Tarp Setups the Foresters Tent and the 4 W's

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Another great tarp video once again demonstrating the versatility of a simple tarp and why it is a primary piece of gear. Thanks, Dave.

[@jstnfshr7891]

The 4 W's, what a great concept! Wind, water, wood, widow-makers; I've said it before & I'll say it again: Dave, you are a genius!

[@pinocchiocozad1222]

You look good, Dave. Glad you're here to help us folks out here along. One day, if I make the time and money before you retire from youtube, I want to take the pathfinder class.

[@wildernessfreak81]

I'm glad you said about location that just as important as the shelter!

[@SteadfastRC]

Thank you so much for all that you share with us Dave! We all know that you don't have to do this and we all really thank you for the teaching you provide!

[@mikemaners4411]

I want to thank you for all you are teaching me here in Monteal Quebec, purchasing from you is also great! Super vids, and a great teacher, keep it up! Merci! Super!

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

When Warren Hastings Miller designed The Forester Tent, he had his oilcloth specifically cut out for this set-up along with a cut out mesh screen for the summer. What was ingenious about the design as simple as it looks was the adjustable flaps in the front for heat intake regulation. Because of that little bit of engineering, he was able to go with smaller fires and still have an abundance of heat. That kind of familiarity with his shelter system comes from hours and hours of experience and trial and error. I set one up with my 10X10' oilcloth and the 12' ridge pole set-up. It flat out works.

[@Zedoutdoors]

I always learn so much from your videos, thank you for the share

[@NSTRAPPERHUNTER]

Good one Dave . Thanks for taking the time to show us.Later buddy and be well.

[@stevemichelle1203]

As always, great video Dave. Thank you.

[@mjollnir613]

I want one of those boreal shirts so bad, looks so warm and comfy!

[@goriverman]

Thanks Dave very ingenious. great video as always

[@MikeJones-vb1me]

I like this, great emergency setup, simple and easy. Also it looks like the tent in your pathfinder logo!

[@MountainRaider]

Great tips as always! Thank you Dave!

[@jeffhatch7111]

Hey Dave...I like that set-up, quick and easy. I just bought a tarp tent from Northwest Woodsman, made by David Ellis. Seems like a good quality piece of gear, gonna try it out this weekend. By the way...gonna take one of your classes soon Thank for the great videos, Jeff

[@Shannon_Lacey]

Very good lesson on the 4-W's. Thanks.

[@danmorgan3685]

Looks like a very nice setup. What I like is how little in the way of cordage and steaks it calls for. As for the size, well, I'm 6 foot so this may be a little small, particularly after adding a leaf bed. A 10x10 tarp should solve any size issues and then some.

[@glynnellis6519]

Thank you Dave…

[@dougallen7890]

Dave, would like you to explain the toggles on your rope belt. By the way, Tentsmiths are well stocked with oilskin tarps right now for any who are wanting to purchase, just got my replacement two weeks ago.

[@james_lessick892]

Great content, thank you.👌🤠👍

[@JWBrewer73]

Hey Dave, have you ever done a video on how to waterproof cotton canvas? I'm sure that oilcloth and the like started as a bushcraft. It'd be both instructional and a potentially life saving skill to have. If you've already covered it, please point me to it. Thanks.

[@jeffbuzzard6837]

nice setup Dave.

[@TheJguyder]

As always great video

[@livingsurvival]

4 W's? Wind, Water, Wood, Widowmakers? Never heard that before if that is what it means ;) Nice video ;)-

[@kennethworde862]

Dave, Great vid and info, I use 10 X10 and 10 x12 sil-nylon/plstic/tyveck,5-7 sail canvas (Jacobson/conoe) is great ref look him up great source these provide so more room under cover for gear too, also less confining for longer periods of bad weather and also tie off center differently so fire works better. Please offer some other views than 200$ tarps, in the past you have done this, just saying, for us Common men? - A Duluth Guy

[@eltenda]

great video as always...

[@smd482000]

great vid dave

[@1acroyear1]

Hi, Dave! I don't expect you'd remember but I asked you about self-feeding fire lays before. I believe you responded that I'd be better off with a long fire. Now, as long as you bring up the Nessmuk self feeding fire could you possibly demonstrate how it's laid out and how it burns? I've never seen anyone use it and for the life of me I'm not sure I understand from his description how it's supposed to maintain itself or how the back logs don't catch all at once. Sorry I'm so dense but I'd appreciate if you'd help me understand it. Thanks and thanks for everything you do for us.

[@FutureHumanDestiny]

love your vids dave

[@EatCarbs]

That's cool Dave.. I think I'm going to have to get myself another tarp.. Thanks for the video =D

[@Jaybird196]

I dig the new hair-do, Dave :) .

[@mickeyauthement6898]

Seeing this video reminded me ......have you tried out the "Scout Tent" from Tent Smiths yet? This would be a good time of the year for you to test it with a long fire in front of it. Many of us are waiting for your opinion of it after sleeping in it. If it does you good in this time of the year we know it will work well in the warmer months.

[@rodporterfield]

You mentioned having a candle a couple times during this vid...how much can a single candle really help warm up your shelter? I had written them off because the amount of light output wasn't worth carrying it to me, but it's worth a second look if you can actually feel a difference on a cold 30 degree night!

[@michaelcarter8209]

Outstanding

[@StumpGreenwoodSC]

Any chance of you showing the self feeding fire ? Ive seen it in a few older books, just seem to have a bit of trouble with getting it into practice. Thanks for your time !

[@wnchillbilly1]

Great video Dave :-) If I could , I'd like to ask if you've made any further design headway towards the tarp/tent/poncho you mentioned in an earlier video?

[@bakdraft6578]

Very Cool Thanks !

[@SteveB357]

Whered you get that jacket? Love it.

[@tinamathews3379]

Interesting, very. Thank you for teaching me about this. :)

[@BorealWoodsrunner]

I go by WWDD..what would Dave do helps to keep in mind the 10 c's and now the 4 w's as well :)

[@CEverly]

You look like a Jedi in this video. lol Nice.

[@StarAnyse]

How did you secure the tarp to the pole ? Don't think there would be a grommet inset there ???

[@disolvr]

When will that prototype oilskin tarp be ready to buy?

[@stephensgate1]

Dave, When will the Forester's Tarp be ready to purchase???

[@Uncas0813]

Will any canvas tarp work? Whats a good way to waterproof a canvas tarp?

[@dahartman88]

Im only 5'8" but i gotta stretch out so i will probably go with a larger tarp but this config looks great

[@UWCcyberwolf]

Where did you get that shirt/jacket? I like it a lot.

[@albertmccoy9639]

Hi dave witch kind of tree do any body get fat wood from

[@travisbickford735]

dave i think u did a video before but were did u get that hoodie, its wool i am guessing

[@mjollnir613]

lrbushcraft.com/html/100__wool_boreal_shirt_-_wool_.html

[@survivalist125]

Cool thank, didn't know you where in Ohio I was born a raised there, just moved out to CO in Aug.

[@ackblade4505]

what is your favorite pattern of traditional pocket knife?

[@petermcewan7659]

Hey Dave Could I Use My 8x10 Tarp Instead Of The 8x8

[@kellymckenzie4865]

Is that a bushcraft ponytail?

[@XcNLDefQon]

what tarpis that? the one from duluth?

[@itsspec5678]

now ive had a few pops and know that dave's lettin'it grow out a bit, but swear theres a striking resemblance to qui-gon jinn today...hey scooter try this light saber out instead of that wussy firesteel...LOL

[@theomen49]

I'm around 6'2" ft. would I want something a bit bigger or is the regular 8x8 fine?

[@EatCarbs]

You could get a cheap 8x8 and set it up in your backyard the same way and see if it's long enough. I am 6'1.. so I was wondering the same thing.

[@phrankus2009]

10x10 or 9x12 (just my usual dissent). Hard to improve on the DD 3-meter.

[@5wanderingroses]

@vx777infonet. You should check out some of the ray mears videos. You'll see people of all races living well using these skills. Also check out Karamat. Mors Kochanski is reviewing his favorite books. They are pretty much all skills developed by indigenous peoples from all over. Can't wait to order that tarp Dave. Much thanks for all your vids. You rock.

[@elpadrino1024]

Another cool vid. Ur hairs getting pretty long brother starting to remind me of some hillbilly I saw on TV a couple times a while back

[@Vx777infonet]

Dave you are looking more like Grizzly Adams every day. Was wondering though do you get a diversity of races in your school? I am not the dream police or anything, was just thinking Grizzly had an Indian friend, then I started thinking where are the black Bushcrafters? I have yet to see a video I think, it is an interesting question to ask, not trying to cause trouble or anything, delete this post if you like, but it appears a white mans game.. like hockey I guess, or maybe its the historic aspect? Just following my train of thought here, no disrespect meant to anyone. No hidden message.

[@Wo1fLarsen]

I reached out to Mr. Canterbury a while back, he said I'd be welcomed at his school. I'm a brown fellow from the midwest. Perhaps one year I'll attend.

[@mickeyauthement6898]

On one of his vids with an intermediate class he had a mixed couple and their dau(s). A subscriber from Mexico won the Scavenger Hunt and hopefully will attend a class (being free of charge was part of the prize). I just can not imagine Dave turning anyone away because of their heritage.

[@MrOneleggedjosh]

Big guys would need a 10x10. This looks tiny.

[@AndyX]

it's the holiday season ... got anything related ? .. thanks