TARP RAIN FLY | How To Set Up A Tarp Canopy For Camping

Sometimes when you go camping, you will experience rainy weather. A tarp rain fly is a great way to create a dry space for activities and avoid having to be cooped up in your tent until the skies clear. In this video, Joe explains the methods he uses to set up a tarp rain fly for tent camping in the rain.

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[adreabrooks]

That bit about taping the ridge-line to your center pole is brilliant! I'm going to have to try it on my next outing.

[citygurl]

The rock/rope/caribiner trick is awesome...using that for sure!

[yahbrilyehudah]

Great job explaining how to set up a tarp.Awesome

[MetalicComplex]

that last rock trick actually made my jaw drop. Good advice all around, very excited to set up my next camp.

[sesa]

I'm old, and been camping a long time. I think a video about how to use multiple tarps to cover a whole (or large area of ) a campsite would be useful. We never leave because of the rain, but we sure have trouble if we don't do a good job!

[arthurandersen]

Don't forget about that rock ... I feel like I walked into it three times . You put me on the right track, thank you

[Harry-us]

Great job man, I do the same with a 20 feet x 30 feet tarp. However, in the future, put up your tarp first so that the tents will always be in the center. Summer and camping season is almost here. Yaaay!!!

[BrianFox]

Love it
Also keeps the sap from the pines getting om your Tent.

[ridebiking]

So simple but well executed. Thank you for this straightforward and purposeful video 👍🏻

[oldgranny]

When my family would go camping, it was always my three cousins job to climb the trees to put up the tarp. So glad to see this as i don't climb trees.

[jamesl.harvey]

That makes a lot of sense, a tool box for tarp stuff only.

[sarimsok]

That’s an awesome setup! But damn, that’s another level for me.

[alexmachine]

I would suggest you use polypropylene rope because it doesn't stretch, absorb water and is UV resistant. It's also the least expensive rope you can buy. Also, if you use a white tarp it will brighten up your campsite. Avoid the typical blue tarps as they cast a blue tint onto everything. I like the tepee poles you used. I never knew about those but will get myself a set or two.

[chrisgraham]

Thanks! Yours is one of the few videos showing how to hang a large tarp high above your camp. Most show a ridgeline being set 5 feet above grade for a tarp tent shelter. Getting that ridgeline set at 10' up a tree or higher can be tricky and a center support pole is a big help.

[annarborthenorris]

This genius idea will solve many problems I have encountered since my kids grew up and now camp with us with their families. So much better than what we do currently. The rock idea/trick is very much better than using tie-outs which grandkids tend to trip over. Glad I stumbled across your channel. Good looking camp. Thanks for sharing

[pdk]

Thank you. That was an excellent demonstration!

[KimberlyPatterson]

Very informative and easy to understand, simple too. Thank you.

[davidphilion]

I've watched lots of videos about camp setups and yours is the most informative/interesting

[kat]

I am very impressed! Great Job. We will have to do this on our next camping trip. We have a few lined up for summer.

[apb]

Very informative and I appreciate you sharing your wisdom