Having grown up in SA and spending many moons in the berg or on game farms and now living in the UK and spending many moons on Dartmoor I am a firm tarp person personally. The versatility and adaptability of the tarp allows me to truly be 1 with the environment I am in which is important for my mental health. I feel I can set up a tarp shelter far quicker than setting up any tent. Cheers for the video and keep them comming

i just came back from a 3 day tarp camp and i had 2 scorpions and a spider try to crawl into bed with me so i think tents have some advantages but when the rain came pouring down the tarp was more practical and allowed me to keep a fire going. great video as usual Clarise.

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

Great input thanks for sharing your story. I also find the scorpions are annoying, they even wake me up when they're trying to climb up the tent walls, never mind when they get into your tarp or sleeping bag! I suppose we can't blame the creepy crawlies, they seek the heat. C

👍👍👍 Tents vs Tarps. Each has their pros and cons .. very much dependent on, inter alia, the Situation, Area, Length of Stay, etc, etc. A tent together with a tarp is a worthwhile option .. especially when not out alone. The best of both. A 'bedroom' together with an open covered cook / chill / whatever area. Take your pick and adapt accordingly. Thanks for sharing .. take care ..

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas, I like your idea of the tent with an awning. Tarps are very versatile in that way and a great option along with your tent for inclement weather. Thanks! C

@thomasmusso1147

Жыл бұрын

@@LiveReady 👍, my pleasure. Caravanners do it all the time. Sleep in the Van and live / recreate under the attached awning .. except in really bad weather. That's when board games and such and sitting inside the van was the alternative.

Each product, has its unique advantages. If depends on the situation, and the planning, that you put in. If you are not going far, you can do the tent route. For survival, I would recommend the tarp shelter, but learn the set up types. Great content, as always.

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

Hey Stefan! Agreed, each product needs to be matched to the situation. If not, you just need to know how to use what shelter you've got to your advantage. C

It's fine, I'd take a tarp over a spoon in rain any day. Kabar does sell sporks , pretty good products , can either get them individually or in a pack of 3. Got the 3 pack , have 2 now and my younger sister wanted one for her bag so being the nice brother I gave one up.

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

Garrett! I have a spork I should just pack it🙆. You are a nice older brother for handing out sporks. Anyway, you could only ever use one at a time. I should have a look at the Kabar ones though that could be interesting. I saw your mail will get around to it shortly. C

3:09 That’s why you don’t leave your paracord on your tarp in case you need to deploy it quickly. Manage your cordage. ❤

I carry both these days when hiking and camping , a one person tent and a large ultralight tarp for a covered work space . In our go bags I have large nylon tarps that can be used to cover the one person puptents . Both very light if you shop around for ultralight gear. Durability can be tricky so carry extra strong duct tape !

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

I like your duct tape suggestion and you're going to like my next video on setting up a base camp! C

Excellent info ,as always!

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks!! C

i would take the inner shelter of the tent and combine it with the tarp instead of the tent top.

I like that tent, but my concern has also been the bright colors these tents come in... no hiding away in those😂. Scotbot's idea of camo tarp is great although the down side again is xtra gear to carry along. You win some you lose some. Thx Clarise, bushbaby ❤🎉

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

Yeah bushbaby😁😜! Just a thought that occurs to me now. One can actually use foliage and plant debris to conceal bright coloured tents or shelters. If you're constantly moving though you would have to reapply your camouflage at each camp and make sure it doesn't pierce your gear, but it can be done. C

An aspect which has been on my mind for a while. Tarp deployment can be a kicker but the versatility of a tarp will take it a lot more. Though like you say, a tarp stows easier and the weight is a factor. Some sites would rather require a tarp for enclosure's sake and keeping out which should be out. To have a utility tap hand around could improve your coverage and practicality. Thanks for sharing

Hi C , the best shelter is the one you have withe you , ( bivi and Poncho ) applies to knife ( SAK ) and imagination (Mc Gyver)😏🌹 Lg Roland

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

Poncho sounds like a great future video topic. I'll look up the knife, I'm always looking around. Agreed on the imagination even just as a life skill, improvisation is key. Always nice to hear from you. C

In a cold weather environment a tent has to be better. The wind could blow in the cold air if you're in a tarp. I like the pop up tents since they're so easy to move around

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lance! Pop up tents are a great BOB option, especially if that's combined with a small awning, some tents even come with their own. C

That yellow tent isn't exactly stealthy. But that could be countered with camo netting and using cuts off nearby shrubs. With respect to the difficulty of setting up the tarp because the hard ground, it's actually good that you showed it, as in real world situations you're not always going to have perfect conditions to start with.

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

Hey Scott 100% reality is never convenient. We just improvise and make do. I'm also not a fan of bright colours but it has taught me something. If you want to conceal your camp, your best option is to find a well concealed campsite. If your bright coloured tent can't be seen, then the smoke from your fire probably won't be seen either and you won't be within earshot of other people. So for stealth, campsite selection trumps concealed gear. It does help to have "bush" colours though. Glad you enjoyed the video. C

I would say its good to carry both. Tent for sleeping and keeping kit safe and use the Tarp as an outdoor sort of verandah. Just my 10 cents. Good video as always. :-)

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I agree as long as one can carry the weight. There are always some ultralight options though. C

Interesting! Did your Unigear tent leak? Mine leaked very badly 😒

For storm i'd go tent in normal camping, but for survival tarp. I can sleep anywhere as long as it's not dead cold. 😂 Indomie, my country's product. 4 packs for US$1 here. It was 5 before inflation. 🤣

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

I like those noodles!! Thanks for sending them over the pond😉 They're round about that price here if you buy them in bulk. I'll think of you next time I get one out. Maybe for dinner, I'm bushed, have been climbing the mountain today. I agree on the cold though hey, I also can't sleep if im cold. Good sleeping gear and you should be ok though. C

@waitandsee9345

Жыл бұрын

@@LiveReady it's good for pocket but not for health. I don't recommend it for daily menu tho they have many variants. Yes, i pack a blanket too for warmth. Have a blessed day, C.

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

@@waitandsee9345 🤣🤣🤣 I know people who eat it every day for lunch, I'll read them your comment. C

@waitandsee9345

Жыл бұрын

@@LiveReady oh my😅 May he/she always has good health.

It has to be a light tent together with a tarp for bushcraft.

I mean, they both have their ups and downs, I always go with a tarp and bug net insert with a bathtub floor its light enough and protects me from bugs and the ground.

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

That's a great combo and a nice way to omit tent poles. Versatile option👌🏻 C

Ms C, you should have had your camera guy remove ALL those rocks so you could get those tent steaks in. (Still watching video)

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

😜🤣 No camera guy here! Just me playing in the bush. Hope you enjoyed the rest of the video. Next time I'll make a plan with the rocks! C

@yakfishin4912

Жыл бұрын

@@LiveReady Yeah I'm sure your tired of "carrying" Him. Dead weight 🤪. I like the little bloopers you add here and there too. Very funny. Wish you had a "about me" page or website. Oh oh oh, a live stream would be cool. And yes I did enjoy the rest of the video as usual.

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

@@yakfishin4912 I can look into that live stream some time...🤔 I post a bit more about what I'm up to on Patroen and chat on discord. You can also follow the Live Ready SA Instagram page! C

@yakfishin4912

Жыл бұрын

@@LiveReady Gotta do the live stream on a Sunday though. It's my day off. I don't want to miss it if it happens. Pleeeeease. 😊

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

@@yakfishin4912 Ok we'll see if it happens. C

On your. Bug in or bug out video did you to comment on my two comments or were you away. I hope I did not offend you Carrie

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

Hey there! I had a look at the scripture you quoted now. See if I've got the right one. My understanding of it is not the same as yours, but no offense taken. Clarise.

Why would anyone set up camp on rocks 😂😅 Sorry I couldn't help noticing!!

@LiveReady

8 ай бұрын

There aren't any clear spaces to camp in the bush unless you make em😉

Having been in the army and having used bivvies a lot, I would go for the tent every time. Now, please give us a lesson on how to eat with chopsticks.

@waitandsee9345

Жыл бұрын

If u can't use chopstick, just omit chop and use sticks.

@SteveNuns

Жыл бұрын

@@waitandsee9345 good point. I am, however, trying to acquire skills - and eating with chopsticks seems like a good skill to have. At the moment, when it comes to chopsticks, I am tjopstick.

@waitandsee9345

Жыл бұрын

@@SteveNuns👌 😂

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

​@@waitandsee9345😂

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

​@@SteveNunsIts easier when your sticks are straight. Mine weren't, but then you just pile a whole lot of noodles on and take big bites. That seems to help! C

there's no such thing as bad weather - there's only weird make-up on survival tip videos.

@LiveReady

Жыл бұрын

I'm flattered you study the video so closely ;) C

@Xamiakass

Жыл бұрын

@@LiveReady you really shouldn't... took 4 seconds to know you're just attention baiting... :D