>>1153114Learn the following knots:
>bowline>truckers hitch>close hitchThese three will let you set up in a number of ways. There are other knots but with these you should manage the basic set ups.
For the various set ups just you tube them. There are 1 million wanna-be bushcrafty faggots on there showing you how they set up their tarp. IMHO forget the fancier set ups. Learn the A frame and the diamond. These two will get you through most weather and once you are familiar with them you can use your imagination to alter them to suit your needs.