Three Really Weird Teepees

[@bushcraftjunkiefrompa8590]

Dude you are the KING when it comes to any Survival Tarp Shelters...and thank you for sharing it all with us.

[@RoxUniverse]

Very cool teepees, I think I’d use the 1st and 3rd, but it’s good to know all 3. Sorry that Nicks machete failed, but these things happen. Thanks for sharing guys, it looks like another successful session of Fun in the Woods! ⚡️🌎⚡️👍🏻🐄☕️

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, we are glad you liked them. Never buy anything with the name Frost on it!

[@michellelewis7564]

you remind me so much how I used to be but I'm wheel chair bound now but watching your channel gives me the old feeling of been in the wild and the smell of the woods you can't beat it thank-you so much and I hope you continue and don't change once again thanks for the memories .love n hugs to you and your family xx

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Michelle Lewis Im so happy I can bring a little outdoors fun to you. Im sorry you cant get out like you used to do. Sometimes all we have are memories. Take care Michelle and thanks for watching!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very cool! Its always a good thing to hear that I inspired someone. Thanks for watching Brother.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks brother! Nick and I do love the shelter videos. We are working on designing a double wall tent for this winter. Once I get all the materials, I'll start filming that build up. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Man it is a great feeling to be able to get out and goof off in the woods and build stuff. It would be nice if everyone had the chance to go. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Always good to hear when a friend can learn from me. I'm glad you liked it and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@emilynavarro4182]

I remember building teepees with my 4 brothers when we were younger. We didnt have tarps, so we "borrowed" sheets from great grandma. We were the kids with the flowery teepee in the back woods. Oh, the memories!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Not that sounds like some kinda fun times! Thanks for watching Emily

[@magicjones2431]

Emily Navarro and my mom would get so mad at my brother's because they was older and should have known better than using her good sheets.... Lol

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Bro! I love the first one and it is a good one for a multiple day trip. The tub floor does a great job of sealing out water and insects. You can add paracord about two feet from the top to make a nice gear loft to keep it out of your sleep area. I have oiled up a bunch of pine straw under one of these and it kept it quite warm. Good luck and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, we had a great time showing the ole Teepees. Thats cool that you have made that last shelter before. Yes, that is a very good shelter. Sleep under the stars in warm weather, have a fire in the middle in cool weather and drag a tarp over for rainy weather. Im glad it brought back memories for you. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, the first one is my absolute favorite one too. The bathtub floor is awesome for keeping the rain out and I like to stretch more paracord overhead to have a gear loft for if I want to put my pack overhead instead of using it as a pillow. I was happy to show this one. Take care and thanks for watching brother Kev.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! The third one is Nicks favorite. No cover for the warm weather, a fire for the cool weather and a tarp for the wet weather. Its a fantastic all around set up for two people. Im glad you liked it, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Now thats a pretty cool idea. We either have a tarp or a fire. We havent had both. with separate ridge lines we could all have a trap and a fire. Great idea! The gear attic has been really useful many times. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

thanks Robin! Yes, it is a cool way of two or maybe three to camp. Its very versatile too, camp under the stars in warm weather, have a fire in the middle in cool weather, pull the ole tarp over for rainy weather. Its Nicks favorite. Have a great weekend and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, I had a feeling it would be a real deal Tipi you were talking about. I have been wanting to make one, I just dont know when I can start and finish such a big project. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@ronhart8857]

Three great ways to enjoy the outdoors under a teepee of your choice! Thank you and Nick for showing all three styles! You guy's are great together!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Ronald!

[@billopad9625]

Hey Dave... Something I've noticed in a load of your Vids that i think is great and you picked up on it, that Nick didn't film 'the important part'... But i think you're missing something... When your dad films, he watches your hands and what you're doing in an older generation 'show-me-something-impressive-way'. When Nick films and you say it's an important bit, he always gets your face in, like he doesn't want to miss a thing his 'old Dad's going to say... He clearly thinks the world of you... Good Parenting dude... Plus I gotta say... you just might be the happiest guy alive... Rock on...

[@7hilladelphia]

Billo Pad amen to this comment.... precious and probably has no idea just how true

[@furkids4ever]

Yup- awesome ...v thanks for pointing it out!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds cool. Its probably the most versatile one. Have a fire in cool weather, pull a tarp over for rainy weather and sleep under the stars in the warm weather. Anyone with a back problem that cant sleep in a hammock and sleep in the hammock chair side fairly easy. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man, I love sharing the stuff that Ive learned. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you found it useful, that's always good to hear. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! that last one is very versatile. Sleep under the stars in the warm weather, have a fire in the middle in the cool weather, pull the cover over for the rainy weather. If youre trapped in heavy rain for days and water a few inches on the ground, this is THE shelter to be stuck in. Rope and paracord are a must in my opinion. I can not believe how little other people use the stuff in camping. The leaves are all yellow, gold and red now. My favorite time of year. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Now thats cool, nothing like bringing back good memories is there? I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked it. Thats great that you and your sons are gonna make a Teepee. Thats some very good father son time. Greetings from Georgia in the USA. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good to me brother! I love hammocks too but due to tree location there is some feelings of isolation, Ive seen that. Nick and I have had to sleep pretty far apart before and it wasnt cool. With the right trees set up, three people can be right there together. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man! Im glad you liked it, and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Even the second one? Cool! Thanks brother. Im glad you liked them, thanks for watching my friend.

[@terrybunch5256]

For about the last 4 months I have been checking out everyday carry bags, bug out bags, survival gear, and camping /survival gear. This brought me across your channel. I have slowly put together a bag, gear, food etc. Turns out we have now received over the last four days over 50 inches of rain in Old River Texas leaving us boxed in by flood water. I have tried out some of the food you have cooked in your videos and gear based on in large part on your videos.We are still dry at the house(thank the Lord ). Your channel videos has help me feel more prepared for this major event! So thank you!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very sad to hear the situation you're in but great to hear you are prepared for it. Brother my thoughts and prayers are for the whole state of Texas

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Now thats a fantastic idea! I had gotten into using them eye stakes for several shelters so I didnt even think about that. I gotta try that one, it seems so much better. I knew I told everyone you were smart for a reason, lol. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching my good friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats cool. Its amazing how small a diameter those trees can be in that tripod set up. The hammocks are not mounted too high up so they will take quite a bit of weigh. This is the perfect time of year to have a fire in the middle if the wind isnt blowing too hard. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro! Ive never really made a big Teepee nor have mine stayed up too long. Im a set up camp one night and leave kinda guy. I use several different lashings for tripods and quadpods. I'll come check yours out. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds cool. That third one is Nicks favorite. You can sleep with no tarp under the stars in summer, have a fire in the middle in the fall, have a tarp with an opening in the top to get rid of smoke from a fire in the winter, or just outright use a full tarp for a heavy rain. The options are endless for it. Its great for more than one night camps. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I hadnt heard of the Static 5 so I looked it up. Man, I gotta say, that is one awesome looking piece of sleeping gear. I was amazed at how small it rolled up. Thanks for telling me about it and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jim! I have been wanting to film this one for months, I just never got around to it. We had a good time doing three shelters in one day. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! That sounds awesome Thomas. Kids do love these weird set ups. The first one and last one are very comfortable. The middle one is just plain weird but not bad to sleep in if its not cold. Good luck, have fun and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it, the third one is pretty darn handy. Sleep under the stars in the warm weather, pull a tarp over for rainy weather and have a fire in the middle for cooler weather. I hated that about Nicks machete. I had it for four years and had it for only one year. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it. Its a fantastic way of sleeping more then one and having a place to keep gear off the ground. I was taught this by an old camp mate. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Bro! The third one is Nicks favorite one. Its a fantastic shelter for more than one person and for more than one nighters. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro! Im glad you like them, Im just having fun filming them. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely brother! I hate sleeping directly on the ground and I dont see how other folks do it but some do with no problems. The first one is my favorite one too. It will keep out rain thats flowing across the ground too. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

They sell grommet kits at fabric stores like hanccok fabrics or Jo anns and craft and hobby stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby. The kit comes with a punch and a small piece of wood. You align the punch and hit it with a hammer. It has a set of upper and lower dies. You align them with the punched hole in the tarp and hit it with a hammer. It seats the grommet on the tarp. Its quite easy to do. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I bet shipping prices do suck. Just out of curiosity, are Alice packs even for sale at a high price in your country? The cheapest Ive ever seen them here is $35.00, 176.13 FRF or 26.85 EUR. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, That one is Nicks favorite. With or without the tarp depending on the weather. Its awesome to have a fire in the middle, keeps it very warm. I know it looks like the trees should be bigger but, since the hammocks are tied up two feet, its actually pretty strong. Im sorry the video is about 3 or 4 months late. I got tagged a few times inbetween, lol. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats a good idea, sounds like a great way of protecting a tarp.Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, it is good to hear that someone can use them. I always say, theres a different shelter that perfect for what ever temp or environment you go to. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! The hammock one is the most versatile one too. Sleep under the stars in warm weather, have a fire in the middle in the cool weather, and pull the ole tarp over for the rainy weather. That one is Nicks favorite. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Geza! Im glad you liked them and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good to be back making videos, I do love making them when I can. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks ! Yes, its just a simple tripod but very versatile. Sleep under the stars in the warm weather, have a fire in the middle in cool weather, and pull the ole tarp over it for rainy weather. Its Nicks favorite one. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks brother. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the share and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man, I love filming them. Yes, I'll come check your video out. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely bro. The really cool part is its so versatile. Camp under the stars in warm weather, make a fire in the middle in cool weather and pull a tarp over for winter. Ya gotta try it sometime. Thanks for watching brother.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro! I'll have to over there and check out some of your vids, Ive been pretty busy lately. Ive never done much of a light weight kit because I always carry so much stuff, lol. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, they sell it at the fabric stores and some of the big hobby stores near the grommet kits. Its a hollow ended punch and a small block of wood. It lasts forever as long as you punch through tarp only and back it up with the wood. Hope that helps, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

Fantastic Invented Southern Brilliance. Your Honesty, Sense of Humor, That Great Laughter, Down Right Humbleness, Deep Southern Dialect, Warm Hearted Introductions and Best Father-ship makes your videos all worth watching all the way through to the end. Do you offer to your fans any of the products you design, I am a big fan of the V-Tree Grill. All the Very Best!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jim, I'm glad you like what all I do so much. Sorry but no, I do not make or sell any gear. I absolutely don't have time to. Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I do use paracord quite often but I have found my favprite rope that doesnt weigh much, its only 2 pounds for 100 feet, not bad at all for rope. Its sold under the names Rothco, Attwood or Mil-spec. Its 3/8 dia. camo rope. Polypropelene outer, nylon core. It is without a doubt, the best cheap rope made. You can get it on amazon or several other military or camping online vendors and its USA made. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@sheilablake4858]

Anything with weird in the title & I know I’m gonna love it 😆 I’m just thinking to myself what a truly wonderful parent you’ve been to Nick. Most dads will take their kids to McDonald’s & put ‘em in front of the tv or a computer game. Not only are you always spending quality time together just the 2 of you, but you’ve also taught him invaluable life lessons & taught him your true, good and honest morals, which is so rare these days but the best thing a person can have about themselves in my opinion. He’s a very lucky young man, and I’m sure you’re a very lucky father, as he seems to have grown up to be a good person. (His camera skills have improved too I’m pleased to say : ) sending my love to you both.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, weird is always right up my alley too! Nick has turned out quite well. Kids are our future so we have to raise em right. As long as they have morals they got it made. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Sheila

[@sheilablake4858]

Reallybigmonkey1 I couldn’t agree more. I teach my kids that good character & your morals will always be the best resume’ you can have in life.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, I hear ya man. It always beats hunting having the game come to you. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

The last one has always been Nicks favorite. Yes, very useful. Sleep under the stars in the warm weather, have a fire in the middle in cool weather, have a tarp overhead for rain or, like my brother says, Two can sleep while one sits in the chair to guard. Guard for what, my brother never said, ha ha. I love using them cheap tarps, wear em out and buy more. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. I gotta say that third one is the most versatile to set up and use any time of year. My son loves it, he hates having his gear on the ground. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm always happy to share and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That would probably be easier. Im just in the habit of using them stakes because Ive always used them for years and years. Good suggestion, just because I do something its doesnt mean its the easy way, LOL. Thanks for the idea and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, thats a very good idea, Gullrica already mentioned that too. Thats what I love about youtube is sometimes others see what I dont see. In this case, I just got so used to using those stakes for all my tub type floors that I didnt even realize there were two poles right there in front of my eyes to tie to. I couldnt see the forest because the trees were in the way, Ha Ha. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good bill. A few details that I left out. For the tarp tub teepee, make the poles two feet taller than you are. For the triple hammock teepee, make the poles around double your height. Somewhere between 11 and 12 feet. Good luck and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked it, I always love doing the shelter videos. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@jonw7937]

The third Teepee was the one I was going to build next weekend in Vermont! Looks fun, and if you have a big tarp, and a low fire in that third location in the teepee, you can stay quite warm in there with two people. I would gather a bunch of rocks and make a nice fire reflector to send more heat back at us and help protect the tarp a bit. Looks like a solid shelter that I could easily make. I could even be cheap and use a frisbee at the top connected to some flimsy green sticks to created a rain block so the teepee could stay dry and still vent smoke

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good. Ive slept in a set up like this at least 3 times, maybe even 4 or 5 times with other people. Its great for cold weather camping where you can all stoke the fire and cook under a tarp.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Thats cool that your Dad took you camping. I never camped until I was around 19 or 20 so I had no memories like that. Yes, alot of the thanks for what I show all goes to FlatHead and BigNose. Most of what I show came from their ideas or influence. Thats cool that you might upload some videos. KZbin is a fantastic hobby. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Its very good to be out there having fun making them again. I hate taking breaks but, sometimes life gets busy. I just wish I could make videos full time. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Well, I suppose they are weird according to Teepee standards. I love those net type hammocks. Very cheap, lightweight and can be used for lots of things. Take care brother and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good bro. Good question because the length of the pole is kinda misleading. When in the wild, you have no tape measure so I have always made them double my height and it worked out perfect. For me, thats close to 12 feet. It seems to work out good for the three hammocks. On a side note, I have chopped down trees that the tops were dead but still had greenery down low and it held up just fine. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I am in the Northwest tip of Georgia. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely bro. As far as Im concerned Wezo and Sean Mullhall are the granddaddies of bushcrafting on youtube. They pretty much started it all on here so I have alot of respect for them. Im glad you like the videos, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. That one is probably the most versatile one of the bunch. Sleep under the stars in warm weather, pull a cover over for rain or have a fire in the middle in the cold. I was happy to post it, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Bro! I do love the first one best because I have never gotten wet in one before. Another thing I sometimes do with that set up is run extra paracord overhead and make a gear loft to put my back pack and stuff overhead and out of my sleeping area. Good luck and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Fellow Georgian! Im pretty sure I know where Fayette county is, near the airport? Im in the upper Northwest corner in Floyd county. About a 15 or 20 min. drive from the Alabama state line. Good to see you here and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ha Ha, funny thing, Nick calls it commercial free programing. We dont get to film as much as we like but, we do love getting out there and making these. Im glad you like them, take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, that third one seems to be the favorite. Its great to have three hammocks all in one. Sleep three or sleep two and have a gear loft. Sleep under the stars in the summer, pull a tarp over for rainy weather , have a fire right in the middle for cold weather. I did that a few times and everyone had a wood pile next to them. When you wake up, just reach over and throw wood on the fire in the center, LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it that much. Im more than happy to share them all. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! I have never heard the term exotic on my shelters before. Usually weird or bizarre is the norm, Ha Ha. thanks for the comments Jim and thanks for watching my friend.

[@iDYPilms]

Thank You Much for this video. I had no clear idea how to make a teepee tent thingy.

[@bellwitch007]

Entertaining as always!! I seriously just sent the discovery channel an email to have them checkout your channel. I told them that you are the McGuyver of bushcrafting and you should be on a show. You have a natural larger than life personality on the screen and millions of people need to be watching you work your magic.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Youre very welcome and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks ! Im glad you like them, they are a ton of fun to make. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Those are Rocky SV2 boots. Mine are Sage green but they also come in black tan or coyote. Very very comfy boots. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good to meet you here, Im glad you like the videos. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Zippetydooda100]

I sure enjoy your vids, Dave. I am an old man and I cant get out there anymore, but I can almost still smell the woods and be there when I watch you. I’m so glad I found KZbin and your series. You are a much better woodsman than I ever was, but like you, I enjoyed ‘inventing’ a bunch of gear and we like the same stuff - nomex flight gloves and I have a little knife like your neck knife that was the best skinner ever made. I disassembled a bunch of deer and elk with it. Have you ever made a bent willow shelter/sweat lodge? That was my favorite quick tarp shelter - 8 or more willow switches set in a circle and bent and tied in the center. Keep filming, pardner.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Richard Stephenson Thanks Richard, I'm glad you like all I do. Thats really cool you made a lot of your own gear. You know first hand thats half the fun! I havent made a full on sweat lodge, I have bent over saplings and tied the ends off and covered that with a tarp. Someone once told me that the sweat lodge wasnt meant to be a shelter but for more of a spiritual cleaning place by the native Americans so I never made one. I read the history on them once and the story is amazing. Take care and stay tuned my friend. Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it. Yes, the kids love setting up things like this. I believe in their eyes its more fun than a plain ole tent. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It is a cool set up. Alot of folks think it wont hold much weight but, if you think about it, the tie off point for the hammock is between 2 and three feet off the ground. If it was higher up the log or tree, it may not be as strong. You are kinda low to the ground with this set up but, being off the ground is all that matters. Poles need to be around 12 feet. Camera guy does as best as he can. Hes only 14 years old. Good luck with the set up and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Now thats a good thing! If the Mrs would sleep in a homemade shelter then it must be a good comfortable one. That first Teepee is as good as any tent Ive seen. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hmm, now thats actually a good idea. I never thought about a lost or bug out situation with a baby. You probably could loosen the upper lines so it bowed down and it would cradle a baby pretty nice. OK, now I gotta borrow one to try it out, lol. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, Im glad you liked it, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well, Im not too sure where this one originated from but, it was first shown to me to be used in wetlands or a swamp where theres no trees. I kinda wrapped in a tarp for rain and called it a Teepee. Nick and I also started putting a fire in the middle in cool weather. My brother went with me once with a friend that had a back problem and couldnt get into a hammock,he slept in the chair.My brother said two could sleep while one kept guard in the chair. Sounds vietnamish to me.Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Colin! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. LOL, yep, Nick does need to cut me some slack from time to time. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@quintenberry2111]

I haven't slept on the ground without a bathtub setup sense I was twelve and watched another kid's tent wash out and float away during a torrential downpour, about eight inches of rain in two hours. I love camping in the Olympic Peninsula, the rain keeps the air cleaner. I've used a variation of the second teepee in maple thicket's dense enough to suspend the tarp underneath the primary frame and a second teepee of smaller trees allowed me to suspend my blanket-hammock inside the tarp. I was very comfortable waiting out a storm, even overnight. I love using the Tripod-Teepee but, how do you vent the smoke on it with the tarp over the center? This is another Fantastic video. Thank you both.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good. Amazing how well that second one works best in thicker areas. With that last teepee you leave a hole in the center if you have a fire

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds cool man. Bushcrafting is fun but the filming can be just as much fun at times. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hmmm, a book. Now thats a good idea! Maybe I should write a book. I'll send you the first one Sepp! Im glad you liked the teepees, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! For more than one person the third is best. Sleep under the stars in hot weather, have a fire in cool weather and a cover in the rain. Im glad you liked it, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

The three hammock set up is probably the most versatile one. Sleep under the stars in warm weather, have a fire in the middle in cool weather and a tarp overhead for rain. The tarp tub does a great job of blocking wind and rain, even when the grounds is drenched. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Rustyone4u2]

Thanks Dave...these are good for camping especially with the kids...have a good one..glad to see you and Niki were back together..Rusty

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it. You never know when any of these Teepees may be handy. Thanks for watching my friend.