I was thinking if you put a mark on the tent the length of the pool if you have to fabricate one it would be real simple just a thought

That guy has destroyed the lightweight bivy/ tent manufacturers by a trekking pole and a tarp (oh and 3 pegs). That is a no nonse shelter. Well done and well presented. I can't wait trying this.

By far the easiest and simplest explanation of how to use a tarp for shelter that I've come across. Great for someone totally inexperienced as I am. Thank you.

Great video, great channel and a GREAT set-up. If the skies ever open up and immediately downpour, you can actually construct this 3 sided pyramid very, very quickly and very easily, keeping you and all your gear dry by simply getting underneath it immediately and building it from the inside. You'd need a pre-cut pole/hiking pole of course, but if the tarp is easy to get at this takes ZERO time to set up (3 pegs and a pole), and then reinforce from the outside when better dressed and prepared. I used this set-up one 90kph+ winter afternoon/evening, and she held up great. I did have to make adjustments often (reaching from inside outwards to resecure pegs that would come loose). I also used #36 bankline to tie from the bottom of the 3 corner pegs to the top of the peak/pole to try to reduce the pole from leaning and shifting around. The winds were gusting a lot and seriously pushing hard, pushing the walls in for hours!, and that was moving the center pole. If I had not been awake the entire time I am not sure it would have stayed there without me tweeking it, and resecuring it whenever needed. It was a brutal night, but very, very awesome!! IT WORKS WELL! Next time out, I am going to set this same configuration up again and make 3 poles to run from ground to peak, and wrap in material (socks, hats, gloves - anything to protect from piercing the tarp), at the peak, so that I can be rid of that center pole altogether, and have 3 extremely strong sides/walls. Would be real easy to add tied/notched cross braces/ribs on each wall too for additional serious strength to the walls. It would really suck to wake up in the rain/snow watching your tarp blow away in high winds.

The man is definitely not brain dead ! He does an excellent job of making a video WITHOUT UNGODLY MUSIC !

Looked at couple dozen explanations on how to do these "simple" tarp tents - and you're the first guy to actually make it understandable. Especially like that you take your time, so we can really see the steps being described, rather than rushing through them. And I like your recap at the end. Thank you.

Been a tarp shelter camper backpacker for 20+ yrs. Used what I thought was every conceivable set up, till I saw this! Simplicity and function at its best. Well done and thanks for posting.

Straight to the point. Super simple and efficient. A Minimalist approach. Just what I was looking for. Thank you.

Maybe by putting 6 inches or so of paracord on the tie-down loops you could raise the tarp 4-5 inches off the ground providing ventilation for warmer weather. An adjustable trekking pole would be ideal for a center pole.

I mean this is the smartest thing I've seen on the internet!

Dude, you rock... Not only good information... But quick and concise. My kids are going to love this!

Man do you know how long ive been looking for a simple tent build... for like 10 hrs now. thank yo uso much!

This one video is worth the 20+ thousand subs. Excellent job

I'm 53 years old and just learned something new. Thanks for this video. Looks like a great way to get out of a sudden rain shower.

Great video for a very nice, simple tarp setup. No crappy music, no excessive jabber, just the facts and the visual. This is my new go-to tarp setup in cooler weather, higher winds. Even I will remember how to set this one up. Thanks!!

This chap is a tarp genius - I've never really considered using one, but he's just blown my mind with how versatile that little square of fabric can be. Great video - absolutely no BS: just packed full of real-world, practical tips. I'm off to steal my mum's table-cloth...

I especially like the fast set up. Often I am going until it is too late, and I find it getting dark or getting ready to rain. Putting me in a push come shove situation. That's why I like the fast set up, get me inside and dry quick.

Best tarp shelter on youtube

You have just saved me 100 ponds on a Tepee the simplest and best set up ive seen just when i was thinking it was a shame you cant use it with an opening you pulled the front back and you have an open cover for meal times excellent

Outstanding. Quick ,set up, under Cover out of Wind & Wet, and in Summer wind Rain a Candle would warm that up nicely.

This tarp configuration pretty much makes tent camping superfluous. Not only saves in weight, but in time. Hard to beat.

I saw this video, years back and this is the tarp setup that I have in my GHB. it's easy, quick and there is not much to it... Thanks.

I have never tried the pyramid setup . Nice and quick and simple with plenty of possible functions . This gave me an idea for a hunting blind using an inexpensive camo poly tarp . I could pre cut roll down windows and add thin black mesh and skeeter netting . I would have a 360 degree vision and it would we light weight. guess what , I'm gonna do it . I could make a hunting blind for say maybe 20 bucks that would weigh 2lbs or less . Thanks for the video , good no nonsense information . Double thumbs up and a hand salute from a vet .

This is the best, most simple and practical tarp set up I've ever seen. Thanks a lot for sharing ✌️

Best tarp tutorial on KZfaq- worth a sub for this alone, thanks for sharing 👍🏻👏🏻

Great design; quick, secure, minimal stakes, no guy lines. Thanks for posting.

Absolutely the most simple and best tarp tent I have ever seen. Wonderful!!!

I like how you can flip the top up! A mosquito net over the whole thing would make ventilation work. As far as ground water, a ground tarp under the teepee with previously attached velcro put in the right places on the outside of the teepee and the ground tarp, could possible let you pull the bottom ground tarp up to the velcro sides of the teepee before you got into it. Of course this would all have to be done ahead of time to place everything correctly for the next use. As far as weight goes, another tarp would make your pack heavier so I would use a light weight plastic sheeting or a very light weight water proof nylon tarp.

Thank you for the instruction. I got stranded in 2012xafter an eviction and problems at the Tacoma Rescue Mission with gang assaults and thefts. It was very harsh treatment that I got. I am in Reno now, and I've figured out how to get along better with neighbors, and I hear about these demonstrations that turn into riots. I was lucky to survive. I simply fought being assaulted for 7 years off and on, then took a bus out of town. I understood your video tonight, and am I have the tarp and pole but can use wood stakes in soft ground to just set up the shelter by a little lake for fun.

To make it a little more bearable, instead of staking the two front corners together, spread the corners out about two feet and stake them seperately. You can take the top flap with a guy line to a stick then stake it out and have a little fire in front or it can be a make shift teepee with a solo stove and not have to worry about smoke inhalation or carbon monoxide poisoning. Great video. Btw to get your pole just right, measure it at home against your chest before you go out into the field. I'm 6'4" and it fits right at my xiphoid process. And i made a hole in a tennis ball and put the end of the pole in the hole. Great instructional video and God bless.

Finally! A tarp setup video I can follow. This is exactly what I needed.

Thanks for showing me how to do that That's the coolest way to make a tent from a tarp your genius That's genius

Adding a like and a comment to help the channel. I like this tarp config. I use a 4m X 3m so i can fold under and get half a groundsheet. Plus if you use two walking poles as an A frame, you can lie directly center. Great video, love the speed, simplicity, and utility of this creation. Fantastic!

That's downright clever. A smaller tarp could be used as a floor. It wouldn't need to be very big, just enough to cover the triangle shape. Maybe just have 4 inches of extra tarp to lay against the sides on the inside to keep out water and bugs.

On the pole in center, a tennis ball cut with a slot to fit on top of pole will also work well to keep tarp from puncture or abrasion . Good explanation on your video.

KZfaq is rubbish, I’ve been watching bushcraft videos for years, and over the past two, lots of tarp videos, but it’s only just recommended your channel. Brilliant video, clear and concise and no bs or gimmicks.

cool. that is what we need for our motor cycle holiday to keep all our riding gear dry and outside our small tent.

Amazing.... I thought I was fully conversant in shelter builds using a tarp! You made this way more easier to understand than other "how to" uploads. Thanks for sharing ATB

The best tarp tent I have seen, yet.

Smart.... All round cover..... Less weight to carry..... Tarp oragamy...simple fast cover👍👍

Finally!! a quick and easy set up that I actually think I can do!

Best tarp setup I have seen. Fast setup, and probably pretty wind resistant which I intend to find out. You can even put your pack down and set the tarp up with it being inside when you're done setting it up.

4:21 A fascinating scene of how a thru-hike backpacker born into this world. Just kidding, I'll definitely try making my own tarp tent from your tips. Thank you, Sir.

Thumbs up when I saw the dog come in to investigate.

Great idea! Quick and simple to put up.Out in the open if overtaken by rain, this to me, is the best and only way to go.

What a 👍great way to make shelter with a tarp ! many thanks for showing us !!!

I like this a lot. I'm impressed with how quickly you threw it up. Thanks for posting.

Ive used this shelter in 20 degree weather. It was probably 60 in there. All my buddies froze thier butts off in their tents while i was toasty.

Awesome video. Very clear and easy to understand. I use my telescoping hiking stick for center. It has rounded cork handle works grest

Attempted my first pyramid shelter last weekend in the Brecon Beacons in Wales, after checking-out several other YT vids - wish I had seen this one as my pyramid was more of an abstract art piece! Luckily there was no rain or wind that night! This vid is the best one I've seen - within one minute of watching it you can get a shelter up with ease. Many thanks from the UK!

This is the best tarp shelter I've seen.

For setting up in the rain or a fast approaching storm I cant think of a better tarp pitch or tent that could beat this one....thanks for a great video...!!

Nice explanation , easy to understand , this is the basic quick stay dry and out of the wind tent. Thank you.

This is still the best idea I have seen. On the open position, I could still have a fire without a guideline rope in the way. Will use this for my next night camp with the horses.

Best video explaining this set up. Always just see an illustration as kid in books showing the different shelters & flies.

Great vid , simple and elegant , just what newcomers to tarps need , be well my friend.

Seeing your White Boxer brought me sweet memories of my own bet pup ever, Charlie Dog. Thanks for this wonderful walkthrough also on the shelter.

This is awesome man thanks! I knew I wasn’t crazy for not spending $200+ on a compact tent !!

After i watched this i took my tarp, hiking pole, closed cell foam sleeping pad and a sleeping bag when hiking. Saved alot of weight and slept like a child. The trekking pole served as my center pole. Worked like a charm. Thank you for sharing this. I now feel like my tent is just bulk.

This is one of the best videos I've seen on KZfaq.

This is the most by far more practical tent, I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing with us your tips to set up a shelter for rainy or windy days or nights

great set up. in scotland we tend to get short notice for a downpour, so this is ideal. By the way, you were in the "tent" in less than 3 Minutes! Keep up the great stuff. Stay safe.

R U a magician? 👍 Setting up a tent in seconds. Impressed

Best shelter set up ive seen on the web. Perfect!

I came back and watched this again for the third time. Wish I could give you another like. Going to go with a 12 by 12. 2 people and my dog. Also a larger door to make a super shelter.

Dont comment ever but i have to say what a fantastic video clear instructions and good demo.

I've researched tarp setups, this my friend is the best yet, thanks for making it easy.

Just found this video. What an awesome demonstration on how to set up this configuration. Cant wait to give this a go 👍🏻

I like it, simple and very secure. Probably the best protection available from a simple tarp. Also looks like with separating the two joined corners you could adjust heat retention as needed for different weather conditions. Love it!

I always use this and I've used it in the rain and cold wintery winds. Keeps the elements out and keeps you warm and there lots of space in there for your gear. It's defo something il be using in the future if needed. Always look after your tarps guys

Feels like my old army days lol thanks for the tips and reminder

UNCLEDOUG HERE LEARN SOMETHING EVERY DAY !! NICE JOB DAD !!!

brilliantly simple and well explained - I will definitely be doing this next time instead of lugging my tent around!

Wow! I love it I’m trying this in the morning with my tarp. Thanks best I’ve seen so far. Thank you for posting this.

Out of All the videos I've seen on here about making a shelter from a tarp, this was the most easiest one to follow along and that actually works.

Oh, wow man that's dope. I would have never thought about all that stuff. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏

Sensational! I have a DD 3X3 tarp and was looking for a good way to really shut it up good for heavy rain. Thanks for sharing!

I am physicaly not able to go back packing any more but I can use this method to demonstrate to the young men in our church group thank you

That took all of two minutes to set up. Doesn't get much simpler or quicker for an effective little tarp tent than that. Thanks for sharing.

I am going to try it out tomorrow, before I forget what you showed me. Seems like a good simple idea.

Man that is the shit! I'm going up to the sawtooths this weekend and leaving my tent at home after watching this.

Yet again a brilliant,well planned and instructive video. Thank you and well done.

One of the simplest methods I've seen, thank you :-)

Best demonstration of this tarp tent thankyou

This was an awesome video! As a new "tarp-tenter", I've been looking at every video in the world, to find one easy enough, yet effective enough, for me to make. This video was not only the best answer to my question, but I can see this as a first time tarp structure for anyone who wants to begin using tarps to construct their sleeping quarters. This is a "must know" structure for anyone new to tarps. You totally deserve my subscription, and the all notifications bell to be hit, thanks for the video, it's great!

Yes sir, you sure made this easy to understand and it's much appreciated.

One of the simpler,but very effective tarp tent setups, well explained, nice vid.

Extremely well explained and displayed. Thanks

the entrance to the tent reminded me of the wife ... cant think why ?

Best Fastpitch protection I've ever seen!! Using an adjustable hiking pole to set the peak would be ideal. For ventilation add rope to a corner and steak it further out would create more airflow. How Excellent! Thank you

THANKS SOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO BROTHER!!!! BEST TARP TENT/ SHELTER VIDEO ON UTUBE BY FAR!!!!! LOVE UR CONTENT

Brilliant! The beauty of simplicity, both in construction and explaination! Thanks

I'd love to try it out without the stick. I like this config a lot

Great setup. I might even remember this one, it’s so beautifully simple.

Great tutorial - works great even as a tent backup.

Simply ingenious tarp 🏕 with options ! Thnxs 4 sharing.

Nice nice ! So simple. Could save a life in a emergency thanks frend,. Louie

Great informative video. What I like about this type of shelter is the way the door is very secure and it's very simple to build. Like all tarp shelters there always are drawbacks to each method. If I'm going sleeping on the ground, I prefer to have a floor, but if I'm using a hammock, I don't need a floor but I have to be able to run the hammock straps out each end of the shelter. Like you say, this shelter is best for colder weather, and there are ways of keeping the ground dry even without a floor.

High, this was the best showing of this setup, i've ever seen. Kindly Fiete

Compliments for your video. Very simple and easy to understand. This year I ll sleep in my 3 x 3 tarp instead of my tent. Thanks.👍