Knots and Shelters: All You Need to Not Go Crazy

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[@thaddeusmikolajczyk4518]

All of those knots are my everyday go to that I use all the time. Thanks for sharing.

[@Miguel_GM]

This video covers the most useful knots and leaves out the ones that are more for filling. Great video, super useful, and straight to the point. Congrats.

[@phoenixrising4073]

The way I was taught with a loop is one wrap is a Lark's head, two wraps is a Prussik, and three wraps is a Line Brake; though I think that terminology is used more in climbing. Most of the time I see people still refer to three wraps as a Prussik. Thanks for the upload; rigging is power!

[@thisnamehasnoreason]

I love that your channel is both for people who have never once stepped into the woods, and for people with a kill count wanting to prep for SHTF!

[@jerryj3047]

The Trace Eight, Prusik, Clove Hitch, Ring Bend, Double Fisherman's, Girth Hitch, and Figure-Eight On A Bight.😎😎

[@dennisseverns4014]

That list tells me you are a climber or do Rope Rescue or both.

[@jerryj3047]

@@dennisseverns4014 Yup Sandrocks a lot

[@memathews]

The jungle loop was new to me! I've seen it in lines, but never seen it's purpose, thanks for the lesson. Most of my Scout leaders and other leaders were WWII veterans of some group (usually working as timber cruisers, loggers, dairymen, cattlemen, farmers, Teamsters, etc.) and that's where I picked up outdoors knowledge and we hiked exclusively with canvas packs and tarps, and eventually some lighter nylon/poly/plastic. It's great to see this knowledge and more being passed along on KZbin by you and many others.

[@TheJacov]

A couple of notes. !. With regard to the traveling taut line hitch, I consider it to be the bottom of the barrel for tensioning knots. It's adequate for light loads only. The king of tensioning knots is the truckers hitch, but sometimes that is overkill. For moderate to heavy loads which don't quite require a truckers hitch I prefer the Farrimond hitch. It is simple, fast to tie and untie and is much better than the taut line hitch because it provides much more tension capability. 2. A pro tip for the prussic loop. If you separate the two overhand knots a bit you get a handy little loop into which you can insert such things as bottle or canteen necks, tighten the loop and you have a handy bottle/canteen sling which you can slide along the supporting line (which may or may not be your ridgeline) Obviously in this application you want the knots to wind up at the bottom of the loop when you tie it to the line. Just my 2 cents😁!

[@GruntProof]

Take note, Grunts

[@grumpybuzzard7131]

I use trucker's hitches all the time in my line of work. Bowlines I use quite a bit. I remember when I was in Scouts my Senior patrol leader had me stick my hands in really cold water and then tie those knots with stiff freezing fingers. I would like to get out and do more with tarps and shelters like this.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Changing conditions - I like it!

[@Otis010707]

The bowline and the square knots were the first two knots my dad taught me many years ago! Bill Doyle

[@abefehr6155]

Happy Easter everyone

[@coyotemick7016]

Keep 'em coming top..!! These are the same knots that I teach my son and anyone else who wants 2 ride the trails...!!!

[@mervmartin2112]

Outstanding!!! There's yet another way to tie a truckers hitch. One less knot in the line is a good thing. (Much easier to show in person.) BTW, the oldest name I know for this is rope tackle. That's almost what we used for tying loads if olives and soft fruit. Let me try words. Wrap the running end around the purchase (tree in video). Lay the running end over the standing end about three feet from the purchase. Pull a bight in the standing end (it'll pull some slack from the running end) between where the running end is laying over the standing end and the purchase. Twist a half hitch in the standing end on the opposite side of the running end from the bight. Put the half hitch over the bight. The running end should be inside the bight ready to pull and tighten the hitch. Use one half hitch for natural fiber and two for synthetic. When you tie off, half hitch(es) around the tie off loop will allow you to continue tying your load without re-anchoring the line. Hopefully you can understand my mumbling.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Good stuff!

[@rodnryl3330]

Clear instructions with great video shots of each knot done in a speed that a novice could follow. Doing each knot twice is a great method. I developed a love for the bowline knot in Jungle Warfare School in the mid 1980s. We used it for numerous purposes. During a rappeling class we were shown how to make long prussik knots in order to "climb" back up the rope if needed. Thanks again for sharing your expertise and experience Stoker.

[@AntiFederalist58]

Top is being knotty today.

[@Z7d3nR4]

Knot knot. Who's there? Stoker. Stoker who? Stokermatic helping us develop our skills. Thanks, Top.

[@STOKERMATIC]

😂🤣

[@brianmurphy6760]

Other than the bowline, I realized a few years back that all the knots that I know are pretty much a modification, or variation of a basic slip knot. Just an observation that I had once when tying knots. The jungle ridge line is real cool, and a new one for me. I am going camping this weekend, by the way. I am going to use that. I am actually sitting in my living room packing my ruck, and then I am going to sit here, and prep that. Good stuff, buddy. Thank you.

[@craigrobertson6082]

Great video ,Top. For years I just ran bungees (that's what we did in basic training so it stuck...as its supposed to), but now I am teaching my son about camping I have gone back to proper skills with rope/cordage/lashes/knots. Its awesome to re-learn it and pass it on.

[@richwallace4632]

Thank you for keeping it simple for us old 13 Bravos. 😂😂

[@brentwentfishing]

I learned two knots from this video! The trucker-hitch is my favorite. Thanks Top!

[@STOKERMATIC]

👊

[@jackvoss5841]

A slipped sheet bend is a good knot for joining the two ridge lines together. Accommodates lines of same or various sizes. And is quickly undone. A square knot, with an additional helper knot, has crossed over into the PITA territory to get undone. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@goodredman]

Bowline, is knot I probably use most often in the woods. In Boy Scouts we learned a whole bunch that I don’t even remember this day would have to look them up again. But others are used for tying hooks when fishing, but always seem to go back to the bowline.

[@bobc9744]

Took a trip into the woods today to test some gear. Used the jungle loop for a tarp rain fly and it was great. Easy set up and take down. Set up a hammock underneath and all was well. Thanks stoker!!!!

[@jackvoss5841]

When positioning an A frame tarp over a cooking area, it could be advantageous to have the downwind end of the ridge line a bit higher than the upwind end. This helps to vent off heat from the fire. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@jory6781]

I think the most used knots that I use is fisherman's, a trucker hitch and bowline knot and sometimes a half hitch.

[@arctodussimus6198]

Did you ever do the Mountain Warfare School in Bridgeport? They taught us the “French Bowline”. An amazingly funny knot. 🇺🇸 Semper Fi

[@STOKERMATIC]

Never had the opportunity

[@kylemanson6485]

May dad was a commercial fisherman. We used the bowline alot. Good video. Thank you

[@garygraham4571]

Hi Stoked that was awesome

[@bobc9744]

Excellent video buddy. Demonstrations were a great touch. Keep em coming. Thank you for your time making these, we all appreciate it. Stayin stoked.

[@gardenbasha22.0]

Outstanding instruction, all bases covered. Well STOKED.

[@Jeff-vp9vz]

I like taught tarp hitch as well as the ones you showed. You have some excellent knots videos from before. You should link them. Thanks for what you do. I've sent this one to my grandsons. Summer project coming up.

[@pnwfamilylife2857]

Perfect video. My son and I will watch and practice this week. Kinda reminds me of Boy Scouts but did not have YT back then.

[@joefennell7535]

Cool Top. Good reminder to practice them knots.

[@JeepsterDave]

First rate instruction. Thanks.

[@recondo4u]

Thanks Bill

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Well done Bill and happy Easter to you and your family! For anyone wanting to learn how to tie knots and lashes, I highly recommend the BSA knot tying and pioneering merit badge pamphlets. I use them as handouts in my classes.

[@STOKERMATIC]

☝️☝️

[@denniscorbin3416]

This is a great refresher. Thank you

[@rowvelations]

Great video, and presentation, Stoker. Thank you.

[@kennethwilson8633]

Tarps are way better to carry than shelter half’s especially when I used to carry two. Love these light weight tarps.

[@Otis010707]

I also love that you used the Free Soldier tarp I bought after watching your review thereof!

[@STOKERMATIC]

I don’t use it often, but it’s a good one!

[@maurice3464]

I’m just saying you need to do a class of say 4 including you to go for a 4-5 day Ruk/camping experience! I bought the Rain poncho/liner you recommended and it came today! My second round of gear is ready to use. Thank You!

[@dennisseverns4014]

A lot of the things I do for a living, involve the use of ropes and knots. So between that and being involved in Mountain Search And Rescue for many years, I have learned hundreds of knots, hitches and bends. What I use most in industry is a bowline or running bowline in arborist work. In Rescue and Rope Access the figure 8 family of knots is more commonly used. I guess my favorite would have to be a figure 8 on a bight, I found a way to tie one perfectly without having to dress it, comes out where you can count all 10 parts. Taught ropework and knots for Rescue. And still teach ropework as an older arborist teaching the new generation.

[@dennisseverns4014]

Many of the camping/bushcrafting knots, I learned in the Boy Scouts.

[@vincegonzales6196]

Old 11Bravo here..I don't get to crazy with knots and cord when it comes to making a poncho hootch I use mostly bungie cords makes getting that hooch up fast with out fancy knots..Vince g 11B.

[@alanrice39]

Thanks enjoyed this, excellent instructions

[@TheJacov]

With regard to Prussic terminology, the way I learned it is 1 loop is a Larks head, two loops is a double Larks head, and three or more loops is a Prussic.😁

[@troylaarman4424]

Knots are magic. They sure look easy, but you have to practice them to get it. I incidentally use some of them in utility without knowing what they are even called!

[@joefennell7535]

Oh yeah,missed your birthday last week. Happy birthday brother.

[@STOKERMATIC]

I appreciate that man! 🥃

[@marclucier2533]

Happy Easter Top

[@MichaelR58]

Good video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@j.a.8970]

Prusiks, truckers hitch, and another one whos name im not sure about but its better than a bowline for attaching cordage ends to trees without requiring a toggle.

[@tomcreekdevil5967]

Bowline is a favorite. If I'm securing a vessel then clove hitch and figure eight are useful. The jungle loop looks very useful. I plan to try it out next time I'm camping. Excellent video and demonstrates the importance of knowing some basic knots whether in the woods or on a vessel.

[@keithrayeski6417]

I’m a fan of the truckers hitch…🤷🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️

[@keeblem1]

très utile

[@louiemorris9598]

The more you know. The more tools in the toolbox.

[@mikec.8556]

Daisy chain works just like the jungle loop for the lazy guys out there

[@mihailvormittag6211]

👍

[@martinhafner2201]

Square knot is not reliable to join two ropes. It can capsize. Rather than fix the square knot with extra complications, it is simpler to replace it entirely with a sheet bend, carrick bend, zeppelin bend or figure 8 bend. Sheet bends should be the double turn variety in synthetic ropes.

[@acerrubrum5749]

🪢👍

[@TAVAAR7]

Most used...uh, all of the above lol.

[@donwest600]

Good thing you did not say lemon squeezie or someone's undies would have gotten bunched.

[@STOKERMATIC]

🤣😂🤣