The Ultimate Tarp Survival Shelter/Backpacking Tent

Utilizing just 6 tent stakes, an 8 by 12 cheapo tarp, and a 4 and 1/2 foot long stick, this shelter offers protection from the elements and super simple set up.

Step 1: Materials

All that's needed is an 8 by 12 tarp, a 4 and 1/2 foot stick, and 6 tent stakes.

Step 2: Staking Back

Stake the inner 2 grommets on the twelve foot side down. Make sure the tarp is pulled tight between them.

Step 3: Add 2 More Stakes

Diagonally, across from the stakes you just put in, stake the tarp down. Leave the corners unstaked. Do this on the 2 back corners only.

Step 4: Folding

Fold those loose corners down underneath the tarp.

Step 5: Tying Up Loose Ends

Now the remember the whole other side that has not been staked? Stake one corner down, place the stake in the middle, holding it up, then stake the other corner done when the stick will stay up from the tension.(look in pictures for help)