I just found your channel.and subscribed. I enjoy watching camping and bushcraft videos almost as much as camping and bushcrafting. Almost. I have several different tarps. Two were very (too) expensive. One very cheap tarp that is terrible. One of my two favorite tarps is the DD 4x4. It is so versatile and the price is very reasonable. I don’t have the 3x3 so I shouldn’t compare but I believe the extra size offers me additional options. I’m sure that it is heavier and takes up more space in my pack. Thanks for sharing your experience and perspective I appreciate you. Peace and prosperity from Texas, USA.
@@user-yu1zp2vu9x Hi, thanks for the sub and the comment. There are a lot of tarps out there, and of ‘varying’ quality. I’m really happy with my 3x3, although in reality I bet there isn’t too much in it compared to the 4x4. For a solo shelter it’s adequate. Here in the UK we’re in the middle of a cold bleak winter, so it’s going to to be a few weeks before I get any camping done, but I have plenty of walks planned. As soon as spring comes I’ll be checking out some bushcrafting
Hi, thanks for watching and for the comment Yes there are many different configurations, this one is (in my opinion the quickest and easiest way to make a full shelter. The opening isn’t as big as it seems, and if you pitch the rear into the wind the opening is an effective vent, stopping condensation, but yes, a shelter can be built with a closed entrance. I’ll look at other configurations in future videos, so please consider subscribing
Hi Ike. Thanks for stopping by and watching the video. The secret to stopping the pole from falling is down to the tension in the line from the guy line that pegs out to the front. If you get the rope to the right length before you insert the pole you stupidly find it a lot easier. However if it’s because the pole just slips because the tarp material is so smooth, try wrapping a scarf around the top of the pole, or putting a glove over the end. Next time I take the tarp out I’ll try to remember to show this, so please consider subscribing (if you haven’t done so already) 👍
I like this setup for my 4x4 but I use a ridge line and the "boneless tent" effect is just amazing
As an aside, you can also use the "back" 2 tieouts to tension out to a tree, stick or ridge and give yourself a bit more ceiling at the back.
I just found your channel.and subscribed. I enjoy watching camping and bushcraft videos almost as much as camping and bushcrafting. Almost. I have several different tarps. Two were very (too) expensive. One very cheap tarp that is terrible. One of my two favorite tarps is the DD 4x4. It is so versatile and the price is very reasonable. I don’t have the 3x3 so I shouldn’t compare but I believe the extra size offers me additional options. I’m sure that it is heavier and takes up more space in my pack. Thanks for sharing your experience and perspective I appreciate you. Peace and prosperity from Texas, USA.
@@user-yu1zp2vu9x Hi, thanks for the sub and the comment. There are a lot of tarps out there, and of ‘varying’ quality. I’m really happy with my 3x3, although in reality I bet there isn’t too much in it compared to the 4x4.
For a solo shelter it’s adequate.
Here in the UK we’re in the middle of a cold bleak winter, so it’s going to to be a few weeks before I get any camping done, but I have plenty of walks planned. As soon as spring comes I’ll be checking out some bushcrafting
Thank you for presentation, i ordered one of these tarps right away!
Hi Marcus. Thanks for watching and also for the comment.
I’m glad it’s been useful to you, and I hope you have fun with your tarp! 👍 🏕️
Really informative video.
Thanks for stopping by, glad you enjoy 👍
A neat tarp configuration, but is there ANY way to close the entrance for a snug night in colder weather?
Hi, thanks for watching and for the comment
Yes there are many different configurations, this one is (in my opinion the quickest and easiest way to make a full shelter.
The opening isn’t as big as it seems, and if you pitch the rear into the wind the opening is an effective vent, stopping condensation, but yes, a shelter can be built with a closed entrance.
I’ll look at other configurations in future videos, so please consider subscribing
Use a dd magic carpet as a door. Attach with pegs
How do you keep the pole from falling? Ive attempted this and have that issue.
Hi Ike. Thanks for stopping by and watching the video. The secret to stopping the pole from falling is down to the tension in the line from the guy line that pegs out to the front. If you get the rope to the right length before you insert the pole you stupidly find it a lot easier. However if it’s because the pole just slips because the tarp material is so smooth, try wrapping a scarf around the top of the pole, or putting a glove over the end.
Next time I take the tarp out I’ll try to remember to show this, so please consider subscribing (if you haven’t done so already) 👍
Well done bud it would be good for you to kip in it for a Night
Hi. Thanks for the stopping by, yes I plan to do a spot of ultralight Wildcamping next year.
Oh and thanks for the sub 👍