How to Coil and Carry a Rope for Climbing or Rappelling

In this week's Knot of the Week we'll show you how to coil a climbing rope so that you can easily carry it on your back. Not only is this method quick, but it will also allow you to easily deploy the rope for use. Check out the full article here with step-by-step instructions and photos: bit.ly/P0ur2c
While we use the term coiling, the real definition of this method is called flaking. Flaking allows the rope to be gathered in the natural way it lies and doesn't add any unnecessary twists to the rope. Twists can kink over time reducing the life of the rope fibers, as well as lead to knotting when undoing the rope.
Carrying a rope in this configuration will allow a climber to move with the least amount of weight possible to reach their destination. Carrying the rope like this also helps a climber maintain a good center of gravity. Trying to free-climb with a backpack full of rope adds unnecessary risk to an already dangerous task.

[@jrapanut0]

I a tree worker and this Is an excellant video ! I really do enjoy all of your video's though thanks for a old Idea made fresh N new again. when I was working in the santa Cruz mountains of California thats how I carried my rope. then there were 2 @ 150 Ft each. I had to carry alot of gear than just sharring a good story

[@omgtrmc]

This will definitely be useful for climbing, thanks! I'll probably also use this method to organize my extension cords lol.

[@ITStactical]

Absolutely Matt! ~ Bryan

[@matt4270]

Cool! Great for electrical cords as well.

[@angelmonroe1750]

Very usefull video. Thank you

[@Ghostginthree]

I learned that in rock climbing a long time ago. Good video.

[@benyoung2575j]

Nice job mate.

[@ITStactical]

Thanks Gabriel! ~ Bryan

[@rancher1school]

Thanks Bryan.

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

Much obliged.

[@seawolfrs]

That's pretty cool defiantly Going to use this now

[@EnduringEagle]

Terrific instruction!!

[@OldMotorcycleAdventures]

Very cool, I wonder if we could apply this to life safety rope at the firehouse, or if this would be a problem. I will talk to my chief about it.

[@GabrielPalmer]

Great video, fellas.

[@gibslaw]

Used this as a utility arborist when I would hike tap lines in the woods.

[@jameswakley4050]

Yo Bryan, great video man. Love it!

[@thewiredfox2691]

Noticed when you tossed the rope, you are left with the ends. Is this preferred, or would you want to be left holding the middle (for any reason)? If so, is there a 'cheater' for accomplishing that?

[@natgoboom]

Actually such a helpful vid.

[@dude89415]

That's really nice man!

[@Gracii1313]

Thanks for this tip its useful

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

Awesome! What if you are wearing a backpack.

[@Tapoodon]

Cool idea!

[@NOMADlikeMW3]

Saw your ads in recoil today.

[@Harbisondude]

Cool.

[@pr0ud2pak]

Cool vid. Thumbs up!

[@FreeStyle1138]

Bryan, you were in the navy! Don't they teach you line nomenclature? Or is that just us Coasties? haha

[@Capozzi3]

What mm of rope is that? Do you know the minimum mm that i can use of static rope for rappelling? im 56kg

[@Canuckgirl607]

what type of tool box is that?

[@ridenhour1]

30 meters? is this your gym rope?

[@ChaseHaddleton]

no, thats not how you want to coil an electrical cable, it will bend the metal inside of the cable and can cause them to break/short.

[@jordanwademeier]

Everyone spouting their job titles... haha

[@kj3026259]

How do I pack my parachute again

[@BorntoSEAL]

SHOW ME YOUR BACKGROUND THATS JUST LIKE TRAVIS HALEY GARAGE/HOUSE!

[@imo0331]

can i have everything behind you.