How to tie a Soft Shackle - The Improved Soft Shackle

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

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[@leckmich8169]

Very helpful THX👍

[@briankendall1978]

Your video motivated me to tie a soft shackle on my laptop bag strap. That thing had a plastic clip/carabiner on it that squeaked like crazy and drove me batty. I just chopped off that plastic clip and tied a soft shackle in its place. I am sure it will not be making anymore noise :-). Thanks for sharing this information.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

No worries. These are pretty handy and easy to tie. And quiet lol

[@1mataleo1]

I used to put either Celtic Button knot, or a bead onto the soft shackle, and I would just slide it toward the knot to lock it, if that makes sense. But your way is easier and just as secure. So simple, yet so smart ; I can’t believe I never thought of this. Thank you brother

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks!

[@larrylhanson]

Great idea! Thanks!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks!

[@PamOrl]

Using a lark’s head is genius! If you also use an Ashley stopper knot instead of the overhand knot, you’ll have a larger, more symmetrical knot. Really appreciate your video editing/organization- very clear and easy to follow. 👍

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

That's a great idea!

[@sharamkh]

The larks head over the knot is so simple and genius! Thank you. I use soft shackles but have been using the second method you showed. I’m definitely doing the improved method now. Thank you!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! It is so easy and works great

[@1mataleo1]

I used the second way as well, but I would put either a sliding bead, or a Celtic button knot (like you would use to make paracord ranger beads) onto the soft shackle, and I would slide it toward the knot to lock it. This method is easier, simpler, and just as secure. I can’t believe I never thought of this myself. From now on , this is the method I’ll use

[@woodswalker64]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!! The absolute best video anywhere on how to tie the soft shackle! Thanks!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! I have a couple of them on my pack right now

[@johnlong1100]

Thank you. Nice job. You explained this is a progressive manner. Easy to follow and build on.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks!

[@robertoaprile2325]

Very usefull, tks

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@garywhelansr5602]

Hey Matt great ideas gotta love the KISS theory always a good thing in every way. 👍

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad you like them! Gonna be a new series on the KISS method soon...

[@brianferris1233]

🌲🦅🌲 thank you for sharing your video stay safe and healthy🎥

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thank you! You too!

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Nice !

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marcchrys]

The last version looks really effective yet fiendishly simple...the easiest and best soft shackle tutorial I've seen and I've had my brain boggled by quite a few!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! The larks head one is the easiest and best. I still have a couple on my pack...

[@kurtism9040]

I'd like to see a strength test against a spiced soft shackle.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I may try that...

[@johnstarkie9948]

Spliced ?

[@martinmadsen4162]

I use black diamond load bearing carabiners always i never trust anything else. also pls note that the larkshead pretty much cuts the breaking point of the cord in half

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Possibly so. However I generally use these for light stuff like gloves, etc. so breaking point is not a big concern with me

[@knot_funny]

Of course you aren't going to replace that black diamond with 550 paracord, but an Amsteel/Dyneema soft shackle properly spliced with a button knot will usually outperform a carabiner of similar size (I'm not familiar with the specs of the one you mention). Look up some load tests. It's a different level of commitment and practice to make versus this - the button knot is a devil to tie ... the much easier diamond knot isn't as strong) - but they are awesome. If you don't want to make your own, of course you can buy them.

[@tedsemonis7905]

Matt great shackle but metal against fabric , if you don't have them then .

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Not sure what you mean but thanks...

[@tedsemonis7905]

@@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival metal on fabric has no sound if no carabiners and soft shackles are great. They can hold practically anything.

[@sdcofer52]

Everything you’ve shown makes that line much weaker. Proper splicing will do a much more effective job without severely reducing the strength.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks!

[@EdwinDekker71]

Using a lark's head you don't even need a loop, just 2 stopper knots 👍

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Exactly...

[@jba68]

Nifty, thanks for the explanation.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

No problem...

[@Leternite_L]

很好的思路 感谢

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks!

[@gus1911]

Nice!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks!

[@bposey69]

These work great for tarp Ridgelines. Especially if you larks head it to the loop on your Ridgeline. Then it won't fall off. Slip your stopper knot through the larks head and bam it'll stay all night. Same with your tree straps for the hmmock

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Exactly, and very easy to work with also

[@mightyconker3903]

Cheap 550 paracord is well known to fail when used for suspension. Lots of guys woke up fast when using paracord to suspend hammocks. Plenty of posts on hammock forum

[@lulzmusic]

I know I’m a bit late but I have a suggestion for this. I use these all the time, particularly the second version (through the loop and around the knot). My suggestion is to take a second piece of cord and tie a sliding globe knot onto the 2 strands of the shackle. Once you shackle something, you slide this in place to “lock” it. I hope this makes sense, and maybe you already knew this. Your video just came across my feed, so I gave it a watch and subscribed. I’m sure the algorithm will suggest more now ✌🏻

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! Yes you could do that also

[@fullyproblematic]

One of the main advantages to a paracord soft shackle is being able to make them out in the field. Which you can't do with metal carabiners...At least I can't, lol.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I can say that I have never made a metal shackle in the field lol

[@survivalkraft]

Very inventive! Thank you for showing us!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks!

[@mdeamicis]

Game changer! I'm building a dive float out of a boogie board. I have been exploring ways to attach a mesh bag to the bungi grid I'm building in. I want it to be loosely but securely attached and easily removed. this my friend is perfect.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome. I still have a couple of these on my main backpack

[@richarddiss1643]

AWESOME! Thank You very much Sir. Greetings from France ^_^

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Greetings! Thanks!

[@freeshrugs63]

Thanks! I ve just learned basic soft shackle and you gave me a new great idea with the larks head knot. I'll be camping in the desert later this year and this will do better at securing my tarp in the wind.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome. It is very easy and works great

[@dalethebelldiver7740]

Lol; I made several leather soft shackles. I have para cord too and I’ll just make a hand full and toss in the bag. I made mine smaller.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

They work well. Cool thing is that you can make them any size that you need

[@kamaeq]

The only problem with the slipknot version is under too much stress it can lockdown so hard that you have to cut the line to undo it. Say a tarp in a heavy wind.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

It could do that, which is why it is my least favorite method

[@bobthetomato8375]

Trying this with shock cord, maybe using them for tarp rigging! Thank you, great video.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I bet it would work for tarps...

[@snaponjohn100]

That is a great idea!. Be blessed my friend. John

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks, you too!

[@ziggymoon]

Cool, gonna have to remember this video for reference.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

These work great on your packs...

[@bagheerasadventures]

You just got a subscriber!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks!

[@zchuss1]

I use a pile hitch for speed and security.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

There are several knots that do the same thing. I can only remember about 4 of them though lol

[@aikirunner]

Well done. A good way to keep it simple.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! Good knots dont have to be complicated...

[@lancerudy9934]

Great video! Thanks

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! These work great, I have 2 on my pack right now

[@howdydoody30204b]

Great tip. Thanks!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks!

[@Must_not_say_that]

Very neat. Thank you.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks!

[@sokyoutdoors588]

Cheaper and lighter than a carabiner as well!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

It works great, I still have a couple of them on my main pack

[@mightyconker3903]

Do not use these for life support e.g. The sole means of holding your weight during climbing. Paracord is known to snap under pretty low loads when used for suspension. It is mass produced cheap stuff flooding the market

[@hikingdawn8640]

Terrific-thanks😄

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

No problems!

[@johnclark6571]

That would work great on keys or anything else you carry in your pocket. Much less pocket stress with the cord vs metal. Thanks Matt!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Agree. I am replacing all of the carabiners on my packs and going with these