BEING SNEAKY TOOLS AND TIPS

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

more videos on the way not that its cool i can do more lol

[@PeterWolfe2012]

Sorry to bother you, but do you still check the hotmail account? I sent you something.

[@kenmckittrick7876]

Wow, this is really good stuff. You get better every time I watch you video. IMHO You are approaching Mors Kochanksi levels and he was the best. Thank you

[@ronwilliams9884]

Practical, inexpensive, fast and multipurpose! Thanks 👍👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Indeed!

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great video

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mikebsbd]

Thank you for sharing the great ideas.

[@PaulDekleva]

The hobo stick is a modern development from the Roman era. The legionaries typically carried their equipment on poles, known as "sarcinae, when marching. It carried their food, shield and kit-bag. They were the real ground pounders or as they called themselves - Marius Mules.

[@stevenladrig9592]

That's why we need you blackie to give us good advice keep your show up and I'll be watching I think everybody else should you give the best advice of all

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thank you very much

[@outbackowl3040]

Hi Blackie., excellent video blackie, thankyou for your time to make this video. Muchly appreciated.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffrichards5106]

Great tips, Thanks.👍

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

I just learned something new, thank you, Blackie!

[@smoothvern165]

That’s an excellent piece of kit, and a great, useful tip!

[@BigSeppiWen]

Great advice! Thanks.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great video and lots of great ideas! Thanks, my friend!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks so much!

[@SonofChurchill]

Been following the Stealth tips, been great. Thanks

[@thetruthhershelcyphers]

Another great video.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

I appreciate that

[@misplacedhillbilly7594]

Get a 3 foot square of camo fabric from Walmart or any fabric supply. Lay the bundle in the middle, pull the 4 corners together and tie them. Such a peice of fabric can have multiple uses as well.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

very true

[@thankmelater1254]

Video and sound perfect today, Mr. Thomas. Now to enjoy the teaching.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Rock on!

[@True_Mana]

Blackie once again a tip I will take to hart big Mahalo’z Blackie … I will use all these tips in real life situations‘s Thank you I’O for leading me to this Chanel… be safe and stay blessed Blackie… ALOHA 🤙🏾💯

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Sounds great!

[@TSGEnt]

Sneaky. Quiet. You've made this video ASMR attractive. You've added a new audience. Shhh. Great hammoc solution. Thank you. I always enjoy your instruction.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for the visit

[@preppercamper2579]

You are a boatload of information please do not stop making this series I be on highly appreciate this...KingJesus

[@mikelgeren149]

👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for watching

[@dennislindenpellinge]

Thank you and once again Thank you! I never thought of fixing paracord with knots this way. But now I will do it right away! Now I see how I can use this. It will help a lot, in so many ways! Great! 😄👍👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You are so welcome!

[@DAVIDWTCS]

When you turn the trash bag back over itself, you are exposing the shiny inside. Perhaps a burlap sack over the trash bag would make a better camo cover. Its dull brown and quiet.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

would work very well

[@david_W5QDF]

Great info Blackie

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks

[@rodneywhitfield5754]

Some real good tips here Blackie

[@GodBearOutoors]

I've really enjoyed your "being sneaky" series Blackie! I especially like the early warning trip line videos! That easy trip line in the tree was awesome! Just a couple pulls of a saw and there you have it. No muss no fuss! I'll probably use this as an early warning system for bear or Sasquatch next time I go out solo camping😂 Do you know any more tricks like that you could share with us? Thanks again!! 👍👍

[@alexanderfoster5497]

Cheers Blackie. 👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks

[@Occupuyourspine]

Pleased to see this 🤠 You gave me an idea I will try finding a staff with a forked end. I tried carrying a Y stick each prong 5 inches long and 2 hose clamps I could attach the Y to my straight walking staff. using the hose clamps sure I could lash the Y on but that takes time I may not have? also it is best to have a choice so a removable Y is nice to have But too heavy for the number of times I would want to use it. You might make metal Y fittings for sale?

[@P61guy61]

Thank you for posting. In normal hunts, It wold be good to wear some orange. The fork in that Hod, might be confused for antlers hehe.

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks Blackie

[@thebeastofbrayroad9382]

really very clever ! I think I will adopt these techniques ! Thank you blackie ! 👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Wonderful!

[@Wojtek7060]

That pack on a stick is a Roman Legion's furca. They did not use backpack of any sort. Furca was their way of carry equipment

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

nothing new under the sun ..i am sure man had devised many such simple useful ways

[@mikedebell2242]

If you fold the bag back over itself you'll have to hit the upper half of the inside of the bag with that green spray paint too.

[@bushcraftbasics2036]

Always loved the jungle cord. Great for setting tarps quickly

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Agreed!

[@vincentefox6707]

I like your channel, Blackie. I like to read the comments too.

[@spaceace8628]

Honestly a fantastic idea…

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you think so!

[@crazydougthewolf]

You never fail to educate me, thank you, good sir!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

My pleasure!

[@braddockery2293]

I learned my lesson with catfish. And a bag when I was younger.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yea i got 6 barbs in my back at once

[@Cetok01]

Love your videos, Blackie, especially the Ground Pounder and Stealth series. Is there a name for this accessory cordage?

[@hunterhall3733]

I believe it’s commonly called jungle cord/jungle knots

[@Cetok01]

@@hunterhall3733 Thanks.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Not that I know of but i like jungle knots that hunter pointed out

[@margaretadler6162]

I've always heard it called Jungle knots also. ATB Sam Adler

[@brandyhouston2105]

Ropes and cords also very good for knotting up causing insanity to untangle, i.e. Christmas lights...lol 😎...thanks for making the video.

[@martinswiney2192]

I would love to see Blackie’s advice on Christmas tree light tricks. You know he has some.

[@MrAvidOutdoorsman]

Better paint the inside of that bag too if your turning the bag back over itself. 🤣🤣🤗 great vids ty👍

[@johnskitzis6540]

Thanks Blackie! I gotta try this. Appreciate everything you share. Be well and stay safe.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Please do!

[@timlacy2284]

Blackie , Another Great and Outstanding Video and Information. Thanks for Teaching Us and sharing your time, wisdom, knowledge and passing on the craft. Yes You Are The Master Woodsman and Buschcrafter. Thanks again I greatly appreciate all your videos. Tim L.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thank you for watching

[@glennfyfe1357]

How long is the strip of paracord to begin with, before you tie the knots? Thanks for your advice.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

usually i start with around 30 ft that will make a 13 -15 foot final length

[@mf3361]

You never disappoint with your videos. Outstanding ideas and concepts , nobody compares to you on KZbin. 💯%👍⬆️

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Appreciate that

[@brianvannorman1465]

Fish poking you in the nack sounds like "Grim Experience"

[@martinswiney2192]

Knot a bad ideer. Another handy thing about this setup for hauling meat. If you have to make several trips, you dont wanna leave the meat in your truck maybe cause of thieves n such. Also if you leave it on the ground any amount of time you feed the coyotes. So use this to get it close to your truck n hide it using the stick to set it up in a tree. Once back with final load you got it all ready to load n go. Just a thought. I had a friend help me blood trail a deer one day. While we were gone somebody stole a 4 point out of his truck. Hope it made em sick.

[@DaSLouiS]

Nice copper bangle!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks 👍

[@briarsmoke6046]

All you need now is an empty railroad boxcar to hop on and a song - The Ballad of Blackies Bindle 😎

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

lol

[@markabercrombie9155]

Tips for the sophisticated poacher ! 😂😂😂

[@MichaelR58]

Great ideas and tips Blackie , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

My pleasure!

[@james_lessick892]

I'm gonna use that method with bamboo to make a shelter. What a great idea thank you so very much Blackie Thomas you are Awesome.👌🤠👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it should work well

[@JeffOnhill]

Can you teach us how to make a hammock with paracord?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yes but to me thats a waste resources its far quicker to make a raised bed

[@JeffOnhill]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS oh? Would you mind teaching us how to make a raised bed? Thanks for taking your time to reply and teaching us so much 🙂

[@waynehendrix4806]

Sometimes it's helpful to be able to pull your stick out quickly. 😉 On the bags, color matters. I heard a lot of stories about a guy taking a turkey out on his back that became a target for a less experienced hunter. I carry a sack in boring color for just that event. Thank you for this work. Great teaching Blackie!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for watching

[@williamdroom5789]

What about when you have to wear 500 square inches of blaze orange on your head and upper body?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

oh i know dure official hunting season they allow a cap if you dont wanna wear a vest and if you are over 15ft off the ground you dont have to wear it on stand

[@williamdroom5789]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS It's different in Tennessee.

[@MrAvidOutdoorsman]

If only the leaves were as quiet as the cord.🤗🤣🤣

[@johnfortwengler4496]

I hear the voice of experience saying don't get poked loll

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

you got that right

[@johncothren6943]

thank you for sharing the knowledge! does turning the bag inside out after twisting hide the paint job?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it can but i will often spray both sides just a light dust to block the shinny

[@johncothren6943]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS thank you, for the clarification. BTW the firehose machete sheath works brilliantly.

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great video, I use those straps for my go hammock and they work well

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Right on

[@tag1462]

The real trick is not to make a sound. The second trick is to make whatever sounds you do make blend in with the background. The same goes for visuals. I can spot a camo a mile away. Gues what so can the critters.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep

[@tuckerestes3674]

I feel like blackie is a hell of a poker player

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

lol naw really dont know how to play

[@ruthdoyle9085]

Can you do that with bankline too?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

sure can ( well dont use it to hold a hammock lol)

[@margaretadler6162]

I've seen paracord tied like this and called jungle knots but I've never thought of or heard of using them with a hobo sick. but this is a great idea! Thanks,Blackie. ATB Sam Adler from Vietnam

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad I could help!

[@boomshanka8743]

Looks like I need to order more paracord, lol.

[@sarahill4586]

I miss the cooking videos

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

they are coming back soon

[@independentthinker8930]

There was a guy here that shot a deer, drove his car down, threw the deer over the trunk lid. Some idiot shot it when he was driving out!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep never forget god loves crazy people why else would he make so many of them

[@grampawterry6104]

good trick brother . thanks for showing everyone

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

my pleasure

[@keithmoore5306]

oh yeah throw a deer up on your shoulder and tote it out during season you're likely to attract more than attention and that ain't going to be all that healthy for ya!!!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

FOR A FACT

[@keithmoore5306]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS one reason i get a cheap plastic snow sled drill holes around the rim and lace rope through the holes! deer and gear both get strapped on and drug out covered over all at once! works descent enough in the summer too over grass and mud!

[@alanh4753]

You're making too much noise stepping on those leaves :)

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You are right!

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

DOOD!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

DUDE !!!!

[@ravenbarsrepairs5594]

Interesting concept, but I dislike it on several counts. First of, it relies on paracord, which is heavy for it's strength compared to more modern cordage(i.e. AmSteel, Zing It, Ect). Secondly, once strung, as a ridgeline,, it lacks both tarp mounting options,(unless you leave the ridgeline slack enough to push the ridgeline up though a grommet or loop), and if not, you still have to add tarp attachments after the fact, not slideable because they're trapped in their section by the knots. As intriguing as this design it, I'd still prefer using the Pathfinder Quick deploy ridgeline, as its just as quickly and quietly deployed, and likely even quieter as the tarp mounting points(prussic loops) are already incorporated.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

good points thanks for watching

[@ostekuste3646]

Paracord can’t be beat if you factor usefulness, weight, and strength for what it costs. Holds 500lbs with minimal bulk for around ten cents a foot. Yes, there are newer high speed materials like dyneema out there but what do they cost. I’m not trying to tow a car, just holding up a hammock or tarp, and if haste is needed and it gets left in the woods I’m only out a buck or two for a whole ridge line. Also, I don’t think Blackie was talking about trying to attach a tarp to his daisychained line, but sliding the sticks in as rafters to pile debris onto for a debris shelter. If a tarp had tabs sewn on however, one could simply toggle them onto this ridge line or if it only has grommets simply push a bit of the line through and toggle it. First rule of bushcraft, make what you have work.

[@ravenbarsrepairs5594]

@@ostekuste3646 The good, high quality paracord, yes. But these days, the commonly available paracord has a much lower weight rating. Even the military spec paracord can have lower weight ratings depending on what grade you get. Only grades III & IV have a 550lb or greater breaking strength. Grade I only has a 95lb breaking strength. And that is breaking strength, with no safety factor involved.

[@johnwyman5939]

I like your idea on the different uses of the length of paracord,, nicely demonstrated . Nice idea for packing whatever with y branch. Good job on stealth series .🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad to help

[@larrywright907]

👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for watching