Excellent video. Thank you sir. I alwayseave my tarp attached to my ridge line when it's packed away. I'm amazed at how many bushcraft/ wild camper video's I watch where they attach and detach their tarp from the ridge line every time they put it up and take it down.
I really like the Farrimond friction hitch Sandy. I will be giving that a go as its quicker than the taught line hitch. I use the Siberian "Evenk" hitch and the truckers hitch for my ridge line, I can get serious tension. The Farrimond friction hitch reminds me of a Prussic knot. Thanks for sharing.
Mike is definitely the father of a thousand ridge lines lol. Explained very well and I will be using this for reference in the future. A knot tutorial in the future would be useful. Atb.
I just bought an encyclopedia of knots. Should have seen the looks I got, you would think I was a serial killer or something. lol. People really got curious. Some just came up to me and asked what I needed that for! How rude. lol. That was an excellent tip. I always roll it down and never put it back that way! I can't wait to try it.
Good demo there Sandy...I'm useless at knots lol...good to have the demonstration to refer to in the future and sure need to practice much more. Best wishes - Steve
Hi sandy great video thanks. Also going through your back catalogue and I love your spirit, l also have gone through some health problems but I like your spirit of live NOW .Cheers colin 👍
Thanks. There are lots of good videos of these knots on TH-cam. Also they are on my channel too. I will try and put an annotation on the video at some point. Thanks Sandy
Great use of knots, don't know if it'll help but I keep my 'spare' line in a small bag from which I can pay out as needed, something with a small hole or draw string is perfect. Similar to a water rescue throw line. :)
Nice Video Sandy i like my knots and i like the variation on the friction knot you use its good to see how other do it and learn knot variations, Thanks atb Wes
I was just talking to Austin about ways I could make it in to an awning, preferably a drive away one. Got a 3m x 3.7m one, lots of reinforced eyelets and loops. Will have a play :)
Thanks Bill and ATB I think I might just try and make the spring meet next year. I think I need a real adventure. May need your help with a taxi ride from the airport if I do make it.
Thank you Mr Sandy. There were some good knots there, I shall now go get me a length of para-cord and practice those! Was that a "DD" 3X3M tarp that you use? I noticed the "DD" logo on the stuff sack so I didn't want to jump to any conclusions. Have a good one! :-) Kev B.
I'm so bad with knots...I need to keep trying. Also, I was subbed to you but just had to subscribe again. I don't know what happened there. Thanks for this. I want to try using a tarp at the camp but the knots hold me back.
Hi Alan, I think it's better to hang the tarp beneath the ridge line as sometimes during heavy rainfall the water can run along the line and go under your tarp, also I don't like the ridge line rubbing on the tarp and possibly abrading it. Sandy
thanks sandy, helped loads as i just got a new dd tarp! please give me a shout if ever you are taking a trip up this end! i want a jacklore are you taking orders? its crazy me and my dad have been watching all yours zeds and mcqs videos and just realized you make the jacklores aha. thanks sandy keep it up! :)
No not taking orders now but selling the knives on Etsy. You will find my etsy shop via the Jacklore website. Good luck with your DD tarp. They are good tarps.
Thanks Ashy. I have tried it in the past but found it tended to wear the line over time. I can get the line plenty taught enough with the method I showed in this vid but thanks for the suggestion anyway. ATB Sandy
I mostly use the tarp in woodland and you don't often get strong winds blowing rain beneath but on wild nights you just got to lower the tarp or orient it in such a way that the rain strikes the sides and not the end and also do what LFH02 says.
Sandy, The first knot is also called Siberian hitch. The second knot in not the taut line hitch. Taut line hitch is adjustable. You can also use it for your guy-lines. No criticism. Keep up the good work. To set up the tarp you can use these two knots. No third knot required.
Excellent video. Thank you sir. I alwayseave my tarp attached to my ridge line when it's packed away. I'm amazed at how many bushcraft/ wild camper video's I watch where they attach and detach their tarp from the ridge line every time they put it up and take it down.
Going to give this set up a try! My tarp setups are always a mess! Great video, thank you.
Superb. Just got a DD 3 x 3 last week and have to work on my knots. Thanks for showing.
I really like the Farrimond friction hitch Sandy. I will be giving that a go as its quicker than the taught line hitch. I use the Siberian "Evenk" hitch and the truckers hitch for my ridge line, I can get serious tension. The Farrimond friction hitch reminds me of a Prussic knot. Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant Sandy. It's always good to watch you go over these skills again and again.
Cheers
Noel
And again Noel. It's the best way to learn especially for an oldun like me. It will be again and again for you:)
I recently purchased one of your British Army BASHA's. gonna try those knots out. I learn something from you every video! Thanks Sandy!
Thanks Bill. Hope you have a good time in the basha. The knots are fun.
Always something new to learn
thankyou very very much sandy for taking the time out to show your preffered method kind regards martin 👍
LOL your welcome Martin. Now you know how to do it.
All the best
Sandy
Mike is definitely the father of a thousand ridge lines lol. Explained very well and I will be using this for reference in the future. A knot tutorial in the future would be useful. Atb.
Thanks. If you do a search of my channel you may find some nice knot videos there.
ATB
Sandy
Very easy and logical system for a quick set up and knockdown of you tarp. Thanks.
I just bought an encyclopedia of knots. Should have seen the looks I got, you would think I was a serial killer or something. lol. People really got curious. Some just came up to me and asked what I needed that for! How rude. lol. That was an excellent tip. I always roll it down and never put it back that way! I can't wait to try it.
Thanks you will love the stuff it in the sack method:) Saves a lot of time and I think it's better for the tarp too.
Thanks great video could inspire me to have a go. Good to see Elsa is walking ok again.
Thanks John, Not sure what was wrong with her paw but she is fine now. Thanks for your concern:)
Good vid Sandy.A very easy set up and pull down.Great example....
Cheers Kim.....
Tried again to PM Kim but no good. Do you have my email?
Hello Sandy.Just sent you my email address to you via your Etsy store account.
shoot me an email....
ATB. Kim....
nice one Sandy I'll be using the Ferrimond friction hitch from now on
Thanks Shaun, You will love the Farrimond hitch.
Good demo there Sandy...I'm useless at knots lol...good to have the demonstration to refer to in the future and sure need to practice much more. Best wishes - Steve
All the best Steve. Hope you can master a few basic knots.
Sandy
Hi sandy great video thanks. Also going through your back catalogue and I love your spirit, l also have gone through some health problems but I like your spirit of live NOW .Cheers colin 👍
Cheers Colin yuou have to make the best of Now cos thats all we have got for certain. Life still has it's ups and downs for me but I get by:)
I really need a course on good knots lol !...Thanks for sharing I will definitely be practising these knots you've shown
Thanks. There are lots of good videos of these knots on TH-cam. Also they are on my channel too. I will try and put an annotation on the video at some point.
Thanks
Sandy
+Wiltshire Man 👍
Kijika Life i
Great use of knots, don't know if it'll help but I keep my 'spare' line in a small bag from which I can pay out as needed, something with a small hole or draw string is perfect. Similar to a water rescue throw line. :)
Thanks Si. We all have our little ways to make things work. Yours sounds great too. Hope you are well and enjoying the Autumn weather on Dartmoor.
Doesn't 'feel' like Autumn, almost November and it's too dry.....still can't complain :)
Nice one Sandy. The countryside looks lovely...we don't get colour in the foliage like that where I live.
Thanks for watching. The fall colours here are quite nice but they are even more spectacular in the US and Canada so I am told.
Must get mine set up for fast Deployment. Thanks Sandy
Thanks Andy. Anything which makes life a little easier has to be a good thing.
Nice Video Sandy i like my knots and i like the variation on the friction knot you use its good to see how other do it and learn knot variations, Thanks atb Wes
Thanks Wes and glad the vid was of use.
Sandy
Very well explained Sandy classic Wiltshireman vid.
I was wondering about the special drainage hole in your stuff sack !!
LOL thanks Stu. The hole was from an old idea I had called "Bishops bag" but I didn't like it. Now the bag is knackered. Like me:)
great demo mate
Thanks and glad you liked the video:)
They are great knots to practice Sandy
Thanks John. Hope you are able to get a night out in those local woods of yours
thanks Sandy, one of the best instucion videos on you tube IMHO 73 Kev
So much good stuff in this video. Thanks Sandy!
Thanks John and glad you enjoyed the video
hi, that was very interesting, ideal if it starts raining and you have to set up camp, have to get my not cards out and start practising.
I only know a few basic knots and in most of my setups I just need the three shown here. It's just a matter of keep practicing them
Nice one Sandy. Need to get out soon to rig up the new tarp. Regards. Bill
I need to get out all the time Bill. Got a bad dose of cabin fever at the moment!
Great film,so simple ,ill defo change to your system,its trouble free.
thanks for sharing sandy!!
Thanks Wayne. Glad you enjoyed the vid and are going to give it a try. Hope it works as well for you as it has been for me.
Sandy
Great vid again Sandy, I might buy a tarp and see if I can do what you do for a future vid, these would make a great dog shelter in hot weather.
Sure would make a great sun shelter and would also make a good awning too:)
I was just talking to Austin about ways I could make it in to an awning, preferably a drive away one. Got a 3m x 3.7m one, lots of reinforced eyelets and loops. Will have a play :)
Great vid. Practice makes perfect & the more your do it then you can do it in the dark. Thanks for sharing
Hi Oz, yes I reckon I can rig my tarp in the dark. Will have to give it a try sometime.
Very informative and educational video. Thanks for posting. Cheers.
Thanks Andy your welcome.
good set up sandy, and great knots .
..bill
Thanks Bill and ATB
I think I might just try and make the spring meet next year. I think I need a real adventure. May need your help with a taxi ride from the airport if I do make it.
Wiltshire Man yes sir sandy, it would be my pleasure to help ..
Thanks Bill. I will keep you posted as to my plans. How is the knife making going? If you need help with anything let me know.
Thanks Sandy, that was very helpful to me.👍
Thank you Mr Sandy. There were some good knots there, I shall now go get me a length of para-cord and practice those! Was that a "DD" 3X3M tarp that you use? I noticed the "DD" logo on the stuff sack so I didn't want to jump to any conclusions.
Have a good one! :-) Kev B.
Hi Sandy,
Your years of muscle training make a the difference!
Definately muscle memory is a big help in these skills:)
I'm so bad with knots...I need to keep trying.
Also, I was subbed to you but just had to subscribe again. I don't know what happened there.
Thanks for this. I want to try using a tarp at the camp but the knots hold me back.
You'll get it Emma just keep tie ing:) Thanks for resubbing
Sandy
Great Video Sandy. But I think you need a new dry bag for your tarp. There's a bleeding big hole in that one :) lol
LOL yes I know. I made that hole a while back to test out another idea but changed my mind. Now the bag is ruined:)
excellent information ....thanks.
Thanks for watching and glad it was of use.
thanks for your time Sandy ATB Andy
ATB Andy and thanks for watching
Wiltshire Man thank you for your time an sharing . Andy
Top video Sandy, thanks
Thanks Mark. Glad you enjoyed the vid. Not forgot Ioan's knife:)
No worries butty, I've not forgot your blue tubs :)
Nice Sandy i like it im going to have to try that , one question why do you hang your tarp under the ridge line instead of over it
Hi Alan, I think it's better to hang the tarp beneath the ridge line as sometimes during heavy rainfall the water can run along the line and go under your tarp, also I don't like the ridge line rubbing on the tarp and possibly abrading it.
Sandy
ok i see thanks for you time
thanks sandy, helped loads as i just got a new dd tarp! please give me a shout if ever you are taking a trip up this end! i want a jacklore are you taking orders? its crazy me and my dad have been watching all yours zeds and mcqs videos and just realized you make the jacklores aha. thanks sandy keep it up! :)
No not taking orders now but selling the knives on Etsy. You will find my etsy shop via the Jacklore website. Good luck with your DD tarp. They are good tarps.
try a truckers hitch instead of a taut line hitch for the ridgeline it lets you get it alot tighter
Thanks Ashy. I have tried it in the past but found it tended to wear the line over time. I can get the line plenty taught enough with the method I showed in this vid but thanks for the suggestion anyway.
ATB
Sandy
kia ora,,, nice rope skills,,, you should make some snake skins for the tarp,, that way it doesnt even touch the ground
Thanks maybe the snake skins are good. I have them for my hammock
Good tutorial mate. It's a go to system so why not mate. ATB Moose.
Cheers Moose.
Hi, Sandy, how do you stop rain collecting on each side , ?
Angle the sides down to allow run off.
I mostly use the tarp in woodland and you don't often get strong winds blowing rain beneath but on wild nights you just got to lower the tarp or orient it in such a way that the rain strikes the sides and not the end and also do what LFH02 says.
nice video, old man
what rucksack you using Sandy??
That was an Alpkit Gourdon30, Cheap but good.
what's the best tarp and what's the price
The best tarp is the one you have got with you. As for the price well I don't know. They vary a lot.
Thankyou
Sandy,
The first knot is also called Siberian hitch. The second knot in not the taut line hitch. Taut line hitch is adjustable. You can also use it for your guy-lines. No criticism. Keep up the good work. To set up the tarp you can use these two knots. No third knot required.
Thanks for putting me right Herman:) Those are the 3 simple knots I use anyway. Thanks for watching and all the best
Sandy
X c lent bro. atb
Thanks Ken