Man this tarp has been on my list forever . I just recently got it. All the reasons you listed are exactly why I wanted it so bad . So quick so simple and can go in any of my lots with no worries of space or weight . You’ve had it three years or so now and I am now just finally utilizing this awesome piece of gear . Great vid . Hopefully more people stumble upon this
That’s awesome dude, thanks for letting me know! It’s a piece of kit I think everyone should have, but there’s a few folks in the comments who lost their minds with this one hahaa.
As a basic minimum shelter, I recommend the USGI issue poncho (90"x60"), $50 from the manufacturer ORC Industries in Wisconsin, in Folliage green or the ugly ACU camo. Woodland camo is no longer made. GI issue OCP isn't available for the general public yet. I have two foliage green ponchos and put one in each of my "bags". If you take your time and care you can fold them into a very compact package. I later splurged on a sil nylon 10x10 tarp. And it's my go-to shelter in a Plough Point. Or a diamond over my hammock.
Those work great for sure! But the weight and packed down size do not compare with this shelter period. I have said poncho and love it and have spent many nights under one, but for a true emergency where simple and quick is the name of the game this trumps all other emergency shelter options for me. Easy to set up with supplied cord that literally only requires a shoe lace knot and two small stakes or sticks to anchor the back. With the amount of folks commenting on this video, it’s time I do a follow up and part 2 video on this
I carry shelter in my pocket everywhere everyday all day. T6zer0 is awesome. I've made a few mods to it and I use it for day camp setups and ultralight. It works well as a poncho as well.
lol yeah, bad habit. If you get hurt, and can’t walk out, you gotta hope you have cell service, and/or it’s a well traveled area. I use a checklist from the survival classes I’ve taken. #1: let two responsible people know where you’re going, the path you’ll take and when to expect you back. Hypothermia happens in the summer too. That would suck on a day hike, but it’s definitely happened. Weather changes quickly in mountainous areas.
I have Helsport fjellduk in on my regular gear. It comes only in forest camo, fjell camo, and green as far as I know, but I think it's primary purpose is to stay away from emergency in a first place. Yeah it does not help the search party to find you, it does come with red and reflective emergency flag, that heps with that.
Thank you for watching! I agree, there is nothing on the market that weighs as little as this does with cordage built in that can be used over and over again not just as an emergency.
Thanks for the information. I somehow missed it on his channel. Just ordered one for my chest pack. It’ll be nice to have a survival shelter small enough to carry anywhere.
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It's a small tarp bruv. Here in the UK we can buy stuff off our military, and they do a poncho, which is a single person rain fly. We been making that shelter (basha) with a poncho for decades now. And the ponchos cost £15-£25. Everybody who spends anytime at all outside in the UK has a massive plastic orange bag in their packs (survival bag) which costs around £5, there are tons of ways to use your bivvi or survival bag. You're a good friend though - nice video.
I disagree. I own both a military time served and issued BASHA from a UK friend and love it, but the weight of it and noisiness of the material does not compare at all to this. I also carry drum liners or plastic bags with me for bedding and they do not compare to this. Have you had a chance to use this or see it in person? Thank you for the comment and watching man!
@@TheBeardedBurton Yeah the ponchos are very noisy, like crisp bags, I haven't seen or used the shelter, if it's in the UK I will seek it out, if you never try something new you'll never learn anything, it's quite expensive - I'll have to steal it!
I also had my eyes on these for a while...you ended up convincing me as I do not like the "lean to" but only the "diamond / plough" shape! I ordered 2 for Coalkracker yesterday (one green an another brown) I can't wait to get and try them! Thanks
@@TheBeardedBurton I don't: I bought 2 more! I have a green one in my "winter" olive Filson Journeyman and a coyote one in my tan "summer" Filson Journeyman... I have another tan in my Tasmanian Tiger Dragon Egg and the fourth one, in orange, with me (smock, possibles-bag or cargo pants) I add a Snugpak jungle blanket ... but I have ordered 2 woobies (the true stuff, I presume) I am starting to get happy with my stuff...
Then you would say, “that’s a car salesman add, doesn’t seem time tested enough, I need to see more of it.” Sorry but if you want quick videos of selling crap go watch someone else
Great information and good idea. However, I feel it’s too small to stay protected in bad weather! Different sizes to chose from would be a nice option!
It’s actually perfect IMO, since it’s an “emergency” shelter it needs to be small, packable and just enough to keep you dry. I’m 6’ and 230lbs and have more than enough room in it to stay dry
The outdoor crowd in Europe use a thing called a Bothy shelter. I saw a few videos of these being used and bought a two person one and love it. Heavier than the Zero and bigger but it's performance blew me away. I live in New Zealand and with our weather extremes down here I always take it with me.
Thank you for the comment, it’s being compared to emergency survival shelters as a whole, not just Mylar coated options. Hence why I go into discussion about ponchos, tarps, and other Shelter options. Look at my reply to your original comment before going through all these and replying to people
Looks like a nice piece of gear. I see it now comes in different colors. Any chance of it being made in different lengths? I'd really like an 8 foot one. Thanks!!!
@@TheBeardedBurton I totally understand the purpose. I'm 6'8" 275 lbs and was curious if they made the same lightweight emergency Shelter for taller people.
Thanks for the review, think I'll grab one. Do you carry anything else for shelter i.e something to sleep on and in for day hikes where you live? Like a bivy or small foam pad?
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. I totally get the price issue when comparing it to other “emergency” shelter options but I will say this is a viable and usable tarp you can set up over and over again. And like I said in the video, I do not know of a tarp on the market that weighs 6oz with cordage built in like this one. I know they have plans for more colors but not sure about price adjustment because unfortunately what’s makes this what it is, is the xenon material and it is costly. Thanks again!
I paused for the price too. I figured I'd just search and find something for 1/2 the price...what I found was either 3-5x the weight or bulk (so not as great for EDC), or 2-3x the price (Dyneema, I'm looking at you), or 1/2 - 1/3 the price but basically single-use mylar. I have several higher weight/bulk options that I won't carry, and several single-use options that I keep on hand but find myself saying "well it isn't THAT bad, not quite time to pull it out yet". So...end pause, I'll carry this and use it many times because I can.
Lol if you build your fire lay correctly and far enough away from your shelter you are fine. Remember this is an EMERGENCY shelter not something you’re going to be sleeping under for a week. And of all my time outdoors, I’ve never once used or needed a fire directly under my tarp
@leoekinjow or you understand this isn’t camping and with any training you realize emergencies usually don’t involve comfort. If it’s muddy than you picked a bad spot, if the rain comes in from an angle you pitch the emergency tarp in a different configuration like the plow point shelter I show. This is a 7’ X 5’ so there’s more than enough room for an uncomfortable night of camping man
This should be required gear for big game hunters. They usually only carry a rifle, some ammo, a knife, and maybe a candy bar. Do a video aimed at them!
Yes, where they sewn on the hood are seams. From their website: Specs: Size: 58"X 93" 70D nylon Tabs: 8 perimeter Weight: 13.2 oz Includes stuff sack We recommend sealing this poncho with our Fast Cure Seam Sealant found on the line/shelter accessories page. You simply apply a thin even coat along the hood seams being sure to cover all of the exposed threads/folds in the fabric and let stand overnight to dry. This works best when you seal the outside layer of the poncho.
How can you call that miniscule tarp a survival shelter? Cold wind, wind driven rain and snow will easily penetrate around and through it. Have you tried the tarp in storm conditions? The surface area alone prevents it from providing sufficient coverage.
Hey thanks for watching and leaving a comment! So it says in the title and I say in the video and the product itself is called an “Emergnecy” Surival Shelter. It is solely meant to be stashed in a pack or your truck for an emergency use. It is more than capable of protecting you from any of the above mentioned concerns for a night if you were to find yourself in a situation like that. It is 5’x7’ and although nothing like an actual Survival Shelter, where you have time and calories to build one properly, this will be more than enough to keep you alive. I’ve stayed a few weekends under this now and you can also see the maker CoalCracker Bushcraft (Dan Wowak) do the same on his channel. At this point I figure I’ve spent too much of your time and this won’t do any good explaining it to ya
@@TheBeardedBurtonnope didn’t miss the point. Just not my choice. If you know your heading to trouble one would carry a rifle. Most don’t go looking for trouble, so a rifle is over doing it and many select a small pistol. Same thing. This is not big enough for an extended shelter nor small enough for an emergency shelter that you’ll probably never need. It fits a niche IMO that I can fill for way less than $75.
Yep missed the point, probably didn’t finish the video either. I said nothing about looking for trouble. No one wants to survive we want to thrive, no one wants to be caught with their pants down but if/or when that happens you want quality. I know you didn’t watch the video because I say it’s 5x7 which unless you’re taller than 7 feet and wider than 5 feet it’s more than enough. Having the mindset of something “you’ll never need” is why I know you didn’t get the point. This isn’t for a planned overnight but a one time purchase for something that doesn’t take up any space or weight in your pack and it can be used over and over and over again, unlike ANY of the other EMERGENCY options, that’s the key word
@@TheBeardedBurton You missed the point of their comment. An attitude because he's honest about your overpriced buddies tarp. Got a pocket tarp just like that for 10 dollars. Don't be triggered. People aren't rich.
There are tie downs, 2 in the back and if the cord is damaged you can tie a loop and have tie downs there too. Wad of leaves or acorn work as a toggle too. Remember this isn’t a tarp, it’s an em emergency shelter option which means it isn’t supposed to be used unless it’s an emergency. Shouldn’t be much wear or tear on it
Thank you for watching. I believe I can compare emergency survival shelter options to one another. An while Mylar is useful in certain times of the year to some extent, it’s not the other half. One could argue regulating core body temp through clothing, a sustainable fire and warm liquids is farrrrrr more effective than Mylar coated products.
Not only can you compare, it's a good idea to do so - and think of not just either/or, but one vs the other vs both together. A mylar lean-to doesn't seem like a great idea to me, reflected body heat would just dissipate. A fire with lean-to DOES seem like a good idea if possible. This lean-to + fire + mylar blanket seems like a good combo to me.
The T6Zero has some nice features but is too small to be useful. It is so light weight and packable that is could easily be larger with a ground pad and side walls.
@@TheBeardedBurton In spite of your sarcasm, the T6Zero could easily be improved without adding much weight or packability. Perhaps you should think before you respond.
My sarcasm is because that is the same, repetitive response to this video. It’s a very well thought out response because like I show you in the video, for years now I’ve tried most all the emergency shelter options. This item is supposed to be something that stays in the bottom of your pack or truck or wherever and you forget about it and hope you never have to have it because you’re camping with a full sized tarp, ground pad and side walls of a actual shelter. Sorry you didn’t like the response you got.
This is supposed to be carried around 100% of the time in case of an emergency. If you would rather carry a tent with ground pad and walls 100% of the time, then you've just one upped the majority of day hikers, ultralight hikers, and day hunters. This product can be considered niche, but only because of lack of education about preparing for an emergency. This product is supposed to raise awareness of this lack of education, and in doing so, will hopefully transform this product (or similar) from niche use to regular use. I equate this product to a first aid kit, a compass, a knife, or a source of ignition in terms of " what to bring in case of an emergency"
100 % nope. My Go-lite poncho tarp is completely water proof, weighs 6oz, and can and did give me heat in a surprise winter storm, using a UCO candle lantern underneath.
That’s awesome, glad that works for you! Curious, why 100% nope? From what I’ve seen you can’t get that anymore, the material isn’t near as strong or of quality, and the biggest gripe in reviews is the tie out stress and failing.
Interesting, I looked up reviews to see what you saw. All reviews are on a sil-nylon poncho. Mine is not that. It is closer to DCF. It’s crinkly, slippery, and does not compress. It is even hard to fold because it is so slippery and DCF crispy. Been used as a A-frame in 35+ mph winds for several nights, one with driving rain, pitched on a slope with water channels dug before the entire earth was flowing water. I was dry but cramped. No failures on the tie- outs. Your product is just a small tarp. No dual use, no candle trick, and extremely cramped. Your head and feet would get wet in a windy rain, even with a perfect pitch. I have a bonded seam sil-nylon 8’x11” that packs as small as yours and weighs just a couple ounces more. No reason to suffer when a true shelter is a minuscule more effort to carry or pack, or is steady dual use like a poncho.
Ahh ok so what you’re describing is a full blown tarp then, I see… this is an emergency shelter that I promise you packs down much smaller than yours and doesn’t need any cord. I’m not going to compare a tarp to an emergency shelter. You also switched up your product from the name you gave originally, so provide a link to your tarp please, would love to check it out!
Ahh-hah, I found an Amazon review where the person says he regrets getting rid of the older version (mine) for the new sil-nylon. Gives the original version a 5 star rating. Never getting rid of it. Also probably won’t ever use it as my primary ultra-light backpacking shelter again. It now resides within easy reach, folded up, stuck behind the sit pad frame of my Gossamer Gear Kumo 36. I don’t even have to take the pack off to grab it. Putting it on, my pack is covered from the rain. Making it a three use item. For survival a use a dispose item is fine. Two hefty bags is a light, pocket sized survival shelter or body, and a rain coat. A dollar plastic poncho will get you through the night and do the candle trick, which is real survival. A shower curtain liner is a tarp, cape, and a roll up rainproof bivy. This mini-tarp is nothing special except “preppers” will buy anything. Big whoopie it has a shoestring attached. How about shock cord loops on all the tie-outs to prevent ripping?
Great piece of gear but not as good as this IMO, for the reasons I state as to why the other products aren’t as good. Packable size, weight, and built in cordage to name a few
If you own a house and or pay the mortgage and you have a new car or a newer car or truck that's financed and you p*** and moan that this cost $75 you lose all credibility in my book.
So it’s more than big enough to cover you lol. You’re under 7’ long and no way you’re more than 5’4” wide. Remember this is an EMERGENCY shelter that if needed can be used for more luxurious light weight trips and a place to sleep. Definitely not a Hilton and room to wrestler raccoons but I rarely just lounge under even my 10x10’ tarp lol.
The point is, if you're using this, it's not too get a good night's sleep, it's to stay dry and alive, even if it's 24 to 48 hours with little to no sleep. If you're concerned about rolling out from under this shelter while sleeping, you're not doing your part to keep yourself dry in an EMERGENCY.
Man this tarp has been on my list forever . I just recently got it. All the reasons you listed are exactly why I wanted it so bad . So quick so simple and can go in any of my lots with no worries of space or weight . You’ve had it three years or so now and I am now just finally utilizing this awesome piece of gear . Great vid . Hopefully more people stumble upon this
That’s awesome dude, thanks for letting me know! It’s a piece of kit I think everyone should have, but there’s a few folks in the comments who lost their minds with this one hahaa.
I have had one for two years now. I love it. My Students love how simple it is to use.
100% they are awesome! I need to get another one just to keep in the truck
Been eyeing these for a bit now, The fact you can literally just stuff in your pocket just makes sense to have on you
Absolutely man, love it
As a basic minimum shelter, I recommend the USGI issue poncho (90"x60"), $50 from the manufacturer ORC Industries in Wisconsin, in Folliage green or the ugly ACU camo. Woodland camo is no longer made. GI issue OCP isn't available for the general public yet. I have two foliage green ponchos and put one in each of my "bags". If you take your time and care you can fold them into a very compact package. I later splurged on a sil nylon 10x10 tarp. And it's my go-to shelter in a Plough Point. Or a diamond over my hammock.
Those work great for sure! But the weight and packed down size do not compare with this shelter period. I have said poncho and love it and have spent many nights under one, but for a true emergency where simple and quick is the name of the game this trumps all other emergency shelter options for me. Easy to set up with supplied cord that literally only requires a shoe lace knot and two small stakes or sticks to anchor the back.
With the amount of folks commenting on this video, it’s time I do a follow up and part 2 video on this
Great presentation, specially about the why's. Also liked that you showed what you had tried before. Thanks.
Thank you so much, most folks skipped past all that and got upset about the size
I carry shelter in my pocket everywhere everyday all day. T6zer0 is awesome. I've made a few mods to it and I use it for day camp setups and ultralight. It works well as a poncho as well.
Wonderful!
lol yeah, bad habit. If you get hurt, and can’t walk out, you gotta hope you have cell service, and/or it’s a well traveled area. I use a checklist from the survival classes I’ve taken. #1: let two responsible people know where you’re going, the path you’ll take and when to expect you back. Hypothermia happens in the summer too. That would suck on a day hike, but it’s definitely happened. Weather changes quickly in mountainous areas.
100% agree
I have Helsport fjellduk in on my regular gear. It comes only in forest camo, fjell camo, and green as far as I know, but I think it's primary purpose is to stay away from emergency in a first place. Yeah it does not help the search party to find you, it does come with red and reflective emergency flag, that heps with that.
The other side of it is aluminized, maybe that is more visible, but usually that is the side you want to face your body.
That is cool, I’ll have to look into that
FANTASTIC VIDEO! THANK YOU!
Thanks so much, I really appreciate the comment!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
You sold me on it . I love the idea that the cordage is part or the shelter
Thank you for watching!
I agree, there is nothing on the market that weighs as little as this does with cordage built in that can be used over and over again not just as an emergency.
Thanks for the information. I somehow missed it on his channel. Just ordered one for my chest pack. It’ll be nice to have a survival shelter small enough to carry anywhere.
Thanks for watching! And that’s exactly what it’ll be perfect for, you’ll never even notice it’s there and have a legitimate form of shelter!
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It's a small tarp bruv. Here in the UK we can buy stuff off our military, and they do a poncho, which is a single person rain fly. We been making that shelter (basha) with a poncho for decades now. And the ponchos cost £15-£25. Everybody who spends anytime at all outside in the UK has a massive plastic orange bag in their packs (survival bag) which costs around £5, there are tons of ways to use your bivvi or survival bag. You're a good friend though - nice video.
I disagree. I own both a military time served and issued BASHA from a UK friend and love it, but the weight of it and noisiness of the material does not compare at all to this. I also carry drum liners or plastic bags with me for bedding and they do not compare to this. Have you had a chance to use this or see it in person?
Thank you for the comment and watching man!
@@TheBeardedBurton Yeah the ponchos are very noisy, like crisp bags, I haven't seen or used the shelter, if it's in the UK I will seek it out, if you never try something new you'll never learn anything, it's quite expensive - I'll have to steal it!
Good looking little shelter and and it checks off all the boxes!! Thanks for sharing brother and Merry Christmas
Thank you for watching and the comment!
It’s a great piece of kit
I also had my eyes on these for a while...you ended up convincing me as I do not like the "lean to" but only the "diamond / plough" shape!
I ordered 2 for Coalkracker yesterday (one green an another brown)
I can't wait to get and try them!
Thanks
That’s awesome! You won’t regret it
@@TheBeardedBurton
I don't: I bought 2 more!
I have a green one in my "winter" olive Filson Journeyman and a coyote one in my tan "summer" Filson Journeyman...
I have another tan in my Tasmanian Tiger Dragon Egg and the fourth one, in orange, with me (smock, possibles-bag or cargo pants)
I add a Snugpak jungle blanket ... but I have ordered 2 woobies (the true stuff, I presume)
I am starting to get happy with my stuff...
Dude, this was an excellent review. I wondered why it was $75. Now it makes sense. I’m buying it .
Thanks for watching, I think it’s an excellent piece of gear and well worth the money
@@TheBeardedBurton it’s out of stock. Seems like everything with Coalcracker and Pathfinder is out of stock right now that I’m trying to get. 🥴
Dang! Well sign up for email notifications
@@TheBeardedBurton I did...I just can’t wait. I’m chomping at the bit. Lol
Tons of good info. Thanks for the vid.
Thank you for watching, I sure appreciate it
This seems to be a great shelter option. I think you should do your review again and get right to it! Sell it in under 4 minutes!
Then you would say, “that’s a car salesman add, doesn’t seem time tested enough, I need to see more of it.”
Sorry but if you want quick videos of selling crap go watch someone else
Great information and good idea. However, I feel it’s too small to stay protected in bad weather! Different sizes to chose from would
be a nice option!
It’s actually perfect IMO, since it’s an “emergency” shelter it needs to be small, packable and just enough to keep you dry. I’m 6’ and 230lbs and have more than enough room in it to stay dry
The outdoor crowd in Europe use a thing called a Bothy shelter. I saw a few videos of these being used and bought a two person one and love it. Heavier than the Zero and bigger but it's performance blew me away. I live in New Zealand and with our weather extremes down here I always take it with me.
Does it come in army green?
Other than rain starting and stopping frequently with no warning, doesn't New Zealand have really mild weather?
Yeah, I love me a tarp, but for day-trip backpacking gone wrong, I went with the 2man bothy.
Thanks for this info very handy to know! Merry Christmas!!
Thanks for watching
Bought one last week. Haven’t gotten to use it yet but will soon.
It’s an excellent piece of kit
An interesting variant of the emergency shelter. Thanks for the information. Merry Christmas.
You’re welcome, thank you for watching!
Merry Christmas
No Mylar though how can you compare it to emergency tarps or blankets with Mylar if it doesn’t have Mylar
Thank you for the comment, it’s being compared to emergency survival shelters as a whole, not just Mylar coated options. Hence why I go into discussion about ponchos, tarps, and other Shelter options. Look at my reply to your original comment before going through all these and replying to people
@@TheBeardedBurton I see, yeah anyway I like your channel bro keep up the good work
Looks like a nice piece of gear. I see it now comes in different colors. Any chance of it being made in different lengths? I'd really like an 8 foot one. Thanks!!!
It’s made the way it is for it to be packed small, as an emergency shelter option
@@TheBeardedBurton I totally understand the purpose. I'm 6'8" 275 lbs and was curious if they made the same lightweight emergency Shelter for taller people.
@@jasons.9389 The 1-2 person sol emergency blanket is 7'11" if I remember correctly but it's more of a mylar sheet than a tarp.
heaven forbid!! lol cool product. new sub 👍🏼
Thank you for the sub!!
Thanks for the review, think I'll grab one. Do you carry anything else for shelter i.e something to sleep on and in for day hikes where you live? Like a bivy or small foam pad?
I usually have this ground pad I can fill with debris with me and some spare trash bags for an uncomfortable night camping but still very light weight
I know I would love it, but the price is just too much. It does serve a need. Hopefully, it will become a little more affordable in a few years.
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
I totally get the price issue when comparing it to other “emergency” shelter options but I will say this is a viable and usable tarp you can set up over and over again. And like I said in the video, I do not know of a tarp on the market that weighs 6oz with cordage built in like this one. I know they have plans for more colors but not sure about price adjustment because unfortunately what’s makes this what it is, is the xenon material and it is costly.
Thanks again!
I paused for the price too. I figured I'd just search and find something for 1/2 the price...what I found was either 3-5x the weight or bulk (so not as great for EDC), or 2-3x the price (Dyneema, I'm looking at you), or 1/2 - 1/3 the price but basically single-use mylar. I have several higher weight/bulk options that I won't carry, and several single-use options that I keep on hand but find myself saying "well it isn't THAT bad, not quite time to pull it out yet". So...end pause, I'll carry this and use it many times because I can.
Cool!
Awesome piece of kit
What about campfire sparks? Does the material melt holes easily form a spark?
Lol if you build your fire lay correctly and far enough away from your shelter you are fine. Remember this is an EMERGENCY shelter not something you’re going to be sleeping under for a week. And of all my time outdoors, I’ve never once used or needed a fire directly under my tarp
Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape
I’ve seen that but it’s also $155
😊looks good. I’ve seen Dan’s videos on this. Take care 😊
Thanks a lot! Love this piece of gear
What if there is mud on the ground? What if the rain comes from an angle?
What if it’s an emergency shelter and those are all things that happen in an emergency ie unexpected outcomes?
@@TheBeardedBurton then you choose a more secure shelter. A mylar survival tent of 10 $ for instance and you cover yourself from everywhere.
@leoekinjow or you understand this isn’t camping and with any training you realize emergencies usually don’t involve comfort.
If it’s muddy than you picked a bad spot, if the rain comes in from an angle you pitch the emergency tarp in a different configuration like the plow point shelter I show. This is a 7’ X 5’ so there’s more than enough room for an uncomfortable night of camping man
This should be required gear for big game hunters. They usually only carry a rifle, some ammo, a knife, and maybe a candy bar. Do a video aimed at them!
That is an excellent idea! Thank you for the suggestion and for watching. Stay tuned and I’ll get a video up
Great review. How tall are you, for reference (when you were laying down)?
I am 6’ this is a 5x7’ tarp
@@TheBeardedBurton Thanks, man!
Skip the first 10 minutes. In fact, if you jist want the details and how to set it up, go to 13-1/2.
Hahaha microwave doesn’t work fast enough does it?
I have a MEST, there are no seams in it.
Yes, where they sewn on the hood are seams.
From their website:
Specs:
Size: 58"X 93"
70D nylon
Tabs: 8 perimeter
Weight: 13.2 oz
Includes stuff sack
We recommend sealing this poncho with our Fast Cure Seam Sealant found on the line/shelter accessories page. You simply apply a thin even coat along the hood seams being sure to cover all of the exposed threads/folds in the fabric and let stand overnight to dry. This works best when you seal the outside layer of the poncho.
Will it come in another color
Not sure on exact date but it is in the works
How can you call that miniscule tarp a survival shelter? Cold wind, wind driven rain and snow will easily penetrate around and through it. Have you tried the tarp in storm conditions? The surface area alone prevents it from providing sufficient coverage.
Hey thanks for watching and leaving a comment! So it says in the title and I say in the video and the product itself is called an “Emergnecy” Surival Shelter. It is solely meant to be stashed in a pack or your truck for an emergency use. It is more than capable of protecting you from any of the above mentioned concerns for a night if you were to find yourself in a situation like that. It is 5’x7’ and although nothing like an actual Survival Shelter, where you have time and calories to build one properly, this will be more than enough to keep you alive. I’ve stayed a few weekends under this now and you can also see the maker CoalCracker Bushcraft (Dan Wowak) do the same on his channel.
At this point I figure I’ve spent too much of your time and this won’t do any good explaining it to ya
Wish it was 6x8
I hear ya but for an EMERGENCY shelter 5x7 is plenty
$75. 🤔 No Thanks. For a “what if....” I’ll stick with a smaller lighter option. For a planned overnight I’ll opt for a larger heavier tarp.
You completely missed the point of the video, sorry
@@TheBeardedBurtonnope didn’t miss the point. Just not my choice.
If you know your heading to trouble one would carry a rifle. Most don’t go looking for trouble, so a rifle is over doing it and many select a small pistol. Same thing. This is not big enough for an extended shelter nor small enough for an emergency shelter that you’ll probably never need. It fits a niche IMO that I can fill for way less than $75.
Yep missed the point, probably didn’t finish the video either.
I said nothing about looking for trouble. No one wants to survive we want to thrive, no one wants to be caught with their pants down but if/or when that happens you want quality.
I know you didn’t watch the video because I say it’s 5x7 which unless you’re taller than 7 feet and wider than 5 feet it’s more than enough.
Having the mindset of something “you’ll never need” is why I know you didn’t get the point.
This isn’t for a planned overnight but a one time purchase for something that doesn’t take up any space or weight in your pack and it can be used over and over and over again, unlike ANY of the other EMERGENCY options, that’s the key word
@@TheBeardedBurton You missed the point of their comment. An attitude because he's honest about your overpriced buddies tarp. Got a pocket tarp just like that for 10 dollars. Don't be triggered. People aren't rich.
@@NobleSavage44 This guys got anger problems. You're dead on though. This is overpriced even if USA made.
I watched that video before yours.
Which video?! Thank you
No tie downs and built in cordage which can be damaged or cut. I’d rather have extra tie downs so I could tie my own cordage onto them.
There are tie downs, 2 in the back and if the cord is damaged you can tie a loop and have tie downs there too. Wad of leaves or acorn work as a toggle too.
Remember this isn’t a tarp, it’s an em emergency shelter option which means it isn’t supposed to be used unless it’s an emergency. Shouldn’t be much wear or tear on it
I WANT IT TOO! But sold out.
Ah that stinks, hopefully be back in stock soon!
I appreciate your opinion but I don’t think you can compare something with mylar to something without mylar just saying
Thank you for watching.
I believe I can compare emergency survival shelter options to one another. An while Mylar is useful in certain times of the year to some extent, it’s not the other half. One could argue regulating core body temp through clothing, a sustainable fire and warm liquids is farrrrrr more effective than Mylar coated products.
Not only can you compare, it's a good idea to do so - and think of not just either/or, but one vs the other vs both together. A mylar lean-to doesn't seem like a great idea to me, reflected body heat would just dissipate. A fire with lean-to DOES seem like a good idea if possible. This lean-to + fire + mylar blanket seems like a good combo to me.
@@TheBeardedBurton true you’re right bud
Far too expensive, IMO. Nice piece of kit, tho
You get what you pay for. It’s like 4 grabber space blankets cost. Which I’ve gone through those once a year at times when teaching and training
@@TheBeardedBurton You are right. I do like the T6Zero. Maybe I'll pony up the $ some day. The 6oz weight (as I recall) is highly attractive too.
The T6Zero has some nice features but is too small to be useful. It is so light weight and packable that is could easily be larger with a ground pad and side walls.
Lol it clearly says, “emergency survival shelter” not weekend camping with a wood stove hahaha
@@TheBeardedBurton In spite of your sarcasm, the T6Zero could easily be improved without adding much weight or packability. Perhaps you should think before you respond.
My sarcasm is because that is the same, repetitive response to this video. It’s a very well thought out response because like I show you in the video, for years now I’ve tried most all the emergency shelter options. This item is supposed to be something that stays in the bottom of your pack or truck or wherever and you forget about it and hope you never have to have it because you’re camping with a full sized tarp, ground pad and side walls of a actual shelter.
Sorry you didn’t like the response you got.
This is supposed to be carried around 100% of the time in case of an emergency. If you would rather carry a tent with ground pad and walls 100% of the time, then you've just one upped the majority of day hikers, ultralight hikers, and day hunters. This product can be considered niche, but only because of lack of education about preparing for an emergency. This product is supposed to raise awareness of this lack of education, and in doing so, will hopefully transform this product (or similar) from niche use to regular use. I equate this product to a first aid kit, a compass, a knife, or a source of ignition in terms of " what to bring in case of an emergency"
Bingo
7:30 😂😂😂
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100 % nope. My Go-lite poncho tarp is completely water proof, weighs 6oz, and can and did give me heat in a surprise winter storm, using a UCO candle lantern underneath.
That’s awesome, glad that works for you!
Curious, why 100% nope? From what I’ve seen you can’t get that anymore, the material isn’t near as strong or of quality, and the biggest gripe in reviews is the tie out stress and failing.
Interesting, I looked up reviews to see what you saw. All reviews are on a sil-nylon poncho. Mine is not that. It is closer to DCF. It’s crinkly, slippery, and does not compress. It is even hard to fold because it is so slippery and DCF crispy.
Been used as a A-frame in 35+ mph winds for several nights, one with driving rain, pitched on a slope with water channels dug before the entire earth was flowing water. I was dry but cramped. No failures on the tie- outs.
Your product is just a small tarp. No dual use, no candle trick, and extremely cramped. Your head and feet would get wet in a windy rain, even with a perfect pitch. I have a bonded seam sil-nylon 8’x11” that packs as small as yours and weighs just a couple ounces more. No reason to suffer when a true shelter is a minuscule more effort to carry or pack, or is steady dual use like a poncho.
Ahh ok so what you’re describing is a full blown tarp then, I see… this is an emergency shelter that I promise you packs down much smaller than yours and doesn’t need any cord.
I’m not going to compare a tarp to an emergency shelter.
You also switched up your product from the name you gave originally, so provide a link to your tarp please, would love to check it out!
Ahh-hah, I found an Amazon review where the person says he regrets getting rid of the older version (mine) for the new sil-nylon. Gives the original version a 5 star rating.
Never getting rid of it. Also probably won’t ever use it as my primary ultra-light backpacking shelter again. It now resides within easy reach, folded up, stuck behind the sit pad frame of my Gossamer Gear Kumo 36. I don’t even have to take the pack off to grab it. Putting it on, my pack is covered from the rain. Making it a three use item.
For survival a use a dispose item is fine. Two hefty bags is a light, pocket sized survival shelter or body, and a rain coat. A dollar plastic poncho will get you through the night and do the candle trick, which is real survival. A shower curtain liner is a tarp, cape, and a roll up rainproof bivy.
This mini-tarp is nothing special except “preppers” will buy anything. Big whoopie it has a shoestring attached. How about shock cord loops on all the tie-outs to prevent ripping?
Happy for ya! This clearly isn’t the product for you as you have it all figured out! Enjoy the woods
ORC industries military ponchos.66x94
Great piece of gear but not as good as this IMO, for the reasons I state as to why the other products aren’t as good. Packable size, weight, and built in cordage to name a few
Just build an all natural shelter.
An all natural emergency shelter works great when you need it quick!
If you own a house and or pay the mortgage and you have a new car or a newer car or truck that's financed and you p*** and moan that this cost $75 you lose all credibility in my book.
They don’t want to hear that haha
Not big enough to cover over my big body, I will get wet, snowed on, or whatever
So you’re over 7 feet tall and 5’4” wide???
6'4",300 pounds and I move around while I sleep alot,
So it’s more than big enough to cover you lol. You’re under 7’ long and no way you’re more than 5’4” wide.
Remember this is an EMERGENCY shelter that if needed can be used for more luxurious light weight trips and a place to sleep. Definitely not a Hilton and room to wrestler raccoons but I rarely just lounge under even my 10x10’ tarp lol.
The point is, if you're using this, it's not too get a good night's sleep, it's to stay dry and alive, even if it's 24 to 48 hours with little to no sleep. If you're concerned about rolling out from under this shelter while sleeping, you're not doing your part to keep yourself dry in an EMERGENCY.