1. Plough Point Shelter Why we like it Bucket loads of headroom (especially with a CarbonLong trekking pole) Really quick to set up Minimal kit required Step 1: Tie a cord to one of the corner tie down loops. Step 2: Lie the tarp flat on the ground where you want it and peg out...
Tarp camping is easier if you don’t rely on fixed-length guylines every time you pitch your shelter. Bylearning a few simple knots, you’ll be able to adjust your guylines in a matter of seconds, allowing you to avoid rocky ground and other obstacles and use trees to aid your setup....
Designers: Jay Withgott and Susan Masta. Photo: Janet Loughrey.Light. Most meadow plants need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.Clear the area of weeds. This can be accomplished in several ways:Cover the area with a tarp or black plastic for several months—or up to a year—...
So if you’re looking for the fastest and lightest option, a tarp or a pyramid shelter might be the right call, but for most people, they’re just too fiddly and uncomfortable. Bivy Bags Bivy bags, or bivy sacks, are special water and wind-proof bags designed to keep a single person...
Shelter Fire Self-Defense All of these come into play when you are without a permanent home. Self-defense is often overlooked, but homeless people are unfortunately highly targeted victims of crimes- especially assault. While those are great to know and get familiar with, there are also emotiona...
Knife or tool with a sharp edge Location Be very strategic about your shelter’s location. Make sure the following criteria are met: Within walking distance to water (lakes or creeks – avoid stagnant water, which attracts bugs) Not exposed to strong winds (i.e. not on the top or open ...
Some tarps might also have loops along the centerline at the top of the tarp to let you set up a ridgeline Tarp Shelter Setup Supplies Tarp shelters vary a little in what comes with them, but your basic supply needs are few: The tarp:Many are square, which works for the setups in th...
How to Make a Backyard Igloo With Powdery Snow: If you have a lot of time on your hands, or if you just want an igloo to sit in, then this is an instructable for you. This works with a relatively small amount of powdery snow, and the igloo is strong
Why Wilderness First Aid Matters and How to Take a CourseHow To Knowing what to do in a medical emergency in the wilderness can make all the difference to someone in need. That someone might even be you! I was reminded of this as I refreshed my Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification...
Attach grommets to each corner of the tarp if the tarp does not already have corner grommets. Depending on where you got the canvas tarp it may or may not come with grommets along the edge. Step 3 Lay out the 9 1/2-by-12 foot canvas tarp to make the tent flaps. Measure and cut ...