In this video, we discuss and demonstrate how to use two plash palatka to a minimalist canvas bushcraft shelter. #plashpalatka #solotent #enduranceroom
I am impressed! Great thinking outside the box. I like how you teach as well good job. May I make a suggestion when you talk about a video you have done in the past please post a like to it. I would like to see it, but I do not have the time to go searching for it. Thanks for posting. 👍🏻
Damn, from the opening shot I thought somebody had managed to film Bigfoot at long last! Another good "plash" video, thank you. We used to use a system called "Dutch Lacing" to join two canvases together on a boat tent we had as kids. I tried to find a link but all I got was ladies hair fashions and fancy lace! You start off the same way - push a loop thru the two button holes from beneath but instead of using a stick (hard to find when you're bobbing up and down on a lake!) you pull the loop down as far as the next pair of button holes. Pull another loop thru from the underside, poke the second loop thru the first loop and pull the second loop down to the next pair of button holes - can you see where this is going? When you get to the bottom then you can use a stick toggle. To separate just pull out the toggle and yank on the cordage and it all unravels. If I do find a link I'll come back and edit this. Ha! I see it's also called a "tent-becket" upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/Tent_Becket.JPG
Nice! I like both of those. Plow point is my favorite shelter configuration, and the first is like Plow Point +. The second is like a stealth bivvy style, also nice. Thanks for figuring out and sharing these. I love that you are so passionate about the Plash Palatkas!
Thank you! Definitely love the plash. I have been thinking about another version of the bivvy tent using 2. Warmest option without running a fire. Have a good one!
Love your videos, excited to try out some two plash palakta set ups. They’re getting more expensive and hard to find now or Id have three or four by now. Would love to see a more detailed video on the last inclosed set up you did at the end of the video.
On the first set up instead of using cordage to seal the bottom to the top add buttons to the top so the bottom goes under it and attaches to the buttons. I think that would make it much easier to close off from the inside..
I have an East German one, the size just feels perfect as I am around 170 cm tall. I only need 1. Wouldn't want it any bigger. Favorite setup so far with it is a simple A-frame.
I have a single Hungarian camo Zeltbahn, it's Pentagon shaped so a little different to the Russian poncho, but it's my favourite shelter item. I use it mostly as a stealth cloak/ poncho but it has dozens of uses. Something about having a canvas sheet for clothing just makes you feel like Rambo. After watching your videos i'm going to start using it as a ranger roll outer bag also.
Nice! Those Hungarian ponchos have pretty interesting camo. I was really impressed combining my poncho with wool blankets. Insulation and warmth from the wool, canvas trapping it in and offering moisture protection.
@@EnduranceRoom I just finished making myself a winter hat based on this principle :) Really thick wool blanket inner, and canvas outer taken from an old duffel bag. I've had wool hats in winter before and they are no fun when they get soaked. I took inspiration from your DIY bushcraft videos, really happy with the result. Keep inspiring people!
Don’t know how I missed your video last night. I need to ride to Houston and see if I can find these. Tracked them down online but the shipping almost three times the cost of the product. May want to put it on fascist book . That’s where I came across your videos before I got the CZcams app. Enjoyed watching. Catch myself looking for rubs in the background 😁
I still don't have the Russian canvas poncho but the NVA ones are pretty comparable and I love my Polish ones. I see now that the Romanian ones are on the market....need spending money!
Mine's Romanian. You get two arm slits instead of oneand each has an internal pocket. 3 cheap plastic toggles down the "front" and none of the button holes were properly cut so I replaced the toggles with smooth wooden ones and learned how to sew a button hole! I added a toggle at the level where the draw cords are - it's easier to fasten it there and then pull the draw cords tight (replaced them with 550 paracord which is smoother than Romanian "hairy string"). Then decided I didn't like the cheap, brassy grommets so learned how to sew in rope ones like an old fashioned canvas sail. Hey, I've had time on my hands and you've got to love CZcams!
2.8 lbs They work quite well as a poncho. It more protection is needed, use a mixture of coconut oil and beeswax. Just warm it up in an old can, warm the cloth (fire or hair drier) and work in mixture. Gives canvas protection and looks great.
@@EnduranceRoom Looking forward to watching that video. Am I right to assume that the East German Zeltbahn can be buttoned together whereas the Plash Palatka needs to be tied together?
@@EnduranceRoom You can combine them almost perfectly, I tried it today after having watched your video. It works with paracord or by buttoning them together.
Hey man, great set up, although how does it perform under heavy rain? I live in Colombia, South America, and here it rains cats and dogs without warning every so often... Would the first set up hold up against a storm? Also, thanks to you I had to order 2 palatkas, I've enjoyed the toughness of the canvas so far. Great vids man, cheers
Thanks, Sergio! Glad to hear you got some palatkas! I haven’t had any issues with mine with rain or being unstable in bad weather. My favorite setups for one palatka is to use a tripod and do something like a plowpoint setup. You can elevate the back end of the shelter to get more room. For two, I really like either an A frame or cabin type setup, or a half tepee setup. Cheers
Very cool! Here is a play list of plash palatka videos. The first two videos demonstrate the plow point and the half tepee. A third video titled plash palatka 3 quick shelter options shows the A frame. Enjoy the palatkas my friend. czcams.com/play/PL22ORrKoIDAzrcduhgJnE-sOujTt-Omsb.html
Have you tried out the East German plash palatka? I own a romanian plash and a soviet issue plash as well. Some say the East german one is built better, I might pick one up!
Not this particular setup, but I do like running 3 plash palatkas to make a triangular teepee as it offers more room for me than the lavuu for the same amount of weight.
All the problems in the world, and thats what you are worried about? The plash has been featured quite extensively on this channel, probably more than any other on YT. Going over a square piece of canvas in detail every video is redundant.
A fellow Palatka Appreciator. Respect.
Very obscure item and I was surprised to find any video about the Plash. Thank you mate, and great skills.
Very versatile gotta love it, nothing breaths and heats like canvas it truly feels like a fortress inside!! Happy camping brotha stay safe&happy!!😁✊🔥
Clearly Canadian Yes indeed. Thank you brother! Same to you. Cheers
You are the undisputed king on the Plash Palatka!
Tobacco Road Adventures thanks brother, cheers
That would be Giles Binion, sorry
A+ video
me compre 2 plash palakta solo por este video, saludos y muchas gracias por el conocimiento :)
It is amazing. I have two Plash Palatka Canvas Ponchos, I studied your way. Thank you.
Toshio Okamoto Thank you!
Great video, Thanks
I am impressed! Great thinking outside the box. I like how you teach as well good job. May I make a suggestion when you talk about a video you have done in the past please post a like to it. I would like to see it, but I do not have the time to go searching for it. Thanks for posting. 👍🏻
Damn, from the opening shot I thought somebody had managed to film Bigfoot at long last!
Another good "plash" video, thank you.
We used to use a system called "Dutch Lacing" to join two canvases together on a boat tent we had as kids. I tried to find a link but all I got was ladies hair fashions and fancy lace!
You start off the same way - push a loop thru the two button holes from beneath but instead of using a stick (hard to find when you're bobbing up and down on a lake!) you pull the loop down as far as the next pair of button holes. Pull another loop thru from the underside, poke the second loop thru the first loop and pull the second loop down to the next pair of button holes - can you see where this is going?
When you get to the bottom then you can use a stick toggle. To separate just pull out the toggle and yank on the cordage and it all unravels. If I do find a link I'll come back and edit this.
Ha! I see it's also called a "tent-becket"
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/Tent_Becket.JPG
Ah, very cool! Thanks for that. Will have to give that a go. Cheers!
Great set up thanks for sharing. The palatka is a really great piece of kit...👍
Professor Plash!
Thank you! : )
Awesome idea.
Neat set up ! TAKE CARE..
Nice set up!
Really good set up! Thanks for showing the knots too. Very helpful. I like it!
Marjie Cleveland thanks Marjie! Appreciate it
Very cool 🤠
Nice! I like both of those. Plow point is my favorite shelter configuration, and the first is like Plow Point +. The second is like a stealth bivvy style, also nice. Thanks for figuring out and sharing these. I love that you are so passionate about the Plash Palatkas!
Thank you! Definitely love the plash. I have been thinking about another version of the bivvy tent using 2. Warmest option without running a fire. Have a good one!
@@EnduranceRoom Cool! I'm looking forward to watching that video too :)
really like the look of the second set up, looks ideal for winter,
neil castell Thanks! I think it would be good for the cold too, with a decent sleeping bag and mat.
I love my plush palatial!
Love your videos, excited to try out some two plash palakta set ups. They’re getting more expensive and hard to find now or Id have three or four by now. Would love to see a more detailed video on the last inclosed set up you did at the end of the video.
Either setup would work well with a collapsible wood stove, hammocks for the summer plash palatkas for the winter
Another very nice palatka video from you👌🏻
I will try the first setup 🤩
Greetings, GR🤘🏻
👍🏻👍🏻
On the first set up instead of using cordage to seal the bottom to the top add buttons to the top so the bottom goes under it and attaches to the buttons. I think that would make it much easier to close off from the inside..
Heavy but no modern tarp beats them in terms of durability
I have an East German one, the size just feels perfect as I am around 170 cm tall. I only need 1. Wouldn't want it any bigger. Favorite setup so far with it is a simple A-frame.
Nice! I dig the EG gear, too.
I have a single Hungarian camo Zeltbahn, it's Pentagon shaped so a little different to the Russian poncho, but it's my favourite shelter item. I use it mostly as a stealth cloak/ poncho but it has dozens of uses. Something about having a canvas sheet for clothing just makes you feel like Rambo. After watching your videos i'm going to start using it as a ranger roll outer bag also.
Nice! Those Hungarian ponchos have pretty interesting camo. I was really impressed combining my poncho with wool blankets. Insulation and warmth from the wool, canvas trapping it in and offering moisture protection.
@@EnduranceRoom I just finished making myself a winter hat based on this principle :) Really thick wool blanket inner, and canvas outer taken from an old duffel bag. I've had wool hats in winter before and they are no fun when they get soaked. I took inspiration from your DIY bushcraft videos, really happy with the result. Keep inspiring people!
Don’t know how I missed your video last night. I need to ride to Houston and see if I can find these. Tracked them down online but the shipping almost three times the cost of the product. May want to put it on fascist book . That’s where I came across your videos before I got the CZcams app. Enjoyed watching. Catch myself looking for rubs in the background 😁
John Burgin They are really versatile for a square piece of canvas lol. Shipping is a drag. Appreciate it! Have a good one
Cool, I'll have to traid that wend I'm out
Hi great set up. Just wondering could you do this with some trekking poles or sticks without a ridge line?
Oh yes, definitely. Prop it with a stick, run a line from the top of stick and stake it to the ground.
Great vid; I'm really considering buying this for my kit. Also, how lengthy is it as a poncho? - I'm 5'6 and I'm worried it will be too long 🤔
it would be pretty ideal for your height honestly. the average soldiers height it was designed for was 5’5. I would highly recommend it
I still don't have the Russian canvas poncho but the NVA ones are pretty comparable and I love my Polish ones. I see now that the Romanian ones are on the market....need spending money!
Mine's Romanian. You get two arm slits instead of oneand each has an internal pocket. 3 cheap plastic toggles down the "front" and none of the button holes were properly cut so I replaced the toggles with smooth wooden ones and learned how to sew a button hole! I added a toggle at the level where the draw cords are - it's easier to fasten it there and then pull the draw cords tight (replaced them with 550 paracord which is smoother than Romanian "hairy string"). Then decided I didn't like the cheap, brassy grommets so learned how to sew in rope ones like an old fashioned canvas sail. Hey, I've had time on my hands and you've got to love CZcams!
@@jeffreycrawley1216 that is awesome! I have spent a lot of my time bringing a few classic axes back to life.
I’m ordering one of these. Love it. Any idea how much they weigh? Are they water proof enough it can serve as a poncho as well?
2.8 lbs They work quite well as a poncho. It more protection is needed, use a mixture of coconut oil and beeswax. Just warm it up in an old can, warm the cloth (fire or hair drier) and work in mixture. Gives canvas protection and looks great.
Awesome video, Jess. Could you explain in more detail in one of your future videos how to connect the two palatkas using paracord and toggles?
thank you, Martin! Absolutely. Be happy to.
@@EnduranceRoom Looking forward to watching that video. Am I right to assume that the East German Zeltbahn can be buttoned together whereas the Plash Palatka needs to be tied together?
@@martinjott1040 Yes indeed. I have heard good things about the EG tarps. I think they may be a few centimeters smaller than the Soviet PP.
@@EnduranceRoom You can combine them almost perfectly, I tried it today after having watched your video. It works with paracord or by buttoning them together.
@@martinjott1040 Nice!! Thats great to hear!
Hey man, great set up, although how does it perform under heavy rain? I live in Colombia, South America, and here it rains cats and dogs without warning every so often... Would the first set up hold up against a storm? Also, thanks to you I had to order 2 palatkas, I've enjoyed the toughness of the canvas so far. Great vids man, cheers
Thanks, Sergio! Glad to hear you got some palatkas! I haven’t had any issues with mine with rain or being unstable in bad weather. My favorite setups for one palatka is to use a tripod and do something like a plowpoint setup. You can elevate the back end of the shelter to get more room. For two, I really like either an A frame or cabin type setup, or a half tepee setup. Cheers
@@EnduranceRoom awesome, I will make sure to try those on my next outing. Do you happen have some videos which may show those setups?
Very cool! Here is a play list of plash palatka videos. The first two videos demonstrate the plow point and the half tepee. A third video titled plash palatka 3 quick shelter options shows the A frame. Enjoy the palatkas my friend.
czcams.com/play/PL22ORrKoIDAzrcduhgJnE-sOujTt-Omsb.html
Hi i wanted to ask you about your tent spikes are they home made and what out of? Cheers.
Hey Drew! I think these were some 6” bolts that I put a bit of cord on the top. Homemade. Little heavy, but worked well enough.
Have you tried out the East German plash palatka? I own a romanian plash and a soviet issue plash as well. Some say the East german one is built better, I might pick one up!
Ian I haven’t yet, but have heard the same. All the East German gear I have tried is excellent quality
Do you prefer this setup over the Polish Lavuu and why?
Not this particular setup, but I do like running 3 plash palatkas to make a triangular teepee as it offers more room for me than the lavuu for the same amount of weight.
What is the weight of 2 x palash palatka
they are 2.8lbs, so two of them is 5.6lbs
How resistant to moisture, is it?
Surprisingly well. Best old school military canvas I have used.
Thumbs down you never showed the Plash laid flat if you gave not seen one you give no idea what it looks like laid out
All the problems in the world, and thats what you are worried about? The plash has been featured quite extensively on this channel, probably more than any other on YT. Going over a square piece of canvas in detail every video is redundant.