Simon demonstrates a simple method for rigging up the classic Two-Pole A-Frame Tent from any square or rectangular tarp.
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@Swarbrick1293 жыл бұрын
This is to long winded just set up the poles then peg down the sides simple and easy
@nino3357 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Perfect commentary. Thanks
@Superduper6665 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I’m new to this without anyone to show me. I kept getting my tarp up all wonky and couldn’t figure out why.
@WhatsUpWithSheila7 жыл бұрын
thank you.. just what i need to be able to tarp over my pop up tent👍
@benhikescamps5 жыл бұрын
An extremely informative, helpful and well put together video. Many thanks Simon. I have just purchased the same DD tarp you are using. I like the fact you reiterate that there are "no absolutes" in tarping. Great advice. By the way, does it matter whether the trekking poles are handles up or down? I've seen some people doing it with the feet taken off the poles and the pointed end passed through the tarp eyelets at the top of the a-frame. I think in this video you just balanced the tarp on top of your pole handles - is that correct?
@chappers46597 жыл бұрын
Interesting idea mate. As we are within winter now I'm ditching the hammock and will groundwork instead and may have to try this one. A.T.B J.C
@PackedToLive7 жыл бұрын
I've been ground dwelling since The Bushcraft Show. Only done one night in the hammock since then (because I had no choice, and I was out camping at one of Bob's local haunts where the ground is simply not "dwellable") I've gotten quite comfortable on the ground these days :)
@riggs1693 жыл бұрын
very simple. thanks.
@woodatwork69276 жыл бұрын
Just wondering, why not just move the pegs from one side to the middle, rather then moving both side in by 1/4 each?
@tomjeffersonwasright22885 жыл бұрын
Easier without a ridge line? How easy is it when a tab tears out in the wind, and you try to re-pitch the tarp in the dark? Tarps are seldom stout canvas. If you plan on a long trip, torn out tabs are a major problem. They are no problem with a brand new tarp making a video in calm air in your garden, but in real life, take any strain on a line you can. Torn out tabs leak like crazy, as well as causing midnight collapses.
@tomassoejakto5 жыл бұрын
You make it seem like when a tab is torn, it's game over 😂
@tomjeffersonwasright22885 жыл бұрын
I hike in some extreme weather. A collapse in a storm can lead to hypothermia. Not much of a concern to KZbin sofa campers, but in the real world…..yes, at times it can have dire effects.
@angleralex24276 жыл бұрын
What tarp is this? I want one
@bereantrb6 жыл бұрын
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@lawrencemartin1113 Жыл бұрын
I realise that tarps are very versetile and I have several and love them....but, for this design of pitch, that seems to take more effort and time than the equivalent set up for a standard A frame tent! Plus, the tent will have closed off ends and a floor....which for many ultra light tents, don't weigh a great deal more. I still love tarps, but there are better ways of using one for a tent shelter. The open front pyramid style is fab and better for rain and cold and with two poles spread as an A frame shape, allows clear and free space for two people. Very clear video though and really well put together. 👍🏻
@gedebhayugoesoutdoors2745 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I’ve been looking for this kinda video for a long time
@Dominic_in_the_Outdoors7 жыл бұрын
All the little tips you have are great! I slept mostly in tents but video like this are converting me to a tarp setup in future.
@PackedToLive7 жыл бұрын
As a mostly "hammock guy", the tarp is fundamental to me. I figure we should all know how to do at least three different ground setups for tarps, because not everywhere has suitable trees to throw a tarp and hammock up in :)
@davidcooper67046 жыл бұрын
Couldn't be clearer.
@davidhoins4588 Жыл бұрын
That's a Hella of lot of fiddling around!! Not the quick setup every hiker and back packer truly need's good luck with that time consuming setup With rain wind's etc,have you tried this out beyond your back garden!??? Doubt that wery much
@romeochan8384 Жыл бұрын
🤣
@t.w.milburn82647 жыл бұрын
'mornin, Simon; Nice easy set-up will work just fine ! ATB Terry God Bless
@RobertN563 жыл бұрын
So you can shorten the length just like you did the width, thx you definitely answered a question that I had....
@paxcallow3 жыл бұрын
hello from 2020! this is very helpful, thank you!
@keithshwalbe69813 жыл бұрын
Excellent commentary. Very clear and a joy too follow. Thank you.
@charlescaprez43225 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@MrUltralight556 жыл бұрын
Good video my friend, but I think I would have a lower peak, just my thought. You did mention to his, his own. Thank you for the video!
@blackbear93263 жыл бұрын
Top notch video mate. Cheers👍🏼
@s00581313 жыл бұрын
How sturdy is this in moderate to strong wind?
@RichardBuckerCodes6 жыл бұрын
I just noticed that you recommended putting the pegs in "at an angle". Maybe that's the recommendation for L or angle shaped stakes, however, I recently watched a video where the demo used the SR mini-groundhog stake and the recommendation was to be perpendicular to the ground. I can see why both recommendations are good, however, I have to give the perpendicular version a +1... as there is essentially the same amount of dirt and surface tension on all sides of the stake and there is also this leaver effect... where the guyline is pulling in one direction there is an opposite force at the point of the stake. Also it appears that you might be pointing the wrong end toward the tarp for that L stake.
@dabj95466 жыл бұрын
Richard Bucker From my experience putting the pegs in at 90 degrees to the line is the better option because the peg is bot being pulled out so the dirt over the peg would have to move for the peg to loosen. Just put a peg perpendicular to the ground and try if it's harder to pull it out straight or to the side and you'll see it's probably gonna be the side.
@sakshisingh-tf7rr4 жыл бұрын
Bacwas
@Ladybrite15 жыл бұрын
Great and instructive video. I am new to tarpology and this is the first video of yours I have seen. I will keep further look out for you in my thirst for tarp knowledge.
@olaslough30234 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@goodfellazbushcraft83015 жыл бұрын
4x4 DD looks same as mine
@tphvictims51016 жыл бұрын
On the money 💰
@johnlord83377 жыл бұрын
10*
@GeorgiaRidgerunner4 жыл бұрын
Im working on a very similiar design but my set up has a floor and will have walls at the ends my set up will be just like the pup tents i had as a child im using harbor freight tarps for my tent I had the basic structure set up in the yard for a week now its rained several times no troubles and today the wind is quite gusty still no troubles so Ill be moving forward with the tent soon enough
@bivouacphotography47687 жыл бұрын
Another useful setup - very clear instruction...love tarps, so very versatile !