As a kid I loved all of the old classic movies and books. Swiss Family Robinson, old Dan'l, Davie, old yeller, Tom n Huck, they were all my friends. Anything that spawned an adventure for me, I was all in! I've run the gambit hunting using archery, air, modern etc...
But now I'm into BP.
My camping experience is pretty much the same. Years of survival training and experience has given me many 2 week adventures over the years living with barely anything. I have also hauled and set up a virtual tent city with all the latest and greatest stuff for month long camps with the family down on the river.
Now that the kids are older and have lives of their own, and my wife is getting to where she can no longer camp, the BP journey has helped me make the decision to slow down my adventures a bit. I no longer yearn for bushcraft shelters or spending 2 days hauling and setting up a camp site. I have moved towards a more traditional type of camping. I couldn't care less about being historically correct (it's just not MY thing right now), but I am using materials and tech from late 1800s- early 1900s (leather, canvas, sisal ropes, skins, etc...)
My next piece of tech will be a tent. I've used plenty of modern tarps and know about 50 ways to set them up. I've made a canvas ships hammock that I use some. But I want a tent I can set up for a solo camp on the creek or river for a week or two. My budget is non-existent as usual. So I want to make my own.
I'd like to see and hear about your DIY tents. Please tell me what the style is, and what materials were used. Maybe some dimensions or drawings? What are the pros and cons of the design?
Look forward to seeing what ya made!
But now I'm into BP.
My camping experience is pretty much the same. Years of survival training and experience has given me many 2 week adventures over the years living with barely anything. I have also hauled and set up a virtual tent city with all the latest and greatest stuff for month long camps with the family down on the river.
Now that the kids are older and have lives of their own, and my wife is getting to where she can no longer camp, the BP journey has helped me make the decision to slow down my adventures a bit. I no longer yearn for bushcraft shelters or spending 2 days hauling and setting up a camp site. I have moved towards a more traditional type of camping. I couldn't care less about being historically correct (it's just not MY thing right now), but I am using materials and tech from late 1800s- early 1900s (leather, canvas, sisal ropes, skins, etc...)
My next piece of tech will be a tent. I've used plenty of modern tarps and know about 50 ways to set them up. I've made a canvas ships hammock that I use some. But I want a tent I can set up for a solo camp on the creek or river for a week or two. My budget is non-existent as usual. So I want to make my own.
I'd like to see and hear about your DIY tents. Please tell me what the style is, and what materials were used. Maybe some dimensions or drawings? What are the pros and cons of the design?
Look forward to seeing what ya made!
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