Shelter Using a Rectangle Tarp

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[@eatmorenachos]

I've seen other videos with tarp set ups and they're all a bit different but informative. I haven't criticized a single one of them or accused them of "copying" each other. No one is born with this knowledge---it's passed down through countless generations as Dave is doing with this video. I'll save you the time by pointing out that he didn't invent the flintlock rifle, steel knives or how to make fire either--but he does a great job of passing on the knowledge of these things.

[@daleboysracing]

I am so glad my dad did camping a bush craft with me at a very young age. I have learned so much from him and am so very thank full for him in my life. Dave i also want to thank you for your time you put in to your school and videos. I hope to see you at one of your classes soon. Hayden

[@scttmtclf]

Dave I have watched every single one of your videos, some a dozen times! I never get tired of listening to you teach and learning these skills from you! You are a master of your craft, yet you are a humble teacher too. I am blessed to be able to learn so many skills from you, which I am now passing on to my children. Thank you so much!

[@davidbrewer4669]

This has to be my favorite video yet. I love the fact that you gave some ideas of painting the tarp and letting the kids make it their own. I can't wait to see the look on my 5 year olds face when I tell him we are going to make a tent out of this tarp, these marbles and this pole......

[@randystern5858]

Dave Canterbury, thanks again. Your time is greatly appreciated. Side note, ordered from your store. Great experience, super prompt shipping.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Thanks, Dave. Obviously, you don't have to offer us anything at all, (especially for free) and so I appreciate all of your efforts. Been a fan since about 2008, and am very happy I stumbled on your information back then. Keep up the great, and generous work. My best wishes to you, your family, and all your friends who contribute to helping us all.

[@n3qdz]

Dave, I was in the scouts many many years ago. I have been watching your channel for about a month now. I am amazed just how many of these tip and setups I have forgotten. Thank you sir for this channel! Myself and my kids thank you. we got a lot projects in our future.

[@southernblueblood5402]

I can't thank you enough for this video, I have seen this set up many times on other channels but with a square tarp. When I ask about using a rectangle tarp they never answer, so I was excited when one of the channels who know what they are talking about and relays the information in a detailed and concise manner. I hope one day to attend one or more of your classes. Again thank you for all your videos and knowledge that you share with us.

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

Almost 6 years later and this video is still helping people. I feel like I’ve seen all the tarp videos on YT yet this is the first I’ve seen with real doors. Yes there’s one with a foldover entrance you crawl threw, but it reminds me of reverse birthing and closing the “door” is not convenient. Your setup is completely convenient. Finally, the comment at the end about the kids and the spray paint etc., that’s priceless. Excellent video Dave. Great, great job.

[@VipermanGT2]

DAVE! Just received my Tentsmith's 8x8 Oilskin Tarp. Absolutely wonderful piece of gear. High quality, and well made. Dealing with tentsmith's was a pleasure. Debra, who answers the phone was wonderful. Thanks to you talking about them in your video, they will have a customer for life. Awesome piece of gear, thanks to your videos. Keep em comin' Dave, great stuff. Peace!

[@19fiddlinscott57]

this video in particular has given me something money can't buy. it has shown how to help youngsters along so that they are a part of the process instead of just waiting for the grown ups to "make the camp" happen. thanks again for blazing this worthwhile trail.

[@moonscoop123]

Great shelters, instructions and tips! Making the kids paint the tarp... And sell it as a Picasso !!! OMG OMG OMG!!! 8 years old video but one of the most instructive and fun to watch on youtube. Everything's perfect! Not like 90% of todays videos made of 45% of promoting all kind of stuff, 10% of tarp set up (with many skipped parts ) to end up with another 45% food and sleeping stuff commercials. Thanks for this video!

[@stevemichelle1203]

My family really appreciates all the training and advise. We love your show!!

[@bowdog62010]

got some dirt time this weekend with the Wife showing her really basic stuff, like sassafras leaves, yarrow, and sumac. Got to squirrel hunt in Shawnee national forest. I got 3 with Iron sights in a 3 hour period so you hunting with a smoke pole and trying to get it on camera is amazing. Fire making skills were practiced and teaching her how to get to dry wood after the rain. Thanks for all the teaching enjoyed the tarp series and will look for the PDF in a few minutes. want to take a class.

[@DrIronSights]

I slept out all night n the pouring rain and with the help of a regular tarp and your tarp setup videos I stayed completely dry and warm. Thank you dave!

[@cdoss8725]

Thnx for uploading this. Watched it just after you uploaded it last night. Was wondering why it just cut off all of a sudden. Glad to see you caught it and got it fixed. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@michelleb2245]

I am teaching a session in Cub Scouts for Castaway in which we are to build temporary shelters. THIS is the key - so many options in this one setup. Of course we'll be doing debris huts and poncho shelters - those are always a hit. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO!!

[@BruceNitroxpro]

At the very end you spoke of sharing with your family. So true! What a seed to plant... beautiful.

[@phrankus2009]

You just keep getting better. I have seen several videos depicting these configs and I find your instructional to be very digestible and simplified and clarified to the point where there is no confusion and I know that I will be able to recall these setups at any point, in the future, by rote and execute them properly, without any head-scratching (unless I contract lice). ... I can truly say THANKS, and mean it, without being generous.

[@kcolmore1]

When I use a setup like this one, I take the corners that are folded in and tie a piece of cord to them and to the top of the pole. It makes a pocket to put things in so they aren't just laying around. I keep things that I might need to grab in them so I don't have to go into my pack, they're right there. Since I've started watching your videos, I try to make everything I got on me or around me have as many uses as I can get out of them. I feel that having more options makes it all better.

[@crisdragomir9050]

Awesome idea Dave; keeping the kids busy for hours by decorating the tepee with paint is another surefire way to get them hooked on outdoor activities and being in nature. Thank you for that idea; can't wait to try it.

[@s44Strike]

I did not see the so called "original video" and would never have gotten this great idea to build a familie tipi with my kids if you didn't share it on your channel, so I thank you for that Dave.

[@mr.delacruz559]

really love this set up! Thanx Mr. Canterbury for all the lessons you have taught me and in turn I have taught my family. Thanx and God bless!!!

[@ActivesuezenOutdoors]

Dave, thank you! We have school holidays just about to start in South Australia. I can't wait to get my kids, nephew, nieces and friends over for a camp out in our paddock. I can't wait to here their laughter whilst having fun doing simple things. Thanks for the inspiration

[@Ozarkwonderer]

this is great. i take my 5 year old daughter with me on hikes and bushcrafting scouts. she loves it. this is the kind of stuff i grew up doing. the painters cloth is a good idea for a cheap resource and project item. great stuff dude keep it up.

[@DrHalon]

I'm really glad you made this video. I have a rectangular tarp and was going to get out this weekend and figure out how to deploy it. Now I have an excellent starting point! Thanks!!

[@timothybobbitt7994]

great video. i like the fact that you were thinking about us bush men and ladies with kids. my 5 yr old daughter loves going out for a night or two and this is a great Idea to modify and include her in the making of our equipment. thanks my friend.. have been a subsciber for some time and I proud to say it.

[@Eric-ew8jt]

I just got the British Basha Tarp 7x8 in Dessert Camo, Def watching this video a few times.. Thanks for everything Dave Canterbury, much respect from Yellowknife Canada..

[@congamike1]

I love everything about this video. The editing is fine, the audio worked (amazing!), the camera captured it all very well. The lesson is important to me. And, the closing message is fantastic. Thanks Dave! I'll play with the setup tomorrow in the back yard. THANKS brother.

[@macdaug]

Fantastic idea Dave about the kids decorating the tepee 😎 love it ❤️👍

[@toddklekotka3340]

Definitely be fun the kids, when my son and I ( who's 10 now) set my hunting blind, he was so excited! I let him do most of it, I just supervised...lol. He was happy and I enjoyed it. We spent about 4 hours for something that would usually be 1/2 hour or less but it was 4 hours of fun and quality time in the woods...

[@maureengaskins1243]

Your tutorials are awesome. I have learned so much useful information and will be using many this camping season. I appreciate your sharing! ☺

[@woodsonz]

Love the last words you say. Completely explains why I watch every one of your videos. Or kids are the future. Teach them now and they will be well sought after in the future. Love the knowledge you spread brother. Keep on doing what you do. You are def a legend in my book

[@XFXForce2002]

I would never go outside and do any of these but I do find it informative. You're very interesting person.

[@armorvestrus4119]

That setup makes a warm shelter against the cold wind.

[@richarddiss1643]

AWESOME! Hello Dave. Thank You very much Sir! I've just bought my 1rst tarp and... guess what... it's a rectangular one (3*4m), cause I'm kind of tall guy (1.85m), and I thought it was the right one for me than, when time came to check the different tutos about tarps setup, I realise that most of people are using square tarps! LOL! So I'm very glad to find good solutions to use mine easely. Much love! Greetings from France ^_^

[@BornRandy62]

I made a Bivy out of the same material. a Simple canvas layer over a sleeping bag adds about 10 degrees to the rating. I used a series of different green and brown color RID cloth stains to make a version of woodland camouflage for low cost. I think it was less than 30 bucks and some time.

[@rachavya]

Besides learning a few tricks myself, I have recommended this to friends who have kids (gotta admit; my cats and dog wouldn't gain much from it). It's one of your best, IMHO. You're a great teacher!

[@kullcraven]

Dave very nice tarp set ups. I have used all three type of set ups, tho i use poly tarps, because there cheap. Great idea with the children painting lol, In my intro i show this design of tarp set up with the doors, and a stove pipe coming out the front doors. I spent the night in it with a friend and we fed a home made keg stove to keep us warm in the winter . worked well. thanks for the vids, take care bro.

[@mountsmountainbushcraft4483]

Hi Dave your right about the plastic balls I use roll on deoderant bottle balls for this application thy are lighter and work just as good

[@WayneTheSeine]

What a great video. I am getting my little grandson involved in bushcrafting. He would love this. He is an avid subscriber Dave.

[@markdabrow8847]

One of your best videos Dave.

[@larrydriggers9425]

you did a great job seting this tent up ,way to go ,lets see more of this thank u

[@markmacyeaple214]

Thank you. I've learned so much from watching your videos I consider your knowledge a treasure. Be safe stay vigilant.

[@visnuexe]

Nice! Have set up a number of impromptu tears arrangements, but it was nice to learn about some more! Love it!

[@uibsen]

Dave, I sure appreciate all your videos and the knowledge you share with all of us. I will be attending one of you classes at the Pathfinder School in the future....

[@KennethKramm]

Dave, thanks sharing your knowledge and skills. Your videos help others become comfortable outdoors and learn self reliance skills.

[@gvn81]

You have the best videos out there when it comes to bushcraft and you explain it well ! Thank you very much for all your great videos good stuff !

[@IowaBuckSlayer]

Best shelter video yet.

[@peacedude1176]

Another great video! Keep em coming Dave.

[@walleyeman25]

Dave i just want to give you a big THANK YOU!!! The knowledge you have that you share with everyone is amazing and I truly appreciate it!!! Again THANK YOU!! GOD BLESS you and your family!

[@REFIGUY69]

my son has a jrotc event coming up where they do an overnight learning wilderness survival. we have the coleman 4 person tent but ur configs are way cooler and rustic. i'm not sure when they go but i was going to provide a minimalist back pack with a foam rubber padding plus maybe 2 wool blankets and either the square or rectangle with gromits canvas.

[@paulscalz]

Can't wait to do this with my kids. Outstanding video - thank you.

[@sanraki]

What a great ideas for this weekend. Thanks for sharing, Dave.

[@erikdfier]

Best tarp tent video so far.

[@NoogaNewb]

I'd been wondering about this the other day. I have two black walnut trees and lots of hulls to stain the tarp with. Thanks again.

[@FishOnIsMyHandle]

Best tarp shelter video I have ever watched, thanks!

[@woodzyguy7272]

love the videos, thanks. good tarp tent idea, just an idea, you could move the door toggles in about 4" so when closed it would create a small flap covering door opening

[@bigdruss5587]

Great video as usual, I'm going to give the one with the doors a go next time i'm out. Been looking for something like that. Thanks for continuing to share you knowledge with us Dave, you're a real inspiration.

[@bwillan]

That is a great design that has been featured on many youtube channels. An improvement that wouldn't be too hard to do would be to replace all of the perimeter stake out points with a webbing of some sort that is stitched to the tarp. If you are going to go to the trouble to make all of the tie out points ahead of time at home, it is not much more effort to do the webbing with something like a speed stitcher sewing awl or a thread injector if you have access to one.

[@gaylecoombs5510]

I think you should revisit this dave great video and knowledge

[@anthonywhite6432]

could you post that pdf file you mentioned about different tarp set ups on the pathfinder facebook page

[@alphaxrime777]

Another great and informative video. Thanks Dave!

[@tranders365]

Another great video Dave. Thanks

[@bigalbushcraft]

great video. great advice spend good amount of time in the woods with my grandkids they enjoy the time we spend together.

[@harukitheblue]

One of my favorite videos you have made, what a great job! Thank you!

[@vanpat52]

i do it often with my grand children - thanks Dave !

[@stylesisdaman]

Great idea here, would be very useful in a lightweight backpacking scenario also

[@csglover1]

Awesome video Dave. Looks like I'm heading to the HardeWare store this weekend.

[@Galarid87]

Awesome video Dave.

[@TheHiddenWoodsmen]

Love this set up. Nice job dave

[@Rendar600]

Love the tipi tarp it's what started me doing the whole out door thing and lead me to your channel thanks Dave

[@mrmatt2525able]

you are a great teacher man, i have seem some rude comments on your videos, dont listen to them bud, your doing good, i learn a lot from your videos, thank you for putting time to make them

[@dawidakomy6866]

Thanks Dave. Great video.

[@galenlong3005]

Great video, Dave. any video coming from you is pure Gold. There's always something to learn from your video's.

[@edraagyn]

Awesome kid teaching video Dave!!

[@unitedgray]

I'm loving these videos Dave! You just earned yourself a new subscriber.

[@erikbreum]

Nice, but the weak point is the one peg that holds the rod. How large is the tarp? 3x4 meters or?

[@CanadianCanoeist]

Nice Dave. I've seen these designs before, but as always, much better explained on your videos. Would you consider the oilskin canvas the best tarp for fire resistance? Ie: A small fire in front with occasional sparks etc hitting the tarp.

[@james_lessick892]

Great video, very informative. 👌🤠👍

[@thepopcorn00]

Hey Dave, can you do a update on the kit you carry into the woods for a overnighter? and the bag you carry it in?

[@NoogaNewb]

Thanks, Dave.

[@Ragingskull]

I'm so glad you did this video. My attempts have failed so far and I think this one will do the trick

[@vonSaufenberg]

I love watching your videos. Best wishes from Germany.

[@frankmertz8366]

I actually prefer a tarp tent with a floor. but loved your point of letting the kids or grandkids paint the walls that is genius.... lol thanks

[@northpostman]

Great video as always Dave.

[@WayneRogersOutdoors]

I bet slingshot ammo would be great to use for the tie outs if it was large enough around. Smooth river stones and maybe even hard nuts like walnuts would probably work if they were available in a pinch and if you had no better alternatives.

[@LiquidHate13]

Never used these setups, something new for me to try. Question though, we get some pretty rough winds up here sometimes. How do these setups fair against strong wind gusts? I could see the tripod/tree setup working just fine in wind but the stick support looks a bit shaky.

[@EatCarbs]

Thanks for the great video Dave

[@Zarthalad]

Really great video Dave! Enjoyed it!

[@kcolmore1]

If it is really windy you could shorten the post a little and run you a couple of anchor lines real tight with some good stakes in the ground.

[@SuperCopp74]

Another great Vid Dave. I want to check out the chart you put up on FB. Can't seem to find it though, is it bunched in with another topic maybe? Thanks for all the work, God bless you and your family.

[@tomkelsch]

Nice job Dave

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Good one!

[@scottwitner4484]

Are those canvas painters drop cloths able to be used as a ground cloth underneath a traditional tarp?

[@adamslater4592]

I wish I could speak directly to you or at least somebody who knows exactly what they're talking about but I've been to the Sherwin Williams paint store and I've seen their painters tarps and they look thin and not very waterproof. Are you sure they're waterproof. The package says its "spill resistant" I want a tarp tent I don't want to pay 250 or $300 for a expensive tarp tent. I would like to find a tarp that will do the trick and be cost-effective. I am just about ready to go buy a canvas tarp, the big green army things that weigh about a thousand pounds, just to have something to camp with and I know those are waterproof, I don't know about painters tarps. But painters tarps are so much cheaper and weigh less. Is there some sort of treatment I can do to them to make them more waterproof?

[@pb6977]

Lovin' the toggles Dave.

[@steveg3784]

great thinking with the painting idea !!!

[@kwstikas82]

good job Dave. I noticed that you said that you prefer square tarps instead of rectangular. You have told that again a while ago. Can you please provide a brief explanation because i cannot see any solid reason. Plus more camping tarps are made rectangular, so this is more familiar since it it wide-spread. Be well

[@bushcraftchip]

how about using hickory nuts for the tie outs?They sure are hard and they can be used for emergency rations if needed...lol,Great video. I will check out facebook for sure.