Destructive Testing The Arcturus Heavy Duty Survival Blanket - Why I Switched

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[@RC-bl2pm]

Good video but you missed the ultimate destructive force tarps face...sparks.

[@Brandywine6969]

Thank you for this. I love it when someone comes up with an affordable alternative that is better quality and easier to use and shares it with viewers. I love the economical solutions, when you can get better quality also.

[@IrishEagIe]

Man, I wish it came in 10x10

[@rogermalone673]

@Corporals Corner Have you tried " The Mongrel EDT " by Arcadia Gear.? It's a 10x10 foot tarp that has a reflective underside to reflect body heat and radiant heat back towards the user. Looks like it might be pretty good quality maybe you could do a review of it one some day.

[@bdickinson6751]

Loved the brake rotor test!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@driver3899]

As far as I'm concerned, you are the gold standard when it comes to outdoorsmen. Great find and great video!

[@leonardpaxton2869]

The corporal,has MOST DEFINITELY IMPROVED my primitive camping experiences.And for this I salute you..😎💪🥓🥃

[@recall5811]

Dirt Diver wow thanks

[@sithcat7025]

I purchased two. The wife is willing to rough it with me. Thanks for sharing you knowledge and wisdom. Can't wait to test them out.

[@kenbarrett2500]

Already have 2 ordered .. thank you for doing the research on quality products !

[@kenbarrett2500]

Already received mine .. they are quality made equipment. Picked up my para cord and stakes for each today .. now make the rapid deploy ridge lines tomorrow evening with the prussic loops .. and I'll be good to go

[@sabinekatsavrias4422]

same as Ken said , ty :)

[@niccbeans2939]

Same as Ken. Dude i hope u realize how much u inspire ppl. And influence them (us) to get in field. And one of the things i like most is tht u actually interact with ur viewers. If u don't have time to actually reply back... You always at least hit the like button informing that you've read our comments. Dude ur awesome. Thanks a lot for the inspiration and knowledge

[@Ploni.Almoni]

I clicked this to watch a bunch of commercials and kept getting interrupted by you reviewing a tarp. Excellent review despite the very annoying commercials every 2 minutes.

[@recall5811]

contact YT and tell them no more commercials

[@SteveMcQuillin]

This is what I love about this channel, a solid review of a product that improves upon something already being recommended with caveats, and a consistent continual reinforcement of the techniques with the ridgeline setup and configurations. Outstanding!

[@kenbarrett2500]

I knew sooner or later some one would find something better !

[@bobcross8141]

I am using the Bearhard 5.0 with great results. I have used 100 mi/hr tape on the corners. I have two 6-8” pieces folded over that are parallel to the sides and perpendicular to each piece of tape. I cut out the tape in the grommet an have a loop of 550 in each. We live in Adirondack mountains in north New York. This is has worked great for our overnight hikes. I like your channel, very well done keep up the good work. Sgt. Cross USMC

[@evelbill1439]

I have two, one in green and one in orange. I put three black “X’s” on the orange one for signaling. I have shelter and a blanket whether I want to be found or not!

[@BBQDad463]

Thanks for a straightforward, no-nonsense review of the differences between the Grabber and Arcturus tarps. It would appear that the Arcturus tarp is worthy of inclusion in virtually any sort of emergency, camping, backpacking, or survival gear-set. I especially like the way they have reinforced the grommets, which are obviously larger and of better quality.

[@planecrazyish]

Great video and great advice as always. Really appreciate, the fact that you ALWAYS show and demonstrate the bowline , truckers hitch etc, every time you do them. Your camera angles and framing, also allow a really great view, of what is being done. Every time I watch another one of your videos, all these things become clearer. As you would say, outstanding! :-D

[@mfavia620]

Outstanding Review CK. Those reinforced grommets are the deciding factor Great piece of kit. Thanks for sharing and ATB Mike

[@danos2319]

Grunt-Proof begs to differ. Watch his review

[@randallhawkinson4727]

Thanks!

[@bubbalandbeau9872]

The older military poncho, OD color, rubber and 6 indestructible grommets is my choice. Hard to find them anymore. Thanks for showing me another option. Semper fi!🇺🇸

[@shanedavis4309]

This will be a nice addition/replacement to my kit. That pouch is great because it organizes the shelter kit. Pull the pouch, boom, everything is there. Appreciate the video CK.

[@robanddarlatackett8293]

Your still here after 5 years Corporal.... congrats. Looking forward to the next 5!

[@valsblackcatsrule8740]

Great demo! I'm always looking for decent tarps that are priced well and, have good gromets. I know how much weight you had on that tarp. I was amazed at how well it stood up. Proves the material and construction are top notch. Thank you for sharing!

[@RoostedFilms]

Thank you sir. Your testing and Recommendations help so many soo much. OUTSTANDING

[@centexpatriot2709]

Perfect video - I own 3 of these - green, orange and camo.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Nice! That looks like a good alternative. Good video bro

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

(Adds to Cart on the Corporals Amazon Page)

[@recall5811]

Don’t forget the complimentary marline spike....

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Corporals Corner haha once I learn to tie the hitch I’ll get the spike

[@britainpetersen5563]

@@recall5811 Hi, Do you think you could help me find a less expensive But still half decent hatchet?

[@leonardpaxton2869]

@@britainpetersen5563 I've found MANY GREAT GEAR at local pawn shops!! Most of my GOOD QUALITY knives and hatchets have camr from pawn shops. You might check out a couple of gun swap meets. Many times there's various vendors there selling ANYTHING but guns..Happy hunting friend.

[@GMSurvival]

Gonna order one soon, being young I look up to older people to help me with the outdoors, you sir have truly helped me the last year, learning new things and new products to buy. Thanks cprl, and thanks for your service.

[@jeromebullard6123]

Liked, subscribed, belled, and ordered this last night at like 7pm in Minnesota. It just came in the mail now. This thing is legit!!! Money well spent.

[@aonproductions7659]

I bought two of the Arcturus tarps from your store and my wife and I are very happy with them! The bag that comes with it is really useful too!

[@WoodKnock01]

Outstanding quality on the Arcturus heavy duty tarp!!!👍👍👍

[@kalstreksandtrails7606]

I have the Arcturus in my get home bag. I used it once just to see what it was like and all I have to say about it, Awesome!!!! Awesome video my friend.

[@shovelhead8]

I had not seen this blanket before. I also see that they have wool blankets at a reasonable price. Thank you for your review, Shawn

[@ThePhool1]

Just bought one of the wool blankets. It is pretty nice. I think you would agree it is a good buy.

[@murasakiiro447]

I use this tarp as a mat to put my sleeping pad on. Very durable, I've used it in many field problems in the Army. I've stayed warm down to -20 degree weather during the Fort Drum winters.

[@darkoni3677]

I actually ordered a few about 8 months ago, didnt even know you did a review, im glad i got it right.

[@BushcraftWoodsDevil]

Good stuff! John McCann put me onto the GRABBBER SPORTSMAN [hood and mitts] at Dirttime 2011. I'm a big fan of the Sportsman I often wrap it tight around me, stand in front of a fire, and the heat just radiates in it and warms me. Tactical Bushcrafter says Sportsman is smaller than the blanket by GRABBER. I've never considered using them to tarp. I always figured if I was lost/near hypothermic, I'd make a fire, just roll up in it and try stay warm. I worked with a guy who was a USMC M249 SAW gunner and he said they'd just roll up in their tarp, prop one corner with a stick, and poke the SAW out of the tarp. Talking cold/wet conditions, but yes, lean to great for shelter from sun. Great vid, gave a THUMBS UP Thanks again for sharing your knowledge [as always]!

[@nikkufrail1484]

I'm sold!! Love the bag it comes with as well. Awesome find.

[@S_047]

Straight to the point , informative, and fair. Definitely getting this for my B.O.B. IV been piecing together. Thank you sir.

[@TS-ps3dt]

Well done, This is why I like what you do. Real life, Useful info. Knowledge that gets turned into Wisdom

[@labellaescrima1996]

Again Corporal Kelly has our sixth, thank you Sir, good job researching, locating and bringing to us this quality product!

[@redriver6541]

I betcha I work on the lathe that rotor you used to test those grommets. Excellent idea to do that. I use rotors to weight down tarps over my vehicles when it threatens winter weather in my area.

[@jaxhayes4734]

Thanks this really helped I'm trying to decide between this one or the sol tarp

[@ricdale7813]

Another Outstanding product Proven and Field Tested. Thanks Again Corporal. Helping people World wide develop skills too survive if lost with minimal gear. Semper Fi.

[@kidbach]

so glad they ship straight from the company. it will definitely replace my SOL HD Reflective sheet as my new tarp, ground cloth, wrap around heat sheet. you're always providing the scuttlebutt on great gear. thanks, Gyrene. Semper Fi.

[@Roman-lu1xn]

The bag even looks like it could work as a lunch box. That's multifunctional goodness.

[@rickgoggins6517]

Yes! I really like the additional bag as well. Everything you carry needs to be multi-functional in my opinion.

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Same, water/forage/dry bag for fire starting, lot of value in that bag, I'm also seeing a solar still use on the blanket itself.

[@davidballantyne2636]

And a decent amount of bacon too

[@gerrodhampel1848]

Just used the Arcturus this past weekend on a camping/canoe trip with my son's Boy Scout Troop. Love it! The bag served as a storage bag for my shoes overnight (put them in with the toes sticking out) kept them dry and bug free (bonus!!)

[@mrbones3163]

Most budget tarps have that same problem with the grommets. Nice to find a quality item. Always enjoy your videos Sir!

[@shawnr771]

Not most, all

[@chilmark31]

6 thumbs down!?! Who in their right mind does not find the Corporal's reviews "good to go"?!?! Asshats that who!!!! Thanks for the review, I also have been looking for a replacement to my Grabber. This will work perfectly.

[@ShamanD312]

New to your channel brother, and wanted to say thank you for the services you provided us all. I have learned more from your videos then I have from the junk pile "of survival experts " that the internet provides. From multiple knots to navigating and of course gear, hands down your a superior teacher. Thank you for the time you spent on reaching out to educate us all. I dig the fact you are hands on and walk us through what your doing, and you speak clearly and simple. ~Salute to you sir.

[@tuberdave1]

Great, great presentation, to the manufacturer I would suggest a grommets in the middle of the other grommets to make it easier to link together two or more together since many of us will have young ones with us.

[@lynyrdskynyrd9720]

I already ordered the 5×7 tarp, and then I saw that they had an 8 × 12. Yeah, it's $45, but you're only gonna buy it once. So the 5×7 will be my ground cover, and the 8 × 12 will be my shelter. I've got way to many overpriced tarps, that are just ok, (sorry Kelty).. The corporals suggestions, are field tested and much more suitable for rugged encampment. Outstanding as always 👏 👌 👍

[@MyRadDesign]

Bought two, used them on a mountain camping outing for a week atop two Eureka tents to block the sun during the day and protect from heavy rain. In past camping with these tents driving rain can get through the rain fly, resulting in a mist of water covering whatever is in the tent. The tarp kept the tent dry as a bone during heavy rain. It also made the tent slightly warmer in the night as the radiation to the clear sky was partially blocked. This kept the moisture that can collect on the inside of the tent from forming while sleeping in the tent. Never had a dryer tenting experience.

[@tomasgarbe5231]

Always pumping out high quality reviews and recommendations. Thank you for your commitment to good content.

[@tonywentoutside]

I checked out some reviews on amazon, a lot are saying how easily it breaks. One showed pictures of it torn to shreds in 10mph winds. I think ill wait until you take it out on a few trips before i buy.

[@wirogue]

Thanks for no nonsense review. I highly value your opinion so I have ordered off your Influencer page.

[@robertbuckler445]

Sold. With the case to keep ridgeline, toggles and pegs; makes for an outstanding survival tent. Outstanding video, Corporal! Thanks, and God bless!

[@samc705]

Great piece of kit Corp, many thanks.

[@dimitrifortounis4787]

Fantastic honest video. Great to get feedback and recommendations about a product that is in pretty much everyone's budget. Definitely one of the things that separates your chanel from the pack.

[@TheFrog767]

Well some phone calls will be made from all weather blanket to the manufacturer. Outstanding.👍💪👏🏻👏🏻

[@chungboto]

your amazon page in incredible. thanks for all of your hard work in compiling all of this knowledge!

[@tonybacon6277]

Awesome video there Cpl. The Gunny is impressed. Semper Fi brother!

[@blackhatbushcraft]

I am very impressed! It is about time we had a better product! Great review Shawn, I know what my next purchase will be.

[@ktoutdoors8430]

Thanks, dont know how you found it but glad you did and shared it with us. I have been reenforceing mine for a few years now and never got it so could take a Kansas thunder storm yet. Excited to get this one and set it up next thunder storm I have.

[@tony7106]

Again another good video. I'm glad I didn't get one of those all weather blankets yet after seeing this! Thanks again for providing us with another tool for the tool box.

[@howardhunt5476]

it took me a few triers but i found what i was looking for. thanks keep on bush crafting

[@oregonsquatch9881]

Good video. I definitely like how the grommets are reinforced. Gonna check this company out.

[@adaptablesurvival]

Awesome piece of kit! I'll have to order a few of these to replace my grabber space blankets.

[@RM-nj3dz]

Check out there other products too. I purchased the Arcturus wool blanket about a year ago and love it. I actually use it every night in my bed. My pup also cuddles in it all the time. I've learned that washing it in a washing machine using the cold setting, then drying it using the med heat setting is perfect. Looses very little fur and doesn't shrink.

[@katherinebonkowski8925]

Thank you for your testing of gear. I need to binge watch your videos again.

[@wanderingidiot9742]

Sold! Better than any gear in the Corps, I do miss my poncho liner.... Thanks; love the channel.

[@bluejeans8001]

So it’s supposed to be an “Emergency Blanket “ but if it fails in an emergency then you fail as well. Sounds like the Arcturus is the way to go. Thanks for sharing

[@michaeljones5395]

Awesome! Finally some designed a better - robust all weather blanket! Thanks for sharing!

[@gregwilliams9087]

Hey corporal just wanted to come back to this video and tell you I purchased this and am very pleased with it. Thanks for doing the leg work.

[@markluke8447]

Nice job corporal, always get valuable information from watching your videos.

[@williamkeil8414]

Great video. ...... thanx for the info. I was going to buy a grabber and now I know better. Your the only one that has commented on the grabber.

[@brettrowlett9181]

Many of your videos show the 3 emergency shelter configurations. I would love to hear the rationale for which to choose in different situations. Love the content of this channel, even the skills videos ;)

[@benbardon5555]

Semper Fi Devil Dog, Again, I Salute Your Dedication to finding and testing Outstanding gear, and passing it on.USMC"ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL!"🇺🇸

[@Godspeed_Survival]

I will say when your going for a survival blanket I like light weight and durability. If I just want a blanket an sol emergency blanket is awesome. But when I want something more substantial the 2 Go Systems trifecta can’t be beat. Weighs the same as the tarp in this video but can double as a bivy as well!

[@gunterpatee4963]

Virtually anything 2 Go Systems is FAR superior to anything on Amazon. Also a veteran-run company, 2 Go Systems. The trade-off is more than a bit more coin.

[@oldquestant6-238]

Good to know Corporal ! Always enjoy your videos. Keep on keeping on.

[@dougcfrary]

I like em… great product and good review! Thanks Sean!

[@philiptruitt]

Thank you, Corporal Kelly!!

[@BryanMPhx]

Love the channel- thanks for awesome material. I purchased two Arcturus tarps from Amazon, they are identical to your elcheapo Grabber tarp. barely reinforced small grommets. Comes in the same Arcturus tarp material bag, printed identical to what you displayed, except the tarp is not what you displayed in terms of the grommets and reinforcement. Be aware and make sure you select cautiously.

[@gmorrison1962]

I've had the same one of these in my trunk for 15 years. I've used it as a ground tarp a few times and lean-to a couple of times and one time coming home from a Super Bowl party after having too much to drink I pulled in behind a Denny's and I didn't want to run the engine and have the police see the exhaust coming from my tailpipe and arrest me for DUI so I turned off the engine and put this over me and put the seat back in my car and went to sleep and was perfectly warm all night. These things do actually reflect your body heat back to you.

[@MrNatureboy2010]

Ordered two of these today. I've been looking for some time for a reliable smaller tarp system that was durable and cost effective. Many thanks for the review and knowledge you pass on. SALUTE !

[@aternst]

Thank you for all of your posts sir.

[@andrewplaysoutside]

I’m sold! I trashed my Grabber last time out dragging my gear through the woods in a minor emergency, so I’m in the market.

[@dhession64]

Cool and hardy piece of kit. And I just paid off my Amazon card, too........ Hello, debt lol. Thanks for the video!

[@YaYaLee]

I just ordered one for my oldest grandson, he’s going to be surprised. Thanks for the tip, I used your affiliate link.

[@southernwanderer7912]

For approximately the same price, you can't beat that. Thank you so much for the review.

[@johnb6371]

I watch all your videos. I ordered and have literally beat it on purpose to death. It’s still alive !

[@rippersix293]

Good to go! I had been eyeballing the Arcturus Tarp, thanks for answering all my questions!

[@peanutspicks]

I've found that the Grabber's puncture very easily, too. I've always bought them due to being made in USA but def gonna try out an Arcturus now, thanks.

[@shawnr771]

Looks like a good quality tarp and great price also. Better than the Harbor freight specials I have in my truck. Finally got a check. Ordered two of them. Thank you for the heads up on what looks like very good shelters/tarps. Wed Jul 10 Just got my tarps today. Spending the afternoon making quick deploy ridgelines. The ridgelines fit nicely down in the carrying pouch. Thanks again for the heads up.

[@papaschuette]

I will now be switching out my Grabber blankets for the Arcturus blankets. Great find Brother. Their sales are gonna go through the roof with your endorsement. Semper Fi.

[@badbassfishing9974]

I have used both and I agree, the Arcturus is superior. Great review.

[@adamortner7172]

Great video, cant beat the no nonsense approach! Thanks sir

[@qckalvin]

Thank you Corporal for another excellent product review video. I will be ordering a couple for myself very soon.

[@rustamgani6826]

All information from You is the bast! Thanks! God bless!

[@markw.3743]

Very good review ! Nice to find something that's twice the quality and not twice the price !

[@shawnr771]

I ordered two of these tarps when this video came out Seems to be a decent product. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to build a shelter using one of the tarps. After successfully building the lean to shelter. I switched it to a plow point. When i adjusted the ridge line tension. The tarp ripped right along the reinforcement. The rip stop separated from the nylon reinforcement, Just from tightening the ridge line. I got online with Arcturus told them what happened. Their customer service is outstanding. A new tarp was on my door step. Still have the old tarp. Reinforced the corners with Gorilla tape. Will do the same for the others. Test built a shelter today with the reinforced shelter. Put a bit of strain on it and worked out pretty well.

[@scottcorbin2334]

Thanks for the heads up on a better product. I just ordered Mine.

[@Qbintom]

Great video thank for bring to our attention new and better products for the outdoors.

[@garageliving3658]

I got the pathfinder branded one just like this. I like it, a little big to carry with but perfect for boat and atv.

[@jeffreyarnold2929]

I'm sold! Thanks for the review. I've been debating on what to buy, a regular tarp from home depot, an actual DD Tarp kit or go minimal with this blanket. I already made some homemade stakes out of dowel rods. This looks what I'll be buying.

[@ladeda7033]

Nice! Good work. Refreshing. I need to pack a tarp instead of a sheet of plastic. Hiking steep Afgahanistan type rocky mountain areas in extreme and remote areas hard to pack for. High Desert settings . Rocky ruff terrain. That would make a stash to leave behind.

[@chrishill8608]

Outstanding Shawn!! I’ll be purchasing one of these to add to my kit. Can never have too many tarps.... Thanks for your review man👍🏻

[@mlsknnr]

Outstanding! I know which I would want when the winds get to whipping. Thanks for the review.

[@bobbydelcavallo7181]

As always... Absolutely Outstanding 🥳🥳🥳