The Tarp Hut Concept, Options and Ideas.
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- The Tarp hut is probably the most versatile shelter there is. The main frame is the same but all the additions make it good for Heat, cool, cold, rain and snow. WARNING: If you make this shelter, follow the notching guidelines in this video to a T. And notching other than whats laid out here can result in the shelter falling apart or the ridgepole spinning and falling off. Years of trial and error has perfected the cuts and notches to make this frame what it is.
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.
Fantastic to hear that Jerry! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
I truly admire the fact that you do not prattle on like so many CZcamsrs with the notion that you can't enjoy this hobby without the newest most expensive tools at your side! Kudos to you bud!
Thanks! I'm all about homemade and cheap when it comes to gear
nothing better than listen to one of your vids while packing up for a weekend winter overnighter!
Fantastic to hear that my friend!
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 CZcams.
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I'm glad you like it that much Barry!
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The best thing since sliced bread.
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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.
+Forrest Nettleton Thanks Forrest. I actually cant help but ramble. LOL. Im glad you like all that I do, Thanks for watching my friend
I pulled this video out fortuitously as we are now drawing close to you turning 50. You must do something special and age related showing age should not make a difference in whether you should retire from the outdoors. You inspire! So here is your chance to encourage all couch potatoes to 'grow and "branch out to the great outdoors
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Man you need a TV show so we can see you once a week
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.
Lol, yep this is pretty much the history of how I do things here on CZcams! Thanks for watching brother
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!
My dad always said you're only as old as you act! Lol, thanks for watching William
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
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!
eqlzr2 Thats how I measure in the woods, LOL. Im glad you liked it bro.
I enjoyed this video alot... was a rough day at work & I got to relax and watch it at lunch time.
Oregon Mike Thanks Brother Mike, its always good to hear from you and Im glad it made your day. Everyday is a rough day for me at work, lol. Be good man.
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.
Most old school dads were workaholics. That's a thing of the past we don't see very often
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!
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!!!
It's SO nice having you back!!!
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.
Woozeesh Yep, it would convert to one very easy. I would cover the entire shelter in thin plastic then cover the back half not facing the fire with a plain tarp. Instant super shelter. LOL, I hate shelters with no welding or sewing too. Hee Hee
I watch a lot of video's on tarp shelters, this ranks in my top three.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it that much Jerry!
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.
Thanks Terry, I try to make this stuff as detailed as possible. Thanks for watching
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.
Thanks Scott, I'm glad you liked it. I can handle cold, maybe wet if its the last day of camp but hungry is out of the question! LOL. Thanks for watching
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!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Simon. Now thats a good video idea! I'll give that some thought. Thanks for watching
I absolutely love your shelter videos! Thank you so very much for taking the time to share.
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.
You are very welcome Brother Mike and I'm glad you like the videos that much!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 !,000 % Buddy and it was a cool pleasure to share it out. I Recommended you off this Video to Bushcraft Dave and he said he too has been subed for years as well. Great Stuff as always buddy, Thank you.
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.
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.
alindastar Thank you, Im glad you liked it. It is a very comfy shelter. I have the heart of a young man but I creak and pop like an old dude. LOL. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
It's great to see you back. I hope all is well.
Worldwide Bushcraft & Survival Its always good to hear from you bro.
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!
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.
Sounds great! Stuff like this is always a handy way of unwinding. Me old mentor Flathead had woods behind his house that was filled with hammocks, bunk beds, tree shelters and shelters. He often took naps out there just to unwind after a long workday. Take care, thanks for watching and I'll see ya in the next one!
The Gomboy is amazing. Cuts like crazy. Nice setup on the tarp shelter.
Living Survival Thanks Brother, the Gomeboy has my 100% seal of approval, its awesome.
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 💕
Thank you and I'm happy you liked it so much! This is quite the versatile set up. And can be built out of almost any wood available. Thanks for watching and see ya in the next one!
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.
***** Thanks Dave! I feel like I was very lucky to have the two mentors that I did. They were old and experienced. Sometimes grouchy but men who loved being in the outdoors.If it werent for them I have no idea if I would have ever gotten into camping so much. Take care my friend.
Happy Birthday, Dave. So nice to see you again. Take care
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.
MasterK9Trainer Yep, thats it, I cant remember all the names of stuff when doing videos this long. I LOVE recycling any old stuff laying around. Especially if its camo, lol.
Reallybigmonkey1 I love the woodland camouflage pattern. It might be old to some, but I still like it.
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!
Gullrica Thanks Ulrica! This is a great set up if you have time to construct it. I LOVE that Mora Bushcraft black! I knew it needed to be paired up with my favorite machete.
50 yrs old now, still doing the heavy lifting (getting out of bed!) lol Tops vid. Thank you big time
LOL, I'm 50 too. Thanks for watching
So glad I discovered you, and your entertaining/informative videos on CZcams. You are one smart cookie, and have a great, if not funny, way of explaining things. Keep up the great videos.
Thank you Lani and I'm glad you like the videos! Lots more in store and thanks for watching
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!
Mick Bator I agree, a skeeter net would be a great addition, I have some somewhere but I usually wind up sleeping in a do rag, head net and gloves if bugs are too bad.
another cool shelter by the Sultan Of Shelters....thxs!
Ei Pi Thank you my friend!
Good to have you back!! Love your videos. Keep em coming.
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.
Thanks Kevin, I'm glad you liked it. That is a good idea to have one side open!
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
pastypete1 Absolutely brother, them top Xs have let me get wet many a times in the past
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 "
This and the flathead are among the best frame i saw.thanks for sharing.Peace.
Thank you my friend!
Dude Awesome to see you again!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy! Missed your smiling face.
Bess you bother.
That was great video. Miss your installments! Look forward to the next one!
Ed Mayfield Thanks Ed!
Good to see you again Dave! Nice little shelter indeed. I agrre on the Silky Saws. They work great and are high quality:)
Moscowprepper Thanks! That Silky saw has impressed more than any other saw, period.
Moscowprepper Hello Lars how is life mate?
be well
This guy is good. Great to see practical applications using off the shelf inexpensive options.Good stuff fella.
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 :)
TheMonkeyGun Thanks and, thats awesome! The number one goal of my videos is to get people outdoors making stuff camping and having fun
Great construction David! Super tips as usual my friend! Many thanks and all the best, Sepp
Waldhandwerk Thanks Sepp! Hope all is well your way friend. Always good to hear from you.
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.
ExploreLife2012 Thank you, Im glad you liked it and Thanks for the words of support. This set up is absolutely worth the work for a longer than one week shelter. Ive gotten to where I totally ignore critics of what I do. I dont get paid for this so if someone gives me grief or is just obnoxious, I just delete and block. Folks get one shot at me and they are done. LOL. Im glad you like what all I do. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.
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.
You're so handy and crafty! Love your creative reuse ideas!
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
thanks kaidec
thanks boreal woodsrunner
Kerry Ward Sounds awesome brother! If you make it bigger, just be sure and use a big enough diameter log to support the span and keep the notches just as shown. Good luck Kerry!
thanks, stay safe
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
funkyprepper Thats awesome bro, I'll have to check it out. Good to hear from ya bro.
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.
Oh I'll take all compliments! And I'm glad you like the videos!
Oh man!!! I'm so glad you posted a new video. I really needed some positivity after the day that I had yesterday. Fantastic video as always!!!
Edward Burkeen Thanks! Always remember, for every bad day, tomorrows a chance for a good day.
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! =)
avonleanne Thanks! Im glad you liked it so much. HF has all the stuff you need to whip this one out. I found the Silky saw on Amazon quite cheap. Sliky Gomeboy Large Teeth. Ive made several bags out of old army jackets and even some pants. Thats some good tough materials and the pockets are a huge bonus.
kicking myself for donating hubbys old tattered uniforms to GW!!! who knows, maybe you got one of his!!!! lol! Odd that i will now purchase someone elses to make useful bags, LOL...oh well, its all good! Thanks for the heads up on the Gomeboy....that looks like it cut super easy through those branches!
avonleanne LOL! I may just have one of them. I buy all kinds of camo from thrift stores, yard sales and flea markets all the time
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.
Charles Vandergriff Absolutely brother, off the ground and cheap are big in my book.! lol.
Exactly. Don't need to spend lots of money for a shelter you can build for dang near nothin'. So how's life been treatin' ya?
Charles Vandergriff Life has kept me busy man. Im ready to kick back and goof off a little
Well life can get busy at times for us all. Glad to see ya back and hey, there is nothing wrong with goofin' off. If all we did was work work work or be serious all the time, what fun would life be! Be safe and have fun. :-)
Hey, btw I remember you said your birthday is this week. Happy Birthday. I'm celebrating mine today, 8/20. Turned 35, but feel older..lol
Yay ! New video ! Welcome back friend, good to see you again. Greetz from The Netherlands
Simply awesome brother. Great to see you back in the woods my friend.
For 47 or 48 now you're doing well, most grown men I know rush to the grave.
Austin º Thanks Austin, I try my best to get the most that I can out of life. Thanks for watching
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 :)
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
Dale Wilson Thats cool Dale! Great to hear from you, My Dad is 72 and he spent over 37 years as a Millwright in a paper mill. I know he worked a lot harder than I ever did and hes still in shape because of it.
Really glad to see you back I have missed your vids I enjoy them very much. Please make more.
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.
MODERN SURVIVAL TACTICS Sounds awesome bro, follow the notch and joint guidelines to a T and you will be fine. You will be shocked at how well this handles a heavy rain, no other use of a 5X7 can beat this for staying dry.
Welcome back!
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!
***** Thanks! You need to camp as much as possible while you can, have a great trip!
Thanks! We've learned a lot from your videos here at home and can`t wait to start practicing some of your tutorials. Keep' em coming!
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.
URFreakinmeout2much Thanks bro!
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
bad hat Ive seen them trap coupons, I think them tarps are always blue but, free is still free! LOL. I have seen that bedroll and I bet it would work on this set up. Like you say tho, its too nice and expensive to leave behind on this set up.
Reallybigmonkey1
Our local U.S.Army post has detachments of Air Force, Marines AND Navy I have noticed that he Navy personnel wear shades of blue cammo so with a little imagination and work a FREE blue tarp could be camouflaged lol and like you said free is after all FREE (';o)
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BTW I like the setup but I think It needs skeeter netting
bad hat Skeeter netting would be an easy add but I usually sleep with nomex gloves on and a head net if bugs are bad. I had a tarp bunk set up once for a few months on a mountain and I just left a skeeter net in that set up and used it whenever I went there.
Reallybigmonkey1
I'd make a comment about the size and viciousness of skeeters in the South but having worked in Alaska and Montana in the spring through the fall I can tell you that the Southern Skeeters pale in size and down right blood thirst come to think of it size too. (';O)
Reallybigmonkey1 Welcome back brother :) Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Keep going, bro :)
Picture perfect!
nice
Oregon Mike Thanks Mike!
Man you build the Cadillac of shelters ! It is good to see you back .
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.
Run Forrest run! What a great accent
+TheGameZone Uh, Thanks?
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.
cathie spain Thanks Old Buzzard! Good to hear from you, Tell the scouts I said Hello and be safe and have fun.
Outstanding! You are a very smart man! Your idea with the jacket bags…🤯
Thank you my friend!
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
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
Windham Woodcraft Thanks Chris! Yep, you know what Im talking about then, Ive heard lots o folks hating on the 5X7. They have plenty of uses. Quite a few of my shelters use two 5X7s instead of one bigger tarp.
my tarp video was a 5 x 7 so I am in the same boat. I've survived a blizzard with less. :D Hey it's two of my favorite dudes in one place, Chris and David!
Thanks for all your work to produce another enjoyable RBM video, my favorites from CZcams. I can always defuse a stressful day by watching one of your vids... or taking a Valium. I mean that in a good way!
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.
localtvcamden Thanks brother, I will admit, the newer youtube isnt as bad now to use as it was one year ago when they rolled out the big changes.
Great to see ya back, Happy Birthday an enjoy your vacation.
Awesome little semi permanent shelter......I'll be building one.....too much fun. Thanks for another cool video Dave.
shadomane Sounds great and I'm glad you liked it. This is a great one to just set up and leave at your own private camp spot. Thanks for watching my friend
Wow. Simply amazing. So much with so little. You've done a great job again.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
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.
Thank you my friend!
It has not been the same without you, good to see you back
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!
I love your vids, man. So inspirational. I think you should stop worrying about going long on these vids because you are not rambling nonsense or repeating yourself. You are taking the time to explain valuable stuff, and I for one appreciate that. Keep them coming!
Looks comfy. Thanks for the video it's good to see you again. Take care and see you soon.
TryNsurviveN You just wouldnt believe how comfy that bed is for the outdoors.
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 !
This works great anywhere theres trees! Thanks for watching Lavonne
Enjoyed watching, nice to see you back on again, great video !!!
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!
Thanks! I'm glad you like what all I do!
this is the second shelter idea i have ever seen that u would actually consider building if i needed too. i watch alot of videos on shelters ect. this seems like a really good one. nice video man
+Roy Moore Thanks Roy, I'm glad you liked it enough to consider trying it. If build right and covered right, it can easily last over a year or even two. Thanks for watching.
Great to see you back. I'm going to build this in the back 40, for me and the grandson. He will be become a bush crafter for sure. I think the scouts are going to be a lot of fun over the next several years.
Charles Carlson Sounds great! I myself was a Cub Scout leader for a few years and it was very fun and very rewarding. Cub scouts and boy scouts love this kinda stuff. Good luck with it and have fun!
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.
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.
Jb Bennett Very cool story! I love hearing real stories about real people like that. Im a lot like him, I hate sleeping directly on the ground. Sometimes you have to tho. I always fall back on what Mors Kochanski says that when in the Bush one of the most important things is to get a good nights sleep. Thanks for sharing your Pops story and thanks for watching my friend.
Happy Bday my friend. Great to see you again on you tube. This one is one of your best.
Awesome shelter. Thanks for showing how to build it. Those cut out chips do make a great pattern
Thanks David,, I'm glad you liked it
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.
Thanks Michael! I'm glad you like my videos so much! I try to be as upbeat and as positive as possible. I'm sorry to hear you can't get out like you want to but, do what you can whenever you can. Thanks for watching
Great to see your back watch all your videos thanks for sharing great video!
Glad to have you back!!!
Dave, I'm glad to see you again. Haven't even watch the video yet, but looking forward and glad you're back.
Happy Birthday and welcome back. Great idea on that shelter. Cain't wait to see your other ideas. Keep up the great work. ATB.