Top Tarp Tips

A follow on from my "How to rig a Tarp" video from last year, that includes some weight/space saving ideas and something that makes living under a tarp that bit easier. Enjoy

[@freeholdtacticalmed]

Toggle on! Like the builders line tip. DD 3x3 Basha.

[@dwaynerobertson383]

I am new to this channel (just sub'd the day before yesterday), and I love it. Gonna' make about a half-dozen of those toggles right now to throw into my tarp sack. That mason's line you showed is great line, but I now use bank line; tarred twine (braided or twisted). #36 seems to be the standard 'go to' bank line. Check it out when you can. I picked up the braided twine because, apparently, it holds together better than twisted twine when you cut it. I think the twisted twine is more prone to fraying after it's cut, and that gets nasty when tying knots. The braided is more difficult to get apart/separate than the twisted twine. Both are very strong (300+LBS static weight rating), doesn't stretch, doesn't rot and it makes excellent thread and fishing line, when separated. I'll be using bank line for these toggles tonight. Thanks for sharing these excellent videos, Neil! Looking forward to many more innovative practical methods! Cheers man!!

[@denisapwoodsman]

Nice good tips Neil. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Good tips. I like the ridge loops inside. Thanks, Neil.

[@jeremynorman5329]

Thanks Neil, together with your other tarp video excellent.

[@Rudecheers]

Another great video Neil.

[@ceri1796]

great tips

[@freeshrugs63]

I don't know why I'm so dense/thick but every time I watch, my eyes are opened. I look like a 12-year-old in math/maths class. Ohhhhhh, I see.

[@WyeExplorer]

Fabulous ideas there bro. I liked your hand crafted pegs....I do the same and use what's at hand. All the best. Mark

[@JeepsterDave]

Great ideas!

[@highlandtrekker]

Great tips !! thanks for sharing

[@whittlesticks7192]

Thank you. I appreciate the clarity & good demonstration in your videos. I am having trouble finding just the right tarp, one much like yours if not the very same. sturdy & light weight nylon with good reinforced loops, not only at the edges, but two or three along the ridge line as well. My location is the United States, should that be a factor. I'll be grateful for any recommendations. Best wishes, Whittlesticks

[@srh1101]

Some good tips there Neil

[@wildbrigante9596]

Really liked the idea of putting it up side down. Cheers!

[@jamesontravis8301]

A tip: watch series at Kaldrostream. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.

[@matthiasalonso837]

@Jameson Travis Yup, been watching on KaldroStream for since december myself :)

[@colinenright8879]

Nice tips fella 👍🏼

[@greencraft4783]

Thanks for the compliment.

[@badhat3051]

cheap as chips??? that's a new one on me🤣 love it

[@CanItAlready]

bad hat It's a Britishism.

[@willhughes6205]

are all tarps waterproofed on both sides ? or the DD tarps to be precise ?

[@ScorpionRegent]

Toggles are redundant when you know what knots to tie. I have been caught out in the open when hIgh winds and freezing rain struck. I will never rig a shelter with anything less than para-cord if given a choice. There's nothing like a close brush with hypothermia to galvanize one's priorities.

[@greencraft4783]

You have mentioned your preference for knots over toggles. Not everyone is blessed with your expertise in that department though. The use of toggles allows for a more flexible way of changing configurations in a hurry high winds and freezing temperatures mean speed is of the essence. Yes paracord is useful and I have a couple of hanks of it in my shelter kit (complete with toggles).

[@BambiCorroIII]

What the length do you usually cut your ropes? 2 meters?

[@bigballs900]

Your channel is my new favourite. Are you on instagram?

[@greencraft4783]

I am, @greencraft01 , go have a look.