The Best 6x8 Survival Tarp Shelter? (Plow Point)

[@saintmichael2759]

I love how you use a simple Home Depot tarp that most people have access to in a crunch. It always seems people making tarp videos use high end Sporting good store, perfect square tarps. I like the method and your use of the windshield sun reflector as a cheap pad. You are using materials people can get at the Walmart cheaply unlike the other vid makers who use stuff average people don't have ready access to. Thank you.

[@WayPointSurvival]

I do have the high end tarps as well, I just think that everyone should be able to enjoy the outdoors no matter what their economic status. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@reneelosie2644]

I like the fact you can put them up in the house in a power outage. Duct tape works wonders for wood floors instead of pegs. Lol

[@robertogomez3698]

This summer I've been learning about knots, cordage, and tarp shelter. However, I am on a tight budget and wanted to learn with a budget mesh tarp, such as the one used here. In particular, how to make a diamond-plow shelter with or without trees using a rectangular tarp. So thank you for fully illustrating it.

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome, thank you for watching!

[@garyminick1050]

You have the best presentation of your videos that I've seen. This includes your clarity of sound ,presentation for understanding, enthusiasm and the whole nine yrds.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@rolandsalazar9562]

I enjoy seeing your earlier videos to see your humble beginnings to where you are today. You have more confident dialogue and still great content. God bless and keep doing what you’re doing 🙏🏼✝️🇺🇸⛺️

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much and God bless you too! Glad you're still watching the channel!

[@motrock93b]

Yes. The Plow Point is a great design. I set up a 6' X. 8' tarp to test during a recent windy rain storm. It set up in about two minutes, and kept me warm and dry. I was pleasantly surprised. For those without cam jam's, taught line hitches work well.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@cnybanditoutdoors]

I literally JUST got home from the Home Depot with this identical tarp which I bought for hunting /shelter purposes... I wanted to see what configurations were possible with the 6x8 dimensions and BOOM... favorite channel here at Waypoint yeilds the results I am looking for !! Thank you James for all the time you put into videos for your viewers!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much, and glad I could help!

[@sineriafrankenstein7316]

I learned a different 3-point tarp configuration that gives you a floor and a door. You probably already know about but it's really very nifty!! The side can be opened up to create a nice overhang to sit under during the day. But it all seals up completely when needed.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, that is a good way to do it.

[@joelevsen5873]

I like your videos, they are imaginative and inciteful. I like your historical experiences and survival on a budget knowledge. Thank you very much.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you very much!

[@arctodussimus6198]

A good instruction video for this style of shelter. The plowpoint was the favorite of my Cub Scouts when we did the tarp shelter building class. That class was second only to the fire building class.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@edwardlittlehawk1097]

Thanks for this. It's the best set up I've seen so far.

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome!

[@MuskratJim]

Thumbs up, James! I need to pick up one of those reflective pads. I saw some at our Dollar Store a few months ago... Thanks for the reminder!

[@WayPointSurvival]

It is a pretty nifty and lightweight piece of kit!

[@chadsims44]

@@WayPointSurvival do you have to fold under because tarp not being square?

[@WayPointSurvival]

@@chadsims44 No, you can set it up just like it as a plow point.

[@chadsims44]

@@WayPointSurvival so it would just have more length vs square tarp,thanks for getting back to me

[@WayPointSurvival]

@@chadsims44 that's correct

[@carol-anntrudell9990]

Great shelter. I will practice with my tarp. God bless you.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks! God bless you too!

[@james_lessick892]

I like that setup. Need some military poles. Thank you so much. 👌🤠👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@kurtbaier6122]

Good presentation and video work. Liked the vid

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@PREPFORIT]

Good set up option. 3 stakes, one pole some cordage - sounds good to me.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Outstanding brother! Tarps set ups are fun, and very effective.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, my friend! I have been using them for many years. They are so versatile and just like you said, fun and effective!

[@Georgecobb-s1v]

James, I've watched this several times. Interestingly, using exactly the same configuration for a Diamond Shelter set-up & replacing the polytarp with a canvas painer's drop cloth ; using natural rope/cordage & a rustic pole, I've have set-up & camped at historic Pre-1840 Rendezvous events.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Absolutely! This is a classic configuration and pretty much the best way to get the most coverage out of a tarp whether it's square or rectangular.

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

Great information and video sir!!! Blessings to you and your family 😇 🇺🇸

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you! You too, my friend!

[@shawntebay]

Great video. Love the plow point. Keep it up!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@johnmercer947]

Thank you for your video. Very informative.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@chiefkirk]

Awesome job brother James. Great tips.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, Chief!

[@davidleasure9138]

Great shelter names. Thanks for sharing

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked them!

[@justinearley7728]

Just stumbled upon your channel. Subscribed. Awesome content, Thanks. I live in Southeastern Kentucky, with all of the mountains, there's alot of places to try this stuff out.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much and welcome aboard!

[@BushCraftBums]

Nice demonstration! Great set up! Stay blessed

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@PuppetMaster8707]

These older vids blow my mind it is SO weird seeing you without a beard lol

[@WayPointSurvival]

It is interesting how facial hair can change one's looks, isn't it? However, thanks so much for watching these older videos!

[@reneelosie2644]

I like the fact that you can put them up in the house if a power outage comes around.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes indeed.

[@reneelosie2644]

@@WayPointSurvival: Duct tape is so much easier than pegs in your wood floor.

[@JugglesGrenades]

This video is right on time. Wife kicked me out.....living down by the creek on my 20 acre farm. JUST KIDDING

[@WayPointSurvival]

Wow! Glad I could help...lol!

[@JugglesGrenades]

@@WayPointSurvival Seriously though, my son and I have a remote campsite on the backside of my land. The only thing here besides the creek is a fire pit and an outhouse. Probably use something larger than a 6 by 8...but I like this setup.

[@WayPointSurvival]

@@JugglesGrenades Excellent! Sounds like a great place to camp out. This tarp set up can of course be scaled up to whatever size you need. However, a square tarp is easier to set up in various configurations. I just used this size in the video because they are cheap and readily available and it is the kind I recommend for my Phase 1 classes.

[@BillHinson]

Great tips on how to setup a tarp shelter 👍🏻👍🏻

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@HuplesCat]

Good demo. Point made firmly :-)

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, my friend!

[@MrSheckstr]

If you don’t have a tarp clip you can run a long from the base of the back stake along the ground staking it down flush with the ground folding the excess tarp under the line then using a stake at the corner grommet. This actually isn’t a bad idea to do anytime with a plow point as that fold over provides a good weather seal. A basic plow point should always be the beginning of your survival shelter, but the key to survival bits to always work towards improving your living conditions. Otherwise your just camping and not even in a simulated survival situation

[@WayPointSurvival]

Good points, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@A_Meek_lake_Dweller]

Lars from Survival Russia did a video on showing the difference between having the reflective side up or down on the windshield cover. I keep mine down now. : )

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and adding this info the comments!

[@ChasenGunzOutdoors]

Keep em coming enjoyed the video be blessed

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, Chasengunz!

[@billyjoedenny]

tarp shelter fun , thanks brother. billy joe

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching and commenting, billy joe!

[@Kayakwinds]

A great shelter. THANKS!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@michalurbanful]

Good stuff! Subscribed! :-)

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@danhold1]

Very nice shelter

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@danhold1]

@@WayPointSurvival welcome my friend

[@fazefish748]

I love ur channel so much I can’t explain I subbed to u to

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@rickecheverria8052]

At 4:58 is that your dog in the background or an albino woof ...?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, it's my dog. He's a Great Pyrenees. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@jackgorden4692]

That is so cool that is awesome

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, Jack!

[@larrywilliams153]

I had some surgery during the height of the Covid scare , they used some really nice upgraded space blankets to keep me warm , afterwards in the recovery room I asked them what they did with the used blankets “oh we have to throw them away “ SCORE !! They went home with me , they currently reside in my bug out bag . 😂

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent. I wonder if they are commonly available on the civilian Market?

[@larrywilliams153]

@@WayPointSurvival I’ve got no clue , but they are significantly thicker than the typical Walmart variety space blanket. I’ve forgotten now if it’s one , or two of em . I’ll try to remember to pull em out today , if there’s a tag on them I’ll let you know the brand and manufacture.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@breackingbad9042]

my favorite too!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great, thanks for watching!

[@breackingbad9042]

@@WayPointSurvival what would you recommend for sleeping on the ground? What type of pad should I get for under 50 bucks

[@ryansteadham8513]

what the hell was that in the background a polar bear?? good video

[@WayPointSurvival]

That's just my dog, Spirit. Thanks for watching.

[@REV0_01]

What ferro rod it that ?

[@WayPointSurvival]

It's one half by 6-in Ferro rod. I may have purchased that one from self-reliance outfitters. Thank you for watching.

[@johnspruit7296]

nice Albino Wolf

[@WayPointSurvival]

That's my Great Pyrenees, Spirit. Thank you for watching the video!

[@winstonbelisle3560]

With this style of tarp, since I'm 5'6'' tall, I'd make it taller.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@billg7101]

🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍

[@SongsOfMyYouth]

⭐⭐🌟🌟🌟

[@jackgorden4692]

You sre welcome

[@eqlzr2]

The simplest shelter takes the longest video.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Lol! So much to explain.... Actually, not everyone has a lot of experience in the outdoors so I try to give adequate directions for the Bushcraft beginners etc. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@fazefish748]

I made it in my backyard 😂

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent!

[@kurtbaier6122]

I subd like your vids. I’m former military so if I could make a suggestion? Please roll up your pack webbing and electrical tape it. It would look better and not snag.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, that's a great idea. However, I carry different size loads on different trips as I use different kinds of gear. So, I would forever be taping them back up on nearly every trip.

[@patrickglenn8545]

😢

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@Servants_Heart]

Gee whiz… this is complicated. I rather get 2 polish army ponchos

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching.