Tetra wedge, a great tarp pitch in three sizes. Setup instruction, pros & cons. You can tarp camp!
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Published 2021-01-15
In this video:
-pics of the setup in three tarp sizes: a 15*10 (DD XL tarp) a 10*10 (3FO UL gear) and a 9*4,5 (DD Superlight S-tarp) in metric this is 3*4,5 m, 3*3 m and 280*145 cm.
-detailed pitching instruction featuring different ways to do the back, the front closure, the optional open front, pitching with the back pole on the inside or the outside, tying off to a front pole or to a tree branch etc.
-a pitching demonstration of the small tarp in one shot.
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One thing: in the video I promised a pitching demo in real time at the end, but that was just a bit boring to watch. So I sped it up to double speed. I can do pre-attached tie-outs and guylines next time for more speed. In reality, 8 minutes for a drum-tight tarp is nothing, but on video it is slow :-)
Thanks for watching! Papa hiker
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All Comments (21)
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I love this new format showing rectangles and squares and in real time, really works for me.
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Ive used this type of tarp setup for twelve years now. Great for bad weather.
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You make tarp camping look like such fun that I keep wanting to do it ... except I live where there are poisonous nocturnal ground spiders and many snakes looking for night warmth so I need a big net - but I keep dreaming of a tarp setup!
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My favourite winter set up.
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Using the larger tarps, this makes for a useful shelter for bike-camping as all your kit and bike can fit in this shelter. You can also prepare meals in the front on a camp stove (with a door open) and be protected from rain or snow. Already subscribed.
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Thanks for posting such great videos! This is maybe my favourite pitch :) I watched all of your videos last year before I decided to use a tarp for my light weight solo camping kit.
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Great set up Long time no see Welcome back
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A really nice setup and excellent tutorial, thanks Papa.
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Went camping in March and used the hexamid and pyramid pitches with great success. Now I know the next one to try. Thanks!
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Happy new year mate Great to see you back posting again
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Thank you for another great set up. When it comes to wanting a pitch for the terrain, I look for your channel. Stay safe
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Tried it. Works great!
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Very nice! I think that would work splendidly with my 8 x 10 tarp. Thanks for showing the set up.
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THANK YOU!!! I've been watching some of your other videos on repeat, pausing every three seconds, trying to work this one out lol. I've got a dd4x4, so I think this is going to be a palace.
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That was really interesting
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Very nice!
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Great video! I have used that pitch once with a 3 x 3 m camo tarp and loved it. It is my favorite tarp configuration for bad weather. Now I know what it’s called.
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That will be a good single person tent for a boy scout and his gear. Thank you ! Keep up the great work !!!
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Papa hiker, I am trying to expand my repertoire from the three pitches I have always used. I really appreciate the tetra wedge video, because you are using a rectangular tarp. My tarp is 3 m x 2.6 m. Thanks!
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Hi from the Finnish forest! I just pitched my first ever tarp for overnight camping and it is this bad boy. I am using a 3x3 DD tarp. I used a ridgeline for both front and back ridgeline connection points. Let's see how it goes tonight.
