Essential Knots!

[@davidgrise5820]

Really clear explanation of the knots, the bright colored line makes it easy to see on camera, great job !!!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you David!

[@nightman7263]

Indeed.

[@b16crxt]

I love that slip knot into bowline trick! Thanks!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

You bet! It’s an effective way to go

[@WOWKNOTS]

💥💥💥WOW KNOTS💥💥💥 I love knitting knots, I'll go practice knitting these knots. Thank you for the video.

[@chriswindberg5010]

I was a flipping boy scout and now an electrician who uses knots on jobsites on the regular and I NEVER knew the trick about quickly releasing the square knot. When you did that, I stared at my phone and said out loud, "well shit..." Also, the button idea is pretty smart too. Really enjoyed the video!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

LOL! Glad you enjoyed the video, I was a Boy Scout as well and I didn't learn it either.

[@rpsota23]

just packed my hammock and tarp at our garden, practicing the hanging in freezing conditions. Phrase "well, shit..." used cca 5times during the video 😀

[@BushcraftingBogan]

That was the least complicated and easiest to remember way to tie a Truckers Knot that I've ever seen! Excellent video!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you! Glad it helped

[@zoehancock]

That's because it's not a trucker's hitch! A "trucker's hitch" is a pulley system to tighten a line. What he ties leaves out the mechanical advantage tightening a line. He is tying a slip knot (admittedly often used in a trucker's hitch) and using it as a binding knot. Same tie off as with the trucker's hitch but not the trucker's hitch.

[@joesommer6401]

Thanks excellent teaching technique I have a hard time understanding and learning how to tie knots, I watched and listened to you and within a few minutes it came to me. Thanks again.

[@dannyb2349080]

You did a great job! Helped me “expand” my list of knots I’m comfortable with!

[@jnktrom]

So glad I found you. We will be doing a lesson a week with my four homeschool kids!

[@jnktrom]

Probably not the coyote quiver though 😅

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Hahaha! Glad you like it and I think it's great that you are giving your kids lessons on this. I'll make some videos on survival kits, sleeping pad reviews etc. What would you like to see?

[@JosephDougherty08]

This guy is really good!! Love the bird beak application! Everything spins off it & makes the bowline so versatile!! Outstanding!!!

[@jamc666]

no-nonsense video ...loved it ... especially the storage system. 👍

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thanks a lot 😊, the daisy chain is the heat!

[@jack002tuber]

I like the trick for the snap bowline, a simple knot made even faster

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you! It's easier and less likely to mess up than remembering up and around the hole etc...

[@jamesadams8572]

Really like your teaching style on some of the knots made it simpler for me to remember...great video

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you! They work great for so many situations.

[@carinya18]

Very good video clear directions with just the right amount of detail without padding it out I have used knots all my life and still picked up some good tips Well done

[@fraukeschmidt8364]

Great tutorial, thanks very much! I finally understand the truckers hitch. 😊 The Daisy chain is kind of ĺike basic crocheting without a needle.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Daisy chain is exactly that haha

[@mccluskeyp]

At 5:40 when tightening the trucker's hitch, you can prevent the loss of tension in the knot and eliminate the need to grip the knot strongly while tying the slip knot, if you coil a second time through the loop. The same way as you would when tying a tautline hitch. This creates an "autostop" and makes the trucker's hitch much easier to tie.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you! I've done it sometimes but don't prefer to use it often because of binding and wearing out the cordage, it's a great use for other applications though!

[@warlock892012]

🎉🎉

[@vernbolstad3956]

I just used a truckers hitch to secure concrete blanket rolls on a pore that I had. I used the common dry line used by many carpenters. I use a “daisy chain” to store my electrical cords so they are not twisted. Thanks for the info! .

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Vern! All are lucky to have you work on their projects!

[@ppodhajsky1]

I'm going to use your suggestion on lengths or cord and daisy chain storage with my Scout Troop. Great video. Thanks

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

It will work with your outings for sure!

[@thedanielfamily1595]

The Bowline is cool too I’ve never seen a knot so simple to tie!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

It's a great knot because it's so easy to untie as well, even when it is frozen in the winter.

[@andystephens2871]

Fantastic video. Excellent teacher and great to listen to/learn from! Nice trick on the bowline. That's one I hadn't seen before. Really like your daisy-chain cordage method and the practical idea of the 5' and 10' lengths. Brother, keep up the amazing work. Have a great day!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

@@andystephens2871 thank you Andy! Tried and true techniques for the survival school

[@garrytuohy9267]

Love that Daisy Chain.I have seen someone also use it for electrical cables, but I hadn't considered using it for cordage. I will have to practice that Snap Bowline. But the quick release for the Square Knot was a fantastic tip.

[@boljesutra3338]

much easier to understand and memorise than other channels. well done

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Des Oishii! Good times

[@andystephens2871]

Fantastic video. Excellent teacher and great to listen to/learn from! Nice trick on the bowline. That's one I hadn't seen before. Really like your daisy-chain cordage method and the practical idea of the 5' and 10' lengths. Brother, keep up the amazing work. Have a great day!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Andy! I like the bowline trick as well, we already tie slipknots all the time and it is just a quick addition and easier to understand. Have a great day as well!

[@ShyGuy1977]

Definitely a SERE guy

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

For sure! 02-02.

[@ratdad48]

Times have really changed. I thought this was common knowledge. I'm 65. I learned all these knots on the farm and boy scouts.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

The world is changing and everyone is trying to adapt! So drastic.... From one fellow boy scout to another.

[@tanchungzhen2178]

Thanks, now I can use a bunch of different ties rather than the regular knots XD. Amazing!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Great! Glad it helped

[@heyjohnson5535]

Ive had wind tear off so many gromins on different things one being my hunting blind and it was to the point i couldnt tie it down properly. But u showed me the light thank u. U saved me buying a new one thats great.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Glad it has helped, when a grommet is gone tie a button!

[@GMBenavidez]

Current student in the SERE pipeline up in Spokane. Love the vids

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Nice Mike! Good to hear from you

[@ryanbennett4495]

The way you teach the bowline is very intuitive, I was struggling with this knot and now it's easy. Thanks!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Hell yeah brother

[@J_CHE_H]

Comprehensive and easy to follow instruction!! Like it!!

[@lisamariekathleenmarylawso5207]

Awsome video. Talk about versatility. Turning a poncho into a tent and grip for no eyelets/ gromets. . Thankyou.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you!

[@FredFlintstone7]

Great video for tying knots. Very easy to follow. Great refresher for me. I notice you are a Casio fan as well. I saw 2 different watches you wear throughout your videos. Both of which I own as well. can't beat 'em.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Good price and durability for those watches

[@lavellesmith96]

Thank you so much for your informative video it was so simple I shared it with my wife and she’s now interested in tying knots I’m a little worried right now. Lol

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Lol! Glad you both might have something to bond or argue over

[@Bryan-eq9kj]

have never seen the way you tied the bowline but that is the way im doing it from now on. thx

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Appreciate it! It’s great when you don’t have to think about which way the rabbit goes around the tree

[@ki0kukAge]

I don’t think a single person realizes just how rare of a color of that BIC. Early 90’s.

[@zonumev]

Excellent narration, great instructor ... awesome!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Appreciate it!

[@halenball-vant1772]

Great video! Really enjoyed your upbeat attitude and slow clear teaching

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Appreciate it! Let me know if you would like to see other knots.

[@tomdytrych]

Thanks for this - much more practical than those studio based videos. I like the whole tarp demo at the end too.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Appreciate it! It's no joke that I use those knots every day out in the field. Quick releases are so nice, especially in the winter.

[@marsahand3069]

Really nice video. Thank you.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Sandy!

[@davidlee6461]

Thank you so much for your teaching. Big help

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Glad it has helped David!

[@erikl.1860]

One of the best video's I have seen on USEFULL knots without making it more difficult than it needs to be! Thanks a lot!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

That you! We have used them A LOT over the years

[@edcrutchfield3447]

Thank you 😊 life saving !👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Ed!

[@margaretadler6162]

Just came across your channel. Very useful and easy. Just subcribed! ATB Sam Adler from Vietnam

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you! Great to hear from Vietnam

[@fazgalaxy8949]

☑Easy to understand and detailed presentation video. Thanks

[@rayadcock2498]

Great job teaching. Easy to follow.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Appreciate it Ray!

[@JosefTreiber]

Very simple and very effective, nice!!

[@rodgerwittmann3359]

You do an excellent job of teaching!!! Thank YOu!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

I appreciate your comment Rodger!

[@infidel4478]

Well done, sir, good job.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you sir!

[@guyroberts1822]

Great video and good tip on the bowline knot! I would only add showing how to make a slip knot in the body of the rope when doing a trucker hitch. Make getting things tight really easy! Great video

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thanks Guy!

[@roguehydra]

Re-learning knots since I'm trying to get myself back into outdoor activities again and it's been over 20 years since I was in Boy Scouts and OMFG if my leader taught me the method you showed for a bowline my life would have been a lot easier. It's _so_much_faster_ than the way my scout master taught all of us. I always had issues with wrapping my head around some knots but your methods are definitely better than when I learned these knots as a child. THANKS! Any people wanting to become scout masters should definitely check you out! Your explanations of how the knots work as well as how to handle the rope is also a massively helpful difference versus how I was taught (ex.: pinch here, not here).

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Hydra! I was in the same boat being taught in Scouts, it was more difficult to wrap my head around the other rabbit hole method and later I was taught this way in survival training. Efficiency becomes important the more you go out and use these, again THANK YOU and glad you are getting back into it!

[@Jonny-Saurus-Wrecks]

I was thinking the same thing. Scouts made me want to tie a bowline and choke out my scoutmaster with it! 🤣

[@donbardes]

@@SurvivalSchoolHouse In scouts I found the bowline relatively easy to tie. The Rabbit hole made sense to me. However, as a scoutmaster I'm finding many kids can't grasp this instruction. I'm going to try teaching it your way. I hope they find it easier. Thanks for the video.

[@ИгорьПалагин-д6ф]

It seems to me that the ways of tying knots were not optimized twenty years ago. I don't want to say that they were absent or were secret knowledge. People have been knitting knots for thousands of years, and all imaginable methods have long been known. But computer networks (KZbin and the like) make it possible to speed up the exchange of people's experiences thousands of times, and quantity eventually turns into quality. My thanks to the author of the video, although I am not a beginner, but I spied a couple of tricks for myself.

[@eddiemoss5703]

You’re the best!! Thanks

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Glad it helped Eddie!

[@Saihbreas28]

Compared to other videos yours is awesome! Straight and to the point. Love it!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you David, let me know if you have any questions down the road.

[@dragan3290]

Excellent tutorial! I have so much paracord. I love it. But you really showed a lot of skills, teqniques for a survival situation! Awesome. Cheers

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you! Paracord is so great, it's the nails of survival

[@dragan3290]

@@SurvivalSchoolHouse I toed a prusik loop and put my body weight bouncing up and down! Lol. On my chin up bar. It held unbelievable. I thought it was going to break!!! I'm 94 kg and it didn't budge. I wouldn't trust up high. But it's awesome for clothes line especially if you coat it in Elmers glue! Soaks in and goes really stiff! Thanks for the reply! 🙂👍👍👍

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Interesting, never heard of coating it in glue.

[@dragan3290]

@@SurvivalSchoolHouse it's pva and water, it actually holds up in rain too. I saw it on a KZbin video on a decorative lantern made out of rope. The guy claimed 1 year in the weather! And UK it's always raining. Lol.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Great tip for long term use, we have left paracord tied up on log benches or other light "structural" applications for 3 years without much degradation, at least visually, we didn't collapse lol.

[@rpsota23]

next time I hang my hammock in the forest I will try to remember your training... downloading the video for off-line viewing. In the forest... 😀

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

That’s a good idea! I guarantee the knots will work for you!

[@globyois]

All great stuff, and you presented it very well, thanks.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thanks so much, I used those knots tonight camping actually

[@joec2442]

Very well done video. Good knots and takes you through to actually using them camping

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thanks! They all build on each other and you only need a few.

[@deanlaclair265]

Awesome video, Love the slipknot bowline!!!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Me too, it's fast to tie is what I like.

[@kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy]

Excellent instruction! Subscribed. Thanks foir sharing your knowledge and skills.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Kirk! Appreciate the feedback

[@danhnguyen-mm2ue]

great video! thks

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Danh!

[@pappysproductions]

Great video. Great shots, audio, instruction and camera presence. All around. Great instructional video

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you for the constructive advice!

[@lynnhogden2657]

Well done!

[@curtdudley550]

My favorite knot... zip ties!!! Haha! Very educational and easy to follow. Knots are something easily forgotten if not practice.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Right! Zip ties and baling wire can get anything done haha, thank you for the comment!

[@charlestonbrown148]

And duct tape

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Hahaha, and duct tape for sure.

[@sellignomod83]

Learned a lot! Many thanks

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Sellig!

[@lukeswenson1716]

Awesome educational video! Tells me basically everything I need to know for tying functional knots

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

The man, the myth, the legend.

[@gcruishank9663]

All great knots. I prefer a taut line hitch when attaching tarp or tent to stakes, so you can adjust tension.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Great knot, I agree

[@Sthestarfish]

You make knot tieing so easy. Well explained and demonstrated. Great video! Thanks for creating and sharing.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

You are so welcome! Practice and it will be easy I promise!

[@nickdemsey7188]

This guy is spot onnnnn

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Nick, very nice of you

[@karlmoessmer2781]

great teacher💪

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Karl! 😃

[@andypanteli7147]

Great video and very well explained 👏 👍

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Andy

[@andypanteli7147]

@@SurvivalSchoolHouse 👍

[@east5871]

Outstanding!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you kindly!

[@kelliandthekids7901]

I love your videos, I never knew that the square knot would release like that. thank you - just a minor suggestion, it would be a lot easier for beginners to follow along if you recorded facing out instead of from in front of you. I got lost a lot as I had to envision doing everything flipped instead of just being able to follow. Thank you for your videos you are an awesome teacher!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Appreciate it and great tips, I will work on that angle 🫡

[@boljesutra3338]

very frank and open sharing , excellent

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Many thanks!

[@doktordzwonek9306]

5:02 does it matter if I put the running end in the slip knot from right side or left side? They're definitely different, but does it matter? How to know which way is correct?

[@jankubak]

An excellent guide, thanks a lot for the time you've invested!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Appreciate you comment! Glad it helped.

[@mrshaybailey]

Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@CRGlobal]

Great video. Merci !

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Charles, sorry for the late reply

[@KayzohSteven-uh3ti]

creat i think i've learn so much thats impressive brother.💯👍

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

I appreciate that sir, 🫡🫡

[@Uso.slee685]

Great knots and definitely knots to know for those who need quick good strong and sturdy knots to use

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you, I agree, we have used those knots year round for at least 40 years and are tried and true!

[@naomy1701]

alot usefull instructions, thx !

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Glad it helped!

[@lopez7676]

THANK YOU! This video helps so much!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Glad it helped! They are difficult to forget once you know them!

[@charlesnorris8147]

Outstanding! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills. 👍🙌

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Charles Norris! Great name

[@earlelzy7243]

I like the way you explain and show why. I see how many ways to tie a knot.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

You are welcome, thank you for the comment! Keep on with adventures and surviving!

[@antb1617]

I appreciate the video man I'm finally getting the hang of these knots

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Nice! Once you get these ones down they should stay with you and be tough to forget.

[@Simon-80]

Sehr geile knoten❤

[@Maggioretom]

Really useful one!!! TY!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RileyOutside]

What a unique way to tie a bowline! Not my favourite way to store rope, but sure is pretty.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Once you get used to the daisy chain it's a quick way to store the line efficiently

[@RileyOutside]

@@SurvivalSchoolHouse Would depend on the length of rope? I'm partial to the classic throw coil with a wrap and locked bite. But it's not NEARLY as much fun to undo haha

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

I would do something different like you are doing for a long coil, using long ropes for survival is more of a hindrance, short lengths are all you need and a daisy chain is the best for that

[@veistelija]

Thanks MAN! I try To learn these knots.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Nice! Let me know how it goes down the road, they are tried and true.

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thanks, cheers!

[@Greywyrm]

The Dirt Button! Highlight of the vid! GJ

[@fransbester5932]

Very good ,understandable explanations, thanx!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Glad to help!

[@EzeAdventurer]

wow thanks v useful bud will be practising and subbed! q: do you prefer tying out a tarp like you did, versus a ridge line? is there loss of tension consideration there?

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Yes, definitely prefer to tie a tarp that way, the only consideration is knowing how tough the material is. Weak material = less tension, a ridge line helps in those situations.

[@EzeAdventurer]

@@SurvivalSchoolHouse Thanks so much!

[@boriswildenmann1194]

Very usefull knots and so well presented. Thank you

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you for the great comment! My knife sharpening video is in a similar format as well

[@thanhluong8297]

Love your instruction Thank you so much

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Glad it was helpful, thank you for the great comment!

[@fearcityfpv7037]

Seriously awesome video! Keep up the great work!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you for the great comment! The next video is essential knife sharpening in a similar format.

[@Zerofire18]

Please forgive the question but I am here primarily for the knots and I am a complete noob when it comes to outdoors stuff. But how do you use the shelter you just made? It looks as if even if it rained you would still get wet lying under it. Again I am completely new to this. Thank you.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

You could get wet depending on the wind, move the shelter lower to the ground and worm in there, orient the opening 90 degrees to the prevailing wind so rain won't come into the sides. The poncho is fairly small but the same principles can work with any shelter, thank you for the comment!

[@damonfinken]

I'll agree with others, your reaching style is excellent. I only have one tip. Clove hitch is a great anchor. But it shouldn't be the last knot to finish it off. It should be the first. As it is easier to tie before there is tension in the line. And the truckers hitch adds tension. Anchor with clove... gives you something to pull against. Truckers hitch tightens it up. Both ways work, of course. But the other gives a beginner complete control of the amount of tension and easier to tie.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Good advice, thank you.

[@ProximoSepultura]

This should be a period of instruction during Army Basic training. I did not learn these knots until Ranger school. 550 cord comes in cardboard spools that will always fall apart like toilet paper once wet. Then there’s always the poor Soldier that has to un tangle it all. The 5x 5 ft and 5 x 10ft is so effective!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

I agree, in SERE they taught us right away but should be taught in basic. Just a nightmare to untangle the spool, I’ve seen that so many times!

[@caryballard7857]

This is an amazing video. I'm teaching my son to tie knots (and learning them myself because I'm clueless), and this is absolutely perfect. Good job sir. I know what we'll be doing in the morning.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you! Glad you are passing it on to the next generation!

[@wesjohnson2123]

Great video buddy. Thanks for this

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

I'll make another one that is more advanced with lashings and some other tricks I use with all of the same principles.

[@drumstyx]

No taut line hitch??? Learned a lot here, but surprised not to see that one...always been my #1 favourite for tarps

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

I agree, it is good for tarps but I use the truckers or clove hitch instead, it holds tighter when the wind flaps all night

[@jakelalens2692]

Very well explained, great job and thank you.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Appreciate it Jake, glad it helped.

[@Flashahol]

Great instructional!

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you! Glad it helped.

[@Al-ze6uo]

Awesome video, but didn’t understand when a « truck knot » (rope holding on itself) is better or when the « X like knot » (that friction knot) is better to use? Is it depending on wheather the tree you’re using gives of friction with your rope?

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

The truckers hitch is better when the tree is larger and gives you room to tie the knot and is faster. The clove hitch is better with smaller diameter objects like a small branch and is easier to tie, it has more holding power if it has friction as well.

[@Al-ze6uo]

Thx for the answer, was not expecting one on a video of 1 year old. And so fast too😅 You just gained a new subscriber 😁

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Thank you Al, I really appreciate it!