! Thank you!.

[@SilvaWolf]

Thank you very much! :D

[@uncleduffers]

That's excellently done! I've seen tons of tarp shelter videos but they rarely show it in such nice easy steps for a novice like myself! When I get my DD 3x3, I'll DEFFO be following this setup for sure! Thanks for posting it, top stuff! :-)

[@rhaef]

Great video and very well explained. Thanks for sharing the knowledge! 👍

[@seawer]

Excellent video. You're a legend!

[@Xios505]

Best demonstration of this setup that I've seen yet. Really cleared up a few issues I was having. Thanks!

[@benhikescamps]

I really do like the 3x3 tarp tent setup. I’ve tried like your demonstration and also with the shorter pole on the outside - which provides a bit more room. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@nadster76]

That is so awesome!! Was shopping for a tent but sod that I've just ordered one of these, nice work man!

[@codenamebravo2212]

Thanks because of you I just brought a 3x3 tarp nice one cheers.

[@wolswildcamping1257]

Cool video Dan in my opinion one of the better instructional vids. Thanks very much for your time and effort. Be lucky and be safe.

[@darrelwhetter9185]

Just got a DD 3x3 and a set of dd walking poles CAN'T wait to get out there and use them 😎👍🎣

[@jorgmoritz7265]

you made me become a tarp fan by seeing this ;)

[@SILENT-APPROACH]

Excellent set up there mate - I have this tarp and prefer to a tent

[@sunshine7453]

Nicely done, I love it! Thanks!!!

[@kevseadog]

Awesome setup! Thanks so much!

[@ScotsWildcamper]

Excellent video Danny very easy to follow.....i'm really glad you put this up,cause i'm going to try that with my 4.5 x 3.

[@TempleMuayThai]

just discovered your channel its great thanks so much for all this information!

[@rubenalejandrobravoflores5372]

so many people are setting this up loosely, having me think i was gonna be unable to do it... after wathching your video i feel confident ill get a tight pitch , like you

[@colb3590]

This is a good idea for another way to make a shelter with a tarp , if I was using this in the woods I wouldn't take walking poles or pegs with me , I would hang it from a branch or make my own poles 'n' pegs . Thanks for posting

[@SilvaWolf]

aye sure thing! I rarely make my own pegs, i'm lazy, haha

[@noizy14]

Saw this, bought a tarp (the awsome ultralight one) ! Thanks for making my pack way lighter.

[@SilvaWolf]

That's a damn good idea that, I will have to give it a go! Thanks buddy, appreciate that! All the best, Dan.

[@SimbaOS]

I think I'll get one for myself. I saw this tarp at a local store, but wasn't sure whether to buy it or not. After your video I have no more doubts. Thanks.

[@karangoo]

Wonderful video, brilliant idea, very practicable - great. I have bought a DD3x3 and will practice these wonderful idea as soon as possible. Thanks a lot!

[@SilvaWolf]

Thanks a lot! Have fun with these! enjoy your tarp, I can't rate them high enough.

[@monk13131]

Very nice, sir. Really like the 2nd set-up.

[@torefrost3551]

Great video Dan enjoyed watching and looking forward to trying this out at the weekend ;)

[@seniorchief48]

I like seeing the different subtle mods that people add to this setup. Good Vid.

[@grizzbuck]

Pointer for this setup- Take two trek pole joined together and placed in the A-frame entrance and stake straight out from entrance. This option allows for unobstructed interior and, also, gives option to place a full spread out ground cover.

[@Dutcharmytent]

Really enjoyed your video and tarp tent.

[@SilvaWolf]

Thanks Ken. Have a good week buddy.

[@Darenrizla]

Wow thank you that was a brilliant tutorial I was considering a polish lavvu but after watching that i will get far more room in a tarp

[@Paul-eu9jp]

Absolutely brilliant i'm gonna try this

[@petkev66]

Love your DD tarp posts man! I found about DD watching your stuff and recently bought a 3 x 3. Going to try your setups when I hit up the Juan de Fuca trail in BC this summer! Top shelf!

[@SilvaWolf]

Hey up Nick, sorry YT seems to hide a lot of comments! Thanks for the kind words mate. You won;t be disappointed with that tarp man, enjoy your trail, Love a good hike me!

[@tariqalijanpk]

I like the way you taught. Gonna do this on next trip at beach. Me from Pakistan.. Good luck man

[@nai4610]

that is the best too set ups ive ever seen, going to go and try them. thank you

[@SilvaWolf]

Thank you! I also have a fully enclosed set up on my channel

[@bowjinx]

Great Tips and detail mate! Well done.

[@SilvaWolf]

Thanks for your kind words, all the best!

[@JIMIBBOTSON]

Great vid mate :) just ordered the same tarp and can't wait to use it and try these set ups. Thanks

[@SilvaWolf]

Glad to hear it, thank you! Have fun with it mate. All the best

[@terrysmith3051]

Nice setup. Good job.

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Still two of the best DD setups in my opinion!

[@BASurvival]

nice video very well demonstrated, looks like a great way to set up a tarp going to try this next time im out

[@evehutson7309]

Great video, simple and clear instructions. Have subscribed. Thanks

[@Joj1n]

This bloody bloody excellent!

[@keitharoo1962]

One of the easiest to understand videos I've seen on how to do these two setups. Thanks so much for the lesson!

[@SilvaWolf]

You're most welcome!

[@SilvaWolf]

Glad this worked for you! Nothing wrong with sharing it with a bike, they don't snore!

[@beatbasher]

You've explained this far better than most of the other videos on this topic. Thanks for sharing, you've definitely earned another sub

[@SilvaWolf]

beatbasher thank you!

[@Ochsenmann]

Best vid to build at tent with a DD Tarp, nice mate. Brilliant !!! Greetings from germany

[@SilvaWolf]

Thank you for your kind words! best wishes to you!

[@SilvaWolf]

Excellent! I hope you have a great weekend!

[@313jimenez]

Awesome video! Really want to go home and try it out!

[@flibustier6578]

Congratulations, it seems so simple that I'm going to try this now but only after taking a look at your others videos… Thank you very much ;)

[@SilvaWolf]

Thank you very much! I hope you found it easy setting it up!

[@goodfellazbushcraft8301]

Very good setup

[@NTbushcraft]

Super video Danny! good job Nick

[@smileybyo522]

Thanks man that does help. That makes it a 10 ft by 10rt tarp here, and thats what I've been looking at getting cause you can do so much with it. Great chanel, take care man!

[@lolgamerbrunost5172]

Very nice, great video

[@lesismore71092]

Great video watched this last week and my new DD tarp came in the mail today. Going out for a 2-3 day hike next week. Going to be using it with my USMC Gore tex bivy instead of a ground tarp. Super excited. Will try to get a video on here next week.

[@SilvaWolf]

Sounds great! Wish I could join you! I look forward to your video. All the best, Dan

[@welshprepper8566]

great set up, and well explained, cheers

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Good job done, great well explained vid!

[@SilvaWolf]

Thank you!

[@RobinJardine]

Good stuff, just in time too, I'm planning leave my tent at home and use my tarp this weekend in the mountains.

[@FinWildcamper]

Awesome set ups

[@SilvaWolf]

Thanks man!

[@albertjones4803]

great set ups Danny alb

[@Patriotalliance]

Brilliant ! Thank you for the excellent video. Will give it a try.

[@SilvaWolf]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@stuartknight2174]

Thanks ... really good video .... I like setup two a lot more !

[@DeanRead]

Excellent video, just need to sew a few more loops on my Terra Nova tarp and then i'm off to pitch it like this :-) thanks for the tips

[@FabioSpelta]

Mate you are a GENIUS. I just used these instructions and I built an amazing shelter. Never again with a tent! Thank you :)

[@SilvaWolf]

Thank you Fabio, Glad you found the video helpful! Enjoy your tarp camping!

[@TommyRazzle69]

Clear, concise. Subbed.

[@SilvaWolf]

Thanks a lot Dave!

[@Skooty68]

Great set up,will have to try them with my DD 3x3 and 4x4 Tarps :o) will share this to our bushcraft group

[@SilvaWolf]

I would love to see what size a 4x4 one would come out at!

[@icomeinpeace6975]

This is brilliant.

[@richbuilds_com]

Definitely ok. Tried it in the garden with a Gel stove. Works like a charm :-)

[@dominocus1]

Absolutely, one of the finest videos I've ever seen. Great job, my man. Tyvm.

[@SilvaWolf]

Thanks very much for watching Jerry! Best wishes! Dan

[@junelopez215]

You're a genius, thanks....

[@itsraningagain]

Brilliant, thanks very much mate 👍

[@nighthawk6376]

Nice one Danny, Very well explained mate! ..Tony.

[@fayleya3865]

Great easy explanation

[@kb8pdukb8pdu]

Well done! I'll be using your configuration on my motorcycle trip this summer.

[@SilvaWolf]

sounds brilliant! Have a good time man!

[@hawkeye7862]

Nice ! I really want a DD tarp now

[@stephenjobe883]

This is a game changer. Perfecto 👌

[@SilvaWolf]

Thank you brother!

[@davidgunshots2732]

Nice! I had someone break into my VW Beetle stealing all my camping gear. I have a VERY LARGE 16X16 foot tarp and this is a great setup! Ill have to try this out, thanks for the great instructions.

[@SilvaWolf]

with a tarp like that youd end up with a small Teepee! That'd be great! Sorry to hear your gear got robbed, the scumbags! I hope you have little trouble replacing it.

[@Simply-canoeCoUk]

Great video, nice clear and detailed instruction, really glad I found it and subbed. That's my weekend sorted, a bit of garden tarpology! Cheers Nige.

[@SilvaWolf]

Thank you! I hope the weather is nice for you. I have another tarp setup to video tomorrow ;)

[@alexbrown5434]

Brilliant!! Now, just need to find my Walking Poles!

[@alexbrown5434]

Thinking on this - the first set-up (single pole) could be accomplished using a single canoe paddle (single blade, of course!).

[@nugnug63]

Good on ya, that's a great set up, will have to try that one , thanks for a great lesson and video.....keep up the good work....happy days to you and yours :)

[@SilvaWolf]

thank you for watching, I'm glad you found it useful!

[@SilvaWolf]

Thanks Nick, glad you like it!

[@seanbeast939]

Having just bought a DD 3x3 tarp I'm looking forward to trying out these set ups.Cheers

[@SilvaWolf]

No worries! hope you get on well with it!

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Great video! 🏕👌

[@paddy25212]

Good video, very informative - thank you.

[@SilvaWolf]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching, all the best!

[@SilvaWolf]

Thanks mate, glad its of use to you, take care!

[@jediknightofthewoods]

Great job Danny! I really like these sorts of shelter mate, just makes that tarp that extra bit adaptable and useful. I have another version inspired by a recent SgtFruitcake video that I want to try out for in the woods and where you have some anchor points available. This is also a great shelter for winter time too. Cheers and all the best!

[@mattd28]

Great job, cheers

[@steven0richardsen]

These tarps are so versatile! The only limit is your imagination! This is brilliant...I bought the 3 X 3 tarp its quality

[@SilvaWolf]

They sure are! I am very glad I have mine that's for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@dabbleonabike]

Brilliant video, I'm asking Santa for one of these for Christmas.

[@SilvaWolf]

I hope you get one then! All the best, thanks for watching!