Wonderful setting! Great to watch an very educational, thank you! One absolute beginners question: How do you keep Snakes at bay camping that way? I´m from Europe, we don´t have dangerous Snakes here.
No practical way to do that, really. A tent that closes completely would be the only way. Other than that, a sleeping bag, but the can, and do, sometimes find a way in.
Would you say there is an increased risk of a campfire catching the oil cloth tarp on fire vs a normal non oilcloth canvas tarp? If so, how much more? I have always wanted to make one but I was concerned about it catching fire behind me.
@@dylan8553 Good question. I've wondered about that myself. I'm sure there's SOME increased risk, but all the times I've had a fire near an oilcloth tarp I've never once had a problem with it. I've even made oilcloth tarp shelters with a fire inside and it wasn't an issue. I'll probably do a video about it at some point.
I’ve seen them catch fire and/or smolder. Usually it’s newer guys sleeping too close to a big fire but, if your fire is low or you’re not burning certain types of wood you should be fine. A good way to avoid the issue entirely is utilize hot rocks warmed by the fire and rotate them in/out of your bedroll as needed.
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Soooo many projects.. lol thanks for the vid!
Outstanding video
Nice job. You might dig a small trench under the low side of your tarp to channel rain water away. Thanks for the video.
Did you video making the grommets? Cool setup, thank you
I'm in north Texas too. probably know you from the local rendezvous . I just got back from frozen foot.
Wonderful setting! Great to watch an very educational, thank you!
One absolute beginners question: How do you keep Snakes at bay camping that way?
I´m from Europe, we don´t have dangerous Snakes here.
No practical way to do that, really. A tent that closes completely would be the only way. Other than that, a sleeping bag, but the can, and do, sometimes find a way in.
Would you say there is an increased risk of a campfire catching the oil cloth tarp on fire vs a normal non oilcloth canvas tarp? If so, how much more? I have always wanted to make one but I was concerned about it catching fire behind me.
@@dylan8553 Good question. I've wondered about that myself. I'm sure there's SOME increased risk, but all the times I've had a fire near an oilcloth tarp I've never once had a problem with it. I've even made oilcloth tarp shelters with a fire inside and it wasn't an issue. I'll probably do a video about it at some point.
I’ve seen them catch fire and/or smolder. Usually it’s newer guys sleeping too close to a big fire but, if your fire is low or you’re not burning certain types of wood you should be fine. A good way to avoid the issue entirely is utilize hot rocks warmed by the fire and rotate them in/out of your bedroll as needed.