I have seen several tutorials and this was the only one that gave me the confidence to try it. It was a success and I’m ready for my 3rd camping trip with the family

Before we watched and used this method, tarping our site was usually the point at which tempers got short and words got exchanged, lol! Since using this method, we're still in love at the end of camp set up. Thanks Jeff!

Such a great idea too for those hot nights, there's no real reason to attach the fly to the tent, just leave the screen exposed and catch the breeze with no worries of waking up wet if it does rain - 😁

Great video! If I might offer a couple of suggestions regarding wind: try running a single rope for your ridge-line, and draping the tarp over the rope - like a sheet on a clothesline. For extra stability, you can tie the rope to the higher side of the peak (looping it through the grommet) - but even if you don't, the corner-ties will keep it in place. This has a few benefits: 1. This saves cutting you rope into pieces (though, admittedly, you'll need a few feet more, to go under the tarp). 2. It distributes the force across the width of the tarp, instead of tugging at one grommet point. In high winds, a single grommet-point could tear out. This will not occur with a ridge-line running underneath. Second point: wind will cause a tarp to billow and roll, unless it's snugged down very tight indeed. This rolling can cause those sticks to shake loose, if one corner happens to go slack. This is especially true with "slippery" ropes like nylon paracord or some plastics. Nobody wants to lose a corner in the midst of wind and rain, and have to go out in the wet to fix it. If the tarp *is* pulled extremely tight, it stops the tarp from billowing, but it puts a lot more strain on the grommets - which can tear out in high winds. My suggestion here is to thread the loop through the grommet as you have showed, but then run the rope through the loop, and back toward your tie point. This saves having to untie the knot, as you can just leave the loop for next time when you take down the tarp. Then just moderately tighten the tarp, to allow it some "give" when the day gets blustery. All that having been said: the summer is full of fine days and gentle breezes. On the pleasant days, this set-up would be a perfectly useable (and time-saving!) go-to. Thanks for sharing the concept!

No one has ever deserved a like more than you! Super helpful! Can’t wait to try it!!!

WOW !!! Such an easy solution to a big problem I was having. I couldn't decide how I would put up a tarp over my tent in a few days. The way you show us to connect the ropes to the tarp without having to tie and untie them is an easy method. TYSM for sharing this tutorial with us. It's exACTly what I've been searching for, for a long time, now. Cute family you have there, too. New subscriber here and I hope you're stil making videos for us.

The stick trick is very good! Thanks!

you made that look super easy. thanks.

Spent 3 months in a tent beside a lake with a tarp over it, stayed cool even on the hottest days. With the same tent, best tent we ever had.

Execelent idea! That would also work for a popup camper

The loop thru the grommet trick is genius! Thanks!

Jeff!!! (Aka God of tarps 😉) your vid popped up as a recommendation just in time. We went camping this weekend and let me tell you your method has definitely upped our camping game!! Thank you soooo much for making this video and have a great summer outdoors!! 🏕 Subscribed ☑️

Watched this a few days ago before heading out to Pinery; flawless explanation, thank you!

i love this!! been struggling on putting up a tarp so thank you!! i will do this next camping!

I'm camping in Maine next month and I ❤ the stick trick! Thanks!

Awesomeness! Thanks for sharing this great tutorial tarp video! Cheers from Japan!

This video is a life saver. Thank you so much for sharing.

Excellent method. I'll be trying this tomorrow, Thanks for posting this!!

i am trying to do hammock camping for the first time and i have those square heavy tarps and not a ridgeline. I can’t find a setup using my type of tarp and this video is perfect for it!

Tarp set up is always determined by the site. For your site it was a nice set up. Different set up skills will make it storm proof.

Excellent, thanks for the tips. Learned something new about tarping.

I like how you used the small stick stick.

4:45 Wow, that looks great! Very helpful video! Thanks!

Unfortunately many campgrounds don't allow us to tie to the tree. Stinks. This method is not hurting the trees.

Hammer throwing sounds super fun. It also sounds a tad dangerous with those kids watching. I use a roll of duct tape to throw my rope over a top tree branch. Great video 🔨

Thank you to put in the effort and sharing your knowledge.

new subscriber. need to try this when the situation arises.... well done

Thanks! This was sooooo helpful!! I was just thinking how in the world do people get the rope up on the tree!

Nice video! Do you happen to know the size of the tarp that you used in your video?

Brilliant! Thanks so much! I'm going to try this technique out in a couple weeks!

This was super helpful. Thank you!

Thanks for the informative video, Jeff. I’ve read about some people’s throwing rocks tied to rope over high branches leading to their getting injured. I imagine the risk would be significantly higher by throwing a hammer. I make this comment with a genuine spirit of concern regarding the hammer throwing method. I wish you and your viewers safety in and enjoyment of the great outdoors.

Nice tip, thanks😊

I don’t bring a hammer camping because I repurpose firewood to pound stakes in. You can use the wood as a throwing weight though

Instead feeding the main rope through the grommet, look up how to use a Prusik knot with a small loop.

THE HAMMER THROW,,,IS BRILLIANT...

Hi Jeff. GREAT video. I am new to "tarping" and learned the hard way why I need one. What size tarp did you use in the video? Thank you for the help .

Great idea of how to secure the grommets, I’m gonna give that a try. I’ll likely use extra tent pegs, rather than hunting for sticks. How big is the tarp?

Genius. If you don't mind me asking how big is that tarp you used as that would be perfect 👌

If you do a tarp above a tent, and if you are camping long term will this protect the tent from sun damage? (Tarps are much cheaper than tents. I'm seeing both get sun damage fast if you use them every day.) Thanks.

The only problem I would find with your setup is that it limits airflow. I set my tarps up higher. My AquaQuest nylon tarp protect me from rain, provide shade, but I get good airflow. Thanks for the video.

Do you ever get any water pooling on the tarp when it rains? Or any tips to avoid it?

i was tired of putting away a wet tent/ this will help

Great if you actually have two trees close together.

Very helpful

Good info! I would be afraid tho to use my hammer, just in case the hammer gets stuck in the tree!!! Maybe a small rock, or a sock with a rock inside. Lol

My husband ties heavy washers on the end of the rope to toss it over the limb. Might avoid getting your hammer stuck in a tree, or hit something or someone.

Nice video.. what size tarp did you use for your setup? I know it would vary based on the size of your tent, etc., but the size you used seems perfect for my setup so I figured I'd ask.

Tree saver strap. See my vids where I pull logs. I used them in that....... also look into ratchet straps with snatch blocks as redirects for the rope.

Please share which tent you have in the video. Thanks

I will give try to help. Where do u get the yellow think and green sheet?

Good tips. Though beware….the mallet bounced off the tree and gave me a lovely bruise on my chin, could have been a lot worse.

Thanks for the great video! Could you tell me the size of your tarp?

Great vid! Is that first rope, the one thrown over the branches, one long rope? How long is it? Thanks!

great job bro

ok, I subscribed. How you use the hammer, indicate you're super efficient handling tools.

How do you get the rope down from when you packing up?

For 20 and young 30somethings you seem to have to "research on the web" to do the most basic things inside and outside. I would assume most of you may have had no strong father m-son relationship or a short one just two days every other week. These are things Dads teach their 10 yo kids. It is enjoyable seeing you hand lines with the help if your kids....and being the internet Dad to many who grew up indoors without a handy father to lay foundations. Great job.

Thank you so much, great info! And you sound very Canadian! 😂

@jeffboadway I am going car camping in Ocala National Forest the end of January and the weather should be in the 40s at night and 60s during the day. It may even get a little cooler than that. My 8-year-old tent leaks not only from the top but also from the window areas. I was thinking of getting a 4 mil extra large tarp and covering the tent with it (top and even the windows) and then putting the rainfly on top of that with most likely no Gap. I would raise the tarp above the windows when it's not raining. It rains pretty much every time we go there. Is this a really bad idea? I don't think there will be trees in the spot that we're at so I can't hang it above. Should I just buy a new tent? I'd rather go the tarp route because it's so much less $ and the tent still is holding up otherwise. I'm not too concerned about the temperature during the day inside the tent. I'll have the windows open. More concerned about night time temperature and the condensation.

Where did you get that big of a tarp from? Or what size was that tarp?

That is brilliant 👍😊

This is smart!

So I put the tarp up and then put the tent up under the tarp? Thank you Sir

Awesome job 🙏👍

How long was the rope that you used for the ridge?

Can you provide link of the tarp used?

Amazing and very interesting video🎥.. Good information and very helpful. Do keep posting Warm regards and best wishes The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨‍🏭

Thanks for sharing!

What size tarp did you use ?

What’s the size of this tarp?

Class one. 🎉

Thank you 👌👌👌

How big should the tarp has to be? My tent is 16x9

How big is that tarp? And what tent is that? Like like they matched perfectly

national forest in So. Cal. prohibit doing this, need to use poles.

That's what I'm talkin' about...

Thanks for the simple but informative instructions. Hopefully that wasn’t poison i y all over that one tree you were wrapping the rope around. 😳

"Broke the code" Youre in the tarp matrix 😂

How do u do the firepit 'extra loops'?

What size tarp did you use

Why not use the tent fly

I tried this with a similar (or possibly larger) tarp and the gromits ripped out under the weight of the tarp. Any thoughts on that?

How big is this tarp?

What is the name of this tarp?

Great! I think for corners it's better to loop the rope itself instead of using a stick

Hi. Do you guys know what size of tarp is that?

Nice! 😃

Whats the measurements on that tarp?

I would have loved to see you throw the hammer. Hammer time! 🔨

Ooops just read below and saw the size. :-)

What size was the tarp you used?

beauty

What if there's no tree

somebody showing some tarp videos

If it's summer, this way you will stop the breeze, not a good idea

Good. ❤

Okay thor 😂

My hammer would be stuck in the tree that’s how my luck is

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