I love this video, really looking forward to more bushcraft content. Love the different version/setups from the tarp as well that you can use in different conditions
I use this tarp setup all the time with a British army bivy. Tried and tested in very heavy Australian storms. I’ve even had a wallaby taking shelter with me!
Bushcraft camp's are so much better than freezing on a hill you can't beat sitting in front of a nice fire with a cooked meal and a few Jd's 🥃 atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍
A 3x4 is the cat's meow. Mainly for the extra floor space. All good. Handy carry one about everywhere. Place the opening toward a rock or tree for additional blocking of wind. Very versatile. All good from east Kentucky USA
Good to see the tarp again, maybe you should include a bit about choosing a pitch as it matters more with a tarp, wind direction change due temperature, the luls in the land that get more damp air, soggy ground etc.
I’ve got one 10ft blue tarp then 16ft green tarp then a 20ft green tarp all thick plastic tarps plus 2 man tent then 3 man tent I use tarp and tents sometimes both together or just a tarp on its own it’s good to get outside tarp camping
Paul, Your tarp is inside out. There are faster tarp setups that offer better coverage. The DD 4x4 gives massive coverage in all the configurations one can do with a 3x3 with not that much more packing weight. Finally I never use any part of my shelter tarp as a floor. The risk of puncturing an expensive tarp is too great for my comfort. I use a second cheap tarp to create my floor. If it gets roughed up a bit it’s not a big deal. But I do love the topics you’ve selected in your recent videos!👍🏾
Depends on the tarp, depends on the tent. The small 1-man tents which are low profile are stormworthy but a coffin for the night. Add a tarp and you've added a windbreak or a vestibule. My tents use trekking poles and I carry a 3rd CF pole as spare so can do the tent+tarp combo. Looking for ideas.
Looks great. I just purchased their poncho tarp (literally just arrived today); should suit my use case very well (sitting outdoors with my laptop!). Beauty of that use case with the poncho tarp is it requires zero setup as a tarp, can just sit inside the poncho 😀 If I wanna get fancy I can make a nice shelter for me & my chair.
Yeah I got a poncho tarp to replace the bright orange bag I've carried for 25 years never used. I was thinking of tent+tarp ideas. Also this is a great idea if hoop-bivy where you've made a mini tent. Last weekend's storm shifted 180 degs from southerly to northerly in a few hours so protecting one side would have needed to swap over.
Glad to hear you are going on to bush craft Good for your mental health Good for us to see Please show tarp camping as an ultralight and inexpensive option to backpacking Tarp and bivi camping DD3x3 with an Alpkit Hunka XL for all under 100 pounds
Thanks Paul 👍 I always appreciate seeing a tarp set up, like you said; there are so many different ways and the diagrams they come with just don't have your delivery style 😂🙌
Good to hear you going back to some of the bushcraft stuff. I like my hiking and camping too, but in winter, it’s so much easier to just bring the bigger tent and park close by. I use a big fishing bivvy along with a fishing cot and Mr Heater Buddy. Call it glamping but I see lots of lads carrying wood stoves and then having to find dry wood and process it all. Couple it with a 6kg bottle of propane and it will last on low for about 3 days. Fantastic for a weekend trip. Just wondering, do you still have the campervan? Be good to see some of that content again…
Great video as always Paul. I'm still very much on the fence with tarps. having watched numerous videos and read many blogs, reviews, etc I can see why they appeal to a lot of people, but I still have my reservations. Maybe I'm just too used to the comfort and convenience of a tent
Really? Paul already used a smaller one some time ago, made by Bushmen. Packed it takes about 1/4 of this DD one. Still 3x3. Fabrics make all the difference 😊
@@PaulMessner actually if you do it the other way round you can use one of the centre tie outs and another trekking pole/stick to lift the rear panel out a bit giving more internal space. works really well.
Gunyah is pronounced Gun as in firearm And yah as in "yah going to the pub?" Source...I am an Aussie. It was named by Scotty from another youtube channel. I won't name it, out of respect for Paul, but let's just say Scotty goes walkabout.
Sorry got a question if anyone can answer because I couldn't find anything on hilleberg unna vs nortent vern 1 which would be the better tent ? Sorry off topic of the video
@PaulMessner cheers pual so hilleberg unna over the vern 1 or soulo over both lol as you added soulo to the mix, after watching many videos on different tents , for ease of setup, comfort, and ability to take a storm i had narrowed down to vern 1, unna and soulo as I think winter will be time I likely go the most less people around
always the same. When will someone do something new. How about: innovation in lightweight natural fibre gear. All this synthetic gear is getting boring
Can I recommend David Canterbury He has some superb videos using wool blankets, canvas tarps etc. Unfortunately I can't afford those at this time but something I'd like to look at in the future
@@PaulMessner I've been experimenting with lightweight natural gear for years. I have mdae my own ''viking'' clothes. All wool and linen, no zippers, super simple construction and quite light because of it, from rolls of fabric I find at thrift stores for dirt cheap. I've also sewn wool mummy bags and quilts from blankets, but for the lighter trips I prefer a duvet with down fibre and percal cotton with the ends sewn into a footbox. I've also learned how to nalbind my own wool socks, mittens and hats. The only thing I have found hard to replace with natural gear in terms of warmth to weight is a foam sleeping pad. That said, I use a hiking cart even for lightweight kit,If you stick mostly to trails, a hiking cart is genius.
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Nice setup. I'm looking forward to seeing your bushcraft stuff. It's something I need to get into
I am excited to be seeing a return to bushcraft content.
Bravo on the return to more of basic bushcraft camping pitches, Mr. Messner! Looking forward to more like this. ❤
I love this video, really looking forward to more bushcraft content. Love the different version/setups from the tarp as well that you can use in different conditions
Excellent tarpology, Paul. Would love to see more of this on your channel.
The ultimate bikepacking shelter,room for a person and most of the bike undercover. 😎
I use this tarp setup all the time with a British army bivy. Tried and tested in very heavy Australian storms. I’ve even had a wallaby taking shelter with me!
Yesssss......bushcraft messner is back 🙌🏻 😃
This was useful, some training videos and how to do tarp setups if your on your own would be great :) Especially over a tent as an awning.
There are so many options with a cheap tarp. So underrated.
Cracking little set up that Paul. So glad your going back to bushcraft as in my name I absolutely love practicing bushcraft, so bring it on!
Great video mate, simple, no nonsense, shows the versatility of a tarp.
When I do a tarp camp I use the dd travel hammock.Because of the waterproof base and the net you can use it on the floor to keep the bugs off
Bushcraft camp's are so much better than freezing on a hill you can't beat sitting in front of a nice fire with a cooked meal and a few Jd's 🥃 atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍
A 3x4 is the cat's meow. Mainly for the extra floor space. All good. Handy carry one about everywhere. Place the opening toward a rock or tree for additional blocking of wind. Very versatile. All good from east Kentucky USA
Tarpology, it's the future.
Very cool! I love tarps. They’re so versitle in many set up options they provide. Nice job!
Great video. More please. Love this wee format and content
Agree with others, bushcraft will be a welcome addition. Bring it!! 🪵🪓
Thank you Paul. Much prefer videos like this 👍🏼
Great to see you found the goat again. I like my dd tarps, great with a log burner going 👍.look forward to seeing some bushcraft.
Great set up!!
Looking forward to your bushcrafting videos.
Good to see the tarp again, maybe you should include a bit about choosing a pitch as it matters more with a tarp, wind direction change due temperature, the luls in the land that get more damp air, soggy ground etc.
Well done -- really enjoy these improvisation videos... more than watching a person set up a packaged tent. Thank you.
Be great to see some bushcraft vids Paul
I’ve got one 10ft blue tarp then 16ft green tarp then a 20ft green tarp all thick plastic tarps plus 2 man tent then 3 man tent I use tarp and tents sometimes both together or just a tarp on its own it’s good to get outside tarp camping
good to see a return to the bushcraft side of things nice one mate
Paul, Your tarp is inside out. There are faster tarp setups that offer better coverage. The DD 4x4 gives massive coverage in all the configurations one can do with a 3x3 with not that much more packing weight. Finally I never use any part of my shelter tarp as a floor. The risk of puncturing an expensive tarp is too great for my comfort. I use a second cheap tarp to create my floor. If it gets roughed up a bit it’s not a big deal. But I do love the topics you’ve selected in your recent videos!👍🏾
I like that! Looking forward to the bushcraft vids. Happy Christmas pal. 🎅
Yup.... Inside out😉
Love it, Paul ! You've inspired me so I've just bought a Rab 3x3 tarp and I love it !
Woods, tarps, bushcraft ... yeaahhh ! :)
To be honest, for the size of it when packed away, I think I’d prefer a tent.
Depends on the tarp, depends on the tent. The small 1-man tents which are low profile are stormworthy but a coffin for the night. Add a tarp and you've added a windbreak or a vestibule. My tents use trekking poles and I carry a 3rd CF pole as spare so can do the tent+tarp combo. Looking for ideas.
I like that setup Paul. I do some similar things, with my tarps. Good to see you, out there. Cheers 🍻 mate
Very nice setup. Thanks for sharing. Peace and blessings from Texas, USA.
Looks great. I just purchased their poncho tarp (literally just arrived today); should suit my use case very well (sitting outdoors with my laptop!). Beauty of that use case with the poncho tarp is it requires zero setup as a tarp, can just sit inside the poncho 😀
If I wanna get fancy I can make a nice shelter for me & my chair.
Yeah I got a poncho tarp to replace the bright orange bag I've carried for 25 years never used. I was thinking of tent+tarp ideas. Also this is a great idea if hoop-bivy where you've made a mini tent.
Last weekend's storm shifted 180 degs from southerly to northerly in a few hours so protecting one side would have needed to swap over.
Glad to hear you are going on to bush craft
Good for your mental health
Good for us to see
Please show tarp camping as an ultralight and inexpensive option to backpacking
Tarp and bivi camping DD3x3 with an Alpkit Hunka XL for all under 100 pounds
Nice setup so versatile, looks inside out though 🤷♂️
nice little set-up
If you replace the tallest pole with a hasty bipod instead it will make entry and exit easier.
OMG. That looked so complicated to put together, you need a maths degree 😂. Think I will stick to my simple tent, lol.🤨
Thanks Paul 👍 I always appreciate seeing a tarp set up, like you said; there are so many different ways and the diagrams they come with just don't have your delivery style 😂🙌
Good to hear you going back to some of the bushcraft stuff. I like my hiking and camping too, but in winter, it’s so much easier to just bring the bigger tent and park close by. I use a big fishing bivvy along with a fishing cot and Mr Heater Buddy. Call it glamping but I see lots of lads carrying wood stoves and then having to find dry wood and process it all. Couple it with a 6kg bottle of propane and it will last on low for about 3 days. Fantastic for a weekend trip.
Just wondering, do you still have the campervan? Be good to see some of that content again…
Cheers Paul not seen this set up before😊
It looks like it's inside out, loops can be on the outside.
I might have to get my tarp out and try this.
Hiya buddy, just an observation... looks like it's inside out, exposing the taped seams. But good buyout setup. HAPPY HOPPING 👌🏼 👍🏼
Brilliant 💚
Nice tarp
You just destroyed some kid's lean-to. You monster!
Great video as always Paul.
I'm still very much on the fence with tarps. having watched numerous videos and read many blogs, reviews, etc I can see why they appeal to a lot of people, but I still have my reservations.
Maybe I'm just too used to the comfort and convenience of a tent
First like first comment. Not even seen it yet, but, lovely vid as ever Paul. Thank you.
way longer than it needs to be - by at least 6 feet lol - 🙂 you are the king of under statements 😀
I like it, its almost as if an adirondack shelter config had one too many..really like storm mode.., Ill try that.
Thanks , Paul, nice setup. A 3x3 is a great size and weight.
Really? Paul already used a smaller one some time ago, made by Bushmen. Packed it takes about 1/4 of this DD one. Still 3x3. Fabrics make all the difference 😊
sometime you really need a change from tent to tarp, to refresh the senses if i may say
Banging set up Paul, I'm trying out the tarp/bivvy setups so I can't wait to see more. I'm dead against open fires though, just no need in my book.
I do occasionally have a fire but only on designated bushcraft sites where they permit it. I'd never have one in places like this or up in the peaks
To be fair where the tarp was close to your body you could guy out the middle section to create more room.
Very good Paul, mix it up a bit
Nice in off seasons but buggy in summer unless you bring bug nets!
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Is there a part 2 to this where you are actually staying in it of a night?
I use that inflatable premier inn one. Packs away to nothing and includes hot water.
😂 Instant Hotel: drop it on the ground, add a cup of water, wait 5 min, then check in at the reception!
You could pull the back out as well to give yourself more room.
There's loads of tweaks and options. A little less height would give more floor space.
think id need a degree in origami to do that right. id likely end up with a swan instead,
Wait was that inside out?
Yep it was but only matters to the purists 😂. It's waterproof either way round
@@PaulMessner actually if you do it the other way round you can use one of the centre tie outs and another trekking pole/stick to lift the rear panel out a bit giving more internal space. works really well.
Gunyah is pronounced
Gun as in firearm
And yah as in "yah going to the pub?"
Source...I am an Aussie.
It was named by Scotty from another youtube channel.
I won't name it, out of respect for Paul, but let's just say Scotty goes walkabout.
Sorry got a question if anyone can answer because I couldn't find anything on hilleberg unna vs nortent vern 1 which would be the better tent ? Sorry off topic of the video
depends on your use case. one is stronger. one has more space inside
@PaulMessner well for the uk camping/hiking and anything from clear skys to wild storms
@ then get the hilleberg. The vern 1 isn’t designed for storms and I’d fancy my chances a lot more in the soulo.
@PaulMessner cheers pual so hilleberg unna over the vern 1 or soulo over both lol as you added soulo to the mix, after watching many videos on different tents , for ease of setup, comfort, and ability to take a storm i had narrowed down to vern 1, unna and soulo as I think winter will be time I likely go the most less people around
@ my preference of them all is the unna. Check out hillebergs wind testing here th-cam.com/video/rjNFKU27hpo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9blJtIdAa2xKOUmK
Stick to tents lol
always the same. When will someone do something new. How about: innovation in lightweight natural fibre gear. All this synthetic gear is getting boring
Can I recommend David Canterbury He has some superb videos using wool blankets, canvas tarps etc. Unfortunately I can't afford those at this time but something I'd like to look at in the future
@@PaulMessner I've been experimenting with lightweight natural gear for years. I have mdae my own ''viking'' clothes. All wool and linen, no zippers, super simple construction and quite light because of it, from rolls of fabric I find at thrift stores for dirt cheap.
I've also sewn wool mummy bags and quilts from blankets, but for the lighter trips I prefer a duvet with down fibre and percal cotton with the ends sewn into a footbox. I've also learned how to nalbind my own wool socks, mittens and hats.
The only thing I have found hard to replace with natural gear in terms of warmth to weight is a foam sleeping pad. That said, I use a hiking cart even for lightweight kit,If you stick mostly to trails, a hiking cart is genius.