DIY Tarp Tensioner: Camping, Hammock Tarps, Survival Tarps

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Stay in the Woods,

Dan

[marcelledbetter]

I recommend using a round file or emory cloth to take the factory 'edge' off the both inner and outer edges of the washers before use in the field.
Some of the factory edges can be quite sharp and over time, will begin to damage your tension line.
A sharp washer can even cut the line during strong to severe weather conditions in relation to line thickness and strength.
Takes little time to prep the washers, and provides a reason to get on your feet and get moving in the shop... Tinker Time.

[mariocueva]

I have three words for you. Taught Line Hitch. Super simple to tie and no need for additional hardware.

[jospipodEvo]

Super! I like to put Prussik knots on the 4ends of my tarp loops and all the lines are packed inside of the Tarp’s drybag! Even my ridgeline is already mounted on my tarp. This gives me a real quick hammock shelter to setup when it rains.
When the ridgeline is set, i stake 4 pegs out and tighten the lines with the preset prussik on the tarp!
Keepup the good work! I learned allot from your channel 👍🏻💪🏻

[TheTechPrepper]

That's nice little trick. I achieve the same tensioning using a taut line hitch. It's great for adjusting guy lines quickly in the field.

[christinemmac]

Thanks! I’ve camped a lot, but more ‘glamping’ says my grandson, who I’ve taken camping several times and is now a Boy Scout — and is teaching and encouraging me to do more rustic trips. It was super windy, cold and rainy on our last trip but we say it was our favorite one yet because it was challenging. He’s a master of the taut line hitch — which is what kept us dry and our set up pretty solid— but I’m still struggling to learn it! So I love this trick! Now when the granddaughter and I head out next week we’ll be ready!

[johnswanson]

I use a slip knot on all the tie offs on my tarps. They are clean, effective, and work very well

[jackvoss]

Dan, I recognize that when you say something, you truly believe it. You have actually tried it in the field, under field conditions. It may not be a technique that I choose to use for where and how I trundle around in the woods and streams of the Great Lakes realm, but I now have it in my memory bank. Albeit an 83 year old memory bank. (What was I going to say next? Oh - yeah!)
I respect what you say. Thank you for being straight from the shoulder. I appreciate that. Jack
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying.

[SINYC]

Awesome trick! I’m sticking with my truckers hitch for now though.

[uncletomscabin]

I like the beer can tab trick, its amazing how many different line tension vids and tips there are on you tube.

[richardhutchinson]

For guylines I always use a taut line hitch - sinple and easy and nothing extra required. But always good to know new tricks.

[ДмитрийБровин-бк]

Просто - как все гениальное !!! Спасибо огромное. It 's just like everything is brilliant !!! Thank you so much.

[GrdDog]

found this little nugget of information a couple years ago; video I watched had friggin music (I hate that) and no word explanation, but was easy enough to figure out.
I always like your video's with voice explanation a lot better.
2 people I watch on YouTube CoalCracker and Corporals Corner; both are best on their fields.
Keep up the awesome work !!!!

[SavageVoyageur]

Thanks Dan for another great tip on tarps. I just made 6 of these for my tarp.

[danielkutcher]

Taut - taunt means to tease. Nice tip. Thanks.

[johnburgin]

Saw something similar to this a while back . Thanks for the reminder . Have a good one

[danemmerich]

Great trick! Love. I have plenty of washers.

[tbrew]

This is why I carry a few large heavy duty keyrings on my backpack straps.
You can then do the same thing with any webbing or strap that fits through them.

[georgvonsauer]

A simple saddle cinch...you can do the same with a stick and two holes...there is a knot that does the same thing...a taut line hitch...learned that 60 years ago in BSA...

[jongrubka]

As always thank you very much keep making

[rowanthefirst]

Dude, that is epic for both a quick fix or a more permanent solution. I have so many loose washers in the car and the shed, this is a zero dollar fix for me. Thank you, from Australia!