Shelters for Backpack Hunting (Bivy, Tarps, Tipis & Tents) — The Experience Project [EXP006]

In this video, Steve discusses various types of shelters for backpack-style hunting. We discuss basecamp vs backpacking shelters. Go over shelter types, such as bivy, tarps, trekking pole tents, tipis, and traditional tents. Compare materials, including silnylon vs Dyneema (cuben fiber). Talk about freestanding vs non-freestanding shelters. Cover site selection and shelter setup tips. And more...

0:00 — INTRODUCTION
1:10 — BASECAMP
2:17 — BACKPACK HUNTING
3:21 — SLEEP NEAR GAME
4:18 — SITE SELECTION
6:47 — SHELTER TYPES
10:47 — MATERIALS
14:51 — TENT STAKES
16:50 — FREESTANDING
18:21 — TIPI
20:38 — 3 OR 4-SEASON
21:55 — CONDENSATION
23:57 — OVERVIEW
24:56 — BIVY & TARP
27:07 — TARPTENT AEON LI
29:28 — BIG AGNES FLY CREEK
30:28 — TARPTENT MOMENT DW
32:41 — HILLEBERG ANJAN 2
33:57 — CONCLUSION

[UngulateGuardian]

After waking up to rattlesnakes trying to get into my tent and were under the edge of my floor, I will always use a floored shelter and bring my boots inside the tent if it is above freezing.

[carlos_]

Great video and information without the typical influencer YouTube personality. Thanks!

[peterweikel]

The wall tents and teepee tents are great when you are driving (any vehicle, be it car, 4 wheeler, boat) into camp but are too heavy to pack. When you can use them they are great

[andrzejtaramina]

Awesome advice on shelters. Thanks! Curious what you think of the Argali and Durston X-Mid tents?

[garycase]

Nature Hike Massive tent best hunting tent I’ve used

[ilndboy]

Thanks Steve for another informative VLOG🤙🏽

[n.eldridge]

Z-packs Plex Solo is incredible at 11.8 oz. In my opinion there isn’t anything better. Small footprint. More headroom and room in general than a bivy. Nothing comes close to the weight and waterproofness because it’s Dyneema!

[davesanders]

Setting up a Teepee "properly" is a lot of work! Just popping it up is easy!
Keeping dry inside. Proper "setup" for smoke control. "Entrance" pointed in the right direction.
AND, course tied out properly for wind control - So it doesn' "tip" over in the middle of the night!

[adalebroux]

Can you share in another video different tarp pitches you've used that work well with tarp and bivy setup?

[seana]

For the hard core weather shelter option, you might also check out the Nortent brand. If you're on a hunt where you're bringing a tent, do you typically still bring a tarp as well?

[greasemonkeygod]

Well I learnt something… I tried a quilt for the first time last weekend. Pretty cheap 35 degree quilt on a 4.4r pad. I was pretty warm at 50 degrees. Here’s the anomaly- I was in a argali floorless shelter 🤦‍♂️ which means I couldn’t stick a leg out for warmth. Definitely think that floorless shelters work better with sleeping bags.

[BubbaBass]

These vids are very informative keep at it..

[eddiekane]

I knew I recognized this intro music from somewhere. The Hunt Backcountry Podcast has the exact same intro music

[AdventureColorado]

Steve, you've said that your tarp isn't available anymore and you don't have a specific recommendation. What would you look for in a new tarp? I'm interested in trying out the tarp/bivy setup, but I'm not sure which tarps to consider.=

[snowplow]

Any experience with Seek Outside shelters? I love my backpack from them

[dylanstein]

Curious as to why you don’t always use a dyneema shelter? Do you think dyneema is worth the extra money if you’re not going super deep but packing camp along everyday? What tarp would you recommend for under $150-$200?

[kyleware]

How cold in late season before you feel like a stove is needed? I have a WY late november hunt in Laramie mountains

[williamallan]

Does anyone have experience with the stone glacier Solus? I’m considering it for my November 1st and onward shelter

[Chado]

Has anyone had much experience with using a hammock for early season hunts?

[leewohlgemuth]

I really like that tarp/bivy setup and that tarp looks spacious!

But what tarp is that in your tarp/bivy setup?

I go to the website for links to the items and it lists everything but that tarp.