TOGGLE TALK TAKE 2

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

hope you enjoy the video guys please leave and comments below..safe journeys

[@Squirrel200]

#1 the memory skills because you can lose a kit and with skills you can jury rig a new one from things you find. Great video!!

[@gldsmith61]

I got most my hammock stuff from SHUG's channel. But all the rope and knot stuff on your channel is making hammock camping a lot more easy.

[@kriscrabtree2935]

I made a ridge line with prusik knots for a quick deploy dog run for our two German Shepard’s when we go camping or on day trip outdoor adventure.. it’s so easy - I made two 6-8 foot straps as dog leads and can easily adjust their leads by just snapping them into a loop with a couple carabiners. It is so adjustable and we can keep them from getting tangled together. I place a bowl/bucket of water in the middle between them . It’s so nice I can adjust them with the prusik knots -I always get dog owners asking me about it - Paracord, bank line, Knots, hitches and toggles have changed my world!!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have had to use 550 to tie up dogs before..we had one she would smell a rabbit of deer and zoom she was off

[@davidhuckaby832]

As Cody Lundin use to say, "The more you know, the less you need." I love this toggle and I made a bunch. The good trick about this toggle is the quick release rather than fighting to undo a stubborn knott. I enjoyed your video. Thanx.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for sharing!

[@timlacy2284]

Blackie , Another Outstanding Video. You do a Great Job explaining how to do everything .I will be the first to say again You Are A Master Woodsman and Bushman. You have taught me a lot and I thank you for that. I'm a 60 year old old Boy Scout and U. S. Army vet. I also hunt, fish, and trap. The outdoors is where I really like the be trekking. Thanks Again ,Tim.

[@james_lessick892]

I totally agree, Mr Blackie knows his stuff!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thank you both

[@Hoonozit]

Thanks for the video.

[@kennethcruise7635]

Good stuff Blackie .

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great video and you my friend have taught me a lot in the past couple months, I live in central Fl in the swamps and we share some of the same weather…

[@james_lessick892]

I too live in a Florida swamp. And love Mr Blackie Thomas wisdom.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad to help

[@suzz1776]

ur wife sounds adorable. "why does she need to know how to tie a knot cuz she's got me.." that made me giggle cuz it was really funny but sweet at the same time. :)

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Exactly!

[@bobpadrick7718]

Excellent! Creativity from basic knowledge leads to custom solutions.

[@darrenrenton3842]

Hi mate, another informative vid. Thanks. Also your soft shackles work well with a 5mm nut to lock them, you can screw it on after making the the loop and closing it off. Perfect fit for doubled over paracord. Cheers keep up the great work 👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

sounds good thanks for the comment

[@CastawayHikes]

I am thinking about putting this toggle and prussik system on each end of my Hennessy Hammock and ditching dedicated hammock straps. When the afternoon heat dies down in a few hours I'm going to experiment with it

[@SoloRenegade]

just keep in mind that hammocks use straps because they are supporting greater loads than the tarp ridgeline, and large loads concentrated on thin cords can damage the trees. The wide straps spread the load out and help prevent needless damage to the tress, which could kill the tree.

[@Cozy_Camp_Fire]

Look up "hammock becket hitch"

[@tfisher808]

Great video....soo many options

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

endless

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Thanks for the tips brother!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You bet!

[@dannyfain879]

Awesome video Blackie!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for the visit

[@johnthomasjr262]

I practiced my ridge line until it became pure muscle memory. I have a small boline at my 1st anchor point just big enough to make a marlin spike hitch but not big enough to pass the rest of the ridge line through it. It is similar to the one used by Corporal's Corner. But I tie a siberian hitch and only use the loop from the boline as a place to put my finger in to pull it loose when it is time to pack up. Even though the siberian hitch is quick detach, I have seen it bind a little. I am making soft shackles to add to the prusiks that I have already on the line to take the place of the toggle sticks and carabiner I used in the past. I use the modified truckers hitch on the other side to get it as tight as I can. I like the toggle tensioning set up you have and will experiment with it to see how I like it as well as the wife. My wife does not do knots either and I want her to be able to run a ridge line confidently... Once again thanks for the knowledge, I take ideas from different sources and combine them making things fit me better. And you are definitely a valued source.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks i hope you find more of my videos of use

[@herbsmith6871]

More good stuff Blackie 🤠

[@SoloRenegade]

the more you know, the less you need to buy, or to bring with you.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i agree

[@nesmohten]

Perfect!! Now the knots on the ridgeline wont dig in and damage the line :) thx mate

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it helped!

[@nesmohten]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS indeed it did. love your videos, keep up the great work :)

[@MichaelR58]

Good video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks, you too!

[@williamdroom5789]

I make a soft shackle with a knot on one end and make a larks head on the bight on the other end and fasten it over the knot and cinch it tight.

[@davekelly9657]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You’re welcome 😊

[@gldsmith61]

I just went outside and tried it, It took me some time to get it all right but once I under stood it, it worked great. THANKS

[@edwardstagner1021]

I left stuff behind couple miles to !go get it the moral of the story is before you leave someplace look back ! so easy but I still don’t do it every time.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

always to a full circle to make sure its not on the far side of a tree

[@james_lessick892]

"I'm a big fan of quick and easy", I totally agree. Thank you Mr Blackie.

[@WaschyNumber1]

And never get stressed by people and you will not forgetong stuff too. 😊

[@forestgnome55]

Hello my friend and woods runnin' brother! I pray this note finds you well and happy! Thanks for another great video! Once again you have set me on the path toward simplification, a life long quest! Hi to Ms. Hope, regards and best, Pink.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks, you too!

[@Roonj3533]

👍

[@stevencunningham4680]

Loved the video Blackie , can't wait to make one. It makes so much sense. Here's an idea that I had , you should start a T shirt line with your name on it and your saying "Just Like That". There'd sell like hot cakes and mine would be the first order. You oughta try it sir I believe it'll be a gold mine.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i thought of putting my logo on one we shall see

[@stevencunningham4680]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS 👍

[@jeffrichards5106]

That's a great method with the toggle. I will have to practice that. Thanks!👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

No problem 👍

[@IngeniousOutdoors]

Eyyyyyyy. See? Told you you dont need a clean stick with a hole in it, just a stick off the ground snapped to size works too. ^_^

[@hiramhaji7813]

Those are very good friends if your sleeping and their eating and then jump up and want to leave… I would have told them to leave I’ll catch up

[@bushcraft3602]

How needs friends like that.

[@virginiacopeland108]

Thumbs up!!! Clark

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks

[@lindaridenour2032]

Hi Blackie.! My name is Linda. I so enjoy watching and studying your videos. I am learning alot. A couple videos ago u spoke about sleeping pads. I saw a vid from Lonewolf902 who did a review of "Best Budget Sleeping Pad". It's made by Unigear and called Camfy P3 Air Sleep Pad. It has what I think is the best designed pad around. It's 3 inches thick, has some insulation and eliminates stress points. I will be ordering one for myself because I am a side sleeper and my hips won't touch bottom. You can even sit up on it and NOT touch bottom. Please check out his vid. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. P.S. it's affordable. Thank you 😁

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for the information..safe journeys to you

[@robertoneal7508]

That seems handy, I'll try it out...I've been using a poldo tackle to cinch up (but use a prussik / Fairimond to cinch one side). Ill try yours! Hey, do you have some skeeter/bug tips...I wasn't camping (dont judge) just working on some land and it got late, so stayed overnight in a sleeping bag in the truck bed. Trouble is Texas skeeters ate me up!! Like insult to injury after 98 degree day. I'd welcome a video about store brands, best tips for keeping the biters away!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i need to do a whole video on them pesky things..thanks for the comment

[@rldickie]

I've got a really cheap hammock that I'd like to fabricobble a ridge line for. This might be just the thing.

[@charlesglisson8127]

Excellent video. Where did you get those plastic toggles you showed in your video.

[@garyprice9015]

Blackie I have a question I just thought about it while watching this is #98 bank line useful in bushcrafting

[@AR-fh2uh]

I like your prepared ridgeline with a few prusik loops already on it and maybe a bowline in one end ready for a marlin spike. Anything more than that is just too much preparation. There comes a point where you become so prepared that it is just confusing. Just be handy with a few basic knots, bowline, sheet bend, figure of 8 loop, clove hitch, half hitch, tuckers hitch. a few prepared soft shackles and prusik loops. I would rather have skills than frills.

[@pogosadventures7152]

I can’t find the video where you actually show how to tie the prusick on the line itself for adjustably..

[@shastaham7630]

I noticed you have plastic toggles. Where did you get them? Thanks.

[@james_lessick892]

Hobby Lobby

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

mine came off of a recycled luggage it had several toggles so i cut them off and saved them

[@richisme3768]

Hi Blackie, I've been using a single loop of paracord for both the prussic and shackle, and am curious why you are using bank-line instead of 550. Thanks

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have used pararcord for both but the bank line bites better and takes up less space

[@richisme3768]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Thanks. Good reasons, unfortunately bank line is more challenging for my fingers. To lessen the bulk 1've started using just the 550 sheath for the loops and feel that it slides, bites and shackles, very well -so far.

[@WaschyNumber1]

Hello, wher can I find part 1 of this video series please? 🤔

[@mofun01]

10:52 Purcell Prusik Loop

[@garyprice9015]

Oh and also how can I get in touch with u what's the best way

[@CW-le8wc]

Hey Blackie, thanks for the idea and demo. What brand of paracord are you using?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

in the video its the cheap stuff from walmart..i have a large supply of actual u.s.army 550 but i save that for hammock straps and load bearing jobs

[@rickmcclelland2576]

What is the title of the first toggle video where you made the prussic adjustable stake line.

[@steveneich2103]

HOW TO TIE THE QUICK GUY-LINE

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thats it

[@Ficktao]

I still didn't quite get how to make a prusik knot on a rope i your previous video.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

look at the one where i tie a guy line a few videos ago it should be a better teacher