4 Tarp Set Ups for Beginners: Pathfinder Nylon Tarp

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For those new to the tarp camping, learning proper set ups can be intimidating. In this video I will go over 4 Tarp Set Ups for Beginners using the Pathfinder Nylon Tarp. These set ups can be used with any tarp of any reasonable size. The 4 tarp set ups for beginners are a lean-to, plow point, A frame and a tarp fly. Each of these tarp set ups can be modified to create a custom shelter of your liking.
Beginning 00:00
Lean-To 01:30
Tarp Fly 06:00
Plow Point 09:15
A Frame 12:05
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@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time and interest! Please SUBSCRIBE and ring the BELL BUTTON to stay notified of all my latest videos. If you are interested, please see the description box for my affiliate links and the link for the official website of Black Hat Bushcraft. Your support and interest are greatly appreciated! Take care and God bless.

@lawrencefieselman3803 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy all your videos, Matt, but what I really appreciate is you value the Word and having it with you. You give thanks to the Lord for your meals and I think that sets a wonderful example for those watching. We can be "manly men" and still realize we need to submit to our God. Keep up the good work. We appreciate it.

@notquiteultralight1701 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been tarp campin for 33 yrs. i really enjoyed this!👍🏼 Always good to approach these learnin moments with humility and an open mind! Good stuff on here. Thank you sir!

@blackhatbushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

I truly appreciate that my friend! After 33 years, I have no doubt you have a few tips and tricks to share as well! Feel free to offer ideas or tips, tricks and advice anytime! I am just like you in that I am always open to learn something new or a better way. thank you again for you time, interest and kind words!

@jasonvickers2265 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for simple easy instructions to follow

@caseyworthington7092 3 жыл бұрын

I've just moved from Ontario to Vancouver Island, where I indent to up my bush craft game. I've spent 30 years sea kayaking and wilderness camping on Georgian Bay, out on the granite rock on the great lakes - the 30,000 Islands. No soil or tree's to attach things to! I bring collapsible aluminum poles and use rocks. Big wind is a particular challenge, including to self supporting tents. Anyway, now that I am in BC with lots of trees and soil to work with it's a different skill set to master. Your video is excellent. Thank you.

@rlbranch65 3 жыл бұрын

Learned something new. Never thought to do a plow point off of a Ridgeline...duh. Always off of a tree. New perspective is always a good thing. Thanks for the demonstrations.

@Tykevelli304 3 жыл бұрын

Always good to see you made a new video Matt!!

@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jerry! I appreciate your support!

@dmtnw4480 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Matt just what the newbies need, more information and tarp setups God Bless you

@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! God bless you and yours!

@charliewright4396 Жыл бұрын

I really loved this video. Extremely informative and practical. God Bless you too from all the people your helping. Life saving info for sure. Plus it's totally fun stuff.

@TheRealJackOfTrades 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Matt.

@tony7106 3 жыл бұрын

No mattter the level of skill its always a joy watching you teach Matt. God bless!

@haroldmiller6853 3 жыл бұрын

Plow point and a self standing diamond bare my favorite tarp set ups thanks for sharing sir

@brgaskill 3 жыл бұрын

It's been a long time since I have been in the woods. I am rebuilding my kit. Anything I get from you and the SRO gang is a big help. Thank you.

@nowakezoneforever6021 3 жыл бұрын

You are doing something some of the other guys forget to do.... go back over the basics. You and the other guys have covered the basics before and those of us who have followed you guys for a while now are with you on your more advanced techniques. Yet, the newer person just getting started, needs to hear a fresh video like this one to make him or her seek more from your channel. Once the newer person gets some base knowledge and curiosity is piqued... that’s when that person subscribes and starts looking at all your previous videos. Well done, Matt.

@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words my friend! I try to remember that there are many new people just coming in to this and looking for information can be overwhelming early on. I am thinking it will be a good idea to throw in some of these basic videos into the mix on occasion for those just starting out. THanks again for your support.

@michaelwalker5042 3 жыл бұрын

Very polished, great teacher, thank you.

@countryboy40701 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Again Matt, Another Fine Video From The Woods.

@andrewc8450 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome instructional video. I just purchased that tarp and can't wait to try it out in the field.

@jimhale3879 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. I cant wait to get my tarp, it is ordered.

@bamadanbushcraft5369 3 жыл бұрын

Matt I've been watching your videos for 2 or 3 years and I don't know how I missed this one. Very good presentation of tarp setups and I love your style. I primarily use a canvas tarp and recently retired my old one that was getting pretty ragged after about 15 years of use and broke down and bought a new one from Coalcracker. Glad to support Ol Dan and he has a great quality item. My favorite (I guess ) setup is the plow point but using a bipod and ridge pole. I'll try to comment more on your videos than I have been but usually I just go to a channel, yours or Shawns, Daves, Jess or another and just let them play. Keep up the good work and have fun out there. BAMADAN BUSHCRAFT plain and simple.

@55Quirll 3 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy learning something new, especially when it will protect from nature and the elements. Take care and stay well.

@jerrystark3587 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Thank you!

@kevinedward1234 3 жыл бұрын

Matt, great video and info!!!!!!!!!!

@mathewhenderson5757 3 жыл бұрын

Solid video. Great content for the community. Excellent period of instruction

@southernyert7597 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see u again. Grt video with some grt tips. Thx. Happy Holidays

@herbsmith6871 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt, great info 🤠

@shovelhead8 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great lesson, Matt. Stay safe and stay warm

@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely my friend! Your kind words and support are always appreciated. God bless brother!

@joshuadocter2277 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel man.

@anastasiagolder1653 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you -very new to this.

@larryeddings3185 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, basic information. Thanks for sharing.

@seansmart3440 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Matt. The quality of your videos is always exceptional.

@shawnr771 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff as usual.

@chevelless1428 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks...great video

@edwardschofield6692 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Holidays.Mr.Matt always good vids.Full of great tips.Looking forward learning more from u.

@impermanenthuman8427 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid 👍🏻

@MrJaspermyboy 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful set up!

@blackhatbushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@johnnybeanz1296 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice vid. My reservation about tarp setups is very simple: bugs. Most people camp during bug season and I’d like to see setups that discourage our insect friends.

@shawnr771 3 жыл бұрын

Incorporating bug netting is usually a must.

@thomasmusso1147 3 жыл бұрын

Well Demo'd 👍 .. thank you.

@narlee2014 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! I’ve got friends that use that A frame when they’re out on scouts or hunting on ranches out by Amarillo, Tx. Reason being is that the wind blows in the panhandle 20-40 mph all day lol. It’s so dry there at times that the county is often under a burn ban due to high risk of prairie fires. So the A frame holds the heat well in the fall and winter. People aren’t aware that it does get cold and snow in the Tx panhandle due to its high table top elevation on the Great Plains.

@blackwillowbushcraft5632 3 жыл бұрын

Great tarp shelter setups! Those tarps look awesome definitely will be getting one of those and one of your shirts in the near future 👍. Thank you for all you do brother 💪!!

@markcummings6856 2 жыл бұрын

Nice demonstrations. Thanks.

@blackhatbushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mark!

@sosteve9113 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely explained

@twobrothersbushcraftandsur8723 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff as always brother

@calebspence9552 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help!

@blackhatbushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Caleb! I appreciate you tuning in and I am glad you enjoyed this. Take care!

@TACHILL 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration and video brother. As always a pleasure to see you my friend.

@cliff9057 3 жыл бұрын

Another good video. 👍🏼

@smoothvern165 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I’ve used the plow point for so many years, but I’ve never thought of setting it up perpendicular to the ridgeline! Great to know that option. Thanks, man!

@michaelkilpatrick3076 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt!! God bless brother!

@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pastor Mike! God Bless you and your family my friend!

@misius164 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a beginner moving from the ground up (bivvy -> tarp -> hammock?:) now at the tarp stage obviously... and this is a great video to get strong at the fundamentals so that setting up works 100% of the time without flinching. Together with the ridge line setup video - what you (Matt) have is great SYSTEM from which to do all sorts of variations in the field. The first time doing anything, no matter how obvious, is hard... but your videos make it easy! Thank you, please don't stop:) and God Bless! PS: I've found your content through a recommendation made by Corporals Corner.

@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words my friend! I am glad that this has been helpful and I hope you will continue to enjoy using this system as you venture out. Thank you for coming over from Shawn's channel and I will definitely have more content to come! Take care.

@Stoney_AKA_James 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Matt!

@beargreasebrigade 3 жыл бұрын

good work, twas out at Black Creek, friend told me about your channel - awesome to see the local! Subscribed.

@johnschmalbach8243 3 жыл бұрын

A little late here but while maybe a little more complicated (but not much) and largely underrated tarp set up is the Adirondack tarp shelter. It provides 3 sided coverage with a view. The trick is to make sure you know the prevailing winds in your AO in the event a storm rolls through because that front side is open.

@mackpurser693 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos Matt ! I’m new to your channel you truly have a gift of teaching! Thanks Mack

@blackhatbushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

I truly appreciate that Mack! I am glad you are here and please feel free to ask questions, comment or offer suggestions any time! Take care.

@danielblanchard6487 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@toddgibson9861 3 жыл бұрын

enjoyed....!!! PS- I'm also enjoying the new 8x8 tarp for ground sleeping...

@rosarubea99 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@MichaelR58 3 жыл бұрын

Good informational video , thanks for sharing , stay safe , God bless !

@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Micael! God bless you and your brother!

@gringo3009 3 жыл бұрын

I'm too old and shot out to tarp camp, but you're such a nice decent guy I watched, and commented, on the video. lol. And great info!

@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that my friend! I am sad to say I opt for my hammock about 90% of the time now myself simply because of back problems so I truly sympathize. Every so often I just long to sleep in front of a fire so I just tough it out the next morning but it has gotten harder and I am sure it will continue to. Thank you again for you kind words and support!

@gailbryant9530 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed love your videos. I was wondering if you could do a video on the pathfinder willow knife

@Plain-Ole-Chuck 3 жыл бұрын

My ground sleeping days are limited now...lol But still good knowledge.

@officialdropnation 3 жыл бұрын

❤️️

@cmo0429 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! What cordage is commonly used for the prusik loops on the ridgeline?

@richrichie3125 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great videos. What is the name of the group that plays the background music?

@jasonburns9320 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a tie out in the middle of the tarp that could be used to create more room on a plow point configuration? You do a great job of explaining things.

@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

There is indeed Jason. I did a short video on my Facebook page where I utilized that tie out to open it up inside. This particular tarp has 19 tie outs total. It offers a lot of flexibility for different set ups. Thank you so much for you kind words and support!

@Flashahol 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained, but these always raise one question: Do you want your open shelter with fire to face the wind or be back to the wind?

@impermanenthuman8427 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you choose the Ecotek Hybern8 sleeping pad over other pads? Interesting looking pad, if it was used on the ground would it comfortably support a side sleeper? Also how robust in terms of not getting punctures do you find it? Thanks

@royaldaredevil 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one. What cordage are you using on the guylines and also it seems you have some kind of locker/tension piece on the guylines to, what kind is that

@shawnr771 3 жыл бұрын

Tarred #36 bank line works really well. The knots are called prussic(sp) knots. They can easily slide along a line by grabbing the knot, but if you pull the loop they bind on the line.

@StaticRome 2 жыл бұрын

Instructor Mercer, You have used Tentsmith Oilskin Tarp, DD Hammocks Tarp and Pathfinder Nylon tarp. Which one would you say is the best for all seasons, durable and least likely to get damaged from flying fire embers? Thanks for the content!

@blackhatbushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely say that from embers, the Tentsmith Oilskin will be the safest option. The DD and the Pathfinder Tarps are great pieces but they are both synthetic and embers will easily melt holes in those. If I am ground camping in winter right in front of the fire, I will always opt for the oilskin for safety. I hope that helps! Take care.

@DWerner7822 3 жыл бұрын

Are you playing the banjo music in the video? You are a talented man. Were you in the movie Deliverance?

@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

LOL! I was supossed to be and was waiting down river in Aintry. The guys never made it down... I just kept practicing my pickin' with this unique lookin' little fella that didn't do much talkin' Turns out, all that pickin' is comin' in handy :)

@nicholasspychalski9805 3 жыл бұрын

What size tarp are you using in the video?

@MarioQuezada 2 жыл бұрын

10 mins in. Why do you put a loop of Paracord when there's already a loop on the tarp

@blackhatbushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Good question, on this tarp and most, it is hard to insert the loop through the tarp loop as it is a smaller loop. Most importantly, it can be hard to insert stakes through the tarp tie outs so this gives you an easy loop to work with. With the extra paracord, as you stake out the tarp and pull stakes over time, it can wear the loop on the tarp. With that cord there, the wear from friction and dirt etc is all on the paracord.

@MarioQuezada 2 жыл бұрын

@@blackhatbushcraft wow thanks for the great response :)

@blackhatbushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarioQuezada Any time my friend! Thanks for tuning in.