THAT is a cool tip. I've subscribed and hope to learn more from you.

Just have to say, this is how every youtube video should be. Short, to the (single) point, and useful. Thanks

Brilliant. At 55, been using tarps most of my life. Never thought of this. You just made my life easier. Thank you so much!

Invaluable information with zero bs. Straight to the point in less time than some channel’s opening animations. 👍👍👍👍

Toggles rock. Great tip to share. One of the best. And in under 2 minutes. On some channels this would be a thirty minute video. Thanks!

As a I clicked on the video I realized you would use something like a stick. But the "ah ha" moment was the adjustment you did when you had it roll. That was really cool. Thank you.

Thank you for just getting to it without a ton of exposition. Clear, concise, and instantly useful!

Been doing this for 35 years, at least. It's simple, quick and effective - just like this video. Very good presentation with no stupid music, edited "effects" or meaningless banter.

That’s a tip I can use. We’re never too old to learn something.

I've been using those tarps for decades - how did I never figure that out?! Thank You!!!

This, THIS is why You Tube is so great. Guys like this sharing knowledge and insight. Something so simple but yet so practical and necessary in a urgent survival situation. Thank YOU.

This method also saves time in the event you're setting up in bad weather etc. Cool trick! And breakdown is just as easy.

If your tarp doesn’t have grommets, you can put a small stone into the corner, tie the tarp end around it an secure it with a loop, then tighten it to a tree. Old Boy Scout stuff.

This is totally brilliant! I have been setting up tarps with prusik knots, which works very well, provided you were clever enough to bring the extra cord with which to make the prusiks. But, for those times that you forget, this is great trick to have in the toolbox. Thanks for posting.

I use the toggle method all the time. How did I ever miss that one? Primal gear... simply the best! Thank you John

What a great memory jogger.I learned this many years ago but completely forgot about it. Thanks John clear and concise👍🏻

Wow! Thank you, thank you! 😀I will be using this right away on a 12 x 24 tarp. Terrific tip! A real Game changer, as I don’t see well and it’s over 100° outside today... not having to make all of those knots just saved me a lot of time in the hot sun. Thank you from Arizona! 👍 Blessings to you!

It's the little trick like this that can make all the difference in the field. I'd never seen this before and absolutely plan on keeping this in my back pocket. Thank you for sharing.

This makes so much sense I can't believe this is the first I've seen it! Definitely a "why didn't I think of that". Also, thank you for keeping it short and not insulting our intelligence like most youtubers by describing every detail we can plainly see in the video. THANKS, AGAIN!

I liked this so much I immediately went out to my shop and grabbed a four foot, 3/4" wood dowel, which I cut into twelve 2 1/2" lengths, then modified them with a round file in the middle about 3/16" deep and a 1/2" wide so the bungee could not slip out of the channel, then after looking at what was left I cut them down to use for holding an ear of corn, by placing a stainless screw into an end of the dowel which were cut to 1.5" so I barely had any waste left. Thanks for for the tip as well as an idea for eating steaming hot corn, without burning my fingers.

We learnt these bush skills way back 50 years ago. Good to see someone out there spreading the word.

An added suggestion: buy yourself a bag of small marbles. These can be used for tarps that do not have grommets. Wrap the material around the marble then tie off with your line. Works great and you do not have to cut holes in your tarp.

Great plain and simple little trick. Nice to see someone doing good for all to learn from. So many people doing evil things these days ! God Bless You and your kindness. My best to you and yours. .

I've been camping for decades and I just learned something new. Nice.

Fantastic! Short, to the point, functional. 👍

Now that's genuine thinking outside of the box... Great tip that'll certainly come in handy!

How could that many people go out of their way to dislike this video? Its quick and informative. It could save your life.

I have been sitting practicing all these knots, which are good to know for other things... but now my tarp is going up just like this.. much easier.

I just bought a large tarp to go over my tent plus an extra 10 feet of space and I needed more poles. Until now. This is what I'll do. Thanks

I cannot believe over 1k people down voted this video. Why and how would you not like this brilliance!??

Subbed. No BS, no music. Perfect and to the point.

Love it !!.plus the trick of the bacon band eggs on the brown bag🙂

Outstanding Troop GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR family and AMERICA

Wow the simplicity of some things lol Thank you so much! 😊👍

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to save a few, used bamboo, chopsticks and use it on the ridge line.

Yeahhhh baby!!! That was really slick. I'd even cut some short lengths of PVC and drill holes thru them or cut notches and toss them into a bag with rope, bungee cords and a couple of small tent stakes. I value knowledge, but if I am in a survival situation or just want to make life easier, I would prefer not to have to worry about knots and then untying them later.

Thank you for the awesome tip!!

And the KZfaq algorithm decided to drop me here today... but this was actually one I can use! Thanks for the tip!

What a quick & clever idea, real handy in cold weather for quick set up.thank you sir.👏👏👏👏👏

Thank you very much for your tipp. It helped us so much to create shade from the sun ⛅.

Simple and easy method but effective. Well done

John, This is a fantastic tip, happy to see your back "of course"

Wow!! Mind blown 🤯. Why have I never know this????

I love when simple meets practical! Nice tip! Thanks for posting.

This is brilliant!!! Don't know when I would ever use it but never the less, brilliant!!! I love hacks like this. Quick set up and quick take down.

Duh!! Of course! Glad YOU thought to share such a simple, common sense, little-known, amazing trick!!!

THIS IS THE BEST TIP I'VE SEEN SO FAR 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thanks for the tip. Not sure why anyone would give you a thumbs down unless they’re Glampers and would never have a use for a tarp....

Been doing this for decades. Surprised it was so unknown. Glad you pointed it out, 👍.

That's a great trick! Even an old dog can learn something new! Thanks so much for sharing!

I felt like I watched you show me fire for the first time.

great tip no annoying intro, quick and to the point

Nice clear precise way to show a quick solution. Thanks

Muy ingeniosa ésta manera de colocar y estirar el toldo, gracias y saludos desde Ceuta 😄👍

Great idea, John! Thanks for sharing your wisdom! Dane.

I appreciate that you got straight to the point without wasting our (or your) time.

thank you for that ..had a problem for weeks with a new shed base being covered by a tarp ...Tomorrow morning that ends .. thanks to you ....

Awesome! Just what I needed on the first try, something extra easy, and extra quick! Thank you

Although this is simply common sense, it's clearly stated, and executed, within an excellent video. My question is not only about this video, but this one is a fine example of what I see far too often, and don't grasp. There are 2% thumbs down, but no negativite comments, so what possible negative thoughts do people have on this??? I see no reason at all to down this one?

Real good one. Little extra to go with this. If its really windy, to prevent any bellows forming along the ridge line, get two rocks, about the size of pingpong balls, or a little smaller, and near the very end of each side of the ridgeline, push a rock up into the tarp and hold on to it, with the tarp covering it, with the other hand just take a couple fingers and twist a loop, with one twist in it, then feed the tarp covered rock threw the loop and pull each side tight. Now take both sides of the line, pull them together to create another loop, opposite of the last and push the rock threw again and pull each tight again.2 or 3 loops are all thats needed. This also works for securing material that doesn't have grommets.

I so appreciate this video! I am researching ways to create a simple wind and sun shelter for a day at the beach. Love the toggle idea. Thank you

happy you're making videos again. happy to see you hope everything goes well

Simple trick for sure, but I can see it being handy. If nothing else the ability to adjust on the fly

sometime its just that simple. i like that good info you never know if you might have to make a quick temp shelter

So simple that it's almost too obvious! I love it!

You, sir, are a genius!! Thanks for sharing.

Ha! This is one of those "DOH! Why didn't I think of this before?" tricks. Nice...

simple but practical. Learn something new every day. Thank you for sharing.

Pure genius. Thank you, from a not knot person.

This method is fast and easy, and holds up pretty well. thanks for sharing man.

ooooh, that adjustability! this tip goes in the "very nifty" category. great video, short and sweet, makes me wanna watch more. looks like you're doing real good things here. subscribed.

So simple! Good tip!

Now thats what I call a trick. Thank you sir

Now, hopefully, I'll be able to store this in my brain somewhere....I'll try to make room.

Nice tip John. I missed you, glad you are well.

5 minutes worth of information in under 2. Impressive.

How satisfying to watch the adjustment on the tarp when the stick rolls! 👍

I personally am a knotting fanatic, but to see a great tip such as this without knots is a cool thing. Still have to use cord though, so gets a thumbs up from me!

Great tip, nice and simple. Glad to see your back posting videos

I know this is old but I just saw it and I think it's a great idea. Thank you. I gotta remember this because we use these tarps from time to time.

Hi John! Greetings from Brazil! My wife used to clip these grommets in several different type of cloths, considering she is a seamstress. Normally these kind of grommets are used in curtains too. So she lent me her clipping grommet machine and I have clipped more groments on my tarp - every 30 centimeters- around 12 " - is clipped one of them. In addition, with a pair of scissors I cut several pieces of rubber (from an air chamber) those ones assembled inside of the tires. Of course, I will not destroy my tire just to remove its air chamber lol ! You can buy one of them in any tire shop. It is not necessary to be a brand new...it could be a used one. I cut several rings of rubber - wide enough to pass through the grommet and make a loop. While camping, If the wind is strong,it will not damage your tarp 'cause it gets flexible and you have more points to put your camping sticks on the ground. If you are not using your tarp, it is not necessary to take them away...you just fold it and it's ready! Anyway, your suggestion is also cool! congrats!

All these thumbs down must be from the people who sit on their couch and do nothing but Facebook, so they have no need for this excellent outdoor advice.

Subbed, neat trick. When van camping we use tarps to make a " porch " over the side doors & bungees on the ends of the ropes to anchor the corners so the wind ( which can get intense) dosent rip the grommets out. Tree wraps are a loop on the cords ends to " stick" like this so no nails in trees or knots to.mess with & quick easy disconnect. No damage to trees .

i love how this video does not immediately start with a long complicated boring knot!!!

Dude, this is absolutely awesome. Now that's an incredibly valuable tip, thanks a lot brother. Immediately subscribed.

I ALREADY KNEW THAT!! (lol, just kidding... But I WAS wondering WHY I DIDNT!) So simple, so efficient! Thank you for sharing! (Now if only I can REMEMBER it the next time I use a tarp 😊)

Woah. Impressive. Who knew such a simple trick could be so well demonstrated.

You are awesome! You kick butt. I was looking for this information and you were the only one who had it? In fact you went way past my expectations and included no knots!!

great to have you back brother.

Basic field craft 101 in British regular army its simple and works

I can't believe I never thought of this before. Brilliant trick.

Great idea. I use bamboo sections... already tied to the grommets.

That was AWESOME! I Subscribed

Hey... a great tip!!! Thanks so much

This is a great starter method for kids. My boys are loving the shelter building we're starting so far, but integrating this will provide more immediate satisfaction. Even the rapid Ridgeline effect is creating an extra tutelage scenario and some resulting impatience. They just want to get under the thing to hang out and play. My expectation in using this method will be for it to become the 'Gateway Toggle' of camping/survival shelter building. 😄

Great tip! I have always found that the grommets are very weak and can not be used for supporting a tarp. I have used ridgelines for years but I used a second bit of rop to keep it stretched. This method seems easier.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

......most excellent!! Learn something new everyday.. it it is handy it is that much better. Thank you. Subscribed.

I've often thought these really cool tips would make a great book for backpackers.

Nice video. I love the simplicity and you didn't waste our time. Thank you.