Plash Palatka Bivvy Tent canvas poncho shelter

Plash palatka canvas bivvy tent using two ponchos.

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[journeyman]

Nicely done. You can't beat that old school canvas for durability that's for sure. I could even see you run it the same way but coming out the end like a long foresters tent.
Nate

[A_Meek_lake_Dweller]

Great idea Jess!
Something to consider.
Where you used the bank line try using a light chain threaded through a flat rubber disk (inner tube) with a little shoo goo to seal it.
This is how I suspended Hungarian shelter halves buttoned together to keep rain from wicking in so you don't have a puddle in the middle of the shelter.
Another great video!

[williamfordham]

Excellent Jess, I was meaning to reply the other morning after watching this. But I've said it before, you are a pioneer of the plash. Very few people have got what you seem to get out of these.

[bobbyfurr]

Necessity is the motherhood of invention. Looks great. Most functional. Thanks for all you do.

[seventhsonswain]

Brilliant indeed! Cant wait to try this out with my 2 plash patatkas. Saved your video for future reference.

[pobo]

Great idea. You are always thinking of ways to improve. If you want to go truly stealth you could sprinkle leaves on the tent. 👍

[couchcamperTM]

reading thru the comments it seems the pine cone /acorn trick is completely new to a lot of people. well, this is how it was done before they came up with "this tarp has 19 !!!! attachment points" marketing ;-)

[ScoOutDoors]

Brilliant video Jess talk about never giving up 3 years 👍once the ideas are there you will find away, keep this brilliant content coming, btw canvas is the best for warmth keeping sparks away without damage and most of all a dark nights sleep 😴 cheers my friend 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[johndoogan]

Hi Jess, this has to be one of the best tent configurations from two Plash Palatkas.
This one could be a real life saver in severe winter weather in rain, snow or strong wind. It could accommodate two persons with kit, be warmed at night with two candle lanterns and if care is taken to ensure ventilation, hot drinks or soup can be prepared and heated with a small alcohol stove.
My suggestion is the use of two A frame external poles to facilitate erecting on open ground.
P S, this set up could be used on two Civil War federal shelter halves which may require modifying, worth looking into?.

[shaunhornby]

Sweet that set up pal great thinking
Arb

[bushcraftoz]

Very nice set up. Surprised by how thr canvas seemed to disappear just 20 feet away.

[saxon]

Wow that one colour canvas really works well for camo, always though you needed a pattern for it to work,
Given me a few ideas 👍

[spencerdodds]

Nice shelter. You can’t beat a piece of canvas.

[neil_castell]

Awesome ... ive got 6 of these, ... 4 of them are toggled together as a tent,
i need to take them out and experiment on a few different configurations,

[angelafowler]

Exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you.

[alexandergutfeldt]

👍 Well done! I like how you carried forward the idea from the Jerven shelter... I'll try to remember!

[moorshound]

Well done looks good.
Might try something similar using two German ponchos?

[henrydillard]

Nice shelter. P.s. your sound has improved.

[thomasmusso]

Hi Jess ..
It looks like my original comment got scoffed by the 'Great Laotian Comment Eater' 😁.
A nice setup 👍. Will be interesting to see you test it during a typical mid-winter scenario please.
Canvas. Been checking out Varusteleka (my GoTo .. hassle free service) and some is no longer advertised or out of stock. Canvas lovers would be advised get while still available.
Until next tine .. take care .. Tommy

[codysden]

Great idea.. try this with a dugout shelter....