Great info. +2 on the jungle knots. I have just started on that, having used bungees for many years. I bit lighter and less space. Also not a hazard like a flying bungee hook can be. I have recently switched to the Rab SilTarp (10x12) a bit big but very lightweight.
The newer USMC bivy is nice has bendable wires at the face to stand it up above you a lil and a zipper mesh screen to vent, but also more expensive than eveything else.
That was an epic in its length video Mike, well done. Some very cool looking kit on show too. Many, many years ago me and the wife backpacked around Europe for 6 months. We had a two man A frame tent and also a poncho each. The tent was used on official campsites and the ponchos when we were sleeping rough (stealth camping as it's known now lol). The ponchos were super versatile, we used them in the rain in their original purpose covering both ourselves and our packs when walking. We made sun shelters, wind breaks and groundsheets with them as well. I now have one of the older models of the French Army F1 tent. Its fly makes an excellent tarp especially when used in conjunction with the tent poles. It can be pitched super low (crawl space only) or high enough to sit upright in depending on how many poles are used. Cheers.
I like adding 20” of gutted p-cord girth hitched to the tie points. It lets u quickly tie around a small tree, sheet bend to your pre cut 10’ p-cord, or even just hook over a ground peg. Saves a lot of time. Anything that lets u prep for faster set up is a must. Minimize faffing about so u can sleep more.
Good overall introduction What is your take on the jungle knots as an alternative to the bungees? And is there a difference between fold&roll versus stuffing when packing down "camp".
Folding/rolling will degrade the tarp faster than stuffing. Stuffing produces a random wear pattern instead of concentrating on a fold. Also eye pro if you use bungees, bungee the tarp to the ground/object not vice versa. Aka bungee to your buddy not your body.
To minute 13:03, not only the British BASHA has these handles for emergency stretcher use.... For example the Netherlands and Russian Military Tarpaulin has the same feature. Just for additional info. Thanks for sharing your content.
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These videos are really good quality. I'm interested in bushcraft, and these are fun and informational. Thanks.
Awesome video, i prefer a tarp and like to be a minimalist for shelter
Nice. I actually use an poncho tarp in M90 camo :) I can use it to make a basha or bivi as it has zips down the side.
Great info. +2 on the jungle knots. I have just started on that, having used bungees for many years. I bit lighter and less space. Also not a hazard like a flying bungee hook can be. I have recently switched to the Rab SilTarp (10x12) a bit big but very lightweight.
Did you have it out in mid to heavy rain? Heard it had some issues with not being 100% waterproof.
Nothing will wake you up like a flying bungee to the face
Very nice video! A tarp or a Basha is something I need to add to my kit.
It’s an absolute must
The newer USMC bivy is nice has bendable wires at the face to stand it up above you a lil and a zipper mesh screen to vent, but also more expensive than eveything else.
That was an epic in its length video Mike, well done. Some very cool looking kit on show too. Many, many years ago me and the wife backpacked around Europe for 6 months. We had a two man A frame tent and also a poncho each. The tent was used on official campsites and the ponchos when we were sleeping rough (stealth camping as it's known now lol). The ponchos were super versatile, we used them in the rain in their original purpose covering both ourselves and our packs when walking. We made sun shelters, wind breaks and groundsheets with them as well. I now have one of the older models of the French Army F1 tent. Its fly makes an excellent tarp especially when used in conjunction with the tent poles. It can be pitched super low (crawl space only) or high enough to sit upright in depending on how many poles are used. Cheers.
Appreciate it, love the story !
I like adding 20” of gutted p-cord girth hitched to the tie points. It lets u quickly tie around a small tree, sheet bend to your pre cut 10’ p-cord, or even just hook over a ground peg. Saves a lot of time. Anything that lets u prep for faster set up is a must. Minimize faffing about so u can sleep more.
Thanks mate! 🙂🧉
Solid content as always!
Keep on keepen on
That it man
You should look at the 1994-2000 Australian Army Hootchi, has snaps to make a bivi bag, connect 2 together same tie down points as pommy bashi's
@@robertcarey3015 yeah those are nice
Good overall introduction
What is your take on the jungle knots as an alternative to the bungees?
And is there a difference between fold&roll versus stuffing when packing down "camp".
Cheers, it’s what ever you find works, everyone does it a little different.
I find rolling traps air and folding is easier to pack tighter
Folding/rolling will degrade the tarp faster than stuffing. Stuffing produces a random wear pattern instead of concentrating on a fold. Also eye pro if you use bungees, bungee the tarp to the ground/object not vice versa. Aka bungee to your buddy not your body.
Hi Mike love the videos keep them coming. I take it your are English and have moved to American 🇺🇸 ? Cheers Jc 🇬🇧👊🏻😁.
Cheers mate, yes, been here many years now
AWESOME VIDEO!
Your comments motivate me
Good video
To minute 13:03, not only the British BASHA has these handles for emergency stretcher use.... For example the Netherlands and Russian Military Tarpaulin has the same feature. Just for additional info.
Thanks for sharing your content.
Dutch gear is British kit copied and pasted, trained with them back in 2014, great guys - Not even considering mentioning kit east of the curtain
@@Echo_Mike Got you, thanks for letting me know!
I still gatta get me some mini bungees