...we teach our Boy Scouts the same method of preparing ropes for shelter building and dining fly set-up. A bowline and the taut-line hitch are two of the essential knots every Scout and Woodsman need to know. And wow, we live in a beautiful state... Scout On!
Finally a good example of free standing plough point. everybody else on RUclips has trees to help out. Yep state park campsites don’t always have trees. Thankyou this was very helpful
I'm new to the channel (saw you on Townsend's) and immediately subscribed! Thanks for all the wisdom you share. This, in particular will solve a problem I've been wrestling with! Thank you! BTW, it's not "taunt", it's "taut" to mean a tight line.
For a minute, I thought you were going to pitch Warren H. Miller's "Forester Tent" where he takes one long ridge pole (12') and uses two cross poles as a brace (about 8') and leans the ridge pole across it forming a 3 stick frame. Then, toss the tarp over that and cross the remaining material over the front for a 3 sided enclosed tent. No guy lines required and staking the tarp down provides the counter-pressure on the framing to lock it into place on itself. :)
I did this at my last reenactment last October. I used a smaller stick with the tip padded with leather to prop up the inside, foregoing all that mumbo-jumbo with the extra sticks in the back. Sure, I had to work around a stick in the middle of my shelter, but it wasn't much of a hassle.
Fantastic video and a great idea. Very good production quality. Sorry to be a grammar Nazi but I've been in the boat manufacturing business for 30+ years and Bowline is pronounced Bolin. Really good videos though I really think your channel will get huge.
Good for when you are camping with family and friends who prefer tents, often they will not pick a camp site that is suitable for your method of shelter so it's good to improvise.
Dan - If you are expecting 'swirling rain' - would you just drop the front down to offer more protection? Or would you opt for a different configuration?
Rob Coviak exactly you can just lower the front to help protect the inside. If you are using a plow point in the woods with a tree then adjust that front point from the start to accommodate bad weather
I didn’t need another ferro rod, but wanted to pay you back for all the knowledge that you shared.
I like this concept! It's an alternative to Patreon, and ideal for one-offs if you can't do monthly. Thanks for the idea!
...we teach our Boy Scouts the same method of preparing ropes for shelter building and dining fly set-up. A bowline and the taut-line hitch are two of the essential knots every Scout and Woodsman need to know.
And wow, we live in a beautiful state...
Scout On!
I like the tripod technique you demonstrated in a different video. Guy lines are a PITA, most of the time.
Finally a good example of free standing plough point. everybody else on RUclips has trees to help out. Yep state park campsites don’t always have trees. Thankyou this was very helpful
I'm new to the channel (saw you on Townsend's) and immediately subscribed! Thanks for all the wisdom you share. This, in particular will solve a problem I've been wrestling with! Thank you!
BTW, it's not "taunt", it's "taut" to mean a tight line.
Good thing you didn't get to hear how he says compass. Lol
For a minute, I thought you were going to pitch Warren H. Miller's "Forester Tent" where he takes one long ridge pole (12') and uses two cross poles as a brace (about 8') and leans the ridge pole across it forming a 3 stick frame. Then, toss the tarp over that and cross the remaining material over the front for a 3 sided enclosed tent. No guy lines required and staking the tarp down provides the counter-pressure on the framing to lock it into place on itself. :)
I'm enjoying all your videos. You're a good teacher; very practical. You say "guideline?" I've always known them as "guy lines"
Excellent demo Dan. I have become a big fan of a plow point and this demonstrates one more reason why it is so versatile and beneficial to know.
Awesome job Dan, really like that setup and that deer antler is nifty too. Thanks for sharing this
well done the plow point..( or as i call it a diamond) is my favorite go to tarp shelter.thanks for posting safe journeys
I did this at my last reenactment last October. I used a smaller stick with the tip padded with leather to prop up the inside, foregoing all that mumbo-jumbo with the extra sticks in the back. Sure, I had to work around a stick in the middle of my shelter, but it wasn't much of a hassle.
I love me a plow point! LOL! Thanks Dan.
Excellent solution especially in the upper back tensioning are depend on a tree. Greetings from Argentina champion!
always a pleasure nice to know iv only last few yrs used the plow point it works great usually used lean to this works a lot better stay safe brother
Fantastic video and a great idea. Very good production quality. Sorry to be a grammar Nazi but I've been in the boat manufacturing business for 30+ years and Bowline is pronounced Bolin. Really good videos though I really think your channel will get huge.
Taut not taunt taunt is heckling professor
great job and step by step instructions sir 😇
Good for when you are camping with family and friends who prefer tents, often they will not pick a camp site that is suitable for your method of shelter so it's good to improvise.
Great setup!! awesome idea. Cant wait to give it a try
Thanks Dan. Always interesting and good learning bro.
great setup, ty for the video
You da man Dan. Thanks for this.
Yea boy, gonna use that on my next outing.
Thanks Dan!
Very nice setup - Is that a Tentsmith's?
GoFeesh 85 yep tentsmiths 10x10
I know this is old but why use 2 lines instead of 1 guyline? I usually just use a bipod and single line and stake out the sides.
Love it
Good set up
Pretty boys do pretty work. Haha
You rock& totally remind me of my funny dad...seriously mispronounced mandolin oranges &choirpractors
Dan - If you are expecting 'swirling rain' - would you just drop the front down to offer more protection? Or would you opt for a different configuration?
Rob Coviak exactly you can just lower the front to help protect the inside. If you are using a plow point in the woods with a tree then adjust that front point from the start to accommodate bad weather
thanks man
are u or were u in the military?
That's a sunshade, not a shelter...
Das geht einfacher, schneller und mit weniger Material.
Dieser Videot spielt gerne und redet gerne.