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10 Survival Shelter Setups in Under 10 Minutes
« on: February 22, 2020, 12:32:39 PM »
Oilcloth Tarp, Lean To, Plow Point, A Frame
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Re: 10 Survival Shelter Setups in Under 10 Minutes
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2020, 11:02:47 AM »
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Your link requires a subscription before it can be viewed - a nonstarter for me.   :Doh!

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Re: 10 Survival Shelter Setups in Under 10 Minutes
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2020, 01:14:27 PM »
Your link requires a subscription before it can be viewed - a nonstarter for me.
Just ignore that.  The video will start and you can click the X to get rid of the subscription notice. (Where's a winking smiley when I need one?)

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Re: 10 Survival Shelter Setups in Under 10 Minutes
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2020, 04:07:16 PM »
Your link requires a subscription before it can be viewed - a nonstarter for me.
Just ignore that.  The video will start and you can click the X to get rid of the subscription notice. (Where's a winking smiley when I need one?)

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Yep :bl th up,.... just give it a minute and the video will start. :)
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Re: 10 Survival Shelter Setups in Under 10 Minutes
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2020, 06:38:14 PM »
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Thanks.....  :Doh!    ;banghead;

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Re: 10 Survival Shelter Setups in Under 10 Minutes
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2020, 07:28:03 PM »
I do like the way that Tarp was made, with its reinforced tie-downs and center loop.
Being of "oilcloth" is definitely a plus, and the weight was outstanding.
Still yet, I would prefer a 10x10, 12x12, depending on weight, of course.
Very nice little video, Thanks for sharing!

I am a strong believer in carrying a tarp once I leave base-camp in the morning, especially in the high country. You just never know what's going to happen if the weather suddenly goes south on you.
My own old Tarp is likely ready for the Trash, I think.
It has been rolled up and stored in my shed for at least 3+ years, and now, after watching this video, I think its time to get it all laid out and looked at, and mended or salvaged whatever the case....or thrown in the trash and look for something else.

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Re: 10 Survival Shelter Setups in Under 10 Minutes
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2020, 09:17:57 PM »
It do make a feller want to get one.  :hairy
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Re: 10 Survival Shelter Setups in Under 10 Minutes
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2020, 10:20:38 PM »
I do like the way that Tarp was made, with its reinforced tie-downs and center loop.
Being of "oilcloth" is definitely a plus, and the weight was outstanding.
Still yet, I would prefer a 10x10, 12x12, depending on weight, of course.
Very nice little video, Thanks for sharing!

I am a strong believer in carrying a tarp once I leave base-camp in the morning, especially in the high country. You just never know what's going to happen if the weather suddenly goes south on you.
My own old Tarp is likely ready for the Trash, I think.
It has been rolled up and stored in my shed for at least 3+ years, and now, after watching this video, I think its time to get it all laid out and looked at, and mended or salvaged whatever the case....or thrown in the trash and look for something else.

Uncle Russ...

My favorite size tarp for a leant-to is 8'x10',.... for a diamond shelter, I prefer 10'x10', and I do put a loop in the center of the ones I make. Both sizes weigh more than the 6lbs. shown in the video :bl th up
You are right, oil cloth is about twice as heavy as plain canvas.  :bl th up

Just a reminder for everyone,.... oil cloth is highly flammable, and that fact should be taken into consideration when building/placing your campfire.  :*:
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Re: 10 Survival Shelter Setups in Under 10 Minutes
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2020, 11:17:46 AM »
Great video! Clear, concise and just all around nicely done...but then I really like almost all Coalcracker Bushcraft videos. Until I bought my A Frame last year, all I carried was my 9X9' oilcloth, so have used a lot of these styles of shelters. My standard is always the plow point. Thanks for sharing...
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