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Poncho Shelter: The Bat and Flying Squirrel

August 3, 2017 by Mike 2 Comments

Poncho Shelter: The Bat

Poncho Shelter: The Flying Squirrel

The Bat (Ridge Line 1)

For the ridge line setup there are four variations. To set up the first pair of this configuration you will need a ridge line, one pole, one guy lines, and four stakes. I call this first setup The Bat. Begin by attaching the longer side of the tarp to the ridge line, on the back side of the tarp attach a pole and guy line to the center, then stake down the two rear lower corners.

The Flying Squirrel (Ridge Line 1)

The Flying Squirrel is set up the same way just rotated 90 degrees. Attach the shorter end of the tarp to the ridge line, on the opposite end place a pole and guy line to the center of the tarp, and again stake down the two lower corners.

The Bat (Ridge Line 2)

The second set of this variation will require a ridge line, two poles, two guy lines, and four stakes. Attach the middle of the tarp to the ridge line, and stake down the two lower corners. On the front side of the tarp attach a pole and guy line to either side of the tarps corners and stake them down.

The Flying Squirrel (Ridge Line 2)

Again, the Flying Squirrel is just a rotated version of The Bat. Attach the longer center of the tarp to the ridge line, stake down the two lower corners, and on the front side of the tarp attach a pole and guy line to either side of the tarps corners.

The Bat (Pole Setup)

Now let’s set up these configurations using poles. To do this you will need three poles, three guy lines, and five stakes. Start by loosely staking down the two lower corners, leaving enough room to add a pole and guy line in the center, and do so. On the front side of the tarp attach a pole and guy line to both corners of the tarp and stake them down.

The Flying Squirrel (Pole)

The Flying Squirrel, again, is set up the same way. Loosely stake down the two lower corners, add a pole and guy line to the center, and on the front side of the tarp attach a pole and guy line to both corners of the tarp.

Tarp Rigging (Knots) Links:

Setting up a tarp with poles

http://plighttofreedom.com/trekking-pole-tarp-setup/

A Comprehensive Guide to Tarp and Tent Guy Lines

http://plighttofreedom.com/guy-lines/

Tent Stakes & How to Use Them

http://plighttofreedom.com/tent-stakes/

3 Tarp Ridgelines: Tied, Toggled & Hardware 

http://plighttofreedom.com/3-tarp-ridgeline…toggled-hardware/ 

5 Knots You Need to Know

http://plighttofreedom.com/5-knots-you-need-to-know/

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