Backpack TRANSFORMS into Tent!

Why lug around a heavy tent in your wanderings when you could simply unravel your backpack? This waterproof (and surprisingly cheap) canvas backpack TRANSFORMS into a tent! With all your camp gear stored inside, this backpack becomes a complete portable campsite!

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🧾 Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:54 Silicone Waterproofing
04:32 Creating the Tent
06:05 Reinforcing the Tent
07:35 Creating the Backpack Frame
12:28 Adding the Straps
16:37 Making the Tent into a Bag
18:07 Setting up the Tent
19:51 Outro
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📑 References for treating the fabric with Silicone:

[Salinaut]

Anyone who says you're too loud or energetic doesn't get that those things are exactly what makes you stand apart, and what made me really want to stick around and watch every one of your videos. Don't let it get to you!

[Seiaeka]

With the way the tarp folds up, it's a cool opportunity to add a cool design to the outward facing circle so that when it's in backpack mode you have this cool symbol/crest. Imagine being part of a guild while out on adventure and some brigands spot you from their hiding spot along the road, but they then see your crest and quietly sheath their weapons, backing away in fear--they know if they attack you, retribution will be swift. ;)

[TargetZeroOne]

The way this channel is going; I half expect there to be a two-month hiatus only for you to return having wandered into the backwoods with the chefs crates, the staff of the wanderer, and now this backpack and living in the wilderness for that whole time. Honestly, that as a weekend trip would be an awesome video in its own right.

[wilmawyatt]

I think anyone who complains about your energy and enthusiasm really needs to check themselves. Your passion is a huge part of what attracts people to your channel, and it is truly inspiring to me as someone who lacks a lot of self-confidence.. and confidence in general. Your builds are always explained in a way that's easy to understand, and makes them super accessible to a wide array of skill levels.

[seanperkins]

You are neither too loud, nor too energetic. It's your style and what makes your content entertaining. Never fails to make me smile.

[AvenRox]

On presentation: screw the people saying too energetic. It's nice having an excited, engaged host. As a theater major, I appreciate both your energy, and your acting! I actually thought you must've been a theater kid with your energy lmao :D I actually found this channel not too long ago looking for something else entirely. Thanks for the great tutorials and excellent vibes!

[davidlfort]

For a better weight distribution while using as a backpack, I might recommend suspending the pack from the top member of the frame, rather than resting it on the bottom shelf. Then you could put the blanket on the bottom shelf (possibly wrapped in the ground cover cloth) and it will move less when you walk.

[stuartbaxter-potter]

This is an awesome idea. Props to whoever suggested it and props to you for pulling it off so well! It's like a step between ultralight bushcrafting and the giant tent you made for Reckoning! If you're not careful you might end up with a whole campsite of tents at this rate! XD

[Sionovar]

My god man, you just keep getting better! It’s truly amazing. Following along with you for a long time, it’s been incredible to see your growth. Both in regards to your skills and your channel

[josephrector]

Part of the reason I LOVE your channel is because you have energy that doesn't appear faked, a facade etc. Its like you actually enjoy and are excited by the things you are making. There is a childlike wonder that I think a lot of makers loose. A sheer joy and giddiness that gets lost somewhere as we get older. You don't and that's why I LOVE your channel.. Helps that you make all kinds of nerd, dork, DnD, etc stuff....

[roseroy]

The only problem I have is that the opening of the tent is a bit big. If the rain falls in the right direction, it WILL get in the tent (also the wind and all sorts of critters could get in and make the night less pleasant). So make sure you can fully close it. One more thing, the leaves can be a good free insolation from the cold (and possibly wet) ground so don't hesitate to put a small layer underneath the bed tarp. It's not the most comfy but the cold ground isn't really better.

[mcbrainstem]

I enjoy the energy. It can get rough with tutorial videos being quiet or monotone so I think you do a good job. Plus the content is interesting and imaginative

[poecraven]

I want to say that your energy and love for your craft is what makes your videos enjoyable to me. It's contageous and makes me want to go out and make stuff. Don't let anyone change your love for what you do, because I think the channel would lose it's spark without is. Same goes for edditor, we love you both as you are.

[jabadahut]

your hype energy is 100% part of why I watch you. Your extreme enthusiasm brightens my day and makes me want to make the things you make too. Please don't tone it down at all, you're sincere love of what you do is infectious.

[devyne.]

Hey Cl3ver! May i suggest adding a loop to the top (on outside of fabric at the tip of centerpole spot) and you can use rope to suspend the fabric from a tree and avoid needing to break down the whole frame for the centerpole and give you more space? Not for all the time, but maybe for when you really wanna get out of the rain quick or temporarily out of the rain until the pole is ready to be put up? Just a suggestion to help the build!

[k-lock]

I know that most of the stuff you are making I realistically wouldn't use except for maybe a few times total, but regardless my inner child is screaming in joy every time I see these creations. They seriously are everything I dreamed of when I was a child. Keep up the great work and especially your child like passion and ethusiasm, for I truly adore it ^^.

[tonyholliday]

Gotta say I love how energetic and excited you get about a project, mainly because it shows your passion for the project but also because that's also what I'm like when I'm making things

[dejabs]

*Don't change: You are the only one who can be you.*
It's the charm and vibe that keeps me subbed, besides the enthusiasm and originality is what keeps me motivated to continue creating and crafting.
Cheers fellow crafter

[livfly]

When you're legitimately interested in a topic, task, or accomplishment, your enthusiasm comes out. I thoroughly enjoy it!

[BUZZKILLJRJR]

Absolutely loved this build and I loved the video someone that's energetic about what they're talking about is usually just passionate anyone who doesn't like it can kick rocks.