Shelter From The Elements In 60 Seconds Or Less | 6oz Total Weight | T6zero

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

What do you use as an emergency shelter?

[@lawofkindness1611]

T6zero! 🎉

[@theotheralan5511]

8x8 eno fast fly, amok hammock, about 1 pound of spare cordage and stakes about 3 lbs total and about 3 liters in size.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@theotheralan5511 👍✌️

[@boathemian7694]

Usually carry a Zelter Shelter. I have an assortment of tarps and learned to use them way back

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@boathemian7694 I'll definitely be looking up a Zelter Shelter. Never heard of it. Thanks for watching! ✌️

[@sandracarlson8215]

Liked your clear explanation. Showing the ease of switch to a plow point and the connection to protect from three sides if weather got real bad was a bonus. Thanks

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@sandracarlson8215 Thanks you! Appreciate you watching. ✌️

[@1114gabby]

This definitely got me thinking about my bugout bag with the state of the world. I opted for picking up some don't die in the woods blankets for me and my family.

[@tomsitzman3952]

Not much in the way of protection. Better protection using a poncho. find a sheltered spot out of the wind. Put on the poncho, sit under the poncho with knees pulled against chest. snap side of poncho together. No need to find trees the right distance, apart or stake out the tarp.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@tomsitzman3952 Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. Hope you stick around. I'll have to do a video on my poncho 👍

[@Wastelandman7000]

Agreed. Plus an 8 hour candle held between the feet will keep you warm in most conditions.

[@glorirasawtell8208]

Also there is probably wind blowing like crazy

[@willflores8052]

I DID THAT. With my pack tucked under my chin on many rainy jungle nights.

[@TheToscanaMan]

Tarps can go up pretty quick if everything falls into place OK but many times it doesn't. If you get caught above tree line forget it. No trees and nothing to break the wind which is usually strong up there. I have many tarps, lots of tents and several bivy bags. My money goes on the bivy for emergency situations and fast deployment. Open it up and get in and you are done. Spills the wind very well (even if the wind shifts direction) and gets you off the wet ground too. If you get one with some strategically placed mesh you can keep the bugs out. If it is "reflective" lined you get added warmth from radiant heat. Weight is variable from a few ounces to over 2 pounds for the USGI one. I always carry one on day hikes that put me into remote areas where getting stuck out all night could happen. Thanks.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@TheToscanaMan Great option for sure! I keep an SOL escape Bivy in my get home bag, as well as one of these T6zero emergency shelters. I've not actually slept in my bivy yet. I think I'll jot that down for a video idea. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! 👍

[@cindydavis597]

What is a Bivy?

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@cindydavis597 it's a single person shelter that you can crawl into like a sleeping bag. The SOL Escape Bivy has a reflective interior to reflect body heat back to you. There are also small bivy tents that are just enough to crawl into and be sheltered. They're usually very small and compact. Very convenient options. 👍

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

By itself, the bivy doesn't get you off of the ground. You'll also need a 1lb+ sleeping pad and the bivy is not nearly warm enough, by itself. You'll also need 3-5 lbs of sleeping bag.

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

@@awayinthewilderness4319 the escape is MUCH too small. by itself, IF you put a ridgeline thru it and have a sleeping pad, it MIGHT let you sleep ok at 50F, if you're out of the wind and it's not damp/raining. Instead, get the 1.5 lb, XL size Trifecta bivy/canopy/poncho from 2GoSystems. Much larger, MUCH better.

[@bangalorebobbel]

Nice setup but I would highly recommend to use it only during good weather - maybe as a sunshade, when there is no wind and no rain in sight, or for giving you a bit of privacy in a park or so. Maybe it would be also a piece of a reflector of a wood fire on the other side of you, but due to the dark colour I'm in doubt whether that would work really well. And of course, you can use it on any surface without sharp stones or thorns or so, for example at a beach, as blanket and sit on it. As an emergency shelter, such things are useless if not even deadly traps for those believing in their use. If you set it up under trees as shown here during wind or more or less heavy rains or even worse, thunderstorms, you are at highest risk to be heavily affected if not even killed by falling branches, or you might get hit by lightning. In bad weather, such tarps can only be used as covers and should never be attached to any tree at all. And in such a scenario, a space blanket does it even, at least in colder environments, much better as it also reflects your body heat and keeps you warm, what this tarp is surely not capable of. A space blanket is also lighter and smaller to pack. Just my 2 cents, of course. But after I've got almost killed by falling branches and even whole treetops flying through the air, I know from own personal experience what I'm talking about.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@bangalorebobbel Thanks for your input. Really appreciate it! 👍

[@bangalorebobbel]

@@awayinthewilderness4319 you're welcome - enjoy the outdoors and stay always healthy and safe! And the best way to deal with emergency situations is for sure, to avoid them ... ;-) Joking, of course - you simply cannot avoid all bad what's happening, whatever you try. Nature can be extremely brutal. And trusting in simple tarps to protect you in an emergency is a bit like trusting in baseball caps on motorcycles ... you might survive that very well, even in the long run, but I had in over 5 decades of riding two accidents where I was wearing a good helmet whiles planting my face successfully on this planet's surface and I know for sure that I don't even want to try the caps method in such cases🤣

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

Well said and all true facts...

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

Where I have experienced most of my camping and canoing, tarp shelters are inadequate for anything but the "end of the world" type scenarios. It is black flies, mosquitoes, no seeums, etc. that can drive one crazy, let alone get a good night's sleep and tarp shelters just do nothing to prevent being eaten alive by these pests. I've tried smudge fires, bug sprays, citronella products to no avail, tarp shelters are not to be depended upon for a night's rest.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@blueeyeswhitedragon9839 Totally understandable! Thanks for watching! I've not experienced a ton of issues with bugs keeping me awake at night where I am. Had some bites when I get home, for sure. I definitely do avoid purposely camping under a tarp more in the summer months. Bugs definitely suck! 👍

[@HuplesCat]

As a prepper I fully agree with you. Great sun shades and awful shelters. A mesh enclosed tent is critical for insects. The die off in the urban areas and near wilds has convinced people insects are not there anymore. In any end of the world scenario they will be back and in strength. I like in a wild forest area in Canada. Mid May to early August is insect season. I also was at a prepper meeting once before I stopped going as they are not emergency preparedness but psychopathy and it rained hard overnight. Every single tarp shelter was soaked including the sleeping bags. Most tents were as well. I used a ultralight hiking tent. Dry as a bone. You should never need shelter in an emergency while weather forecasts and route planning remains fine!

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

$30, 1/4lb gets you an Amazon full-body bugnet suits. I wear two of them.

[@EsyuDach]

amazon sells $30, 1/4 lb full body bugnet "suits". I wear two of them. Where the netting touches you, bugs can bite thru one layer of it, but not two. I also carry a couple of 1/2 lb each amazon "cut leaf" type of camo nets. Wrapped around you combined with the bugnet suits, worn as 'longjohns", the camo nets make great insulation and wont let your clothes get wet from your sweat.

[@jtrourke667]

Walmart has an Outdoor Products 5x7 tarp at 8oz for only $15. You can get 5 for the cost of a single T6zero tarp. Pickup some paracord there and you're good to go for under $20. Personally, I use an Aquaquest Guide series 10x10 for $20 more than the T6zero and at 17.5oz, I have the ability to deploy several different configurations which afford much more weather protection. Best of all it has a lifetime warranty even though I've used mine for 6 years now with no issues.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@jtrourke667 I actually have one of those tarps in my cheap car kit. In my opinion, the quality isn't even close to the T6zero. Perhaps the price of the T6zero could be a little lower, but it is a quality piece of gear, especially for the weight. 10 x 10 is a great size, as well as 8 x 8 but it's gonna pretty hard to fit one in a haversack of this size along with the other gear I have in it. Don't get me wrong, I love a 10 x 10 tarp, but for the weight and size this is my favorite for emergency. When I'm not intending to camp, but something arises where I have to camp inconveniently. Thanks a lot for watching! BTW I've been wanting to get an aquaquest for a while. One of the few I've not tried.

[@jtrourke667]

@@awayinthewilderness4319 Correct, it is a cheaper quality at 1/5th the price. But plenty capable for an emergency situation. As for the 10x10 guide tarp with ridgeline and tie-out guides still come in under 1.5lb. This is actually part of my bail-out/get home bag setup. For me, walking home from work would be a multi-day endeavor. I sturdy lightweight shelter is an absolute necessity, and I still have plenty of room in my 25ltr bag for food and all the other necessities to get home.

[@FlynnMcTaggart]

Aquaquest is GOATed. It's insane how good those tarps are. Probably the best thing to ever come out of Canada.

[@dwaynejackson6935]

I have 2 of the 5x7 outdoor products tarps. They pack much smaller than the T6Zero ad well. Can't believe this is $75

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@dwaynejackson6935 Whatever works! Stay safe my friend!

[@lawofkindness1611]

Well, well, well. If it isn't my favorite survivalist! 😘❤ I LOVE my T6zero. It's great to train the kids with also!

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@lawofkindness1611 Definitely! Very easy to use! ❤️💗❤️ My favorite sub 😘

[@Mendax80]

Buy a decent poncho.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

Actual demonstration starts at 3:55 into video.

[@johnjentzer1863]

I keep a loop tied in one of the guy lines next to one end of the tarp. Now a wedge configuration for the T6Zero tarp is easy. Tie one guy line to a tree and stake out the 2 permanent cloth loops and the loop in the other guy line.

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Ive thought about getting one. Thx for showing it.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@michaelbrunner6654 They're awesome shelters for the weight. Thanks for watching!

[@talljohn66]

“Don’t die in the woods”Heavy duty Mylar blanket. It’s 7’x5’ and can be used for thermal protection as well.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@talljohn66 I love those as well! Thanks for stopping by. Check out my other videos using mylar blankets! ✌️

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

and it want worth a hoot.

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

I spent 4 years living in vans (3 years straight once) and 6 weeks living out of pack, nothing else. I know what i"m talking about. Those things have horrific levels of condensation and will drip on you.

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

I use both a 1 lb buttpack and a 1.5 lb daypack. A lot of stuff is lashed onto the packs, and all is concealed beneath the (camo-painted) 3rd drum-liner. If something does fall off of the packs, the drum-liner "cat hes" it. I had to add a much wider, stiffer belt to the butt pack. the shelter/sleep gear and clothing are lashed to the top of the buttpack and then the daypack rides on the gear. This forces the gear to serve as a pack frame. I empty out the packs, stuff them with debris and use them as sleeping-pads, normally up in the hammock. My spare boxers and T shirt are my hip-pads and my spare socks are my shoulder-pads. I hate every sq inch and every oz that I have to lug around. If you dont, you haven't done much of it .

[@RockyRandall]

Great video!

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@RockyRandall Thanks, Pastor!

[@sailingyemaya9781]

This is nice but if you want to save some money, harbor freight has a 5x7 camo tarp for $5

[@rockonwink]

Two Cam jams on each side. One for the tree tie out and another for the tarp. Then hook both Cam jams together. Easy peasy no knots.

[@XwaYdesu]

Outside of as a shade tarp, if I were using it in the rain, touching the tarp anywhere would result in getting wet due to transfer of condensation. Im not new to single wall tents, but ai am newer to tarps. So more experienced folks couple probably work things out better than I could. Very cool that a 6oz tarp is available for only $75 for those who can make it work. If it cost $30, I'd snag 2. Alas.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@XwaYdesu The price is decent for the weight. It's great for a small 3 season emergency kit like the small haversack. Thanks for watching! Stay safe!

[@CanadaFree-ce9jn]

It is just a tarp like any other. I use a silnylon tarp. A 60 second shelter would be a Bothy bag more common in the UK. The are meant for groups and not for sleeping. Think of a ATV/Motorbike cover. For a single person you may prefer a poncho and there are commercial ponchos made larger than the GI one. Tarps are best for sleeping under, but poncho/bothy are best for quickest shelter.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@CanadaFree-ce9jn Thanks for your insight and suggestions. Stay safe out there! Thank you for watching!

[@kfsrmn]

Light weight poncho. Also keep a beer can tea candle heater handy.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@kfsrmn Great ideas! What poncho do you use?

[@kfsrmn]

@@awayinthewilderness4319 I have a few. Last ones I bought were Terra Hiker. Just picked up some Mylar ponchos with an extra heavy Mylar blanket. I keep them in emergency packs. I make the heaters.

[@JohanSimonsson]

A Poncho and a "Quick Deploy Ridge Line", since that doubles as rain gear while walking as well.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@JohanSimonsson I've struggled with finding a small, lightweight one that's this small for a haversack carry. What poncho do you use? 👍✌️

[@JohanSimonsson]

@@awayinthewilderness4319 helikontex, it is not as lightweight as your solution, but since rain is common in my area the poncho function is important for me.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@JohanSimonsson For sure. Great choice!

[@__GALLANT__]

@@JohanSimonsson You're probably using a USGI poncho with it huh? Wouldn't you need that if you had to use it in a rain storm to sleep in? Also, are you using some kind of water-proof pants to cover your legs?

[@JohanSimonsson]

@@__GALLANT__ Yes waterproof pants. Also this is a emergency solution i always carry. If i go camping i bring more gear.

[@KP11520]

IMO a quality reflective Mylar Bivy Bag is exponentially more complete for so many more bad situations, including Cold, Snow, WINDY precipitation and so on, and keeps underneath warm and dry too. Same carry footprint or smaller and LIGHTER.

[@waltersnowdon1243]

where do you carry the convenient trees when you are stuck in open hill country?

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@waltersnowdon1243 i get what a lot of you guys in the comments are saying, but in my area I'm confident that will not happen. Everyone should take an emergency kit that is suitable for their area and what they're comfortable with. I'm sure you would agree. You'll certainly never be able to anticipate every possible thing that could happen, but we can certainly address the things that are most probable in our own area. Perhaps I'll do a video talking about that. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@kennethwilson8633]

Good job setting it up you can tell practice really helps …Just wonder if this could be improved ??? Maybe with snaps on the side and a hood in the middle …Have fun stay safe.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@kennethwilson8633 I recently did a video on the Onewind Cape Shelter. It might be more up your alley. Thanks a lot for the comment and for watching! Stay safe as well!!! ✌️

[@RAYANDERS-w4t]

THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ULperformance]

180 cm = 6 ft plus X 6 ft plus, a paltry dimension for a tarp to protect one from the elements. 274 + cm is more like what is a practical & commonly used dimension.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@ULperformance Guess it just has to do with the size of the emergency bag and kit. Thanks for watching and for your thoughts.

[@paintedlady55]

What if there aren't any trees around?

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@paintedlady55 Hopefully you can improvise 😄. Thanks for watching

[@paintedlady55]

Ok then.....

[@FlynnMcTaggart]

If you're going somewhere there aren't any trees around, chances are high there are other options for shelter since it's probably an urban environment, or a mountain in which case you should bring something that's a proper shelter like a tent instead of an emergency shelter.

[@johnshifflett1722]

I don’t think things like this would be my choice. As long as you find two perfectly positioned trees it would provide minimal protection. Like a lot of comments suggest a good poncho or two would provide better protection

[@ThomasSpearman-g3y]

I wouldn't even mess with the lean to system and go directly to the ploypoint after ascertaining a general wind direction. Tall people will totally ignore this product. Can't say I blame them.

[@ulperformance4087]

I hope that the limited size of the tarp providing wind, cold wind, rain, snow and critters will be of enjoyment for you. The tarp weighs 6 ounces and is 86" L x 65" W, totally insufficient for a tarp to protect one from the elements. Good luck.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@ulperformance4087 Definitely wouldn't be out with this one in the cold and snow. Wind, rain, and critters the tarp will take care of just fine. It's all about the season for sure. I would not take this haversack on a long cold weather hike. I'd definitely opt for a kit that addresses the current conditions. I feel like that goes without saying for the most part.

[@ULperformance]

Wind, rain and critters are ok? I don’t think you’ve had enough experience to make that claim.

[@elky5987]

​@ULperformance I've used a 180x180 plash palatka shelter many times and it's been sufficient for all 188cm of me

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@ULperformance I mean the tarp will take care of the wind And rain just fine. It will certainly take care of critters just as well as any other tarp. No tarp is going to get rid of critters. A lot of people don't tarp camp for that reason. Not sure what area you're in, but in my area I've camped under plenty of tarp of all sizes and the critters are the same. I don't claim to be an expert, but I do have some experience tarp camping. I appreciate the views and do respect a difference in opinion.

[@stephanygates6491]

Obviously a product review, but no link to the product page?

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@stephanygates6491 coalcrackerbushcraft.com/products/t6zero-emergency-shelter-system

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@stephanygates6491 Just added that! 👍

[@GoTorino]

Yup, that is definitely a rectangular tarp.

[@josephpalermo3385]

I agree, I don't see that helping much, and no good in cold weather. A bivy bag with a sleeping bag would be safer IMHO.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@josephpalermo3385 Whatever works for you. I definitely add more to a kit in winter months. Thanks for watching

[@EsyuDach]

dont kid yourself. This will break the wind and keep rain off of you but that's ALL if you seal it around you, you'll get condensation that soaks your clothing.

[@thebigfellar7178]

A lot of people on here commenting on using a Bivy. I was practically raised in the woods. I was mentored by a Cree Indian. One of the big, main rules while out in the mountains or wilderness is never ever destroying your senses. To do so is a fast way to die. And a Bivy insures just that by taking all #3 senses away. Hearing, impaired. Sight impaired, Smell impaired. Same as a tent. But worse. Since a Bivy is even smaller. None of the early Americans that was worth his salt. Ever Slept in either. In those days lean too or canopy. So, as not to be snuck up on or to lose their senses. Another huge myth is the Hollywood campfires. Campfires = Death. Almost everyone cowboys, settlers, and Indians cold camped. Even in the winter. A fire was a beacon to anyone and everyone. And the last thing you wanted is company. Only a fool had a fire at night. Another huge myth was everyone and their brother had a gun. One of the biggest lies ever told. 95% did not. Sheriff's and Marshalls got them from the town they worked for, just like today. Quit or fired it went back to the town, ammo too. If a farmer had a weapon, it was a muzzleloader or fowler. Both black powder. Same with pistols. But they were even rarer. You may think this all "hogwash" but study up on your history. The Gov't and trading companies had them, but not your average Joe. Not your average settler. Not your average farmer. Not your average Joe. I had a Bigfoot stroll into our camp, we were nowhere near mankind. Had we been in a tent or Bivy God only knows what would have gone down. But as is Me and John were not of course. So, we heard it coming and were locked and loaded upon it's arrival. Still freaked me out. But John had seen them before in Maine. He was just mad. Not a bit afraid. Indians don't fear death like we do. After that, I bought an Alexander Arms 50 Beowulf. 10 rounds semi-auto. And a BFR 30-30 pistol. And a SBR-300 blackout. 99% I carry the blackout. But it's still cool having the Beowulf. But not cool lugging it up and down mountains.

[@waynepage677]

What do you if there are not any trees

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@waynepage677 Not ever an issue in my area, but in short....... If I knew I was going to an are like that I would take another shelter or a walking stick would work. I actually kind of address this question in my latest video. Would you like to see a video of setting it up with a stick? I might make one as a lot of people have asked. Thanks for watching! 👍✌️

[@ROE1300]

👍 Good video. I agree 💯% with you about this product, I also have a couple of them and one lives in my haversack. Thank you for sharing.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@ROE1300 Thanks for watching! I love these tarps! ✌️👍

[@erikl.1860]

Do you also carry two trees with you? Just in case of emergency…

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@erikl.1860 only need one

[@doulos4Jesus]

I'd like to see this made in a square configuration. As it is, it's hard for me to believe you'd stay dry in a good downpour as it looks too small to fully protect you. :/

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@doulos4Jesus The camera seems to do that a lot. I'm confident I would stay dry. Thanks for watching!

[@dlighted8861]

That could be done with any decent tarp.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@dlighted8861 100%. What I really like about this is the packability and the weight. Thanks for watching!

[@m.k.7199]

A tarp by any name is still a tarp!

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

Winds change directions all of the time, especially at night and during storms. That lean-to is MUCH too small and you'll wake-up soaked. Thaat' very dangerous if it's colder than about 60F degrees and windy. You're still on the ground, with the water, mud, snow, roots, thorns, stones, brush, steep hillsides, bugs, snakes etc. give me a 1 lb net hammock, 1.5 lbs of XL size reflective tyvek bivy and 1/2 lb of plastic "envelope" around the bivy and I'll sleep find in just cammies, down to 40F, in wind and rain. It wont all fit in a gallon can, but it's not 2 gallon sized, either. 3 lbs is nothing and it doesn't take much in the way of bulk or weight to let you handle bugs, 100F, 20F, etc.

[@justme-dm7sb]

What a nice mowed lawn in that wilderness area. LMAO !

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@justme-dm7sb At the end, there was literally a mowing business about to start mowing another section. Can't always get miles into the woods. 👍✌️

[@justme-dm7sb]

@@awayinthewilderness4319 That is true. I have about 60 acres and I mow down some nice places in it where its level. I have set up 1 inch thick, 3 ft. across, 17 inch deep fire rings in them. Like a private camp ground. Some are quite a distance from my house and I already live in the middle of nowhere. Anyone walking through the woods would have to know they just entered someones private property. Its really nice even though I use a tractor with a brush hog to mow it.

[@Nomaswearefull]

5:38 too long with the most annoying music

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@Nomaswearefull 👍✌️ Appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching

[@robertdorcy7565]

It doesn't protect you from critters crawling on the ground 😢

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@robertdorcy7565 Does not do that, but I'm okay with that. I'm used to sleeping under a tarp.

[@apepex1464]

Sea to summit ultralight hammock, it’s a hammock but also a tarp. Add a Mylar blanket and you’re sleeping good.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@apepex1464 I use a Kijaro (I think that's the name) ultralight hammock sometimes. I'll have to check out that Sea to Summit one! Thanks for watching!

[@vincenthigginbotham8729]

If you ever tried putting sheets out on a line in a windy day you would know how useless that sheet is

[@miaanslow7213]

That’s nothing. Needs to be enclosed

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@miaanslow7213 This is sufficient for me. There's plenty of coverage for a quick rainstorm. Thanks for watching! Use what works for you though. 👍✌️

[@Ray-cr1kx]

👀

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

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[@VincentSmith-i7o]

Two cheap plastic ponchos every time. Roll up small. Very adaptable

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@VincentSmith-i7o Good choice! Stay safe 👍✌️

[@katrinaosborn6951]

How come it took 6 minutes to explain and demonstrate how to use a 60 second shelter🤭🤭🤭

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

Gotta run my mouth a little bit. Thanks for watching!

[@crikycrocky]

This is stupid! Consider, You didn't check the weather and you put yourself out in the wilds when it closes in, you string up your small 6oz cover, you're nice and dry and "safe", then it gets worse and now you can't move because if you do you are going to get drenched and likely suffer exposure, Your little shelter is no longer adequate protection from rain or the cold. I live in England, UK, it rains here, or can do all the time. Yesterday I went out, it was sunny with a good sunny day forecast, it rained! At least wear or carry a waterproof jacket and take waterproof pants/trousers and for security a couple of plastic bags to cover your feet, they work at a pinch to keep your feet dry. You can now walk out of here back to safety keeping warm and dry. What I want to convey here is the necessity of mobility in the face of adversity, do not get stuck...

[@robertbates6057]

It's too small.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@robertbates6057 That's definitely fair. I think it certainly might be small for some people. I think it's sufficient size for an emergency shelter.

[@robertbates6057]

@@awayinthewilderness4319 I get it but think 8' x 8' is minimum for storm protection. Here in N GA, the rain often comes sideways and can last for two days.

[@RomanPepper]

A good awning, but I use a poncho from Helicon Tex throughout my life! 😉👍

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@RomanPepper Poncho is a great choice 👍✌️

[@billheckman5937]

Best comedy on youtube right here.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@billheckman5937 Thanks for watching, anyway. I hope whatever you use works better for you. Stay safe!

[@rebeccareagle4089]

You are so on the wet ground

[@ashleymarie7452]

This is an unabashed commercial for a mediocre product. Period.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

I disagree. I think the product is great for someone who wants to cut weight and still have some shelter.

[@KarimTroost]

This doesn't give much protection at all. Spent another minute, and you can put up a small one person tent with a floor.I would not buy this product.

[@Toby-f4e]

Wouldn't be worth the trouble in a frog choker!

[@josephbrown363]

Less chat, more action…too late moved on.

[@christophergallagher531]

What? It is nothing special. A tarp by any other name.

[@MonicaHernandez-yn8ct]

Not very good shelter

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

I think it's great for lightweight and still having some shelter. Thanks for watching anyway! ✌️👍

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

I think it's great for ultralight and still having a shelter. Thanks for watching anyway!

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

the escape is MUCH too small to let you put a sleeping bag and sleeping pad into it, which IS what you need to do. It's made for little Asian guys. Instead, get the XL size of "Trifecta", from 2GoSystems. 1.5 lbs, $95. You can always fold up, tie off excess space in your bivy, or stuff it with dry debris or extra clothing. But you cant make the bivy BIGGER A bivy works MUCH better if you can pull the hammock and a ridgeline thru said bivy and also another ridgeline thru the space between the bivy and an "envelope" that you make for it out of a couple of heavy-duty 55 gallon drum liners. The "trapped air" spaces between you and the bivy and between the bivy and the envelope, are what insulate you from cold, rain and wind. Every place you let the bivy touch you forms a cold-spot. Ditto if you let the envelope tough the bivy. Ditto if you have any air leaks. Duct tape can fix the latter, but you need to use light to help you spot them.. If it's cold, set your hammock just 6" off of the ground and kick debris under it to stop air-flow.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

@@SonnyCrocket-p6h Haven't heard of that bivy. Thanks for the info! 👍