I love the fact that you're not only pre-planning for simplicity, but also thinking ahead in case of injury or weakness. So simple! Thanks Dave!
@chadsharp1303 Жыл бұрын
Between yourself & Blackie Thomas, all bases are covered. Hats off too both
@TheWizardOfTheFens11 ай бұрын
Hi Mr Canterbury - I made this when you first put the video out, dropped it in my pack and forgot about it. Yesterday I was out and needed a tarp up…I found the line used it and was so thankful for its ease of use and complete simplicity! It won’t be forgotten again! Best wishes from Norfolk, England.
@BLACKIETHOMAS Жыл бұрын
thank you very much sir...we all learn from each other..i think with this refinement you have dialed in the quick deploy ridgeline...
@jeepnicc Жыл бұрын
Freakin' genius Dave. Men have made lots of money from lesser innovations. You sir, are a great asset to the bushcraft/survival community. Thanks for all you do/have done!
@Fusildechasse Жыл бұрын
Legendary thinking Dave, and mentioning Blackie is pure class ..this is why you are successful, appreciated and the G.O.A.T.!
@Nathan-wf3fr Жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant Dave. When I saw you loop around that second toggle and pull tight it was a truly WOW moment! Thanks so much for constantly seeking improvements and sharing with us.
@johnswanson3741 Жыл бұрын
I felt the exact way
@palexanderrice Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this concept. Like how you put thought into the people who don’t have the average adult strength and can deploy with one arm.
@NaturalExplorerNZ Жыл бұрын
I use carabineers instead of sticks/toggles.They are great as spares for other tasks when the ridge isn't up. That's a great setup for pure simplicity 🙏
@CptnSavage Жыл бұрын
Dave that is PURE GENIUS! ! ! It is amazing that no one had thought of it before. Thank you for posting this and making it available to the rest of us. It will be my go to ridgeline from now on.
@kenstone3996 Жыл бұрын
One additional suggestion at time 7:43 add one more toggle to use as a hand to pull. You can use a figure 8 loop around the toggle to proved added leverage so an older person has a handle to pull instead of the bitter end of the line, giving them additonal hand strenght
@bjbackitis Жыл бұрын
I've been using that third prussik at the end for tightening the line against the "far" tree, but that toggle idea from Blackie is positively brilliant! I'll be retrofitting my ridgeline kits for that over the next few days, after making myself some toggles!!
@michaellynch1159 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to the basic class in November. REALLY appreciate everyone's R&D on this. While practicing I learned it's important to use bank line for the Prusis loop.
@randyjohnson4614 Жыл бұрын
I'm a little man and I really appreciate all that you do Mr. Canterbury.
@johnblocher8431 Жыл бұрын
Great improvement in the rapid deployment ridge line. Both toggles are incredibly useful. One thing I don't like about the normally taught version was the stick used as a toggle could theoretically fall out under the right conditions. With a hole in the stick and the ridgeline right through it, that end will never fall by itself (it is also basically a free hook if you wanted to hang something there). What is nice about this new version is really the only wear could be on the prussik loop bank line ratcheting against, so basically a "side" piece of cordage might wear out instead of the main ridgeline (if that happened just replace the prussik loop with other cordage and it is all working again). The wear can even be controlled by every now and then (take off the prussik rotate the loop 90 degrees and retie the prussik) so it is not always ratcheting against the same small spot on the line.
@cripplers8 Жыл бұрын
That’s what separates you from the rest, you’re always looking for better ways to make things better. Thanks Dave!
@bigzeromike Жыл бұрын
I've been watching knot videos for a while and this is the first I've seen anyone using a prussik instead of making a slip knot for the trucker's hitch. Well done.
@marklang893 Жыл бұрын
So glad I found this, simple and effective, it's the way I'm teaching my Scouts now, thank you so much
@RAINSMAN7911 ай бұрын
I use a hammock so I use a rapid ridge line cause once the tarp is up I can take my time with the rest. My best is under 90 seconds and it saved me once in the rain.
@noptsdwn Жыл бұрын
I will say “don’t let it be the last one”! Following through the years it has always been looking for the best proposition of “smoothing it”! Looking forward to the next epiphany. Thanks for your perseverance to this!
@skippert1549 Жыл бұрын
I saw this video 2 days ago and yesterday I made 4 of these straight away! My wife and I both carry packs in our vehicles so these went in as soon as I was done. I tested them and this is the simplest ridge line I have ever used! Genius idea Dave! I built 2 for the kids that live next door as they are starting to be old enough for back yard camping,, and yes, I am instructing them in bushcraft basics. Can't say enough about how simple this is to use.
@rbux1636 Жыл бұрын
Woah this has got to be the best rapid deploy ridgeline I've seen. Will definetly start using this, thank!
@jtmonsman Жыл бұрын
So I’m at a cabin on the Mohican river for a few days with the family, and wasnt planning on putting up a tarp….. then came the rain! This vid came across my feed during my youngest sons nap time. Went out to my car kit, grabbed the “ingredients” and put up a tarp next to the fire pit so we have a dry place to sit while we made S’mores! Toasty and dry! Love it!!!! Thanks for the perfect timing!
@johnhumphries67517 ай бұрын
Just back to the UK from a rainy weekend in Fontainebleau (France) and really impressed with the thought which has gone into the evolution of this idea. Great presentation and generosity of spirit in acknowledging the contributions of others. Thanks
@whomagoose6897 Жыл бұрын
Simple devices have fewer parts. Fewer parts have less failing parts that break. Less broken stuff makes less work for repairs. Less work leads to more sleep and rest. And I'm all for more sleep. Shut eye is always good.
@RodCornholio Жыл бұрын
Elegance, simplicity, and robustness in engineering is what I admire. This is one..
@matthewwetzel2084 Жыл бұрын
Wow Dave!! Awesome additions to the rapid ridge line. Definitely adding to my kit. Thanks for another awesome video
@EatDrinkHere Жыл бұрын
This is so simple! Even I can deploy it! I can't remember a ton of knots, like the trackers hitch, but I can easily remember the prussic knot! Thanks Dave!
@apar1560 Жыл бұрын
WOW, definently awesome new info and Craftiness... what a find indeed. I'm ordering my first DD tarp this week. I'm very anxious to go ahead and put my Ridgeline together. Even though it may be this fall before get'n to use it because of just having my back fused April 11th. I can't wait to get camping. I'm 61 yrs old. Thanks for the nice demo. 👍 ...Alan in 🇨🇱
@HankSielski Жыл бұрын
Wow! A great improvement, Dave…Your evolution of your techniques and equipment is well aligned with the spirit of Kephart and others of that era who were improving over Nessmuck and previous generations. Keep it up!
@dianabenobo Жыл бұрын
I want to thank you for teaching me how to lock the inline toggle! It took me some time practicing to get it. By accident I discovered that the prussik applies force to the toggle only when tightening and locking the bend around the toggle. If you release the prussik the secured toggle will stay in place. It may require two hands to hold the toggle and tension the line, but then you can use the prussik for other things. Best wishes!
@lunatic206 Жыл бұрын
I come from Germany and use the system for different situations. It can be used to quickly roll up a blanket and tie it, to tie down a tent or tarp, to tie up boxes and so on. You can also quickly bundle firewood and carry it to camp. There are endless possibilities. Keep up the good work, Dave, and thank you!
@thankmelater1254 Жыл бұрын
No music..GREAT...I can listen when I go to bed. This is a terrific accumulation of know-how and my first project for today. Thank you, David Canterbury.
@BraneDamidge7 ай бұрын
Only having to master two very easy knots to put this Ridgeline together and deploying it with only tension is friggin' ingenious! I have two in my pack. Workin' smarter not harder is old gold, baby! ❤️
@wolfman27027 ай бұрын
I have been watching ridge line videos all winter, after dozens of them this one looks like the best and easiest one!
@cyberetto Жыл бұрын
The most simple and quickest of all the ridge line methods. Brilliant! Makes it that much quicker to set up a tarp. Thank you.
@robertdodd9623 Жыл бұрын
Ole Blackie Thomas is pretty sharp. Excellent QD Ridge line, and I will be using it. Hope to see it in the upcoming ATV camping series, If there is One ?
@ostekuste3646 Жыл бұрын
I’ve used the toggle on the bowline end since I discovered your original ridgeline idea. I also took that idea from Blackie Thomas to make my hybrid line. I will be adding the tensioning toggle next! The main thing is to solidly learn the knots you need in case you have to start from scratch while in the field.
@RobMongey Жыл бұрын
Love the touch of using the Prussik to hold the second toggle. You "lose" a bit of the useful length of the ridgeline, but really no more than a tautline/truckers hitch. It's clever, and certainly a great way for younger scouts to get a good tight line going. Kudos.
@kylewilkinson6975 Жыл бұрын
I've been playing around with numerous Ridgeline setups, and I believe this is the one. Thanks, Dave.
@wctyre49 Жыл бұрын
Dave I know I've watched you using toggles for years,you just never used the attached toggles,I'm surprised that others are trying to take credit for the toggles,I purchased your knife and bottle kit 10 yrs. ago and have had good service from them all,I'm getting older now and don't get out as much,but you still have great and improved info always available, thanks for your time to help outdoorsman like myself.
@SavageVoyageur11 ай бұрын
I just want to thank you and Blackie for your teaching on this. I’ve been searching for a long time to find this system. I just made my Rapid Ridge Line Deployment to go into my get home bag, and my other packs. Preplanning and assembling this and keeping it together will be a game changer.
@TemplarX211 ай бұрын
That is beautifully simple. As a minimalist, I love this. Worst case, you lose the toggle, you could becket hitch the prusik to the ridgeline.
@speedygonzales9993 Жыл бұрын
Dave's rapid deployment ridgeline keeps getting better & better, and he is honest enough to give credit where credit is due. Incredible from a very decent guy. Tks!
@brokendownbushcraft Жыл бұрын
I have to say, this is pure genius. I had a major problem this weekend just gone on a bow making course where I just couldn't get my ridge line as tight as I'd have liked as it kept slackening. This would've made such a simple solution. Being able to simply tighten it up as the atmosphere caused it to slacken
@jerryandkellyshull6104 Жыл бұрын
While practicing with my son in our yard, we realized the benefit of packing multiple copies of this ridgeline; Our trees are over 50 feet from each other, so we tied another bowline knot in the end of first ridgeline, ran the toggle of a second ridgeline through, and kept on as before. If hiking in an area of sparse trees, or pasture land, one never knows how long the ridgeline might have to be, but there's no need to have an excess bundle of line when we transition to heavy woods. Modularity, pre-planning, and building upon each other's ideas .... Thanks, Dave!
@sherriestes-erwin1908 Жыл бұрын
I'm liking it! Thank you so much for thinking about folks that may be injured or have a disability. You're the best!
@swnorcraft7971 Жыл бұрын
I love the child like fascination with simple, useful things. Reminds me of me. I'll get an idea and, come hell or high water, I have to see it through to the end. Thank you , Dave for your tenacity and your enthusiastic sharing of your discovery......So refreshing. On a follow up note: This is nothing short of genius! Many thanks for giving credit where credit is due. You're the man, Dave. Be well.........
@rickmartinii2244 Жыл бұрын
My bowline side toggle is a 0.5x6" ferro rod tied to the ridge line with an 8" long prusik, so it can be removed easily. I'm a fan of having backups and multi-use.
@joelandtori105 Жыл бұрын
So, made this tonight and I must say I am impressed!! Thank you for tinkering with this and putting it out there for the rest of us to use and implement - much appreciated!!
@FreezingToad Жыл бұрын
Oh, now this is awesome! I've been using rated carabiners on my ridge lines for the girth hitch, but using that prusik knot for the truckers hitch, now that you've put it in front of my face, just makes a stupid amount of sense. It's gonna be so much easier to teach my kid how to set up a ridge line with this setup, for sure. Thanks for the video, Dave!
@josephmiller2118 Жыл бұрын
Brother Dave, you sir are a genius! I've been mulling ideas over and over in my head and you just nailed it all in one shot! Thank you Brother, Stay smart, stay strong and stay safe!
@Paul-id2zt8 ай бұрын
Just took me 10 mins to make, drilling holes in wood took the most time, can't wait to test it out on my next trip, very useful for low light conditions and quick set up. ❤
@luckylode8 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave. I put a stoppers knot on the other end to not lose the toggles and prussiks. The stoppers knot is another loop. When my rige line is too short, i can easily clip a second rige line on it by inserting the last toggle of the first line to the first loop of the second line. Great setup. I made 4 guy lines in the same matter for the 4 corners of the tarp, only a bit simpler.
@michaelschwartz45982 ай бұрын
Tried it several times this week and last week. I love it!
@markshoemaker65 Жыл бұрын
You, Sir, are a genius...I have seen plenty of versions of Ridgeline some good some not so much, this is by far outstanding to say the least. I saw this and immediately made it w/o reservation. Huge thumbs up & thankyou for sharing.
@johntablazon Жыл бұрын
It looks like I have another way to learn to tie up a ridge line. I enjoy watching Blackie, he has a purposeful but relaxed pace.
@jons2447 Жыл бұрын
Hello, Mr. Canterbury; EXCELLENT! What a FANTASTIC idea! I *love* simplicity! Simple things for simple minds is *my* motto. It's like you made this for me! "THANK YOU!", Sir! Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!
@daegannlongstrider1293 Жыл бұрын
Love to see the best in the business can still pick up new tricks, and then improve our simplify them. And great to hear Blackie's name come up Keep knocking it out of the park, Dave
@bradpage8967 Жыл бұрын
This is the RDR I will be using from now on!! Simple, quick to put up, quick to get down, and could be done if injured. Great job Dave! Thank you for sharing this!!
@8626John Жыл бұрын
So simple and yet so ingenious. I think even I can put up a ridgeline with this method.
@puffe88 Жыл бұрын
This is the simplest setup for anyone who doesn't like or know how to tie knots! I am going to implement this in my setup. Thanks!
@danielw71262 күн бұрын
Ok. That was neat to see done. How incredibly easy. I'm disabled (very recent health issue) and this looks like something that would make going out again very easy for me.
@marvinbrock25729 ай бұрын
I like this line a lot. And if you do loose /damage your toggle you can pick up another on your next tab. I would be inclined to have a small waterproof bag to feed the line out and jam it the line to keep it off the ground. When you need to bug out just stuff everything back in the bag. Now if you have 2 bags set up the same, and a shortage of trees that are far apart, you can use the toggle and hoop to daisy chain the lines.
@rickyfargason88596 ай бұрын
Simplicity and installing when injured. Excellent approach to planning a Ridgeline.
@stupidsk8r999 Жыл бұрын
I was at my town library yesterday and found your Bushcraft book! I was just looking at random ideas and saw that you wrote a book! Anyway it was just super exciting to see your name on paper and not just online. Thank you for this priceless knowledge
@linedwell Жыл бұрын
Shout out to Blackie. His channel is fantastic.
@jockcherokee5180 Жыл бұрын
Wonderfully simple, effective field expedient ridge line deployment system. Thanks Dave
@ericnowlen6819 Жыл бұрын
Finally getting around to watching this video. This is so much better than the knot video I shared a couple of weeks ago. Can’t wait to be at the school again soon for WFA and Advanced
@billg7101 Жыл бұрын
Keep up the Good Fight!!! I've watched and learned from you for years now
@doulos4Jesus Жыл бұрын
I just finished my "KING of Simplicity Rapid Deployment Ridge Line". This thing is slick! Thanks Dave. 👍
@JFearlessJourneys2112 Жыл бұрын
I have been using the prussik loop on my ridge lines for about 3 years now but the toggle idea is awesome! I do use small Carabiner Clips to attach tarps and other items to the ridge line so I don't have to tie any knots for anything and really now will only use toggles as covered in this video!
@bigviper64 Жыл бұрын
I really like this idea, now…for tying a load to the top of a car (with a cargo rack), I believe this would be just as quick and handy..so I will make this up and keep it in the back of our station wagon..great idea!
@schalk4033 Жыл бұрын
I like this idea so much that i modified my ridgeline today to be the same thanks Dave
@RayDAider1 Жыл бұрын
I'm using this from now on. I've done siberian hitch to anchor then traditional truckers hitch to tighten for at least 10 years. The 3rd prussic is genius. Thanks.
@ARAW-__- Жыл бұрын
I'll try that locking toggle. You can check my variation : instead of a slippery loop to tie the trucker's hitch I just bring a prussik loop ! Thanks Dave !
@slick7209 Жыл бұрын
Freaking awesome job Dave nice
@slick7209 Жыл бұрын
Dave your awesome and your school would be awesome if I could afford it lol
@davehumpleby3440 Жыл бұрын
Dave! I've only just started using your last ridgeline improvement. Now you bring out another! 😂 To be fair though, this is a genius amalgamation of various well-established knots, cinches etc. I can't wait to see what you come up with next. Thank you so much for sharing this.
@terryqueen3233 Жыл бұрын
I thought the other way you did that was pretty simple but this way is way way simpler and a whole lot quicker. I can see where a person with one hand can do this. For as easy as it is I believe I'm going to set mine up like that too cuz it looks really easy, I'm just going to have to practice it a couple of times but I'll get it no problem. Thanks Dave you're always coming up with something quicker and simpler plus it won't be that hard to drill a hole in the toggle out in the field.
@jeffconley6366 Жыл бұрын
My ridge line is made out of orange paracord for visability and my prusiks are made of #36 tarred bank line. Makes it very easy to identify as my ridge line. I have been using a prusik as the loop for my truckers hitch since last season. I added some additional prusiks to hang my gear. Keeps things nice and organized and close to me. I have been thinking about adding toggles to the setup thanks for the ideas. The ever evolving ridge line.
@evanf1443 Жыл бұрын
I like to think I’m reasonably creative about using knots and cordage but despite knowing all these concepts separately I never thought to put them together. Thank you
@TheLordArion Жыл бұрын
This is easily the best version I have seen anywhere. Ingenious
@MrStarmix999 Жыл бұрын
I'm making one .. that's all there is to it I'm making one of these awesome ridgelines .. I normally use a fixed loop one end and the other end stick a truckies hitch on but this will save me so much time faffing about with the hitch ... i aslo have 2 other prussicks on the line with mini krabs to attach the tarp and tighten her up good 👍 thanks so much for the video I'm gonna go make one now ❤
@jamescooper2618 Жыл бұрын
I really like the toggle and loop connections Dave, especially the one connecting the line to the tree. Thanks!
@SMRiKA Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, this is one of the best and easiest ridge line systems I've ever used. 👍
@jasontraska2616 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial and your explanation and reasoning is sound. I will definitely be giving this setup a few tests in my backyard camp area. Cheers!
@charlesmckinney Жыл бұрын
That is just so clever Dave! I'm sitting here looking at my emergency shelter right now. I was already using your quick deploy Ridgeline on it. All I have to do is that another prusik is the to toggles. And then I'll do the one in my hiking pack. Thanks much.
@irvsstella Жыл бұрын
That's so easy, I normally deploy, bowline, prussak, prussak, trucker hitch, this set up will really speed my set up, love it, thank you. 😊
@tomritter493 Жыл бұрын
Man Dave that's a inovation brother blackie is a knowlegable man for sure its like super teaming to .achieve one goal ..we all learn together
@marambula Жыл бұрын
This is PERFECT for what I am looking for. searching for a solution for a friend who has use of only 1 hand but would like a plan/technique for complete ridge line/tarp/guy line setup using only 1 arm.
@garybraches9936 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! You have always been an innovator rather than an imitator.
@linedwell Жыл бұрын
I often use a simple timber hitch where Dave uses a Bowline and toggle etc. Holds tight and takes seconds, chuck cord over, wrap 6, pull.
@brianmorris364 Жыл бұрын
I would wager that a lot of people would buy these pre made. Great re working of a Ridgeline system. You're an engineer somewhere deep down. I'll be using this from now on because I have damn arthritis and the knot work kills my hands after a long day of gathering wood and building stuff. Thank you!
@breaking_bear Жыл бұрын
So exciting! I cannot wait to implement this in my pack! Thanks David!
@bassinup51849 ай бұрын
Just made 2, and they went in both thier tarp sacks! Thank you for this great idea! God bless!
@shadomane Жыл бұрын
That is an awesome idea Dave. Thanks for the video and for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us.
@juanjoseredondo2314 Жыл бұрын
I made today this system and i'm going to do It forever.
@Mackerel1776 Жыл бұрын
Bravo!! 🎉 I love the fact that I can upgrade all the strings I’ve tied together and stashed in vehicle as and go bags
@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674 Жыл бұрын
Hello from Detroit Michigan brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your adventure into the woods
@jasongarling20 Жыл бұрын
I've been using this idea for a few years now. I honestly can't remember where I saw it, or who's videos I watched. But with that being said. I also remember some instructors saying that it was not practical in an emergency or survival situation to carve toggles and make a hole in them. It's funny how if someone else says it, its brilliant, but if another says it then he's ignorant. But anyway, it definitely is one of the simplest once you have it set up! I apologize if this post sounds cocky, offensive. That was not my intention. You do great work and you are definitely one of the GOATS 🐐
@mindfulicious Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave! Been watching tons of videos and tinkering myself. So far this is the easiest and most practical for me.