I truly admire the fact that you do not prattle on like so many KZfaqrs with the notion that you can't enjoy this hobby without the newest most expensive tools at your side! Kudos to you bud!

I think that you're not just a good instructor but you're a real easy man to listen to. I do enjoy learning from you. Thank you my friend.

Mr. Dave, my man, you can ramble on as much as you want because there are most always little tid bits of information. Love your stuff and enjoy your videos.

nothing better than listen to one of your vids while packing up for a weekend winter overnighter!

I just discovered this channel. Great teacher. Very knowledgeable. A breath of fresh air to listen to a host so humble and down to earth. Best channel on KZfaq. 🤜🤛💪👍

Man you need a TV show so we can see you once a week

Add 21 years of hard living and you will understand why I truck camper camp. Another very interesting and enjoyable video. Now to go get a Gomboy. I grew up with a father that never camped until I was off to college. We had no place to go camping within a half day's drive. Besides he worked 9 hours a day, six days a week for a company and then evening he bought, repaired and sold cars just to get by. Then they built the Oahe Reservoir in South Dakota and he became the General Manager of the company and my older brother and I left home for college which we paid for ourselves, thus relieving Dad's pocketbook. He was a workaholic, not necessarily by choice, and taught me to be the same.

And the best intro ever start's: Hey everybody " And the buggies ! And the Wobibe joke. The Ontario, Mora, Silky ..WOW.. this is history in the making!! Awesome Thanks for sharing with us.

Your videos(all of them) are truly inspiring. When trying to get your WHOLE family to go camping, not at a recreational park, but in the woods, can be challenging!!! when I show off your videos, and everyone sees how fun it is, I can talk half of them into a REAL camp trip. Cant wait to try this shelter on our trip. -Robert Price

I always get excited when I see a new video from you! I just love to hear you talk and your laugh is contagious . Your videos are always fun and educating...... Ok, now to go watch it!!!

47 is a great age, still able to do about what you want, , I am 72, I ride along with you and Nick now, thanks to both of you!

It looks that this would convert to a super shelter for winter pretty easily, except the only one downside -- no welding or sewing required. Kidding. Great video. I always enjoy the time and care that you put into your youtube videos.

I really enjoy watching your videos...and I'm watching many of them twice! They are informative, detailed and entertaining. It's a real treat watching them!

Hey Dave. You never fail to entertain and inform. Many happy returns on the day. And thanks for the extra clear instruction on "head high" (making the sign with your hand from the top of the log to the top of your head). LOL Great vid, brother!

50 yrs old now, still doing the heavy lifting (getting out of bed!) lol Tops vid. Thank you big time

I enjoyed this video alot... was a rough day at work & I got to relax and watch it at lunch time.

I really like this shelter, very comfy. I would like to see you build a semi-permanent shelter that is hidden to people - as if you were a fugitive. That would be interesting!

I watch a lot of video's on tarp shelters, this ranks in my top three.

Dave, post weekly chats. You're a "personality" that transcends content. Viewers and subs would find weekly chats about life as we know it worthwhile.

When I am not outdoors myself my new mission is to catch up and watch every video you have ever made. All of your video's are enjoyable and easy to watch. There is a small creek behind my place and I am going to make this shelter for a place to hang out most of my camping is out of a kayak or canoe but this would be a great place for me as a quick getaway for myself and only about 50 ft. away from home very private and nobody would know it was there unless I were to show them. maybe I can make it portable so 2 people could move it over a narrow part of the creek like you said. Thanks for another great video also good to see you have found a way to use a moving quilt when i was a kid my dad took my brother and i camping in the grand Teton mountain's it was aug. but still very cold at night and he throw about 5 or 6 of those things on us that night and i swear 50 of them would not have been enough. Thanks and I WILL see you in the next one.

Dave, I am back to this video again but seeing it with new eyes. Let me just say that I value the attention to detail you give to kit. For folks, like myself, researching equipment, and trying to avoid stupid purchases, your opinions are very helpful.

It's called a drawstring bag :) I am a big fan of repurposed gear. I always cut the legs off of old pants, save sections of cloth, bungee cord, straps, buckles, and so on. Again, great ingenuity and creative use of raw and recycled materials. You're the McGyver of the woods.

"Creak and pop like an old dude", you look to be about 30 yrs. old (young). I really like the southern Ingenuity; good job!!!

Very cool shelter. I like the fact that it is totally rain proof. Not much worse than being cold and wet, unless its being cold, wet and hungry. LOL! Thanks for all your time and effort and keep up the good work.

Really good looking and functioning shelter. Keep them coming David. I know you think you are getting old but you have a lot to share with the world and I appreciate it. Thanks.

Howdy, Davey; Sure was a treat 2 C this uploaded video with ya ! As always very much enjoyed this. Glad things R a 'lil slower so's we get 2 C U, out enjoy'n the great outdoors. Many Thanks 4 sharin with us,& Happy 47th Burpday on the 20th. Friend. Happy Trails From The Maritimes In Canada 'holler at ya soon. ATB Terry " GOD BLESS "

Happy Birthday! Don't feel bad, I'm 62 now, just woke up with bells palsy Thursday, so my life kinda sucks right now!! Good video, keep them coming!

This is another excellent example of why you have had me so intrigued and hooked on all you do for years now. No source on you Tube has your engineering and multi use concepts Dave. When I want to learn something supper useful, be amazed and apply it to my woodlands experiences It's to Dave's Ch. I come for that Old Reliable Experience! it's so Fun and skill building applicable to many other uses. Your the Master Dave, and when I'm looking for the type of video that always satisfies with great generosity, I know where to come every single time. Your generosity always is so greatly appreciated. Thank you for contributing tons to my enjoyment, and "Fun in the woods!" See YA when you return, ... Mike.

It's great to see you back. I hope all is well.

The Gomboy is amazing. Cuts like crazy. Nice setup on the tarp shelter.

It's SO nice having you back!!!

With an hour to spare on YT, I find this absolute gem of a video. Dave, this has to be my favourite shelter by far that you’ve shown. The possibilities are endless with it! Thank you SO much for sharing your knowledge of this shelter. The fact it can be made so cheaply (maybe not here in the U.K. though, as prices are so much higher for any equipment) Is so versatile, and can be semi permanent is a priceless piece of knowledge you’ve shared & I thank you sincerely for taking the time to make it for us. Wishing you & your family all the best for the new year & I hope 2020 is a wonderful year for you, filled with family, friends & of course adventures 😁 I truly look forward to the videos you bring us next year. Much love 💕

You are full of lovely shelter surprises. Love it! That bed was even better then your Tarp bunk because you don´t have to find four threes in the right positions. I liked to see that Mora on your side too! Thank you so much for sharing this great shelter. I really need to give it a try one day!

You said early on in your video that you didn't want us to get bored...I have yet to get bored watching one of your videos. Iam not a bushcrafter or a prepper for that matter but, I still enjoy watching your videos. Oh and Happy 47th Birthday. I am looking forward to your next video.

Another great vid, I always look forward to your videos. I was lived in america for 8 years but just recently moved back to England, left all my stuff behind to my friend, so have to get completely new outdoor gear and tools, but when I do I will be giving this one a go. Thanks again, and have a great birthday my friend.

I absolutely love your shelter videos! Thank you so very much for taking the time to share.

Great video, you're so creative at engineering these shelters. Down here in Texas we have serious bug issues, and with this shelter you could easily add some mosquito netting. I know it takes a ton of work to put these videos together, so as always thanks so much for taking time to do this, it is very much appreciated. Have a very happy birthday!

Another good vid and a cool shelter. As a joiner I appreciated the way the poles are joined. Also, a good idea to only fix one side of the tarp so it can be accessed from one side, in effect, open and providing seating during the day.

I know you're busy, so no need to reply to this. Just wanted to welcome you back, and know that you have truly been missed. There are a bajillion bush craft video posters on youtube, but I always look forward to yours. More of a down to earth, everyday man, rather than someone trying to prove they are smarter than the rest. I can't say enough good things. Keep up the EXCELLENT work. I actually went out in my back yard and made this one :)

good informative video and an ideal a frame by getting rid of the v pieces at the ends so your tarp can extend the frame to stop an water entering thanks for sharing and happy birthday dave

Good shelter, thanks. I can see the advantages to this one and why it would be worth a little extra effort. Thanks for the saw tip. I wouldn't worry about any criticism, but I'm glad to see you using common materials too. One of the things that has continued to impress me is your innovations, so I appreciate all your ideas, even if it takes some metal work.

Happy Birthday, Dave. So nice to see you again. Take care

You are a very lucky man David to have had such an awesome mentor. I am a lucky man to have your videos to learn from and this one I have watched more than once. Good stuff. By the way happy birthday. I turned 62 on my last birthday and I still try to learn something new every day. No problem if I watch one of your videos daily. Thanks! Dave from Oregon.

Great construction David! Super tips as usual my friend! Many thanks and all the best, Sepp

That was great video. Miss your installments! Look forward to the next one!

OUTSTANDING BIG MONKEY, TROOP 1776 SAYS ITS GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK. YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE THESES SCOUTS. THANKS DAVE FOR ALL THAT YOU DO. YOU DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH JOY YOU BRING TO THIS OLD BUZZARD AND THE WILD DOGS. GOD BLESS TAKE CARE, WE WILL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO OCT. WHEN YOU GET BACK.

Man you build the Cadillac of shelters ! It is good to see you back .

another cool shelter by the Sultan Of Shelters....thxs!

wow, look whos back, its about time, WE HAVE MISSED YOU and your ways of thinking out side the box, good stories, and inventions. HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY ! i went and got me a camo moveing blanket from harbour freight and i LOVE IT, its nice and warm ! i am going to study this vid over and over and teach this shelter in my basic survival classes, its a realy cool shelter idea but i might elaborate and make it a lil bit bigger

So glad I discovered you, and your entertaining/informative videos on KZfaq. You are one smart cookie, and have a great, if not funny, way of explaining things. Keep up the great videos.

For rain, I think the tarp would need to extend maybe 3’ beyond the ends each side, or.. reach downward toward the ground- extending below the bed level. Especially because rain often falls at an angle rather than only straight down. If even a little rain can reach the bedding, the wetness will move across the entire bed quite quickly. For this structure, it looks like the bedding should always be a few feet shorter on both ends than the total tarp length. Excellent idea, and excellent video. It’s so enjoyable to watch your work.

Good to see you again Dave! Nice little shelter indeed. I agrre on the Silky Saws. They work great and are high quality:)

Hey brother, glad to see you back. Was beginning to wonder if we were ever going to see ya again. Another fine idea for a shelter. Don't have to invest to much into making it, easy to build but the main thing is it gets you off the ground.

I could sure use that in my yard which is full of talltrees--but for sure I could never leave it with the blanket(even the rope ) as these darn prolific squirrels would tear it up and use it for their home. Lesson learned when they chewed thru rubber garden hose to get water left in it.The H.f.small camo tarp you used is sometimes free with purchase here but always figured to small to use for anything except a groundcover ! Guess I was mistaken! --- NECESSITY IS MOTHER OF INVENTION---!You take it a step beyond ! I love your insprirational can do attitude! late HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I quit counting !

Thanks man and happy birthday from a 55 year old millwright that can feel your pain. I keep your ideas in the glove box just in case and this year I used one of them while in the highland mountains (pit fire) saved the day , thought of your vid the whole time I looked like I hero but in the end I give you credit . I think you may have some more friends. ROCK ON . Dale

hey dave, great to see you on the screen again - always cheers me up and i learn tonnes of stuff. i done a similar bed here Survival Solo Forest 1, A-Frame Bed, Milbank Water, Wild Rabbit & Natural Flint Fire so comfy i didnt want to get out of the bed lol 12' of rope seems long but not in the woods :) great video as always brother take care darren

WOW I have learned a LOT from one video!!! I love all of your shelter vids, but this so far is my favorite! firstly, the fact that you showed how to recycle an army jacket is right up my alley!!! plus how much rope you used, the type, and where you got it is awsome!!! was taking notes the whole time!!! gonna take a trip to HF soon and look also for the folding saw!!!! Glad to see a new vid and thanks again for all the help....you make it look so easy and actually fun!!! looking for you in Oct! =)

Dude Awesome to see you again!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy! Missed your smiling face. Bess you bother.

You stand out more than most so called bush craft people because you actually make stuff out in the bush from what is readily available. That my friend is real bush craft at its best. Cheers to you and Nick.

For 47 or 48 now you're doing well, most grown men I know rush to the grave.

Nice to see you again brother. Thank you for another very informative and useful video. The shelter is amazing. I like the complete waterproof concept. I am planing to build one on my next overnight trip. I just need to wait for some heavy rain. 8-) Take care and happy birthday.

Iv'e watched a couple of your vids and thank you for them. This ol southerner is a cool ass dude. I hope this Southern Gentleman doesn't mind a richly deserved compliment from an ol Yankee. Wish you well bro.

You know, my pop carried a mattress all during WW2. He went in after Pearl and got out in '46. One soldier was jealous and tried to take it away from him and never tried twice. He was a strong man-he could break bike chains with his legs. But getting back, pop just couldn't stand layin on the ground. I like your tarp and dad would have loved it, too. Glad to see you back, Dave. Super vid. ATB, Jb.

Hey Dave so very good to see your smiling sunshine filled face back on the tube!! I enjoy your long video's and all the information you gather for us each video. Happy 47th!!! May there be many many more Happy Birthdays ahead... cause we would sure miss you. Have a great September and see ya in October on the tube. ATB Louise :)

Good ta see ya back! and have a happy B-day... ya know occasionally H-F will have coupons for free 5x7 tarps (no choice of color but they are free). Last spring I picked up 6 5x7 tarps for free... (edited to add) I think that Duluth Pack makes a bed roll based on a modified Kephart (pre WW1 that was used through WW2 U.S.Army) bedroll, that with some slight modification to you’re a frame would work perfectly in your set up… A bit pricy but well made and not something you'd want to leave in the woods

Simply awesome brother. Great to see you back in the woods my friend.

Good to see you back. If anyone on this subject should be given his own TV show it's you. You are a natural presenter with an easy going and intelligent style. Missed you buddy.

Welcome back!

Picture perfect!

Was excited to see you again in my feed..good to have you back..have a great birthday bud n don't worry bout getting old lol happens to the best of us

Outstanding! You are a very smart man! Your idea with the jacket bags…🤯

Run Forrest run! What a great accent

dave I learn so much from you I love learning survival and bush craft one of my wishes in life is to meet you in person so I can learn from you in person I no a lot but I watch your video's almost every night and they rock brother

How'd I miss this one? Man you blow my mind! U R a freakin genius Dave. When i think I've seen it all. Up pops another one of your videos with somethin new. This one is 5 years old. It's old stuff to you. New to me. Thanks Big Daddy D. For another great one. Dang Son!!

OMG! you're back! Such great news! I'm finally planning a trip to another mountain next weekend after almost a year stuck in the city, so watching this video and seeing you back on the field made me have great hunch about next weekend. Hope everything is ok! Never get tired of watching that beautiful smile! -Happy Birthday!

Happy BD and welcome back! Being from the UP of Michigan, your personality is refreshing. Enjoy your videos alot. Did you know the state bird of the UP is the mosquito. LOL. October is a great month to be in the woods after the first frost. Opens it up and kills all the bugs.

Well well , David,, So glad to see you again making videos ,,I hope you have a happy and wonderful birthday, you're right about the 5'x7' tarps , they work just fine for me too ,,great job on the shelter,, and as always you cracked me up again,,, wh wh wh wh wh wh wh,, I kept repeating that part for a couple times I just couldn't stop laughing thank you for sharing your great knowledge with us blessings to you and yours,,,,,paulie

Good to have you back!! Love your videos. Keep em coming.

That is one of the best 5×7 setups I have ever seen my good man! I always carry a 5×7 in my woodcrafting bag and have been told it was no good. I have gotten by with it just fine. I'll be trying this out for sure! Thanks! Man I hope I look as good as you when i'm 47! Hahaha happy birthday my friend. Take care and i'll see you on the trail! -Chris

Awesome little semi permanent shelter......I'll be building one.....too much fun. Thanks for another cool video Dave.

David, it is really good to see you back on the "tube." Like many who have mentioned, I too, have missed your videos. You have a great presentation. You don't come across as a know it all, but practical. It is obvious you enjoy camping, building your own shelter. Happy Birthday! As per Goggle, don't hate'em. They've made changes, yes, some good and some well, you know. Just looking at your hits on this most current video, after less than four days you have over 5700 hits/views on an hour long video. Not to many can say that my friend. Keep up the good work. May God continue to bless you.

You're so handy and crafty! Love your creative reuse ideas!

Great to see you back. Fantastic video, lots of great solutions. Look forward to seen you again in October. Take care. G.

EXCELLENT THINKING WITH THE JACKET REPURPOSE INTO THE BAGS . I REALLY LIKE THE INGENUITY OF THE LIGHT DRAWSTRING BAG YOU MADE . I have a plethora of cargo shorts and or cargo pockets I salvage at every opportunity . Most are my old shorts that wear out . However FYI for anyone interested . Upon seeing unwanted bags of clothes on the side of the road aka trash day . I will go through them and salvage any pockets I can .

Yay ! New video ! Welcome back friend, good to see you again. Greetz from The Netherlands

Pretty awesome dude, enjoy watching all your videos. You chipper attitude and your good personality makes it enjoyable.I'm pretty busted up and disabled but I would still like to try to go out into the woods and build shelters I've learned from you. thanks for sharing all your videos.

Dave, it's so nice to see you back. Your channel is still one of my favorites. The best part about your videos is they are lengthy and full of cool innovative ideas, from bags made from sleeves to weather-tight shelters. Whenever I see a new post of yours, I relish the length of the videos compared to others, you know--something you can sink your teeth into. I always grab a drink and maybe a snack and sit back and enjoy. Other channels are morsels. Your channel is meat and taters and I appreciate the time you spend putting the videos together. If you started posting 5 minute videos I think I'd be disappointed; don't change a thing. Happy Birthday. Looking forward to more videos and cool ideas in October.

Man I just have to tell you I really enjoy your videos. I just think you go about things the right way. It''s about equal parts having fun, experimenting, trying crazy stuff out, and just enjoying the outdoors! love it!

next time I hear people saying they heard bigfoot pounding sticks together in the woods. I'm just gonna tell them that's not bigfoot that's really big monkey1 making another shelter. great video, you are the guru of the outdoors. take care brother

Looks comfy. Thanks for the video it's good to see you again. Take care and see you soon.

This and the flathead are among the best frame i saw.thanks for sharing.Peace.

Great to see ya back, Happy Birthday an enjoy your vacation.

This guy is good. Great to see practical applications using off the shelf inexpensive options.Good stuff fella.

Hi there, friend, good to see you again. As ususal, best entertainment and scill sharing... This hut is the best ever shelter I´ve seen. As you, I prefer not to sleep on the ground due to the normally wet weather in Sweden and this solution is just excellent. And a fair bit of challenge, making the ridgepole fit with the "legs". Thanks, friend, it is a great video! Cheers from Gothenburg,,

Watched last night after I got home from work. Nice to unwind with your video. Now Betty wants to give the hut a try. Happy early Birthday as well!

I saw the "1" by your name in my subscriptions column and yelled "Woo Hoo" out loud. Happy birthday, fare well in your September travels, and thanks very much for bringing another excellent video to us!

You’re so cute and funny! I love your laugh too! I love this set up! Nice to for the backyard.

Happy Bday my friend. Great to see you again on you tube. This one is one of your best.

So you're a Leo like me? I wanted to thank you again for entertaining me. I'm bed ridden for a while and you're teaching me and keeping a smile on my face. That really helps. By the way, I don't really look that much like Bigfoot. ;)

I just want to thank you for all that you do. I personally think you are the best teacher online. I really do enjoy watching & learning, even if I am too old to do most of it, I just might get to teach the grands something sometime... Thanks again!