Tarp Teepee Part 2

[@genetrumbo]

I sent your teepee videos to my friend in Brazil who has been homeless since January due to the once-in-500 year mudslides in Teresopolis. This is an ancient design and very efficient. It should be a design for the homeless of Haiti also. Thank you for taking the time to explain how to make one step-by-step. I probably would not have figured it out on my own.

[@dandowning83]

i love this, i am a long time canvas teepee camper and when i go hiking i always take a tarp with me to make a simple diamond enclosure at my base camp, the next time i go out i believe i will try making this super simple tarp teepee! thanks!

[@genetrumbo]

I emailed a few of your videos to friends in Brazil who are homeless because of major mudsides in January. I really appreciate the teepee videos, as well as the one on your .22 caliber bolt action survival rifle recommendation, and the Cherokee kitchen. A similar rifle is made in Brazil by CBC. It is basically the bolt action version of the Marlin model 60. You are very unselfish for you and your wife to share your knowledge. Thank you.

[@Krylon103112]

thanks for the video. one way you could save some time in making the poles is if you have a table saw and cut off the corners at a 45 deg. angle.another thing that you could do is to put spike nails in the bottoms of the 2x2. and it might be cheaper to buy a 2x4 and rip it in two.

[@BushcraftOnFire]

Yes.. we have had a small fire in ours. You need to leave a small opening for drafting.. but it works pretty well. You can use different numbers of poles.. but we generally use 6.. yes.

[@MiloTsukroff]

Dave: Thanks for the explanation. I didn't realize that was one of your first videos, as the quality is very good. I was checking your videos because I am planning to make 3 Pyramid Teepee tents, for 2 of my boys and myself. I identified it as more portable than a multi-pole teepee, since it should use only a single center pole, sectional in 3 pieces. Not as sturdy, though, so I appreciate your teepee system. I'm looking forward to seeing your new video!

[@hypnos315]

I love this my mother-in-law won't have to move in she can stay in the backyard now.

[@TheGrayman1234]

I have always thought that of all of the expedient shelters out there this is the most efficient. Others can be made simpler, but the standard teepee is the most efficient too me. Thanks for the look. Might go ahead and make me a large tarp and pack it up just in case.

[@wolfpaw69]

The way you say Teepee sounds funny. Good job on your instructions.

[@BushcraftOnFire]

Gurt.. Absolutely! When I lived in Bama we had tons of River Cane that we often used for many bushcraft skills.. including shelter.. None here in MO though.. I miss River Cane A LOT!

[@MrJimbotz]

Dave thank you from England for this great Video, looking forward to more contributions, from you my friend. Jim

[@BushcraftOnFire]

@kev2556 I apologize.. I thought I mentioned that on the video.. but I must have forgotten. The natives would use something called a "bullboat" which was basically a skin covered shell that would protect the top from rain. We would do a similar thing if it was a heavy rain. Light rain doesn't really present much of a problem though. Thanks for asking!

[@superdave2112]

Just finished your two videos. Easy to understand, well done. Thanks!!!

[@oreoat2004]

@NancyToday Actually it is one of the best was to tie the poles so the don't move around, the fraping(part where you wrap the rope around its self,recall 1:50) holds it in place, it is called a tripod lashing.

[@BushcraftOnFire]

Mike.. Somehow I missed this question. We use 2X4's ripped down the center to make our 2X2's. Even if there is some condensation (we have used it down to 25 without any major problem) it is a steep angle and so doesn't really drip into your face

[@BushcraftOnFire]

@genetrumbo Thank you for making this available to the less fortunate.. I hope it is valuable to them! Blessings

[@mogges1]

Finaly some one showed how to make this teepee.To me thats the great thing about tarps they do not weight much, and can fit in to a pack. For myself I wouldnt want that big of a tarp but is I can also was have shelter

[@YeOldeTowneCryer]

nice video. clever idea. Using geometry, your 20 foot tarp will stretch around a 6.3 foot diameter. With a steep angle headroom for a five foot-six person will be about one foot from the wall. I tried using pvc pipe for a 16 foot teepee, but they felt too flimsy after I set up the tripod. I had hoped to make three telescoping pieces that fit inside each other to conserve space so it would fit in a car trunk or minivan. Guess I'll have to go with four pieces of 2x2 with metal connectors.

[@BushcraftOnFire]

Hey my Brother.. Thanks for your suggestions. This was only the 2nd or 3rd video we ever did.. and we were in a learning process (for camera work). I show the rock tie off system in other videos.. As for the pole.. we simply tied the tarp to the center pole in the back and raised it. I probably won't "fix" this particular video.. but We will be doing more.. and I am thinking of a remake with a "pyramid tepee" system.. So be on the lookout for it :)

[@BushcraftOnFire]

Sorry about the video format.. that is You tubes new format. Hope you are able to find them all :) Thanks for the comments.. they mean alot.. As for Dave.. He's my Bro.. what more can I say..

[@BushcraftOnFire]

@thermaldog The optimum is to have the tarp 2 times as wide as tall. So a 10X 20 is great.. which I believe is what I used here. You can also use an 8X16, 12X24, or a 9X18 (but you probably won't be able to find that last size)

[@Tossdart]

Dave, what I liked about this video is you never cut cordage. Don't pound your tipi to the ground! If you don't have a grommet hole. Tape well & use a hole punch, tie to poles so some space is around bottom. Watch my stove videos you will understand. I still prefer canvas.

[@cheesypasta]

@BushcraftOnFire Hi sir, you might get this all the time, but the annotation says that the total amount of degrees of the triangle is 360 degrees, but its just 180. (60deg between each pole is correct in the video) Thanks for the great video.

[@BushcraftOnFire]

@valandill1 I attach it to the rear pole on the ground.. and then raise it up... Yes I secure the poles... I throw a lashing around all of the poles at the top so that they remain in place.

[@BushcraftOnFire]

@TheHumanPath Yes.. This was only the 2nd or 3rd video we did.. Hopefully we have learned a lot since then and our camera work has gotten better :)

[@UFT1]

I don't want to sound like a spoiler but if you get winds of more 30mph its going to rip them grommet holes from the tarp, i know i had made a lean to with a tarp and rope and the wind tore and ripped out the tarp holes. just something to think about when you get high winds.

[@vidfuse]

thanks for the two videos on how to make a teepee

[@billyjoedenny]

I'm going to say it agin, nice job dave.your kids are learning from the best.can you build a fire in this teepee tent.

[@caleab27]

What a great dad! Thanks for this helpful video.

[@WanderingBeast]

looks great, I have thinking of making a sil-nylon teepee design, very useful

[@thermaldog]

what size is the tarp? does a tarp have to be square or rectangular or can it be both shapes to make this setup? thanks.

[@BushcraftOnFire]

@fourpointohh Awesome! Hope it works well for you

[@kev2556]

hi one question how does the water not filter through the top?

[@BushcraftOnFire]

Rob.. It IS a semi permanent type shelter.. You couldn't carry this with the poles.. you would have to make new poles.. it's definitely not Ultralight camping.. LOL! Thanks for your comment Bro :)

[@cremscheid]

that is really great! thanks for sharing. i am going to bring this to a boy scout camp out. they will love it.

[@bobinmissouri]

Dave can you build a fire inside of it?and how man poles 6? thank you Bro

[@BushcraftOnFire]

Milo.. You don't even need a center pole :) Make sure you have a grommet on the top.. You can either hang it from a tree limb.. or you can put 4 poles on the OUTSIDE Or inside.. your choice :)

[@athoughtprogression]

I was looking for a teepee set up by 1 person. I like your video because its very inexpensive & seemed pretty easy. I saw your son Doo helping but could you do this yourself? Or I should say could I im 5'2" . You used the cord to pull the tarp up on the top right? Well asking if 1 person could set this up? Nice video.

[@davidwendell6471]

One person could definitely do it.. But it might take a bit longer. The tarp needs to be twice as long as it is wide

[@BushcraftOnFire]

Ride.. The top is tied to the back pole.. not a center pole. It is then draped around the other poles and staked at the base.

[@chase.huetter]

wish I lived out of the city so I could do stuff like this for fun

[@MyEvilLaugh]

hey, how big is that tarp?

[@BushcraftOnFire]

I assume that you are looking for lightweigth DarkColmar.. PVC has limited useage IMHO. You need these poles not to bend too much.. and even breaking the PVC into jointed sections I would think they will bend at 14'. Try it and let us know :)

[@MiloTsukroff]

Dave: This is almost a great video. Some technical complaints: At about 4:34 you say, but don't show, the center pole tied to the tarp and raised up to create the teepee. At 7:00, 2 poles can be seen in back, which explains what you did. At 6:00 you mention a rock for a tie-off at top. Not shown is how you did it, what size rock, etc. Those are critical to understanding how to do it. Could you please consider fixing this video?

[@LampLightMan]

Great info! Thank you and Shalom! Hope you guy have a great Sukkot!

[@BushcraftOnFire]

6X12 might be too small for anything but a child's playhouse. It might fit an adulat or 2.. I have never tried it. 7X14 should fit 2 or 3 and an 8X16 should fit 3 or 4. I have had fire in mine.. keep it small and in the center and you should be fine. You would also do well to leave the door open some unless you like to inhale smoke :)

[@blakewilliams2588]

How would u do this to put a small fire inside for warmth. The plains Indians had a top open for a chimney but Was hoping someone would show that

[@BushcraftOnFire]

We had a sire toward the opening.. which worked pretty well.. but no.. they don't have a smoke hole per say. You can, of course, make a small stove that is contained (we did a video on that as well) that could heat the inside.. or you can use hot rocks ( a technique that the natives used extensively to heat)

[@blakewilliams2588]

Ok thanks

[@robhowell27]

Dakota fire hole maybe an idea.

[@sassygirl101055]

Thank you this helped a lot got 2 ( two ) tarps 8x10 feet!

[@BushcraftOnFire]

@cheesypasta You're correct.. thanks!

[@zombie19844891]

Thanks sir, you helped me allot!!! The next time i going to send you a picture.

[@mayamachine]

thanks, I'm adapting break down poles that can form two travois that my dogs can pull, and going to hang my hammocks inside tepee.

[@mogges1]

Some thing else that's great about a teepee tarp, Is you can build a fire in side it. and not worry about being smoked to death.

[@BushcraftOnFire]

I didnt put a video up on it.. but it's the same premise.. just stake out the corners in a pyramid shape

[@Seademhawks]

Nice idea for fun, but you'll die of smoke inhalation if you build a fire inside. There is no inner layer to create a smoke draft like the plains indian tents had.

[@SerJahPhoto]

I can't wait to try this with a little fire inside.

[@genetrumbo]

I am selling a piece of farm machinery next week to finance my friends' campsite. They have been staying at a church shelter since January, but the church has now run out of food. The homelessness problem in Brazil is huge. In late April, 35,000 more were made homeless in southern Brazil from floods, so the government has not come up with promised aid for my friends' town of Teresopolis, near Rio de Janeiro. A couple thousand people died in Teresopolis.

[@prepper4life27]

You told me all i neede to know. Perfect. I'll be living in mine..thank you

[@TheHumanPath]

Great videos! One comment and hopefully that's ok with you - only meant as constructive criticism. The camera work could be a little more informative if it was focused on the areas being talked about with zooms in and out. A lot of times, the camera doesn't focus in close on the technical details, or zoom out panning the complete picture of the structure or whatever is being talked about and shown. Lots of good information though, thank you.

[@seriouslyWeird]

beautiful garden

[@lefthendrix]

what size tarp???

[@BushcraftOnFire]

Size doesn't matter as long as it is 2 x's as long as it is wide. For example.. a 6X12... 5X10.. or 10X20 will all work just fine

[@lefthendrix]

what size did u use???

[@BushcraftOnFire]

lefthendrix I think mine was 10X20.. Whatever the short side is will be the approximate height of the Teepee

[@lefthendrix]

thank you

[@percykirby2]

Thanks Dave, great instructional video.

[@danielbishop4914]

Wish he would had showed how he got it up on the poles.

[@BushcraftOnFire]

He used a chair. ..😨

[@clamcrabber]

great idea for a sweat lodge.

[@BruceNitroxpro]

I'd be very careful about putting a fire inside this tarp as it is not fireproof material. Even a Dakota fire would melt this tarp, or worse. Large tarp shelters can have problems with rain. Weight of rain strains the shelter. Runoff can be disastrous as you have not put a rain ditch round the base before you started. Don't pitch it on level ground in heavy rain.

[@rjknox555]

Great video series!!! thanks for shareing your knowlage

[@blamshiza]

cool project, thanks for sharing!

[@wolfpaw69]

You could kick out the poles and make it tight. Then tie it down.

[@Nancytoday]

Interesting way to tie them. I guess that's so you can put it away and make it portable. My poles are always tree trunks.

[@envirosponsible]

Great project.

[@tuubydude]

your tent will fill with smoke since it is only single walled.

[@davemathews1000]

Well done. Thank you!

[@doda26]

Thank you!

[@paddyboy12432]

that was cute the special appearance by Rachael and Becka.... Ive got a little six year old girl, Reilley Anne.

[@grannylpz]

thank u for this video.making one for a parade.

[@sassygirl101055]

Thanks!

[@hobbexp]

nice teepee 5/5

[@MyEvilLaugh]

20ft by 10 foot. part 1. got it

[@BushcraftOnFire]

@hypnos315 ROTFLOL!!

[@saladfork8]

Very nice :)