NEW HACK NO ONE KNOWS

[@WayPointSurvival]

That's really a great idea! And, you're right, I have never seen that method. Thank you so much!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

here is a simple hack that can do so much for your woods time hope you enjoy please hit the like button if you do safe journeys

[@buddycarmine2254]

Blackie.. I found your Channel a while back I have learned more from you in the last few months than I have from anyone in my 44 years, That's when it comes to outdoors tricks & tips. Love your videos. Thanks for your time.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Awesome, thank you!

[@james_lessick892]

I agree

[@ericvater8672]

Blackie that is the amazing use of cordage I have ever seen. To me that's the best of best and used are limitless. I will put this in my bushcraft toolbox and hope I can use it in the future. God bless Blackie you're the greatest. Have a great day Blackie.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Right on

[@peterschmidt6754]

Sir, you certainly deserve the bushcraft award of the year! You have just changed camping and bushcraft forever, for those who receive this!!!

[@corwinchristensen260]

Dad used to do this with regular 3 strand twisted rope. He held all kinds of stuff on the pack mule that way. I never thought about making my own twisted cord, and the soft shackle option will make it into my kit for sure.

[@smoothvern165]

This is such a great tip! I’m gonna do this to all of my tarps and my poncho. I’ve been watching a lot of your older videos, too. It’s a gold mine of genuinely useful information! I really appreciate that you share so much knowledge. Thank you!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bruc33ef]

Brilliant idea, Blackie. You know, this is how they make those travel clotheslines that you string up in your hotel bathroom that you don't need clothespins for. Just stick the ends of your shirts, socks, and underwear through the gaps and they stay up. Of course they make those out of surgical tubing for extra stretch but the principle's the same and doing it your way with non-stretch cord would work, too, if you twist it enough like you show how.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Exactly!

[@timlacy2284]

Blackie , WOW A Great Video with Outstanding Information. You are right I wouldn't have ever thought of that , and so simple . Thank You for passing on the knowledge and craft . Yes You Are The Master Woodsman and Buschcrafter , Can't wait for the books . Thanks Again. Tim L.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DamianBloodstone]

This is an excellent tip and how you can use it. It would also preserve your line so it can always be reused again. Amazing. Thank you for showing it to all of us. I truly appreciate all the time you take in making these vids for us. Take Care and Stay Safe.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You are so welcome!

[@peterwheeler4402]

Thank you Blackie, glad to see you're feeling better. I will be putting those on my basha shelter and my ALICE pack as well as using the soft shackles on my sailing boat. Brilliant work, please keep it up.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Sounds great!

[@markgibbs904]

Yep, different. Works somewhat like a Chinese finger trap. Well illustrated. Thanks Blackie.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it does

[@lisamcqueen8509]

The same construction is used in a type of flemish bowstring. I have a small machine, drill driven, to build this type. Good idea, Blackie, of this cord constuction!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep i make flemish bowstring back when i was a shooting sports instructor for bsa summer camp

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS That is something else we have in common Blackie! I too was a BSA camp counselor/merit badge instructor back in the early 1970s (archery, canoeing, backpacking, pioneering and wildnerness survival)

[@peterschmidt6754]

Brilliant! Thanks for creating the bush craft spring loop!

[@parttimewoodcrafter307]

That is a great idea! You are basically making a short piece of reverse wrap cordage with Paracord or bank line, I've made a lot of natural cordage using reverse wrap, but never once thought of using the method for something like this.

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Thanks for that tutorial. I own a purchased twisted bungee clothesline that is intended to be used for that purpose, but I never gave any thought to crafting anything like that on my own. My mind is spinning right now at the possibilities.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barrybaldwin5535]

I've been having some fun making these twisted cords using different materials. A swimming goggle brand also sells replacement bunji type 1/8" elastic cord material about 30" long. I had my best luck with this material; about 15 revolutions worked well. Next I tried 1100 lb paracord from WalMart. I couldn't work with it at all. After stretching the sheath & cutting the excess off, when I started twisting, the filaments inside still twisted to the point where individual kinks would force themselves through the outside sheath. I gave up on that. I also bought some bulk 1/4" bunji cordage from Runnings Store & made up some in 3 different lengths. That worked out quite well. Next I'll try the regular 550 paracord & see how smoothly that goes. Thanks again for that hack that I've never heard of or seen before.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad you have found it to be helpful thanks for watching

[@alanthompson2063]

Wow, been doing this kinda push through thing with a chain sinnet, and opening up old hemp ropes do try and do the toggle thing like this too. But this Innovation is another modern and brilliant take with modern materials. Learning much. Thanks.

[@bobweaver1738]

I was kind of meh about the tarp tie, but then you showed all the other uses! Wow! Great job sir! Thank you!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

No problem!

[@hokudadog7637]

Wow! Talk about innovation! It is rare to find a truly “new” hack. You are amazing

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk4518]

Really great hack I never saw before. I will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Hope you enjoy

[@user-he6nj1zv9f]

Blackie I haven't used bankline, it is something new to me. I ordered some #36 and it arrived yesterday and after supper I am going to cut a two foot section and give this a try. Thank you for another great video.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@thelifeofjools8384]

That's ingenius ! Reckon your Grandmother was right.... Leonardo da Vinci said "Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication" .... Thanks for that...gonna be incredibly useful 👍 All the best....

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Absolutely

[@pnyarrow]

Great idea. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for watching!

[@alicarroll8236]

That is a great idea thanks for sharing stay safe and God Bless

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks 👍

[@melofthemountains]

Well that's a game changer! A million uses are running through my head now. Thanks Blackie!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You bet!

[@The_Channel_Of_Chad]

Bushcraft zip ties and now bushcraft bungees; what's next? Love the idea. Keep up the amazing content.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You got it!

[@paulevans-u2o]

great tip and trick be using that cheers for sharing

[@michaeljones5395]

Awesome tip! Thanks for sharing! I m going to outfit my tarp and rain poncho with these this weekend. Also I will even attach one along with some of your soft shackles that I made up to my Blackbird Haversack for nice to have!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

sounds good

[@ScoOutDoors]

Absolutely brilliant idea thanks for sharing 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🍺🔥🥩

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@apeacefulwolfretirement1984]

Now, this is a real "paradigm" 👋👍👍🤔😜 and I love that way of creativity... well done Mrs, and Thanks a lot. 🧙‍♂️🇨🇦

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Family-Guardian]

Nice!!!! Excellent hack! This I will use! Thank you for the great video.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@justinmaddox8353]

Gotta LOVE your Grandmother!! Simple, really is awesome. Thanks for a great lesson on thinking outside the box.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for watching!

[@markh5889]

You’re right I’ve never seen that before. I am going to have to make a couple up. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the great videos.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for watching!

[@daveedwards6567]

Great idea 👌 think Iam going to use that lots thanks Blacky interesting video thanks

[@benmiller5303]

That's not in the Ashley Book of Knots. Very useful, thank you.

[@paulblackburn4245]

I can see using that to hang a pack on a tree. Great tip Blackie!!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Absolutely!

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Awesome tip my friend!! I know what I'm doing tomorrow!! Great video!!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@snesleywipessqueegeeservices]

Really handy! Thanks Blackie!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Happy to help!

[@mvinge]

Incredible. I'll never forget this.

[@pdxRoberge]

Long video but very useful tips. Thank you sir.

[@shastaham7630]

I just made up a half dozen soft shackles to go on my haversacks. Now I'm going to have to take them apart to twist them up. Or maybe I'll just make up a few more... I am not going to replace the loops on my tarps until I have to unroll them next time. I really wish you had done this video before I made up those loops. Anyway, thanks, Blackie.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad you enjoyed

[@james_lessick892]

I learn so much from you Mr Blackie. Thank you again for all you do. 👌🤠👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Very welcome

[@freeshrugs63]

Clever as the dickens. I'm heading out camping tomorrow. I can't wait to try new tricks and play with my rope toys!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very very cool trick! I've never seen that before!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you liked it! feel free to use it sir i look forward to seeing what you come up with it

[@datnotme9921]

👍👀Wow! Blackie your a-maze-zing! Thanks for your excellent tips!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

My pleasure!

[@DonnyPavoliniOutdoors]

Now that is handy as a shirt pocket Blackie! Thanks for this demo! Take care!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks, you too! thanks for stopping by brother look forward to us camping together

[@mannihh5274]

Simply amazing - knowing so much, but still learning - thanks for showing !! Stay safe and take care

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

I looked at ever verse in the Bible that had ther word simple in it and this is the closest verse I could find, Grandmothers sometimes took it out of content to make it simple for the grandchildren to understand. Pro 21:11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thank you

[@BigHammock]

This is Useful. And I will be using this very soon. Highest of compliments sir. Thank you for sharing.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MichaelR58]

Blackie , great tip , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for watching!

[@gypsyboomer]

Former Ranger, life long hiker and learner of bush craft - never seen that before and it is truly a great idea. Wonder what it does to strength at the bends?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

seems to hold well i have been using it to hold my hammocks and thus far no signs of stress at the knots

[@DPovey]

Great video, loving this series. I'm going to make lots of those to put them on everything!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Have fun!

[@RatsAndFunTV]

Very nice trick.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JB-ff6se]

Never seen that before and it is very neat. Thank you for figuring it out and sharing!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

My pleasure!

[@carlosrobles7716]

Thank you Blackie Just believe and have faith God Bless you!!!

[@timsmith9169]

Way cool ,this could be very use full.thank you Blackie

[@terryqueen3233]

Great idea thanks Blackie. I've seen you used these but I just came across this video where you made them

[@kvonzwild8979]

Great hack. I've a bit of experience and just learned something new which is highly appreciated. Thanks

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robinsvensson7138]

Fantastic idea! Great video, thank you very much! Will try out straight away =)

[@RatdogDRB]

I like this one. Lots of good uses.

[@fredfreiberger7878]

Thanks Blackie I appreciate this I have loops on a military poncho and was needing a way to prevent it from hanging up

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

these will help alot

[@randyrobbins7106]

Absolutely brilliant! So easy but so useful. Thx Blackie.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danielhurst8863]

Use a drill and you can make these faster. Anchor the end as Blackie has down, but the free end put into a drill, tighten up. Use the slowest speed unless you really have good drill control, and twist the rope. You can also reverse the drill to create counter torsion, and you can use a clockwise and counter clockwise in combination to hold even better. It's also a way to carry quick grab cordage that won't snag on everything around you.

[@davegoodridge8352]

Fantastic idea. No end to the uses

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thank you! 😊

[@lowrangeoverland9013]

outstanding 👍💯🏆🏆🏆

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jeromemcdonald2741]

Highly intelligent and very useful. Thank you 😊😊😁

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you think so!

[@markschneiderhan4300]

More excellent information, please keep it up Blackie.....

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Much appreciated

[@danmcelroy6584]

Thank you! Definitely gonna make a few of these. My next project for winter. ✌️

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Wonderful!

[@donaldrinker8104]

Thanks again I'm going to try one now. I've already have ten ideas your the best buddy.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Go for it!

[@axerxes3981]

Blackie.... this is of of your best!! Outstanding hack!!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

more on it to come

[@kokopelauwebb5731]

You can put multiple items in it at the same time. It was a little harder with the old sisal rope. My Dad used to hang small tools up that way.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for the info

[@Cooliemasteroz]

That’s really good, I was about to change the rusted wire on my clothes line and by some new clothes pegs as well but not now.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

cool idea

[@apar1560]

👍👍👍 THAT'S COOL 😎 Thanks Sir Blackie

[@neitzsche5150]

Great idea, Blackie. Thanks!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you liked it! and thank you very much

[@johnpotter7652]

Now, that's incredibly useful ! Also, it is a great application for the end of roll cordage.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Absolutely!

[@kevinstanley5352]

WOW, never heard of this until now thanks so much Brother!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad to help

[@slinkyspiner1721]

Great idea, I’m using it as a bracelet.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Sounds great!

[@robertstephens8339]

Excellent!

[@danielirvine3109]

Cool beans my friend.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for the visit

[@stevenladrig9592]

Great idea blackie I'm have to do that with all my Bank line

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Go for it!

[@miken7629]

Nice application. That technique when used with polymer fishing line has been used to make artificial muscles in robotics simulating biological muscles. A bundle of artificial muscles have lifted over 1/2 ton.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

very cool

[@graymann]

This guy doesn't get half the credit he deserves. There's a good reason why William Collins named a special edition of one of his knives after this guy. He is literally a bushcraft engineer.

[@gregknight293]

Another great idea , Blackie . Gonna try it myself right away, many thanks !

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Go for it!

[@johnboleyjr.1698]

As a teen I use to make necklaces, and bracelets out of twisted cordage. I would tie a few strands off, and twist one strand until it wanted to double over onto itself. Then I would hold that strand taught with a foot, while twisting another strand until it did the same thing. Sometimes I would work a third strand the same way. Then I would fumble around trying to twist those strands together. Turns out all I had to do was fold it half. This has me feeling certain kinds of ways about myself now. The difference between "knowledge" and "skill", I guess.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

we all find new ways to do the things we do thanks for posting

[@jamesparker6383]

now, that's a great idea almost like a shock cord. you sir are to be commended .

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thank you kindly

[@thankmelater1254]

Brilliant. That's why I'm a subscriber, Sir!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for following the channel

[@williammccaslin8527]

Cool trick, I like it an will use this, thx for the vid Blackie

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Any time!

[@jem6205]

I love these comments and am amazed. At the same time, I thought this was common knowledge. I am now in my 40s and I am beginning to realize that coomon knowledge has been lost during the newer generations

[@jem6205]

The next thing to show them is how to put a grommet on your gloves... now I am thinking not many people know how to add and reinforce a grommet.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thats a good thing to do with gloves and i have done it to tops of rucksacks as well to have a good place to cabiner gloves

[@jem6205]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS the most common place that I do them on is for drain holes in bags, gloves to aid in keeping together packed away or attached to my jacket sleeve, the hem on jeans to keep them tucked in a boot, and on top of the front pockets of jeans for quick attach stuff with a soft shackle/carabiner.

[@andylan7065]

Hi Blackie, never seen this before. Thanks for showing this interesting hack. Best regards from Austria Andy

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks and hello from alabama

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Great video good stuff man. I enjoyed watching your video. Keep up the great work. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts. God bless. Oh ya you can use it as a land yard. For your knife.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

good idea

[@outbackowl4026]

Thank you for your time to make this video; l have seen something similar to many years ago; a shock cord done basically done like that being used as a clothesline;:

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You are very welcome

[@johnwyman5939]

Hey ,that's a dam good idea!!! Very useful. Thanks

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

No problem!

[@kevinlott9626]

That's great, Blackie..!!🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks

[@woodsinme]

Good stuff. Would make a great prusik or taut line hitch.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep it will

[@michaelraines93]

great! these will be handy. thanks.

[@ArkansasLivin]

That could be handy to leave attached to a poncho. Thanks

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep it works well on tarps to

[@oldminer5387]

Thank you Blackie, I going to try this out.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Please do!

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great video

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks!

[@MrBearbait75]

Awesome thinking!!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

I think so too!