Survival Shelter The Concealed A Frame!!

Survival Shelter the Concealed A-Frame! Quick deploy ridge line and use of toggles for a poncho shelter A-Frame. Added onto this is vegetation using the BLISS principle to help conceal the shelter while using the 4W’s to select a safe location to shelter. Enjoy!
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[@lesliemckinney8565]

Thank you for showing step by step how to do a truckers hitch. I've been trying to learn it for over a month but no one but you showed (the last step) how to finish by tying off the end. You really are a great teacher.

[@mike-yp1uk]

Wow the teaching is done so everyone can learn. I'm mentally slow and Andrew teaches the details that are important slow and in detail. I now know how to tie a ridge line and secure the 550 cord. I will have to watch it twice but this is a video that watching twice is well worth drilling it into my thick scull. Lmao. I am so looking fwd to getting out and into the woods. Always be careful when your in the woods because the one time you let your guard down something bad will happen and phone service sucks in the woods. Lol

[@Dreoilin]

Toggles in tent stakes is very smart👍

[@damienfaust2108]

What's amazing looking back at this two year old video... The picture quality and the The production quality has so vastly improved over the past few years... But still very good videos

[@lgwjrwhite588]

You got one of the best channels on you tube northern canada

[@duckrivermama66]

Good instructions. I can follow what you are doing without having to do any guesswork at all. Thanks. 👍

[@jamesadams8572]

Just helping your ratings go higher by leaving a comment for you... love your videos especially the military teaching and to the point.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Much appreciated!

[@svmagnoliaglen6105]

Fantastic knot tutorial. Thank you.

[@ourtechwriter]

You are a dangerous man! Good! Keep it coming...

[@ericbrenus2842]

Really-really indgenious systems never i saw before !

[@tom7o18]

Great job of teaching, you do it well.

[@markfletcher8084]

The best survival program on KZbin. Some are good, others are just guy with a camera.

[@andystephens2871]

Love your eagerness to serve. Love the military perspective and mindset. Love your editing skills. Standing by until your next vid. Thanks brother.

[@winstontelly2232]

Best video I've found on the topic. The thorough demonstration is much appreciated.

[@cynthiaheatly5562]

You gave THE most efficient, informative explanation of, not only how to suspend the tarp, but how to use the trucker's hitch (I've watched more than one video on that!😄) and other tying methods to use the rope!! I like the toggle idea also! Thank you.

[@knelezen2]

Honestly, when I was in, we never used our poncho for shelter. We always had shelter halves with us. But I did know the concept. If on patrol, we would be separated, we could use the poncho for shelter. You did a great job with this video and instruction. Thank you.

[@concretecowboy4212]

The bite on truckers hitch is good stuff 💯

[@jamescrowe7892]

The military, in my opinion and experience, has the best teaching method. It is comprised of three phases; the student/recruit is showed the technique, the student/recruit is talked through the technique, then the student/recruit performs the technique on his own. Obviously here our teacher can't observe the third phase. It is left up to us. Sua Sponte. Bravo Zulu, Rangers Lead The Way.

[@lucass.4786]

If you ain't cav.... you know the rest 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DarthDink]

In the Fire Academy and Medic School it was the similar. See ONE, do ONE, then teach ONE.

[@jodamo5953]

All the way

[@jamesalexander6417]

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.

[@robertgoss4842]

One of the best I've seen. Serious, but not stern, realistic, but not frightening. Well done!

[@paulharding1621]

I camp in a woodland where branches rather than perhaps whole trees come down like javelins and embed in the ground. Liking your double wrap on the truckers hitch, great tip.

[@RSpuhl]

Outstanding...coming from a former SERE instructor ;-)

[@dammitdan106]

This is the highest quality entry-level shelter build video I've ever watched. GOAT!

[@braunwm]

Some might argue that what you're doing has been done before by other survival/bushcraft channels. I disagree, because the little additional tips and tricks you provide (e.g. looping through the trucker's hitch 2x to create a jam, including BLISS considerations, etc.), make this the most informative video I have found so far. I also appreciate your presentation style, and the editing. The quick cut ins and cut outs to show exactly what you're talking about help tremendously. Can't wait for you to start your own open enrollment survival school.

[@seanbarber6945]

Sir you make me miss my military days , sure wish you would have been one of our instructors

[@rayward9265]

Your use of repetition is just right, not to many times, but enough to understand. Showing the knots from different perspectives is very useful.

[@loriore1684]

I agree with Dillon and others who've already posted. You had me from the get go. You take your time with Great Instructions. You leave me wanting more! Thank You So Much

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

That means a lot, thank you!

[@ThomasSpearman-g3y]

The pine boughs and leaves at the end seal the deal.

[@outback8370]

Another w would be wild life. You dont want to be woken up finding your on an ant hill or find deer and or beers walking past because you set up your shelter on their water trail. Excellent video and probably the best demonstration of how to tie a truckers hitch

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

I could not agree more! I actually ran right into a black bear in the same area after this video. I’ve also had deer run through the same area during the making of several videos.

[@dillonharding1660]

This is very clear and great instructions on how to properly setup a shelter from a poncho, I actually recommend to my guy to watch this video when they ask how to setup a hooch because they get it exactly from where I learned it from.

[@dannyh9010]

I liked how you just disappeared into your shelter at the very end. The woods swallowed you up. Great ending!

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thanks! I thought that would be a nice touch!

[@michaelsarkisian1047]

Retired SERE Instructor, we had modified BLISS to BLISSS (Blend in, low in silhouette, irregular in shape, small, secluded, and survivable. We had added the survivable portion because students had achieved the other elements but in some cases dangerously so.

[@AncientNovelist]

Andrew, this is maybe the best demonstrations I have seen of the QDRL-based A-frame and the quick deploy ridgeline itself. You brought exactly the right camera angles to the trucker's hitch, in particular, which is a simple knot once you've done it a few dozen times, but learning how to do it is difficult from a video - I know, because I was learning this stuff for the first time three years ago. Shawn Kelly's (Corporals Corner) videos are good, too, but you put it all together here a bit better than Shawn did, IMO. I appreciate the extra effort that must have been required to make sure the camera was recording from exactly the right angle to make everything clear. Nice job!

[@trooperjinthewoods4538]

You are a great how too knot instructor. In the Canadian Forces most of us used the principle " if you can't tie knots ! Tie lots " Lol your method is an improvement and we also dug a shallow grave or shell scrape under the poncho to give more protection from the elements and any incoming fire. Love your channel Cheers

[@pollyhatch5426]

Thanks, Andrew, I learned something new. Most times the MSR pegs won't go through grommet holes. Never thought about toggling it with the string. Thanks for your time in making the videos, I really enjoy them.

[@nurseactual]

Man youre just full of good info. I always threw my tarp over the ridgeline, so I found your technique interesting. Thanks again Andrew, stay safe out there.

[@1.forestrunner]

You're a good instructor thanks for the info.

[@gordontyree9858]

CAN’T COMPLIMENT YOU AND YOUR CHANNEL ENOUGH! SO GLAD I FOUND IT!! CAN’T GET ENOUGH!!! SO MANY GREAT VIDEOS, SO LITTLE TIME!LOL! KEEP EM COMING BROTHER! AND THANK YOU!🇺🇸

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thank you!

[@grayghost1031]

Excellent video, one of the best instructional video. Thank you for teaching me the truckers hitch the easy way. Please keep the videos coming my friend. Your channel is going to blow up and a good way,

[@kendralynn2490]

Man I love this channel!! You're an amazing teacher. The instruction is clear & complete. Thank you so very much for your service. Thank you for sharing what you know with all of us!!

[@sosayweall7290]

Excellent video. The explanation of the truckers hitch was clear and easy to follow.

[@not1just4words]

I tried this! It worked very well. You're a great teacher. I can't believe this high quality content is free! You really put in a lot of time, effort and valuable information. I'm hooked... Thanks Andrew!

[@tomroach4701]

Love the 4 w’s ! Would like to add one more.. Wiggly’s Look out for those critters on the ground!

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

Those are a concern for me as well. Perhaps the Major might give us some info on what, if anything, to do to deter them from your camp.

[@lorkainenkingg8497]

I call that W "wildlife" instead of wigglers because you want to watch for plants too. For example, you don't want to bed down in poison ivy, or among thorn bushes.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

That's food.

[@jameshammond2738]

This is some great stuff! Everyone and everything knows that Natural doesn't have any Straight Lines. It is wise to make your surroundings Jagged and crooked.

[@Uhnonuhmous]

This was great. Know this well. Bushcraft with military discipline. Really appreciate the refresher course. Tango Mike👍

[@thegroove2000]

The A frame is a classic for good reason.

[@mudsslinger]

good clear instructions , great video , thank you .

[@waynegonzales7309]

Good job Ranger

[@johnthomasjr262]

I have been using the exact same ridgeline setup for a couple years. I like that you are showing folks that "modified trucker's hitch". It has really helped me in the past and I wish more people knew about it.

[@MarkHarrisonBNE]

Widow makers are very context sensitive. In a eucalypt forest - the dominant forest in Australia, for example, but I’ve also seen a lot of these trees in the USA - the dangerous eucalyptus trees are (mostly) the smooth barked variety. Usually a white or grey colour. I’ve personally observed branches just fall off those trees that will take out the roof of an SUV. You sure would not want to have been standing or laying underneath those MFs when it happened! Great channel. You are a extremely good at explaining things. Thank you.

[@mathewhenderson5757]

Solid video. Great content for the community. Excellent period of instruction

[@ryankeith722]

Hey Andrew, This is probably one of the best videos out there for setting up a quick poncho shelter. I’m a newer subscriber, youre definitely making great content keep it up!👍🏼

[@dannyh9010]

Nice period of instruction. Your audio is good, and your editing is outstanding!

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thank you kindly!

[@richardcanfield2741]

Great training. Need these vids. Ppl love’em. You give very smooth easy up instructions. Thanx much

[@glynnellis5050]

Another very detailed video. Thank you Andrew.

[@MrWhite-ip9hw]

I just ordered the Bearhard shelter from the winter survival shelter video. I was trained in the old school ( no school like it) so I'm partial to my poncho element barrier, however my old bones sure appreciate the insulation and reflective properties of the Bearhard for the cooler months.

[@troybarker2433]

Superb channel Andrew.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Many thanks!

[@garyjohnson4608]

Outstanding video !!

[@BandGeek2210]

Another excellent video. As for tent stakes…l agree…easier to pack em than make ‘em….great job

[@cliff9057]

Another good video. Thanks

[@mariusneumayer4419]

Nice, simple and well explained ! Great job

[@jeffcooper9363]

Late to the party but enjoy the vids. Top shelf as he Brits say

[@Mr808islands]

likeing it bro. more stealthy those camolflauge net with leaves and over the a frame that be sweet with additional more natural sticks and leaves. 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@bradolsen8553]

THANKS ANDREW

[@zulufoxx3829]

I've watched a LOT of videos very similar to this. But not one of them broke down the knot tying for clumsily guys like me the way YOU did. Thank you! Very well done!

[@angryshrub1]

Your instruction technique is pure military. Having fond memories of my time in the Army. Thanks.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Glad I could make it a good one for you! Thanks for the compliment!

[@paulcook2430]

Very good teaching techniques

[@mbc-ls3zp]

Another "outstanding" video. Just got done bingeing all your videos. Great job! Were you an NCO before being a CO? You're teaching thru all your videos and not preaching. Again, "Outstanding"!

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

I appreciate that! Yeah, I was enlisted for a time before going the officer route.

[@lucass.4786]

@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft I was wondering why you haven't used power point yet... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@davidjacobs828]

@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft Excellent tutorial major. As always. Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir.

[@jordanmariam8984]

I Love it what you do reminds my about my time in service.

[@jeffmccausland3569]

Great instructions! Thanks!

[@magicman2324]

Thanks for the info! I like that poncho shelter!

[@Hoonozit]

Clear and concise instruction. Thanks for the video.

[@kennethvalerio1294]

Nice work

[@simplysailingbarnabas4943]

Thanks for your clear instruction. Interestingly a truckers hitch in Australia is a half sheepshank which avoids the sometimes difficult to untie loop knot on the ridge line. If the rope happens to be slippery the loose bight can be passed around the standing part and finished like a bowline by pushing it through the twisted loop. Hope that makes sense.

[@chrismoore600]

Wonderful show thanks.

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Nice video and Beautiful nature. Enjoyed this video very Much. Looking foreward for more 😊😅🤗

[@thomasapplewhite8672]

Solid practical video. Well done!

[@guygardner7156]

You are an excellent instructor Andrew, thank you, and please keep em coming.

[@richdillon1221]

Awesome info keep it up

[@davidburrows975]

Thank you

[@eaglesnest2881]

Very informative The knot's are interesting

[@thomasnugent3836]

Very good, thank you very much. Some folks add another W for wildlife. Being near a bear den or a game trail or a low wet area with snakes and mosquitoes is best avoided. HOOAH

[@wazza2903]

G'day Andrew, Instead of a marlin spike hitch I use a Siberian hitch, it's still a quick release but you don't need a toggle and it's quick and easy to tie. Thanks for another well presented video, looking forward to the next instalment 👍🏻🍻🇦🇺

[@azhomeboy2000]

You're awesome dude, puting out content like a boss. It's always a pleasure to watch.👍🏼👍🏼

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thank you!

[@darrinsands8740]

Awesome. I'm definitely learning alot from your videos

[@jacoba4230]

pretty good stuff tbh. I would tell my guys to watch this thanks for putting out good content.

[@shellariddle324]

Awesome, very useful information, thank you

[@herbsmith6871]

Well done 🤠

[@martinli88guitars]

Excellent!

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk9055]

Great info thanks.

[@williammccaslin8527]

Cool idea, never built one that low tho, thx for the vid.

[@treemowerman]

Great video, very informative

[@John-jj1cc]

Thanks for the video, very well explained, I enjoy your content

[@markbough2606]

Thank You for sharing

[@devildogsbushcraft7898]

Outstanding

[@pdoutdoors7272]

Great video.

[@alanrice39]

Very good demo, very helpful, thanks. Alan Rice.

[@cardiacbob]

I've made about a thousand of those shelters (22 Yr. USMC & US Army) but I always threw my poncho over the ridgeline (actually ran the ridgeline through the grommets). This way is smarter. damn. Old-dog, new-trick...

[@shield707]

Excellent 👊

[@ahmelmahay]

great video. I am from Ireland and my son is in the military. he is aiming for the Irish Ranger Wing. but his partner is due a baby in a few short months so that may put a spanner in the works. he is only 23 but the Irish Ranger Wing have very strict criteria for entering. anyway fingers crossed for him he uses a Basha as a shelter. he gave me one but with the global Corona Virus sweeping the planet i have not had a chance to get out and about

[@brittburton3264]

I usually tried to build my poncho hooches ‘inside’ a large shrub or tree so that they ended up looking like part of that plant. I’d also sprinkle them liberally with pine needles/fallen leaves and that would add to the insulation value as well as camouflage. Those gave me a couple of things, better camouflage, more protection from the elements and ended up being noticeably warmer inside than out due to that added protection. Of course I also always made them low to the ground and would scoop out the ground so I could use a heat tab inside to make mocha or heat an MRE (back when heat tabs or your own body were the only methods allowed for heating MRE’s).