SURVIVE ANY STORM 5 Fully Enclosed Tarp Pitches

#tarp #tarppitch #camping In this video, I show you 5 technical fully enclosed tarp pitches to help you survive any storm. With just a 10x10 tarp a few stakes, some paracarod and a trekking pole, and a lot of practice and patience, these 5 pitches are not only doable but extremely strong and will keep you dry. I cover the trail tent, trapezoid pyramid, lengthwise pyramid, strong hexamid, and the start pyramid. The tarp is such a versatile tool to have in your possession when adventuring in the woods. It's my go-to for shelter and learning and sharing these pitches is a pleasure. I hope you find this video usefull and informative.

[@kevinsmith7287]

I was impressed that you left in the mistakes and showed that you needed alterations as someone doing this for the first time would otherwise be discouraged that they aren't getting it first time. I love using my tarps and really enjoyed the video. Thanks.

[@JTDOutdoors]

you are very welcome. mistskes are the best lesson

[@g71cey]

100% 🤓👌

[@CptnSavage]

IMPRESSIVE! ! ! I've been using tarps and camping for over 50yrs and this is one of the best explanations of the use of a tarp that I've ever seen. Well done mate!

[@JTDOutdoors]

Thank you so much for stoping by! It means a lot, especially from someone with your vast experience. I'm glad you found the video useful. If you have any tips or feedback, I'd love to hear them. Your input is invaluable!

[@CptnSavage]

Honestly mate, the only thing I can think of to add would be always carry twice as much cordage as you think you need, and once you have your tarp pitched in the place you are going to camp, dig a trench around the outside perimeter so that if it rains it will channel the water away from your tent. Also as a side note, WHERE you pitch your tent matters. Yes, you want a flat level area with no rocks to sleep on, but you also need to look up! Dead branches and trees above you can fall and crush your tent and/or kill you. There is a reason they call them widow makers. Great job, keep up the good work.@@JTDOutdoors

[@JTDOutdoors]

@@CptnSavage I do have a video planned in the near future regarding these tips not focused on the pitches them selves but tips and techniques regarding how to tarp camp successfully 👍

[@CptnSavage]

That's a GREAT idea. A picture is worth a thousand words and it helps to solidify your words and concepts with visuals! I look forward to seeing more of your videos.@@JTDOutdoors

[@goofyshorts5508]

I was most entertained by your honest feed back thank you for showing this dog some old tricks

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome these glad it was helpful.

[@DrChazKL0T]

My favorite emergency shelter configuration is a lop sided pyramid. It looks like a plow point with doors. Tie the center of one side to a tree or ridge line or trekking pole. Secure the two adjacent corners directly below the peak. Then stake the two remaining corners. If you use a hiking pole, you can place the wrist strap through the peak edge and the point through the base corners directly below the peak and guy it.

[@JTDOutdoors]

oooo i mighy have to give this one a try thank you

[@fayleya3865]

I love that you tell us what is the back and what is the front before you set it up - so that I can save it properly to my memory (also great finding another Papa Hiker fan!)

[@ihaulscrap]

I think that using paracord does allow for ventilation but just using steaks alone to pin down the tarp tie offs would be less app to be a problem in cold or windy weather.

[@markcoraa]

I like your strong serious face. Lol. It works for you. The adjustments, and like you said on the one setup, practice. You said it again at the end. We need to practice. Good gear doesn’t mean anything eithout the practice. Inadequate gear, with practice can overcome good gear without practice. Sounds better when others say it, but its true.

[@JTDOutdoors]

100% agree man its the mindset and the learnong the skills that make it what it is forsure. You stop learning you stop living 👌

[@RavenRedwood]

Guess I'm going to have to give in and finally get some trekking poles. In 15 years or so of hauling very heavy loads through dense forests and steep rocky terrain I have yet to sustain an injury. But as I get older I am realizing the only reason I never even tried them has been some kind of vanity. There's literally no reason to not double your contact points when they "weigh" practically nothing. Sure, I've used branches to assist in rough climbs and sketchy descents but after dropping them I always think, "man, that would have been way harder without that branch" Just saying it's funny how even with experience, stubbornness tends to be... immature, I think. Great little video, thanks for sharing. 🤙

[@JTDOutdoors]

man you hit the nail on the head with that cmomment!!! thank you

[@TheLastBoyScouts]

Excellent vid brother - these types of demonstrations are needed with all the weather changes 👍🏼

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome I love tarp pitches and learning and sharing these techniques. By far my favorite shelter.

[@Lastcallrepent]

An excellent tent up off the ground with the bedding allways !

[@thathaslage]

Really showcasing the versatility of a tarp... inspires me to really look at my tiedown options when shopping for the tarp. Definitely something for my Go Bag. My bag is always on me, always ready to survive out in the wilderness because you never know when you just gotta run and keep light.

[@JTDOutdoors]

glad I could be an inspiration!! I habe a few videos in the works not so much on pitches but tips and tricks for tarps. thanks for watching.

[@g71cey]

New tarps, and this is by far the best demonstration of use I've come across to date. Thank you! I've seen the comments re midge and tics, you cant please everyone... Rechargable lamps are cheap enough to purchase online as a solution. Thanks again 🤓🙏❤️

[@JTDOutdoors]

appreciate that man thank you. bugs and tarps go hand in hand lol they dont bother me tho

[@tinakhomenko7999]

It's each not either. Either means one OR the other, not both so the correct word is each, which means both. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, just sharing mine.

[@user-cp1kk1rv4h]

I think the second pitch was the simplest set up. Quick and easy. Thanks man.

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome

[@BluesHand]

Brilliant work young man,,

[@jamesschmehl5972]

I love the creativity but truthfully it's the knowledge applied that gives a life saving versatility.. Great job guy you increased my awareness with 1 square light weight tarp..very good.

[@JTDOutdoors]

definitely agree knowledge is the best skill

[@madmartigan8774]

Some of those setups are pretty slick. I'll definitely have to try them. If it hasn't already been suggested or you haven't tried it already. Try the third setup with only stakes. The paracord seems like it gives the tarp to much play and allows the tarp to leave the ground. Is there something I'm missing on why you like paracord with these setups? Air flow maybe. Either way. Great setups and I enjoyed the video.

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you. yes paracord is there justbto add a bit of flexibility and airflow in a couple pitches especially the door much easier to slide the paracord off a stake vs the attached loops on the taro once under tension

[@mindfulicious]

Best Ever. Will be practicing each one!

[@whatsnottohike]

I've downloaded this to watch later as I'm looking for this kind of set up. Thanks!

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome. hit me up on instragram same name as here 👍 would love to see how you make out

[@BarkEater]

Outstanding job showing these off, I definitely learned some I've never seen. I need to practice some of these bombproof pitches. Thanks Jeff 👍

[@JTDOutdoors]

Thanks Mike had a blast learning these myself they practice forsure one pitch i can seem to get quite right

[@BarkEater]

@@JTDOutdoors they are definitely complex but like you said practice is important.

[@TheNewLibertarian]

This tarp stuff is interesting as hell. kinda put off by the naysayers. I saved this to my playlist. This is neat stuff! Haven't ever tried tarps but I think I'm gonna get one, a few stakes and some paracord and give some of this stuff a whirl.

[@JTDOutdoors]

thats awesome i apprec the support.. some people justbsay use a tent but therecis no akill there anyone can pitch a tent. a tarp shelter is far more versatile. let me know how u make out of u have any questions hit me up

[@swedishhobo2995]

Awesome mate! I thought I knew them all but nope... Never to old to learn right :-) Thanks again.

[@JTDOutdoors]

haha exactly best part of bushcraft and the outdoors it's a never ending learning curve

[@danielbaumgartner575]

Thank you so much! Exactly the video I was looking for!!

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome!!

[@johnnyk3131]

This was just what I needed. I'm starting to get into tarp camping and needed to up my game with a decent pitch other than "lean-to" or "A-frame." I liked the last two the best for my needs and preferences. I'll practice them both and see which I like the best. But with repititon I'm sure both will be committed to memory. Thanks! Really well filmed, presented and edited!

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you for the support im glad this was helpful id am curious to see howxthey go for you if you could let me know

[@susanramares2876]

Your video is great. Thanks. Please put a link in the description for written instructions for these. Thanks. Good job!

[@JTDOutdoors]

never considered that ill see what i can do

[@affendihamzah5587]

Thanks!

[@JTDOutdoors]

you are very welcome!!!!

[@faustinofabro3408]

I’m a new subscriber from the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you for watching!!

[@sergeantcrow]

Excellent... First I need to add 8 more tie out loops to my cheaper tarp... and practice...

[@WiskeyAdventures]

Thanks for sharing brother. Learned a new way to set up watching this video.

[@JTDOutdoors]

thanks for watching man I love learning these the tarps like outdoor origami 🤣

[@J44C44]

Solid instructional video! Thanks!

[@JTDOutdoors]

Very welcome

[@mattmugridge8839]

Great and informative video. The first pitch, to me, looks the most useable (for me). Thanks for sharing

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome and id have to agree it is probably the most usable

[@BentcoExchangeYT]

You should edit this upload to where it adds the tarp size that you're using in the video it'll help people have a better understanding. Just a suggestion

[@JTDOutdoors]

solid suggestion its a 10x10 if you were wondering. iit would be to much a hassle i think to edit that in unfortunately. but thank you i ahould have included that forsure.

[@melrichardson2392]

Fantastic love it great job thank you.

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome

[@puddin94]

I like big footprint one very much. Great for when guests trek along I think. I will try it and add it to the current 2 I use. It's great to learn new things thank you😊👍

[@JTDOutdoors]

awesome let me know how it goesnfor you 👍

[@gregchambers6100]

Nice. Tight instructional. Options! We've got lots of options! Thanks amigo, from New Mexico. I'm still using my leftover jet line from electrical conduit work to tie things down, or up, and the caliche here requires a hammer sometimes to get stakes in, but I've got a LOT of hammers. I mean a lot.

[@JTDOutdoors]

haha what about alot of stakes sounds like that could be stake breaking ground

[@aarontasseff8207]

Thanks, great ideas!

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome thank you for watching

[@jeffreybrooks4061]

Excellent video great content 👌

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you i hope it was helpful

[@johfu4705]

Great setup!

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you and thank you for watching

[@YurikArt84]

Great stuff, wished you’d walk around the tent from outside to get a better idea of shape

[@JTDOutdoors]

very good point

[@Lastcallrepent]

I've been rained out several times mountain sides low areas ! Dang i camp every year ! Ive gotten better at this tho a plan b always allows for a go to when it gets rough 😊

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. Cool pitches. Subscribed.

[@JTDOutdoors]

greatly appreciated. there a litte on the tricky side to pitch but fun none the less

[@WillN2Go1]

(Sounded like WWII prop engines. P 51s?) Great video. Very step by step. Great to learn from. I'd suggest anyone new to this to choose one of these set ups (the first, maybe the last) and just go out and practice setting up over and over again. Mark the corners, prettie paracord to the tarp in places you expect to place guylines and stakes. Use different colors. (I don't tie stakes I have bowline loops that I poke the stake through, turn it around to put some loops around the stake. When I set up my tarp tent I usually never tie a single knot. Adjust a stake? Just move it. (I've bought all those fancy adjusters, etc, etc... let me save you some money. You don't need them, they slow you down, they don't do anything you can't do yourself with paracord, the bowline, clove hitch, half hitches, maybe the alpine butterfly.) If I temporarily add another line I'll usually just attach it to a loop or stake using a clove hitch. The tent cords in this video look very frayed at the ends. not a big deal, but the core is going to slip out. Always best to melt those ends. I usually heat them up and then pull the line through a rag or paper towel to taper the end. A big melt knuckle is going to hang up on something. (I'm a sailor now, learned quite a few more knots, so naw you don't need to be a First Class Scout to go camping.) Those tails on your stakes? When I was trekking in England I lost 2 or 3 stakes in the first two days. I realized the dark red ones, exactly like yours, I didn't lose. The ones I lost were brighter. Hmmmm. It was the tails! So I put orange paracord tails on the rest of my stakes. In two more months of camping I never lost another stake. Back at home and on my boat I taped bright color 'construction ribbon' tails to my TV remotes, small easily lost stuff. Works great. On that first set up. That was similar to what I did with a Frankenstein hex tarp tent I made. (Started as a hex fly, then I made it longer, then a bit wider, then longer. So ugly it would scare bears, but it worked. One huge strength of tarp tents is they're all triangles. Sturdy in the wind. I pre tied a main line with loops for my hiking poles with stake outs, So this is what I'd do first. The way I tied to the handles of my poles was just to stick the pole through the loop and turn it around a couple times. Same with stakes. No one would let me teach this to boy scouts, a video would look deranged, but it worked. I'd set up in about a minute. 6-8 stakes, no tying, no adjusting. I also left the pretied lines hanging off my tarp. No D rings or grommets. Instead Grosgrain loops. along the perimeter. Again a couple of turns on a stake, poke it in the ground. Also on a symmetrical tarp such as yours I might hit two kittycorner (diagonals) with some spray paint so even if I'm using a headlamp I can orient the tarp. (Do the same thing with my fitted sheets at home, just not with spray paint.) Another thing I'd do for any tarp tent. Sew some loops onto your sleeping bag or bivy so you can tie them to some stakes. Any minimal slope and I'd wake up the bottom of my sleeping bag sticking two feet out of the down slope. One thing about a tarp tent: you have 360 degrees of exits, no floor, so I'd make my coffee, cook inside. I don't even want to use my JetBoil in the vestibule of a regular tent. tie paracord to the tarp in places you expect to place guylines and stakes. (I don't tie stakes I have bowline loops that I poke the stake through, turn it around to put some loops around the stake. Hope this helps. When I started setting up camp in a minute, knocking it down in the morning in two minutes, after cold instant coffee, and I didn't bother taking any food for 36 hours, and no campfire. When my sleeping bag was just a loose clump on the back of my pack - so it airs out, I figured I finally knew what I was doing. I don't go camping that much any more , I don't think I've had a campfire in over ten years. At this point camping wasn't this big ritual it was just the way I over nighted outdoors.

[@JTDOutdoors]

haha bailed it single prop planes bit its a group of flashy planes who fly in formation here regularly. i appreciate the support and kind words. the first and last are definitely a favorite of mine aswell. practoce is key even with the easy simple pitches. with tarps i prefer the marlon spike hitch for the simplicity. id be curious to see your Frankenstein pitch. love your odeas on orientation but wouldnt spray paintt effect the dirability ots pretty corrosive. I truley respect your comment you have some amazong adice and a true tarp aficionado

[@WillN2Go1]

Found some photos of it. It mostly just looks a jumble. I'll try to put some images in my Google Photos and share the link. There's nothing that special about it. I was hiking through Dorset in England in April 2018. Wessex Ridgeway. That summer was hot and dry, but April was cold and very wet. Except for cars, sheep and people walking dogs I was the only one outside for any length of time. So an MOD (military) helicopter used to 'find me' once or twice every day. They weren't worried about me, they'd have hovered overhead if they were (I've had that happen). They were just using me for practice. My last night out was near Milton Abbas, I was camped on a hillside directly next to a very old cairn grave (lump. My thoughts were defrocked monk because you can see the 14th century monastery from there, but it was much older than that.) I had the side of the tarp open. So this military chopper hovered over the next ridge while I was inside with my headlamp writing in my journal. They were telling me a lot about their optics. The next day I was feeling a bit low, the day after that my bowels exploded. My water filter had failed . So I was in Salisbury, three weeks after the Russians tried poisoning the Skirpals with Novachuck nerve agent. I was holed up in a BNB just a couple of blocks from their house. I didn't know this. In between trips to the bathroom I was watching the news. I started to wonder if the SAS in hazmat suits weren't going to come through the door and take me out in a bag. @@JTDOutdoors

[@WillN2Go1]

I pulled out my tarp and measured it. It's pretty simple. It started out as a hex each side 55" To one panel I added 55" x 20" panel. This is the foot of the tent. I use two hiking poles 32" apart (points in the ground. Pretied loops, and each side has two lines that run out to stakes. Instead of catenary curves along the bottom edges I just added a grosgrain loop in the middle. So if it's flapping, just stick in a stake. (Why make an edge that wind blows through so it doesn't flap. Just use a few more stakes on the windward said. ) It's a real mess, there are some plastic D rings (part of the Ripstopbytheroll kit. Now I'll only use grosgrain loops. There are a couple of pullouts half way up to the centerline at the back. There's also two grosgrain loops on the underside. I think I used these to hang a light. One of them had a long cord on it, so maybe that was a ridge? I also added a hood. The idea was I would fold in the sides and the back, attach them with velcro and wear it as a poncho over my backpack. Didn't work very well, in winds it was impossible to wear. It weighs 465 grams (with a few strings, two tiny carabiners, the hood and d -rings so it would weigh less.) If I made another one I'd make it 60" on a side, use three widths of fabric, maybe make the lower two sides +20" so it would be like a big kite. The ground sheet was for some other smaller tent and isn't much bigger than my bivy sack/sleeping bag. I usually slept inside the bivy. REI Minimalist Bivy $12 in the parking lot sale. No longer made. Absolutely the best $12 I ever spent. Now I look at my tarp tent and wonder what all the fuss of making it was about. I'd knock out another, better, bigger in less than two hours. The idea is enough fabric that if you fold in parts you're still covered. I also noticed in the photos that to see out I'd leave the side with the view up in the air so I could see out. Why travel somewhere and look at the inside of a tent? It's why I love my bivy. (for black out to sleep in the bivy, tent, airline, home on my boat? black t shirt over my eyes. 100% effective.

[@caseylewis2835]

Very helpful. Thank you sir

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome. definitely pitches that need some practice but worth knowing 👍

[@palbal]

Greetings from Norway. Great video!

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you!!! i greatly appreciate that

[@robertmac3101]

Bloody awesome bro.

[@JTDOutdoors]

thank you Robert

[@poplarridge9719]

Ive used the diamond [easiest setup] and the trapezoid pyramid. I've always had to adjust and mess with that one, but I like it. I open the foor side as an awning when the weather is nicer.

[@JTDOutdoors]

oo that's a great idea

[@WayneTheSeine]

I love these setups. At 75 I am not sure why I am watching. It would likely cripple me. Seriously though, I would love to try this and I have the tarps but my issue is snakes, scopions and spiders...we have all three here in Louisiana and I would really feel uncomfortable sleeping without a floor and bathtub. In my area we have butt loads of cottonmouth, copperheads and canebreak rattlers. But it sure looks like it would be fun. Thanks for sharing youor knowledge.

[@JTDOutdoors]

ya the creepy crawlies are deffintly am issue in such an open shelter

[@croakingtoad4472]

These all look great; a bit technical, but not too complicated. These all rely on a trekking pole, but it's got me wondering if you could swap out a tying off to a ridge line instead of a pole?

[@JTDOutdoors]

definitely take a bit of practicento get them pitched tight. trekking pole was only used for convenience to be honest so i didnt have to deal woth sizing up multiple sticks lol. A ridgeline could definitely be used!!! and would free up a lot of interior space. i actually have a similar video in the works incorporating some of these pitches with a ridgleline 👍 thanks for stopping by its much appreciated

[@wallywrench9844]

Like the tarp tent pitches in your video. I prefer using tents with a floor to keep out the water out. Have had many times where the water 2- 3 inches deep outside the tent.

[@JTDOutdoors]

that kind of water a tarp deffintly wouldn't be a suitable shelter that's forsure

[@mikafoxx2717]

That's when you get yourself a frame to bed on.. or a hammock.

[@o1420]

Love it! Gonna practice😊 ty 4 sharing

[@JTDOutdoors]

very welcome I'm glad it was helpful

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Just found YOURE channel I subbed good information

[@JTDOutdoors]

i hope some of it comes in handy and i appreciate the support

[@mcschneiveoutdoors3681]

👍👍

[@IMDARKFIRE007]

On the third pitch, would halving the guy lines not drop that down some while still leaving a gap for airflow/condensation control? Also have you tried the pyramid pitch? It's very simple, stake your back 2 corners, bring the front 2 together, stake and place the center pole...no guy lines, less stakes, less weight. Fully enclosed door or guy it open.

[@JTDOutdoors]

gonna habe to give that 3rd pitch a another shot grewt suggestion. i left the pyramid pitch put of this cuz these were a bit more technical

[@robertstover7207]

@PapaHiker would be proud

[@JTDOutdoors]

I hope so his skills are appreciated!!

[@glazglaz3770]

👍👍👍👍

[@davidvaughn7752]

I'm sure with practice, these pitches become efficient-nice for foul weather. However, if I get behind schedule and a front is moving in, its raining, the wind is blowing and cold and dark is setting in, I would prefer more fundamental pitches that are easier to set up and are robust enough for foul weather. I really don't want to be messing around with multiple strands of paracord and specific tie outs as the cold wind is blowing and it's raining. But, I've only seen one of these geometries before I appreciate your insights and new info! Thanks!

[@JTDOutdoors]

you hit the nail on the head 100% i couldnt agree more. with time at camp expecting bad weather these would be fun to try but caught in it i definitely wouldnt be pitching one of these to take shelter

[@davidvaughn7752]

@@JTDOutdoors For sure, these are gret basecamp pitches and as I said, nice to have under the belt and they look really bomb-proof. Will be checking out more of your vids. Best wishes from the PNW!

[@vespasian266]

my favorite is a simple modified A frame. closed off at one end. I use a 10*7 aqua quest defender tarp and add a foot of cord to all tie out tie out points to help raise it off the ground when it suits.

[@JTDOutdoors]

@vespasian266 thats a solid idea!! I like it

[@francism9782]

JTD: I highly recommend practicing in your back yard where i am today. My Brain at 2AM: Holy shit! Someone's in my back yard!

[@JTDOutdoors]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ResoluteGryphon]

Is there a benefit to using the lengths of paracord rather than staking the tarp directly to the ground? Seems like the large air gaps on many of the designs would make cold, windy days uncomfortable. Is it better for warm weather camping?

[@JTDOutdoors]

prevents condensation build up inside and makes the doors easier to undo on some of the pitched definitely better suited fod 3 season use tho

[@jeffreycarman2185]

I am still trying to decide between a minimalist shaped tarp and a rectangular tarp. It’s obvious that the rectangular tarp is much more versatile, while a shaped tarp saves weight. So for sketchy forecast trips a square tarp is the way to go.

[@JTDOutdoors]

I dont own or use a rectangular tarp for that reason its so limiting fpr pitch configurations. A square tarp tho the the world's your oyster and you have so many more options in the long run.

[@avidteadrinker63]

I think the star pitch would be good if you are doing a little stealth camping or just want to be hidden.

[@JTDOutdoors]

definitely it's low profile design is perfect for piling leaves and debris on to further camouflage your shelter for stealth camps

[@CJBanks-nc5re]

I have a few questions. One why couldn't you just stake the tarp directly to the ground through the loops? What material is your tarp made of? I thought that some of those configurations would be nice if you are planning on camping in an area that doesn't get very cold at night, but if it does the draft coming underneath those gaps between the ground and your tarp would freeze you, don't you think?

[@JTDOutdoors]

the additional paracord on the tie outs is for adjustments as these pitches are a bit more technical. The draft prevents condensation but yes it can be cold

[@lorddiablo8575]

I do admit that all these 5 set up are very uncommon and I do believe they can hold under strong wind or heavy rain. However, these set ups ( to me ) are just like holding an umbrella under heavy rain .... my upper body can be kept dry but my lower body got all wet as there are NO FLOORING to keep the inside DRY. Besides, I can see there are many gaps of at least 1 - 2 inches between the tarp and the ground where small animals like bugs, rats or even snakes could easily get in and endanger people inside. A 10' x 10' tarp can be used to set up a tent with flooring for 2 person which I prefer .... Just a little comment and Thanks for sharing !

[@JTDOutdoors]

tarps and ground sheets go hand in hand and pne should always be packed inregards to pitching a tarp with a "FLOOR" you loose a tone of space and pitching options. Secondly you never wanna pitch a tarp with no gaps at the ground unless you wanna soak ureself with condensation. If little critters are a concern for you just use a tent?

[@lorddiablo8575]

1st of all, Thanks for your reply. See not everybody can afford a tent while tarp is affordable. Tarp can also be set up with a floor with no gaps that other KZbinr showed. @@JTDOutdoors

[@JTDOutdoors]

@lorddiablo8575 a good quality and trustworthy tarp will run you the same as a decent tent. no air circulation in tarps if you close them off completely creates a ton of condensation u need air flow in a tarp and a few inches off the ground will not let water in. a simple ground sheet like tyvek will solve an moisture in the ground issues

[@lorddiablo8575]

I think you misunderstood me ! I am not talking about air flow instead I am concerned about gaps that bugs, snakes etc could enter into the shelter thus endanger people inside ! @@JTDOutdoors

[@JTDOutdoors]

@lorddiablo8575 you can never prevent with a tarp and for every reason I've mention you wouldn't want to. if your that concerned about bugs and the like it is possible to rig up a bug net inside but then again just use a tent.

[@1DrBar]

Why in this day of UHMWPE ropes, would anyone use para-cord in any lightweight application?

[@JTDOutdoors]

cuz paracord is cheap and readily avaiable where i live. UHMWPE is not accessible to me. i typically shop localy vs ordering online 👍

[@daisychain4096]

Great vid you should check out the TNT Ultra tarp 10x10 comes in at 12oz and way more abrasion resistant, think it's like 250 tho lol lot cheaper than dynemma

[@JTDOutdoors]

oo thank you I'll look into those I haven't heard of that brand

[@Kandice571]

Good morning. Why always the paracord on the stakes and not just stake the grommet?

[@JTDOutdoors]

typically i do but for these pitches you need the extra slack the paracord provides

[@gregechele9957]

Enjoyed the 5 pitches. Please tell me what is the maker of the 10 x 10 tarp that you used in the video? About how much does it cost? Thanks, Greg

[@JTDOutdoors]

Thanks Greg that means a lot. It's the aqua quest safari hybrid. They'll have 3 options there light weight, the safari, and the defender. I went with this as it's made from the same material as there most durable tarp but weighs considerably less there lightest weight tarp is a bit fragile in my opinion. It's bullet proof and I will never use another tarp in the outdoors then aquaquests. They gave me a great discount on this itnwas a little under 80$ Canaidan I belive they run about 120$ regularly

[@twalk6164]

Would be helpful to show finished shape first, then build each one.

[@JTDOutdoors]

that is a solid idea. I'll keep that in mind for the next one thank you

[@ronschreiber3635]

what tarp is this ?? love the Idea

[@JTDOutdoors]

this is the aquaquest safari hybrid 3x3. after going through a cheaper tarp a season I picked this guy up on sale and it has lasted 2 years now zerocwear and damage and have I used it a ton. solid company worth looking into.

[@RootsLion]

interesting but a 360 of each shelter from inside and out woulda helped more

[@JTDOutdoors]

deffintly will add that in the next one

[@ristof2]

wow! so many pitching types can be made. by the way, can i do these using 2mx3m tarp?

[@JTDOutdoors]

honestly I haven't tried I'm sure some of them are doable 👍I would love to hear back from you if you give it a try

[@ristof2]

@@JTDOutdoors oh, thanks! yes, will try to give feedback soon...

[@JTDOutdoors]

@ristof2 look forward to it only tarp I have that isn't square is my hammock tarp with doors it could be pitched for ground shelters but would be awkward forsure.

[@davidj6755]

Awesome video! I’ve seen a million tarp videos, but yours had set ups I haven’t seen before. What tarp is that? I’ve been looking for a 10x10 in that shade of OD. The DD tarps I’ve looked at appear too bright.

[@JTDOutdoors]

Thanks David. it's the aquaquest safari hybrid 10x10. hands down thenbest taro I've ever owned I picked it up on a 20% sale 2 years ago. If I ever need to replace it it'll be by the exact same one best taro I've ever owned.

[@davidj6755]

@@JTDOutdoors Thanks! I’ll check it out.

[@JTDOutdoors]

@davidj6755 they habe a heavier version and a touch cheaper and damn near indestructiblef also a lighter version less durable and this is the middle ground 👍

[@samuelbhend2521]

Whats the Reason behind the Paracord? If you carry Metalstakes with you, just put them directly into the Tarploops?

[@JTDOutdoors]

leaves a little wiggle room for adjustment

[@ibbergie]

how do you prevent the rain from getting in from under the tarp?

[@JTDOutdoors]

i always pack a ground sheet with me when im sleeping under a tarp. if its torential rain you can also dig a trench around your shelter do divert flowing water.

[@user-sv5bg1le7b]

Do you have any pitching tips for a tarp that isnt a square?

[@JTDOutdoors]

unfortunately I don't. I use square tarps for there versatility. only rectangular one I have is for my hammock and it gets pitched the same way every time

[@TheScoundrel70]

Tarpagami!!😀 I was wondering how long the different lengths of paracord used are?

[@JTDOutdoors]

tarpagami haha love it!! honestly long enough to do what i needed lol sorry dont have a better amswr for that roughly 24"

[@MJ-wu2dy]

questsion, leaving lots of your tarp unpegged will make it float with the wind more easily right, any reason you left plent of tie outs unpegged?

[@JTDOutdoors]

not sure which pitch your talking about in particular. but know it dosnt necessarily mean your tarp will act like a parachute you stake out the main points toward the prevailing wind to prevent this

[@MJ-wu2dy]

@@JTDOutdoors ahh thanks!

[@JTDOutdoors]

@MJ-wu2dy very welcome il gladly answer any questions I can

[@lauram6606]

Which brand tarp do you have. You said it is 10 by 10. But I think other important info is how many tie outs there are. I think they are 5 in each side and another 5 in the center, total of 23 (after removing the double counting of the corners). Please let me know if I am accurate.

[@Gary_Plauche_Fan]

What size tarp is that? I have a 3mx3m tarp and i was wondering if thats the size you used and if not do these still work on a 3mx3m size?

[@JTDOutdoors]

yes it's a 3mx3m I used aswell my apologies for not mentioning that in the video

[@bowieupland6112]

Great info. Did I miss you mention the dimensions of the tarp?

[@JTDOutdoors]

i dont believe i did. its a 10x10

[@bowieupland6112]

@@JTDOutdoors thanks

[@JTDOutdoors]

@@bowieupland6112 very welcome

[@stigcc]

Noob question, why can't you put the stake directly into the tarp loop, skipping the cord?

[@JTDOutdoors]

with these pitches you need the paracord forndoor openings an to allow somenslack on uneven ground.

[@melrichardson2392]

Have you written any small instructional, hike, waterproof book.

[@JTDOutdoors]

no i have not

[@gardenerpat2782]

thanks jeff. what type of tarp is this brand

[@JTDOutdoors]

its the aquaquest safari hybrid 10x10

[@JTDOutdoors]

no ridge line no problem 5 pitches kzbin.info/www/bejne/iV7Rg2mCqJWUapI 8 tarp pitches with a ridgeline kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGi6p6hpo7t7ZqM

[@kurtjensen7264]

Excellent tips. Still. It’s doubtful any of us will remember how to do that in the field. Hopefully we have cell phone service and could review your video.

[@JTDOutdoors]

head out into the backyard practicing it a few times will be a huge benefit.

[@markbernstein3991]

What about side wind- rain. And water coming underneath?

[@JTDOutdoors]

these are ao low pitched that wouldnt be an issue and if your bot incorporating a ground sheet in gour tarp system its your own fualt 👍

[@markbernstein3991]

I was not being critical. I've been Homeless. Will be again, soon. This time I can afford a tent and supplies.

[@JTDOutdoors]

@Mark Bernstein sorry to hear that man. tents a solid choice forsure.

[@dannyleonidas4328]

​@@JTDOutdoorsgroundsheet doesn't really solve the under water leakage problem on an open bottom system. Personally i would dig a light trench around the set up to funnel water away from entering underneath

[@JTDOutdoors]

@Danny Leonidas a trench would definitely be a benefit yes but I've never had an issue in an rain I've ever been in a ground sheets is sufficient even in open pitches. just my experience I do see where a trench would help tho

[@theprussian4616]

I bought a tent for damn near 100 dollars when a tarp can do the same thing.

[@JTDOutdoors]

a good tarp will run you that and tarps need out primarily. a free standing tent has its place aswell but i do love the tarp setups!!

[@davesanders9203]

I just don't see how these are "rain proof" unless the tent is set up on a perfect knoll.

[@JTDOutdoors]

doant need to be pearched on a knoll if your properly equpied with a ground sheet and or trench around the shelter plus being on a sleeping pad of somesort itll keep you dry. This video was intented for piching instructions that being said i couls have discussed these things

[@kywilson3942]

@@JTDOutdoors I doubt this comment came from someone wanting to implement the skills ur sharing so nicely here.. Don't let the trolls get ya ;)

[@kywilson3942]

@JTDOutdoors @JTDOutdoors I'm here looking for ways to make a woodshed of sorts with what I have available.. I'm thinking basic raised platform, I've got nice woods sheets and some blocks.. And I've got a Huge crappy tarp..

[@kimnielsenthewordyvikingett159]

What dimensions is the tarp sweetie???

[@JTDOutdoors]

it's a 3 meter by 3 meter or 9.5 by 9.5 feet

[@patriceb26]

Bonjour wich tarp size ?

[@JTDOutdoors]

ita a 10 foot by 10 foot

[@patriceb26]

Ok merci but....in meter or centimeter ?

[@JTDOutdoors]

@@patriceb263.5m x3.5m

[@patriceb26]

Ok merci 👍

[@raven_glass]

Which one is your usual go to?

[@JTDOutdoors]

I typically avoid these pitches I like a tarp for the the openness

[@mixmediaproductions]

I prefer a bathtub floor.

[@pakmatherdiverb]

What’s your favorite tarp?

[@JTDOutdoors]

tarpsxby aquaquest are by far my favorite

[@larrywise8109]

Very confusing hats to follow

[@TheXanthoman]

No bug/tick protection , i'll stick with a tent . Just sayin

[@JTDOutdoors]

tarp shelters definitely arnt for every one. bugs do get bad here but ticks dont carry Lyme where im at so not a concern for me 👍 thanks for watching

[@TravisMcKnight-lk7gg]

It's not really protection they get in the tent ⛺ with you nice and cozy like ! Mainly ants 🐜 and spiders 🕷️ . Zip it all way they find the smallest entry point

[@mixmediaproductions]

Fully enclosed needs a floor.

[@JTDOutdoors]

sure dosnt but thanks for watching

[@survivortechharold6575]

no floor is not fully enclosed

[@JTDOutdoors]

1 using your tarp as a grounds sheet is ridiculous and damages your tarp. 2 using your tarp for a ground sheet severily hinders space and pitch options 3 thanks for watching

[@Woodchuckinthesouth]

I like your creativity, but a fully enclosed tarp tent includes the ground.

[@JTDOutdoors]

I beg to differ but I appreciate you stopping by. anyone who has ever tarp camped before knows the importance of a ground sheet there even used for tents. maybe tarp pitches arnt for you?

[@joshuadocter9131]

Wrong. Try putting your hot tent stove on a nylon floor and let us know how that works out.

[@JTDOutdoors]

@@joshuadocter9131 exactly 💯

[@thathaslage]

I believe that counts... the ground is the wall that is always there. In certain situations you can find natural selection with 2, 3, or 4 walls available for use... but unless you are on water, solid ground is a part of it. Whether or not you are able to make a bed of natural or a synthetic material is a concern... but I bring an air mattress when I hike.

[@JTDOutdoors]

@@thathaslage well put add a ground sheet to yout kit weighs nothing dig a litte trench around your shelters to direct water away from flowing inside that being said site selection is crucial and should encounter that problem always. thanks for watching.

[@randybaker9265]

I guarantee you will get wet under everyone of those pitchs cause your not explaining to people where and where not to set these up . There is no floor so water will run under each one . Guarantee !!

[@JTDOutdoors]

if your so ignorant and inexperienced to know you need a groundsheet then these pitches are not for you you should stick to tents 🤣 its a hownto pitch not a where to pitch video give your head a shake