Tarp Hack, Tips and Tricks -Mantis Outdoors
Description
today I will be showing some simple additions to your gear that will make your setup a little easier
to help support the channel go to mantisoutdoorsllc.com/shop
Tags: survival,bushcraft,woodcraft,survival kit,outdoors,knife,camping,gear,primitive,skills,mantis outdoors,preparedmind101,william myers,family,education,preparedness,wilderness,woods
Video Transcription
hey hey guys doing this William iris Mass outdoors and today we got a video about some tips and tricks on you know how to rig up a tarp and things like that real simple easy very cheap things that it's going to save you a lot of time don't go away alright so you know mine yours are based harp usually has something like this this will even work if you have just the grommet but it's better if you have a loop just like this and all I'll talk about is just simply too little carabiners and you can get these at like Walmart things like that for rather cheap and these will take the load that is necessary for what we're doing you know it's obviously not going to be for anything more serious than you know what we're doing right now it'll just snap right in half but for what we're doing it's going to be just fine so two of these little carabiners we're going to hook two of them right on to the loop just like that just like that all right so as you can see all of it is here is just a stake in the ground I've got a regular flat knotch cut into it and then we have some bank line around it this is number 72 Bank line that stuff's really really thick really overkill to be honest with you for what we're doing right now this application could take way less than this and you'd be absolutely fine all right so now what we're going to do with these two carabiners is we're going to do what's called a you know a guard hitch or you can do the complete guard hitch and I do this every day with my hammock where every time that I'm out and it's dawned on me why the hell am I not doing this with my tarp as well so basically all you do is from the stake that's in the ground the line is attached to that stake you're going to feed that through both of these carabiners just like that then we're going to split the carabiners and we're going to go through the middle of the carabiners just like that very simple right guys all right so look what we have this progress right now it's very easy just to pull that top string and adjust my tarp as much as I want just like that and it's going to get as tight as it wants to and it's not going to go anywhere it's not going to go backwards basically that guard hitch those two carabiners stop that from progressing any further backwards so I can make minor adjustments minut adjustments to my tarp get it exactly where I want to I can even leave it a little bit loose going just the other part get the perfect setting that I want then come back here and tighten everything up get it as tight as I want it's not going to go in and put it back alright so let's do that one more time guys through both carabiners split the carabiners
and this one's actually acting a little squirrely for some reason because it sort of loop it and there we go so we can adjust this and pull this and it's not going to go backwards yes I'm tension line just like that we can pull this and it's going to just stay right where we adjust it right there then to break that we've got to kind of break the tension a little bit and then pull on this loop that's all you got to do but having these carabiners right here is useful in other ways as well okay so it's as secure our tarp - ridgeline nine times I think what I'll do is just put a perfect loop into my tarp you get that little slack and then put the perfect loop through the loop on my tarp throw a stick in there not that big of a deal all right but if I have my clips on there like I had before even both of them doesn't matter at that point all I have to do is just throw the first loop through the carabiner I don't even need a stick you know so I would put two carabiners on each of my corners and then if I have metal loops or Center loop so I'll just throw one carabiner on there because on my Center loop you know like you see this right here the targets off-center because I don't have one end attached at this point but if it's still maybe I got one side tighter or something like that I could you know bring this carabiner over and I can attach it there and it just brings my tarp over a little bit brings the center line and that is also holds true with the center loop sometimes when we tension these tarps the center of the tarp comes way out past the ridge line you know and that might be above where you're sleeping you might get a little drips or something like that you put these carabiners on and pull the center of your tarp right over your ridge line you know the same can be done with these split rings and you can even be more cost-effective that way because you can get even well to be honest with you smaller split rings and this would be even better beyond so this is all that I have so this is what I'm using but you can get these for dirt dirt cheap even cheaper than to carry years are and it can be done the exact same way just feed through both just like this come around the table floss them feed them through both come around the two then split the Rings just like that and go through the middle of it rings just like that and you know this is less awkward then the carabiners are it's a lot easier to you know manage it pull it things like that can be owners are a little bit a little bit wanky a little bit wonky you know you gotta adjust the carabiners a little bit but in my opinion the carabiners are just a little bit more versatile so you know same thing like I said now you pull it it'll hold it won't go nowhere and then to get that guard hitch out is pull on the loop all right so once we're finished and we're on our final adjustments you know I probably would not sleep just like that even though I'm pretty sure it wouldn't go anywhere especially using Bank line I would want some security so what I would do is actually go around one more time and then put a slippery hitch in just like that and then if you want to what I do is I put a slippery eight in what I call create some people call it something too different but that's a slippery eight and then all you have to do is pull both of them and it's out so that's how I would finish it up get ready for pad and it's not going to go anywhere so let me get this out of here and you know being split rings the only thing that's not going to be as versatile for you don't be able to clip it as easy you know you could split the Rings and put it on your original on things like that if you little hectic in my opinion you know maybe call me lazy whatever but you know I would just rather be able to just clip it right on my ridge line what have you my person gloops whatever you know I could still put the person Luther here put a stick in and I got these two split rings I could hang stuff from it whatever what have you you know I was just I in my opinion now it's probably just rather have the carabiners alright guys well thanks for joining us out here on our little camping weekend with the family you know this little hack that I showed you know I'm sure you know there's not like everybody says there's nothing to do right here I haven't seen personally that's probably out there somewhere probably videos out there somewhere but you know I thought of it thought it was cool little hack may save you guys some time you know even the boy can do it very easy to do it's not hard at all and I stopped every time this is a great video just amazes save some base of time and it's it's more versatile in my opinion even though I say that all the time
that's what I was looking for one ounce of wood is versatility you know I'm looking for something that can do four or five things and not just one you know so the tarp loops on my on my tarp they kill I do one thing they can only just figure what turn if I appear beaners on there then it can be attention fries and other things like that so that's probably before when I'm you know thinking of you know what I'm going to add to my gear how am I going to add to my skill set things like that all right guys we'll help you enjoyed Washington video if you did I appreciate it click subscribe down below liking the video also helps me out a lot you can also go to Manas outdoors LLC com4 slash shop go to the Amazon store shop there that helps support me and the channel out appreciate that a lot I hope you enjoyed it again hopefully we'll see you out in the woods
About the Author
William Myers MantisOutdoors
Modern and primitive skills, fun in the woods and product reviews
More articles from this author
- How to build a Fire Kit and conserve your packable resources
- How To Build A Arapuca Bird Trap -Mantis Outdoors
- wild edible and medicinal plants 3
- Tribe Provisions Hammock and Bug Net -Mantis Outdoors
- Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack - Mantis Outdoors
- bow drill techniques
- mossberg 500 835 590 trigger assembly part 2
- Bob Dustrude Quick Buck Saw - Mantis Outdoors/Preparedmind101
- cold weather shelters Mantis Outdoors
- Pack Food -Mantis Outdoors
- I got lost in the woods part 1
- mossberg 500 835 590 trigger assembly part 1
- flint and steel fire
- Look for widow makers
- improvised sail needle compass
- Natural Tinders Fatwood
- Survival Trapping At The Waters Edge - Mantis Outdoors
- How To Safely use a Axe -Mantis Outdoors
- Water Decontamination Part 2
- The crook knife
- Wild edibles part 1
- TRAYER MULTI FLAME TOOL WINNER
- Building the get home bag
- LT Wright Genesis: Best Bushcraft Knife? - William Myers Mantis Outdoors
- How To Make Feather Sticks
- Debunking the Survival kit snare -Mantis Outdoors
- Mora Companion $5.00 to $20.00 range
- bird cage trap
- Tohil lighter
- Channel update
- wool blanket tricks
- LTWK Genesis Holiday Giveaway
- Foxtail hammock review and easy setup guide
- Barrel and Blade Box -Mantis Outdoors
- Trayer Fire Tool
- longhunter kit from nativesurvival
- fire piston
- mossberg 500 835 590 trigger assembly part 3
- E-cig fire
- Ferro rod techniques
- Winter weather clothes and the importance of WOOL!!!!
- Mantis Outdoors gear review: The Pathfinder Scout from bhk
- Mantis Outdoors SOSPES knife and kydex from Tortuga Hard Cases
- chaga:- some info on my favorite mushroom
- Natural Cordage
- 4H FOREST TO TABLE YOUTH AND ADULT OUTDOOR PREPAREDNESS
- Duluth Bushcrafter Pack Raffle
- How to build a pocket fishing kit -Mantis Outdoors
- Natural tinder: Grape Vine
- Merry Christmas
- Channel Trailer
- wild edibles part 2
- PRIMITIVE CONIBEAR (BODY GRIP) TRAP
- RICK LINDSEY FERRO RODS
- Safety pin mods and primitive fishing gorge - Mantis Outdoors
- Bark River mini Aurora review and GAW -MantisOutdoors
- Wild edibles and medicinal plants onion
- bow drill chaga
- primitive container part 1 of 2
- Hightower Custom Ferro Rods
- JX2 Jessmuk -Mantis Outdoors
- How To Build A Small Sewing Kit
- Survival Frog Fire Laces - Mantis Outdoors
- Releasing a non target raccoon
- burliegh balm
- Wild Ways Camp
- Rostertrucker flint and steel
- Roycroft pack frame
- How To Make natural buffing compound from a quartz rock
- Titanium Canteen Kit -Mantis Outdoors
- Making Bees Wax candles pt2
- The Trayer wilderness multi-flame tool and give away
- Knots You Should Know -Mantis Outdoors
- The Woodsmen from Hornet custom knives -Mantis Outdoors
- Foxelli MX500: Awesome $30 Rechargable Headlamp - Mantis Outdoors
- BEST SCOUT CARRY SHEATH VOYAGER LEATHER WORKS
- LTWK Overland machete - Mantis Outdoors
- Chaga tea and tincture in the home
- Pathfinder field bag winner
- Using A Net As A Pack
- Fish Tin Mods
- LUNCH TIME!!!!!
- One Tigris Mosquito Hammock (Budget Friendly)- Mantis Outdoors
- Poison Ivy & Jewel Weed
- 2015 edible plant class -Mantis Outdoors
- Knots
- Campingsurvival.com $300.00 monthly GAW -Mantisoutdoors
- Intro to CHAGA
- Camp Cookin' with Chef Will - Mantis Outdoors
- Jeff White Long Kephart Knife
- Bark River Aurora Mini GAW Winner
- Bees Wax Candles From Mantis Outdoors
- Wild edibles in the backyard
- Basic Woodscraft 101 The Tent Peg
- spring time 72hr load out
- Wraping up in a wool blanket
- P A C K ONE from Mule Team Canvas Company
- What I Carry On my Body In The Woods
- How to make bees wax candles that also fit the uco candle lantern
- How To Build A Hunting Kit
- Sure Fire Why Carry It?
- Building a Bow Drill set with a new student from start to finish
- How Knives Are Made At L.T. Wright Handcraft Knives Part 2
- Knife Safety
- Whats Your Grind -Mantis Outdoors
- What Food I Pack For 3 Days -Mantis Outdoors
- Voyager Leather Works Pouches
- Field sharpening kit -Mantis Outdoors
- Feather Stick Fire
- Hidden Woddsmen Bushpot Bag
- OUTXE 16,000mah Rugged Power Bank - Mantis Outdoors
- Natural Tinders -Mantis Outdoors
- Tree Identification 101 -Mantis Outdoors
- How to use duct tape for fire tinder
- Mess kit first aid
- gear list
- Duluth Bushcrafter Pack Raffle Winner
- Pathfinder field bag review and challenge sponsored by the hidden woodsmen
- Sharpening knifes and other tools
- Olight S1 Baton: Best Compact Flashlight for Outdoors? - Mantis Outdoors
- How to make a Birch Bark Container
- How to waterproof canvas
- Showing Connor animal stalking techniques
- How to navigate using the sun
- cayenne pepper first aid
- 2014 Pathfinder Gathering
- Old Hickory Butcher knife best $13 00 Knife money can buy
- Plants in your yard- Mantisoutdoors
- Glass blowing demo by Ohio City Glass -Mantis Outdoors
- product review: UCO Candle Lantern plus L.E.D
- Boreal shirt from lester river bushcraft
- Wild Edibles and other Camp Cooking
- Habilis Bushtool Booth At The pathfinder Gathering
- Mantis Sospes G.A.W. -Mantis Outdoors
- Net Making Part 1
- Flexcut Carving Jack -Mantis Outdoors
- Zach trout from Tortuga hard case Kydex Wallets!
- Pyle Pdwm96 wireless lavalier mic
- collecting and rendering tallow
- Winter weather clothes part two
- Don Gamber leather hip pack
- Primitive Traps (FIGURE 4 DEADFALL)
- Hudson bay pack or Bed roll pack
- Common Mallow (Malva neglecta) Great Wild Edible
- Into The Woods 101 Mantis Outdoors
- Quick Cold Weather Shelter
- Identifying plants in the winter
- OLIGHT i3s best and brightest small light
- VERSATILITY OF THE TWITCH UP OR SPRING SNARE
- Fire Challenge -Mantis Outdoors
- Survival Filter Pro -Mantis Outdoors
- Primal gear unlimited take down bow
- Net Making with a Net Needle and a Net Gauge -Mantis Outdoors
- Squirrel Pole/Spanish Windlass Primitive Trap - Mantis Outdoors
- Survival filter review - Mantis Outdoors
- REVIEW ON THE The Pathfinder Tarp / Poncho
- Flat Figure 4 - Mantis Outdoors
- Water collection and decontamination
- LT WRIGHT HC BUSHCRAFTER GAUNLET REVIEW PT1 -MANTIS OUTDOORS
- Thrunite TH20 Long Term Use Review - Mantis Outdoors
- How Kydex Sheaths are Made With Copperhead Outdoors -Mantis Outdoors
- L T Wright Kydex -Mantis Outdoors
- (The Gauntlet) Dogwood Heritage Echo-7 Part 2 - Mantis Outdoors
- Hidden Woodsmen Haversack -Mantis Outdoors
- ALS AND SUICIDE PERVENTION CHALLENGE
- Fatwood and ferro rod techniques
- Improvised Fishing Pole -Mantis Outdoors
- How Knives Are Made At L.T. Wright Handcraft Knives
- My Most Used Headlamp (After Months Of Use) - Thrunite TH10
- Emergency Prepping For Hunting Season - Mantis Outdoors
- Fresh water from a spring no treatment needed
- Budget blade $50 to $75 range: Condor Crotalus
- natural tinders- birch bark
- Autumn Olive
- Answering Some Questions about Birch Bark
- Condor Huron (Navajo Knife) First Impressions - Mantis Outdoors
- Wilderness Loom and Grass Mat Weaving -Mantis Outdoors
- Net Making Tools -Mantis Outdoors
- HOW TO BUILD A HAVERSACK KIT
- I got lost in the woods part 2
- Titan Survial paracord -Mantis Outdoors
- Primitive Torch
- Dark Timber Bushcrafter by Peter Kohler
- Making A Four Tine Fish/Frog Spear w/ Bobbi - Mantis Outdoors
- Micro Inferno Torture Test
- Wild parsnip
- spring snare made easy
- Bark River 3V Bushcrafter - Mantis Outdoors
- I Got Lost In The Woods Part 3 - Mantis Outdoors
- Weather wool clothing -Mantis Outdoors
- NOMADIK SUBSCRIPTION BOX -MANTIS OUTDOORS
- Old Timer Carving Knife Vs Flexcut Carving Jack - Mantis Outdoors
- Win A Green Elephant Ceramic Rod! - Mantis Outdoors
- Freehand Sharpening Part 1-The Beginning - Mantis Outdoors
- Camp cooking
- Pack Cooking Kits -Mantis Outdoors
- Power in the Woods -Mantis Outdoors
- Thrive Freeze Dried Food -Mantis Outdoors
- Camp Breakfast with Thrive Life -Mantis Outdoors
- Uco Sweetfire Showdown -Mantis Outdoors
- Primitive fire from start to finish -Mantis Outdoors
- Foxelli Solar Panels -Mantis Outdoors
- Turkey Tail Mushroom -Mantis Outdoors
- Olight M2r Warrior -Mantis Outdoors
- NXN (northxnorth) Merino Wool -Mantis Outdoors
- MANTIS OUTDOORS APPAREL
- The Huntsmen from Quickhatch -Mantis Outdoors
- ESBIT COOKSET AND ALCOHOL STOVE -Mantis Outdoors
- LTWK Patriot knife -Mantis Outdoors
- Fox River EXT1 From Bark River -Mantis Outdoors
- Ben Orford Sloyd Carver -Mantis Outdoors
- Bark River Mini Bushcrafter -Mantis Outdoors
- Camp Dinner With The Ndur Cookset -Mantis Outdoors