My first look and review of the the British Army MTP Tarp

[@davidf4897]

Good video Mike. 👍 Good tarp. Mark's pragmatism in the face of his terminal illness is a lesson worth learning. I' m closer to 70, but at my age, I dont take life for granted. Increasingly I ask myself " will I use this again?" and if the answer is 'no' or rarely, I'm moving it on. That doesnt just apply to camping and hiking gear. It applies to everything. I call it the ' utility rule'. If im not going to use something. Move it on; similarly dont buy anything you are only going to use now and again. And whatever is left always make it clear to family that keep what you want and just get rid of the rest. When the time comes your family will thank you for this.

[@WalkTalkBrew]

I agree 100% David. The chat's we had we're interesting, challenging and thought provoking. Marc's pragmatism in ensuring that everything he owned was given to people who'd appreciate it and more importantly use it was amazing. I don't believe in having stuff for the sake of owning it. I'd rather have what I need rather than what I want. I think that comes with age and wisdom. You can actually make do with a lot less than you think. My Grandfather was the same, in giving people his belongings whilst he was alive rather than the family having to deal with it when he passed.

[@nicholasjkane]

There's no need for that kind of language! You can never have enough outdoor gear! And tell your wife that when you go to the hills in the sky, sell it for what it's worth. Not what you told her you paid for it..

[@Greg23032]

Excellent video mate, good subject 👏👏👍🫡

[@WalkTalkBrew]

Cheers Greg, always appreciate the feedback. 🙂

[@aaronbell4602]

Great video mike, keep up the great videos. Mark would be delighted that youre showcasing his old kit.

[@WalkTalkBrew]

Cheers Aaron, it's interesting using his old kit as it makes me think of the adventures he'd had whilst also thinking about the adventures he'd planned but never had the time to complete them. Hopefully, using his kit will enable some of those adventures to be realised.

[@aaronbell4602]

@WalkTalkBrew definitely lad.

[@chasdart7298]

The Bowline knot, Boy Scout version. Make loop with standing part over working end, the working end (the rabbit) comes out the hole (loop) around the tree (standing part) and back down the hole. I still recite this when 55 years later I tie a bowline!

[@WalkTalkBrew]

That's a great way of putting words to the imagery. Thanks for sharing.

[@Soggz7785]

Nice vid. I have two of those, one in MTP, which is great for this time of year, and one in DPM, which is better for the summer/ autumn months when the land is still greener. I use mine in a tent/canopy version over a line between two trees. Surprisingly waterproof, as I found out in our ‘summer’ this year. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧

[@WalkTalkBrew]

I've also the MTP and the DPM patterns. It'll be interesting to try them out wild camping. Thanks for watching and the comment. 🙂

[@Soggz7785]

@ The MTP almost becomes invisible from a very short distance on places like Dartmoor. Also works very well on pebble beaches.😉👍🏾🇬🇧

[@greenvalleyoutdoors]

British issue basha is such a versatile light weight piece of equipment. I swear by them. They were mainly used in the lean too position, whether it's a raised lean too or pegged at one end. 2 people could administrate and keep dry. Great video mate

[@WalkTalkBrew]

Cheers mate, I was really impressed with the tarp. Planning on a few hammock camps before Christmas so will be able to test it out then.

[@greenvalleyoutdoors]

@@WalkTalkBrew might be too small for a hammock camp. I like my DD tarps for that sort of thing

[@WalkTalkBrew]

@@greenvalleyoutdoors I know what you mean. My thinking is to put up in a diamond formation. I'll take my DD 3x3 also, just in case. 🤦‍♂

[@kennethwilson8633]

Sorry for your loss.

[@WalkTalkBrew]

Thanks Kenneth.

[@TrailStrider909]

Hey there mate! Found you on Ervinslens channel. Love yours! Leaving sub. Take care!

[@WalkTalkBrew]

Cheers mate, thanks for the sub, it's greatly appreciated. Hope you enjoy the content. 🙂

[@TrailStrider909]

@ Anytime! Full support for another traveler! 🤗🤗🤗

[@crazyblindguy]

Very amazing video well done and keep up the great work and I use a British army gore tex bivvy bag and a Vango stratos 250s sleeping bag and a British army basha as my wild camping kit all year round and I am getting a DD 3x3 pro MC tarp for more room but I can say the British army basha is bomb proof

[@WalkTalkBrew]

The DD 3x3 is a great tarp. It was the first one I got. I now have a 4x4 as well as two British Army tarps. You'll get a load more space with the 3x3, for sure. Thanks for the very kind message, it's greatly appreciated.

[@crazyblindguy]

@@WalkTalkBrew you are most welcome and wild camping is the best

[@WyeExplorer]

A good old video and showcase of Mark's gear there Mike. I get using as I use my dear twin brother Paul's gear. As they say, 'when in conversation they're still very much alive.' Some useful configs. All of them are simple but great and practical shelters. I must learn more knots. Many thanks Mike. Take care out there. Mark

[@WalkTalkBrew]

Cheers Mark, It's a very interesting experience using Marc's equipment reflecting on him, his kit and the adventures he had with it. I consider it an honor to carry on using his kit and showcasing it on the channel. Something, that you know very well yourself as you use Paul's gear. I know 6 knots that are my go to all the time, a combination of slip knots, static knots and two lashings. I find that with those six it's enough for me in any situation I find myself in. Thanks for watching and the taking the time to comment.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@WalkTalkBrew A pleasure Mike. Yeah, he resonates with your use of his gear alright. Them higher forces are always present as I know through Paul. Re-the knots I have a length of string here which I practice with - nothing beats actually getting out though. Good going there.

[@CampingwithCraig]

I got my fair share of weird looks camping at the mount! I’m tempted to camp down there too just to see what someone says! Although not with the finesse of tarp erecting

[@WalkTalkBrew]

Doing these videos in public is actually half the fun. Most people lack the skills to put up tarps, light fires using natural resources, clean water etc. It's the people who see you, but pretend that they've not seen a thing are the funniest. 🙂

[@OldNavajoTricks]

I go the other way lol. As soon as I step off concrete/tarmac that's it, I'm a lone operator deep behind enemy lines on what they call hard routine lol, light sound smell disciplines all strictly adhered to because in the apocalypse what was dogwalkers is now a patrol...😂🤘

[@WalkTalkBrew]

@@OldNavajoTricks I love that analogy!! To be fair when I go hiking or wild camping I also disappear from view...

[@Simon-80]

I find the bashas belongs to the best tarps that ever made. and they are sturdy!

[@WalkTalkBrew]

Thanks for the comments, they are good tarps.

[@rogerhudson9732]

As ex-1BR Corp I have an aversion to DPM, I far prefer a multicam or flektarn.

[@WalkTalkBrew]

I can well imagine that you've a great reason to have that aversion to DPM.

[@ynottony2743]

Mark looking down going there not grommets the eyelets . Decent bit of kit if it's still waterproof. . Nice video Mike 👍🏼

[@WalkTalkBrew]

@@ynottony2743 lol, he would be saying they’re eyelets wouldn’t he. I’ll be giving it a test on a wild camp soon, hopefully it is waterproof. 😳

[@Simon-80]

in my basha is a print of the year it was made

[@WalkTalkBrew]

Yes, there's one on this one also. 🙂

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

I use one quite a bit. You can do quite a bit with it, in fact I made a video about this myself. I like your relaxed filming style, Subbed your channel. 👍👍

[@WalkTalkBrew]

Thanks for the message and subbing to the channel, it's always very much appreciated. I think my filming style is just the way I am, I couldn't do it any other way than just being me... if that makes sense. Your filming style is also pretty chilled out, easy to watch videos. Subbed and looking forward to watching and learning.

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

@WalkTalkBrew thanks for that. I don't take it too seriously it just a hobby for me.

[@rabbithole8592]

I just got a TBS Grizzly Knife

[@WalkTalkBrew]

@@rabbithole8592 the Grizzly looks like an awesome knife. Will you do a review of it?

[@rabbithole8592]

@@WalkTalkBrew Nah, there's plenty reviews of it on KZbin already. I just mentioned it because it's a British Army Knife. I'm buying a 10x10 thermo tarp next month. It will be my first 10×10 tarp I've owned. 10×10 look easier to configure. I'll have some fun with it. Great Video btw ! Thank you!

[@WalkTalkBrew]

@@rabbithole8592 the 10x10 thermo tarp looks like a good buy. I've a DD 3x3m and 4x4m, both are great though i prefer the 3x3 for wild camping and the 4x4 for doing bushcraft with. Thanks for the comments. Much appreciated. 🙂

[@rabbithole8592]

@WalkTalkBrew Yeah, they're super strong tarps and can be used as a hammock. Oh, and I'm getting the Isle Royale Waxed Canvass backpack. I'm super excited about that. A good bag is crucial.

[@WalkTalkBrew]

@ awesome. You’re buying some great kit

[@patslee1394]

good video. its hard to understand family sometimes. i think the ribbons about half way into video were to make a bivi roll as 1/3rd under and 2/3 rds to wrap around person and kit if not using a waterproof bivi bag. because of situation.I can see a lot of thought gone into its overall design... sorry for your loss.. hopefully he's looking on and sending inspiration to keep you moving forward. and its design becomes asn insperation . 👍

[@WalkTalkBrew]

That's a great suggestion for what the ribbon was used for. Good call. 🙂 I'm looking forward to trying it out on a wild camp in the very near future.

[@Martycycleman]

That will be a Basher then?

[@WalkTalkBrew]

@@Martycycleman I believe a tarp is called a basher in the military. It’s the same item just different terminology.

[@neildonaldson3408]

What is the music?

[@WalkTalkBrew]

Hi Neil, all the music comes from Epidemic Sound. The software is connected to my KZbin channel and gives me suggestions of music that goes with the video.

[@Simon-80]

i dont find that using a tarp as a groundsheet has any kind of advantage.

[@WalkTalkBrew]

I only use a part of the tarp as groundsheet when setting up the stealth tarp configuration. It's a configuration I like especially when the ground is a bit damp. I'd usually go with a plough point and just sleep on the forest floor so long as it's dry enough.