Jungle Knots for the Minuteman and Bushcrafter

I had a request from a viewer to do a short video on how to make and use "Jungle Knots"... These are a new thing to me as well and I kept seeing a few of the Brits I follow on Instagram using them so I started using them on my tarps and I'm sold on their use.
Check out the following Brits and their YT/IG channels:
The Prepared Pathfinder
/ @preparedpathfinder
/ prepared_pathfinder
Viking Mitch
/ @vikingmitch4049
/ viking.mitch
Tactical Survival UK
/ tactical_survival_uk
Recce Shovel
/ @shovelreccy
/ shovel_reccy
Beard Lee Backwoods
/ beard_lee_backwoods
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[@rippersix293]

Jungle knots / bungees have been my go to for a while. When I first discovered the jungle knot I just sat there thinking “how on earth has this not been common knowledge for a hundred years now?!” 😂

[@themodernminuteman2557]

That was exactly my thought too! LOL...

[@Ronin-74800]

Greetings, boss. Can you do a video of any use of 550 cord, plus any alice rigs vs. Smersh kit? I understand that any of use don't have deep pockets, but alice/Smersh/mollie or ww2 snap closure pouches. Please stay with "J" and his fellow channel members for start-up information.

[@alanthompson2063]

I think it has, but till plastic paracord was just too expensive in terms of single use not so playable cordage.

[@TwoSoundsatOnce]

Good for freezing cold when dexterity is an issue I've used this technique in the winter for tethering down shelters it's sort of like how soft shackles work. Thank you for the video!.

[@shakeyboattwat]

Great vid mate, thanks for the mention. Here’s another idea for you. Add a smallish loop of strong bungee to the eyelets of you tarp and then attach the jungle knots to the bungee. Gives a bit of play to your shelter, just enough to take out any stress on the tarp in high winds etc which will stop it from tearing. Worth a try,, if it doesn’t work for you then bin it and stick with the original set up. Stay safe. TSUK.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

That's a solid idea to try out! Thanks for the tip!

[@johncrouch8988]

Why have I been learning knots for years? 😮 Shoot me now!😂 Thanks for this!😊

[@themodernminuteman2557]

I know, right... It was a game changer for me too.

[@protectpersevere2030]

Man i’ve never heard of jungle knots definitely have to give them a try

[@vincentc6919]

Thank goodness someone who speaks English. Tried watching this numerous times with the Brits trying to explain it and it wasn't so good. Thank you for not saying "Basher" 37 times that's appreciated and you cut right to the chase. With the Brits they seem to ramble for minutes before they get down to "it"...thank you Sir.

[@Jimimac73]

At least we British invented English and can get our bashas the right way up!😂

[@vincentc6919]

@@Jimimac73 English is derived from Latin and other early forms of Anglo Saxon dialects…and our bashas stay up all night!!!!! GoodDay Mate

[@andnowi]

What exactly are you saying?

[@lw1zfog]

watches an american bloke put up a British Army basha inside out whilst un ironically moaning about its own inability to comprehend the English language. oh dear, how tragically embarrassing for you ! 😂

[@DougWalker288]

Used these knots tonight in my system test. Worked flawlessly. Thank you for sharing.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Awesome!

[@CHARGERDON55]

This is how I have my tarp setup. There’s no easier or faster way.

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

I would use a carabiner in that application. But jungle knots are super handy for sure.

[@henrydillard6217]

Blackie thomas has a video where he shows Jungle knots being used to hold branches for camouflage.

[@sgtrock6213]

Another Nifty trick for the toolbox... Thank you Jay. Good stuff

[@jasonhouseholder2254]

Sometimes simple is best for sure. Good job man!!!

[@vikingmitch4049]

Jay thanks for the shout out..greatly appreciated..

[@jeffbrown9648]

Awesome, this will come in very handy. Thanks Jay

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Yes!!!! Good stuff brother!!!

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thanks man!

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@themodernminuteman2557 Hellyeah!

[@mediclimber]

I do it a bit different. I always have a jungle hammock with my tarp. I have a bungee along the top of the hammock for the tarp and my hammock anchor points are where you have the over hand knots and that's where I have figure eight knots. A bit more 550 cord but much more secure for holding me up off the ground about a foot so as not to have anything want to share my bed.

[@scaleworksRC]

Can't overlook the basics! Thanks brother.

[@wolffo999]

love jungle knots! another idea I have is slower, but in an effort to not stress your tarp or poncho, you could do a full ridge line with smaller jungle knot sections connecting grommets/loops to ridge line

[@user-ft1xf8wk9m]

thanks

[@nopopshots2722]

I like the idea, but it seems fragile in incliment weather. I would say to use a spring loaded caribeaner and hook the tail end and the lead end and pull tention.

[@James-C24]

Nahhh its seriously solid. 80mph winds and mine were fine.

[@willc5974]

Another great video man. These are the skills everyone overlooks. Keep up the videos!

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thanks! I agree, field craft has become a bit of a lost art.

[@wolffo999]

slick !

[@meatballssos182]

Great videos brother, keep them coming.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thank you!

[@lens7859]

Cool way to do it!

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thanks

[@briank4706]

Man thank you for getting to this so fast ( although time is one luxury we don’t have )! What coat are you wearing in the video? How about another run of MM patches? Stay safe Brother!

[@themodernminuteman2557]

No worries mate! The jacket I'm wearing here is actually an LL Bean Mountain Anorak that I modified by doing a "Raid Mod" by adding sleeve pockets on the biceps and I did some rattle can camo to it. Perfect for a lightweight, windproof/water resistant, packable shell piece. It's been awhile since I did patches! Maybe again in the near future.

[@DougWalker288]

Were you not concerned about the acetone in the spray paint damaging the material? Perhaps I need to check out that video. lol I’ve painted a ton of my stuff but never thought of painting things made of that material.

[@rebeccasilveous8898]

What is that concoction you have on the front of your chest with all those pockets? And what in the world would you carry in those pockets?. Can you explain to me where you bought such a contraption?

[@themodernminuteman2557]

I'm wearing the Condor 7-pocket Chest Rig. Here is my review on it here to answer your questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iarbkmSYrrqdg6c

[@dantheman8112]

How do you pack/ store your shelter and jungle knots?

[@themodernminuteman2557]

I fold the tarp in half lengthwise 3 times, lay the jungle knots in it (so they don't get tangled) and roll the tarp up then it goes in a stuff sack. I keep bungees and pegs in another stuff sack.

[@Jimimac73]

Our come with their own pouch attached

[@DougWalker288]

I’m finally getting around to winterizing my get home bag. One area I’ve neglected is a sleep system. All I have currently is a glorified emergency blanket by SOL. I have a fleece sleeping bag I plan to stuff in it for a little additional warmth but was curious if you or anyone else had a recommendation for something better. Thought about a woobie but I use the poncho as my shelter so…

[@themodernminuteman2557]

I started with the SOL emergency blanket and it was kind of flimsy so I upgraded to a "Tact Bivy " and while better it still was too thin for repeated use. So I finally ended up buying an Arcturus Survival Blanket and have been happy with it! This way I can still use the poncho as an overhead shelter and can use the Arcturus blanket and a woobie as a pseudo Ranger Taco... www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01H6NC8XU/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams&th=1

[@DougWalker288]

Sweet and it doesn’t cost a fortune either.

[@eldrl001]

Goretex bivi bag coupled to a lightweight sleeping bag from any of the military modular systems is an excellent base to work from. Invest in a good bivi bag, the US and UK ones are both good, many of the nato ones also that are genuine goretex. If you need a winter option instead of the woobie, consider packing a softie suit (a pile synthetic insulated top and bottoms, often used by anglers) that’s pretty much a wearable sleeping bag that packs down to a similar volume as the woobie. That inside the lightweight sleeping bag and bivi bag, you’ll be toasty and more importantly dry in very harsh conditions should you require it. All the best from blighty 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤙

[@Yugiohmaxxcc]

Does anyone know what’s he’s wearing?

[@themodernminuteman2557]

The jacket is a modified LL Bean Mountain Anorak. The chest rig is a Condor 7-pocket chest rig.

[@tattooninja]

Literally can't literally stop saying literally, literally. #Literally