YOU CAN set up a traditional TIPI with no help | Simple step by step guide through the process.

[@ulitimate.traveler]

Tansi, I am a plains cree from Alberta, Canada. I was fortunate enough as a teenager many years ago to build a tipi with my uncle, who was a medicine man. And he would be happy with your tipi, culturally your design is from the Lakota, but my suggestion is that if you are truly willing how to set it up traditionally is to visit the Native elders, and when you do, offer tobacco as an offering, it's just polite and shows respect. I can tell you how to do it, but I think you would be better served learning it from Native Elders. That is where we as Native people learned it from. I thank you for honoring and respecting our cultural traditions and look forward to seeing more from you. Hiy-Hiy Kinanâskomitin

[@Waspinvr]

Tansi nitotem!! Red Deer, Alberta oci niya, I’m also plains cree from Alberta😄😄

[@denisestarr2314]

I have built a Cheyenne tipi from scratch . Harvested my own poles . I have studied hard . Very proud of it . I try to learn the traditional way . I would love to have an elder help me once and bless it . I an not native. , but love the path , I do live an offgrid lifestyle . Peace

[@grahamewebber4038]

You openly admit to not being an expert or true traditionalist however as a complete novice i I am very grateful for this detailed informative no BS tutorial. Thank you.👍✌🏾

[@BeckyDshome]

Thank you!!

[@1927su]

Love how your dog is happy milling around , overseeing the project ! 😊

[@1927su]

I had the extraordinary experience of seeing some “tipi rings” in their original spots; on a friend of a friend’s private land in north eastern Colorado. You could see where the door was; it was a spiritual historical feeling of time, standing inside what was once the exact location of a Native American’s winter location of their tipi! and neighboring tipis. Once I went “inside”, I felt disrespectful going in one, so I didn’t enter the other ones . Oh but seeing then was something to behold! One of the greatest experiences of my life! What a privilege!

[@achsahkaleb4844]

this was by far the best video I have watched on setting up a tipi. thank you for a great video

[@rebeccaslater1398]

Really brilliant. Such an education too. Beautiful teepee. Thankyou

[@denisestarr2314]

I have built my own 15ft from scratch . Thanks for a great vidio . Now i understand the ozan . I will have to add and a mosqueto net . Thanks

[@emeraldfox7175]

That's awesome luv,getting ready to build mine,any insight on how you mafe your cover? Thanks

[@YAHaqabNatsariym2701]

Quick Lashing the poles in order of placement would streamline and help with control while moving. Thanks for the cool video! It helped get me started !

[@drpswildcampingandsurvival4246]

Enjoyed watching that. Liked and Subscribed.

[@dandeleona4760]

Traditional roping is taking the first tripod poles and weaving the rope while all three lie side by side, like a raft. When that's tied off, then split them to form the tripod with a secure top. Less sliding of tripod poles in high winds, less risk of tip over on the prairie and a mess to put it back up in snow. Then roping for other poles is more like a maypole. Put one pole up and lash from the ground to the peak, then the second and move the rope around it to hold that one down, and so on ... as opposed to putting them all up at once, and circling them all in a round robin. Again, the prairie requires a different stabilization because of horizontal winds hitting that wall of canvas/animal skin, and pushing hard on one side. Stability depends on roping that holds those poles lock solid so they don't slide against each other which leads to tipi lean, and from lean, to tipi collapse which - depending on pole weight - can kill bystanders or tear the tipi next door. Camps were set up in a circle to help deflect wind and provide a protected playground for children, and far enough apart so one collapse won't take down another tent beside it.

[@MakersMovementDIY]

cool, we don't know what we don't know.

[@ryanworden8556]

With all due respect… I would like to present some thoughts about some of the information that you have presented… The way you describe to erect the tripod is a method that has been used for many years by Boy Scouts and other woods craftsman to erect items for use around camp. However, the Lakota people (who created and utilized this specific type of lodge) did indeed use the method of the Clove hitch which he presents in this video. Likewise, all the other poles are set in, except for the lift pole, and are then wrapped with the rope, just as he indicates in the video. I would suggest as a resource a book by Laubins as a reference. indeed, I will be the first one to say I do not have all the answers, nor am I any type of expert, as I am not Lakota myself… However, I feel it is important to look to those who have created this originally and learn their way of doing it out of respect. Again, I respectfully present these ideas to you as one who is a living historian and American Indian myself, as well as a tipi owner.

[@tedmoses8069]

I thought they did a fantastic job showing display ing how to set up ti pi .yup they did awsome job cheers be safe

[@terryhaider1403]

A very good demo. The first time I put mine up was about 40 years ago. I'm still learning and you made it easy to follow! Oh the storys we can tell. LOL

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Thank you, its nice to get some feedback from someone that already knows how to set one up. Very much appreciated.

[@markkoenen9176]

Awesome video

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Thank you

[@ilias4156]

Sparkles of magic here. Very nice

[@hm6956]

I see every one making this one mistake..your not wrapping the rope around after each pool...it really makes it more secure..your awesome

[@1927su]

This is really interesting! Thanks!

[@rodolfobelmar4797]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, great video.

[@ebitruf]

This is a TRUE tipi

[@liesmies6280]

this video is underrated !!

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Thank you, hope you found it useful.

[@liesmies6280]

@@MakersMovementDIY i have only one big question. How to completely seal off the top, to make it rainproof?? I have seen some amateur buildings that just put an umbrella extra on the top (saying that if u live in a climate with heavy rainfall - can u do something else to protect it extra against rain ??

[@liesmies6280]

cause i imagine there will still be droppings from the rain and rain entering at the top where the poles unite. He just took a ladder, and planted a wide umbrella in between them lol .

[@MakersMovementDIY]

@@liesmies6280 I have seen a canvas cover that goes over the tops of the poles. Also you can adjust the smoke flaps tight but I don't think there is a perfect solution other than burning a really hot fire so the air flowing out minimizes the rain coming in.

[@liesmies6280]

@@MakersMovementDIY or building a dome, yet then u cant make fire, i am gonna take 2 weeks vacation camping in the mountains, so i saw your vid just on time to try some myself ^^ thank you so much xxx

[@sgbradley]

Nice to see how others set up a Tipi compared to what I learned from the Mohawk's in Montreal with just three poles to start from in the middle and then bring in 3 more to finish it off. AND that's why I just bought a Megahorn from Luxe in Forks, Washington State. 5 minutes and it's up.

[@MakersMovementDIY]

I would like to learn your way, I believe this is from the plains tribes.

[@robertmunilla8042]

Another great video brother. Just keeps getting better.

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Thanks Mamma!

[@robertmunilla8042]

@@MakersMovementDIY Mamma Munilla :)

[@KatieCane-v2e]

Nicely done!

[@casuarinaparrotgardens2268]

great video thanks. Just took my 18 ft one down which was put up by the maker for me. . moving it to a better spot so this gave me confidence to do it when i am ready. Thanks and cheers

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Awesome, glad that it helped.

[@cliffmathew]

thanks. very well made.

[@josiahrehak2817]

This guy is Awsome and so humble thanks brother 👍🏻

[@ryanworden8556]

Very nice demonstration. Having been a tipi owner for quite some time as well as living historian and American Indian, (Seneca and Inca ) I might throw in a few cents worth of info… 1. Because you using a tripod system to set up your foundation, that indicates that it is a Lakota-style tipi. The Crow do use a specific style, but there’s starts with a four pole base and has a minor difference in the way the poles go through the smoke flaps. 2. I’m glad you spelled it “tipi”, instead of the variations of “teepee”. The way you spelled it is the actual spelling… The word comes from the Lakota language and means “home“ -that is the way they spell it when they write it out. A suggestion I might add about the way the floor/liner is arranged… When I lay mine out, I lay the floor down first, put in the liner, and let the bottom edges lay on top of the floor. I then lay down blankets or furs inside to cover them. Because the liner is often made of canvas just like the cover is, they are susceptible to moisture and rot. If they were sitting directly on the ground, that would hasten their chance for molding. The furs/blankets cut out that draft that you were talking about. My final “cultural note“… As I said, I am American Indian, but neither of the nations I come from traditionally used tipis; you were right in saying that they originated with the plains peoples. With no intended ill will or disrespect, I would politely and respectfully caution you to learn the correct way these are set up… there are several times you mentioned in your video that you aren’t sure if that’s the way certain things should be done. That is totally fine and understandable… We are all still learning, and no one but those people who created these beautiful lodges have it down pat! Lakota women took (and many still do take) great pride in setting up their lodge correctly and traditionally. Being that those of us who are not Lakota are blessed to experience this part of their culture, I personally feel a duty to learn from them and do it their way as much as possible. It is not mine to change or make decisions about what is “right or wrong“… I will respect them and do it their way. I would encourage you to thoughtfully consider this suggestion.

[@mwpage1981]

Mate, you have made a great video. Thank you so much.

[@publialbamilitariacollecti5548]

Questo è il video più completo e interessante su come si costruisce un tipi.

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Can't help you if I can't read the comment.

[@rippinaroundeverywhere9249]

Pretty sweet, ive got a 16ftr...poor thing is in bad shape due to PnW coastal rain..They fair way better in dryer climates for sure...need to get out east of the cascades somewhere and set up camp...great video!!..

[@donthejewler74]

Looks awesome !

[@MakersMovementDIY]

thanks

[@kurtiskoppdrums]

Awesome video thank you for taking time to make things clear!!!

[@calhiser8265]

Hi to all. I would like to share a couple of setup points. One you will no matter what have at least one dripping place in rain from the tripod tie point. This can be caught in a pan or what ever. If the top liner cord that goes around the lodge is wrapped around the poles. Each one will drip so just run that top cord around without going around each pole. As a shortcut I attached my liner permanently to upright poles just a little longer than the liner is tall. Put liner stick in between lodge pole and flip cord over. Saves tying a zillion knots. And no drips. Stick to burning hard wood no larger than your wrists. Smoke inhalation from a smoldering fire is a risk.

[@emeraldfox7175]

That's why you put an inside liner,to bring in fresh air draft,and carry out the smoke!

[@vanwhalen3719]

That’s pretty cool dude!

[@KatieCane-v2e]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@wulfclaw4921]

You have done well. The elders is best traditionally, offering tobacco. It is honorable to follow their teachings and after a few times you will never forget. Yes, the top binding is clock wise, 3 wraps, snapping the line to lay it in tightly. Then tying it off. Yatah hei HungryWulf

[@tannerbottorf6333]

Might make this sometime

[@karlmooney1]

great video, is it possible to leave it up all year round?

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Absolutely but it will severely reduce the lifespan. Its better if you live in it, and keep a fire, then it will stay dry year roud and it will have lesser impact on the canvas. But eventually the sun and rain will erode the integrity of the fabric.

[@karlmooney1]

@@MakersMovementDIY thank you!

[@dangordon1806]

How long are the poles?

[@emeraldfox7175]

Depends on height of your canvas

[@alextaylor3815]

Great video!!

[@xterraoverland4380]

Thank you

[@MakersMovementDIY]

I hope it serves you well.

[@russellrlf]

Awesome video. Very informative. Thank you

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@EdwardVanNatta]

I am looking for more information on this the tent up in this video .

[@redbird-oc1sy]

Have you tried living in one through a Canadian winter? I think you could benefit from some buffalo hide as blankets. I am very impressed. Well done.

[@hyalos6894]

Thanks for the information 💜

[@niallkennedy23]

excellent video dude 10/10. you rock!

[@MakersMovementDIY]

thank you so much.

[@denisestarr2314]

I want to get one .

[@emeraldfox7175]

Google tipi cover

[@emeraldfox7175]

Ranier outdoors,18ft 2,655 dollars!

[@manuelkong10]

VERY much enjoyed the vid! thanks

[@manuelkong10]

I wonder what kind of paint you used on your poles?

[@Billy-b2e]

What is the poundage on the teepee?😊

[@billypelkey4766]

Thank you , very informative

[@greghericks]

Great tutorial! Thank you! I might have missed it in the video, but where did you get the canvas? I've looked on amazon, but can't find anywhere to buy prefab teepee canvas.

[@youlovealina]

Are there links for these items? I would like to purchase what’s used in this video

[@emeraldfox7175]

Same luv,evidently he didn't answer you

[@nelsoncardona5492]

Beautiful, how much to build one of this for me?

[@upcomingvillain]

After the last Texas winter I want a tipi for my mother and me this year just incase. 14ft seems perfect for us, but how long are the actual poles? Also I’m assuming the actual canvas is basically a circle, any idea if you payed it out what the diameter might be? Thanks for this vid subbed!

[@upcomingvillain]

*layed

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Its actually more like a half circle with some wings. you can google a pattern for it. The poles are about 20ft ad made of lodgepole pine. That's where this species of pine got its name from what I understand.

[@upcomingvillain]

@@MakersMovementDIY awesome! Thanks for this!

[@duanenygaard5855]

Half circle of canvas 28 ft across

[@scrumpymanjack]

Great video. Thanks so much. I want to get a tipi just like yours. But where? Any clues? I live in the UK.

[@MakersMovementDIY]

No idea but you can probably find plans to make one online.

[@connorconway793]

If you need help setting it up I live in the uk and have a tipi of my own

[@ScarletCandlelight]

Where did you buy yours. Was hoping this was also how to make the parts

[@sagesvalen]

Looks amazing!! I love it, are you able to tell us the size of your tipi width? Thank you!

[@cameronbrantley796]

Where did you get your poles from?

[@emeraldfox7175]

The forest

[@ego2go-pk]

muchas gracias!!

[@Warangel144Ministries]

Where can I get one of those?

[@dawnmariecharles7335]

How long are your poles

[@johnpwilmot]

Do you know where I can order your style tipi

[@robertpayette2439]

I'm simply looking for what materials I can use for my cover .any suggestions . Got to be waterproof 4 season

[@emeraldfox7175]

Waterproof canvas

[@hr6027]

Where can you get the full kit?

[@emeraldfox7175]

Google

[@danielarias9099]

We're did u but this tipi

[@manuelkong10]

what company made this lodge??

[@davidayers5173]

What size is this tipee and where does one find them

[@emeraldfox7175]

Google

[@jenniewilliams1668]

Thank you so much for the detailed video - so much fun! Is the weight of your canvas 15? Warm regards Jennie

[@juanitoibericoloveless2879]

merci

[@utej.k.bemsel4777]

A little tip from me. I protekt the smoke flap pockets from wearing out by inserting blunt little cow horn tips into them. It also holds them open to insert the poles easier.

[@timothyjones2281]

I wonder if it is possible to use light weight material with refractive material on one side and non refractive on the other and use connectable graphite rods for a modern mobile application.. trying to learn new skills for a Alaska exspadituon

[@MTNwanderings]

You can, an A frame is easier for that or some of the traditional wall canvas tents since there are more flat square materials. Internal poles help if you don't want to attach the materials to the canvas and have to reseal the seams.

[@donnamount151]

What material r u using for the cover?

[@MakersMovementDIY]

The skin on this tipi is canvas.

[@alayaheart7384]

where the dog go? nice pup....

[@MakersMovementDIY]

He never goes too far. He always stays pretty close to me.

[@hyalos6894]

@@MakersMovementDIY💜🐌

[@SayChristIsLordx2]

Did you make or buy your own Tipi setup

[@MakersMovementDIY]

I bought it used.

[@SayChristIsLordx2]

Dave the Norseman do you know where I can purchase one also

[@darcyholleman9221]

@@SayChristIsLordx2 I am looking into a company out of Seattle Washington...Rainier Outdoor

[@bighouse4870]

I saw people tie their liners to the poles

[@MakersMovementDIY]

I guess that you could to that if the tieouts are in the perfect spot. But mine are not and I doubt that most would be every time it is setup they are almost always just a little different.

[@MFJLabs]

Wow. Seen this done by roping each pole (as you add each one), but never saw it done by one person. Nice work. Thanks for sharing and explaining the 'inner wall' and 'outer wall'.

[@mosssEagle1]

Keep your canvas about an inch off the deck. Dig you a trench around the perimeter. This way, if it rains, it will drop in that ditch. And if you sloped it correctly, the water will run away from your immediately, be it floor...😅

[@hopefull752]

What size do those pols need to be. As in diameter.

[@hyalos6894]

💖🌻

[@zefsurvival6557]

👍👍👍🤓

[@MiRed-jp5bw]

ถ้าใหญ่ขนาดนี้ 3-4ก็พอครับ😅

[@Whipple1]

Ah, crap. You said TEEPEE......I thought you meant TP. Man oh man, am I ever disappointed. I thought this was going to be a backwoods treatise on making toilet paper from scratch.....! Hahahahaha! Take care Dave! Stay healthy. Be aware. Enjoy your teepee or your TP! Cheers! Whipple

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Ha ha, the TP is all around the teepee. No need for a treatise.

[@user-ei2dv4gl1y]

I would use a lot of animal skin to cover the teepee

[@shantishanti1949]

too hard for me .... buy a tent 🙂

[@redbird-oc1sy]

Try starting a fire in the middle of a tent and it will be the last time you’re ever inside of a tent

[@kenf4837]

It all looked interesting, but could barely hear a word you said! You need to record at the highest volume possible. Remember, the listener can always turn it down if its to loud, but we can't turn it up!!

[@darcyholleman9221]

My thoughts exactly...I am sitting in a quiet room and can barely hear you with everything turned up...but I want to thank you for this great video. I am considering buying a 14 footer and I am a woman who is typically alone (with dog) and was wondering if I could do it!

[@RigSMP100]

You forgot to describe the choice of paint for the poles in the best. Most efficient way to apply it.

[@juliecicero7824]

Can’t hear you

[@hyalos6894]

1010(:

[@378augusto]

I really liked the video, but sincerely... I don't know why americans don't use the metric system.

[@robertdunn8836]

Traditional tipi is made from bison hides. This is a canvas tent.

[@rickdivel1067]

Copy cat

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Who did I copy?

[@scrapeyhawkins5299]

@2:55 dog goes away sad , thought he was gonna play fetch

[@tanjatanya7779]

Come to my tippi N......;)