Top Five Useful Knots for camping, survival, hiking, and more

[@chivone21]

Now THIS is why I go on KZbin so much. Because of informational videos by people of this caliber. Thank you so much, for a job well done! Thank YOU Thank you!

[@NatureReliance]

Those are very kind words, and we appreciate you encouragement. Thank you, - Craig

[@jeffhamel2449]

I agree. I watch a lot of videos on youtube. This is the first time I'v seen this channel and what a homerun! This person does an excellent job teaching and kept me interested. Keep up the good work. I'm going to subscribe.

[@reyrivero282]

Simple steps I love that

[@thataintnomoonsucka]

​@@reyrivero282 Exactly. I've just recently begun following Craig and what's cool is that other channels often praise him. Check out his book on Amazon.

[@NatureReliance]

Thanks!

[@Gary-ts6dh]

Knot Index: 0:47 - Half Hitch; 2:18 - Fisherman's; 4:20 - Prusik; 7:10 - Trucker's (Canoer's?); 8:39 - Clove Thanks for the instruction. All the steps are very clear. I'm looking forward to your 101 video!

[@snapicvs]

I love the internet. You made a video 7 years ago and it's still helping people you'll never meet. Best explanation I've seen on some of these knots. Thank you!

[@johnwelty281]

I am a retired Naval officer. I have been a scoutmaster, camper, outdoorsman, small boat sailor, and twisted line splicer. I have seen lots of videos on lots of line work knots. Yours are on the mark for applications and simply explained for the neophyte. Nice Job!

[@robfj3414]

I taught ropes, knots and hitches in the Fire Service for 14 years and yours is the best, simplest and clearest explanation I've seen online. Nicely done!

[@Eli-el7mr]

Well, I've started teaching myself knots, hitches and bends for about 7 hours collectively, and I gotta say....I feel the same way! They do a great job at demonstration and simplifying the process so beginners like me can digest the information easily.

[@NatureReliance]

Thanks so much!

[@NatureReliance]

Best way to learn!

[@vernonsalyers154]

been tying and untying knots from Mexico to Alaska, work'n boats-fish'n & sail'n,,,truck'n -haul'n loads of material, wood, cargo, etc. Climbed 20 yrs all over Yosemite to Alaska. etc.,... I met a many a folk tell and show ya all bout knot's, myself included...noth'n here to be critical about...this sir is just what a fella needs to know for common applications, except the few for climbers of course!...good work mate!

[@donivanhummel3106]

Thanks bud, as a guy who never did scouts but have really got into outdoor activities as I've aged, I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us 👍

[@irascibleaardvark]

That Fisherman’s knot was so great! I’m not a camper or an outdoorsman (I wish I was) but knot tying is cool as heck. Thank you for the clear explanations for us newbies. Very practical information!

[@NatureReliance]

Thanks! Glad you were able to gain a new skill.

[@joelrodrigueznewyes9241]

Mr Craig Caudill thank you so much. Ive wanted to learn how to tie knots since I was like 14 years old at camp!!!! Haha! I never took the opportunity, but now Ive finally decided to do it. The way you teach is very helpful for me. You're slow and detailed. I experienced great JOY just learning the first knot, AND I wanted to say thanks for your sacrifice for being in the cold and teaching this. May God bless and keep you guarded always sir. ~Joel

[@NatureReliance]

Thank you for taking the time to write such kind words. Much appreciated.

[@itsmatt2105]

Knots are so useful, they are almost magic. With a mental toolbox of knots, (the more knots the better) a person almost always has a resource to fall back on. I don't just use knots out in the woods, I use them a bunch for work and at home. A quiver of knots is almost like having secret ninja skills! I highly recommend young people (and older ones too) learn every knot they can. They are just so useful!

[@philly1012]

thanks for the wise input, I've been a young man whose been learning knots from fishing, hiking and hiking. they really are magical, and amazing the ones that come off so simply yet they can hold heavy loads are remarkable!

[@garrisonaw]

It's Matt Yes, knots are incredibly useful, and I agree, people really should learn how and when to use the various knots. A few years ago, I was asked to come in to a high school art class and teach the students how to tie several of the most useful knots. It's great to see young minds get wrapped around (yes, pun intended) learning a new skill that can be used for the rest of their lives.

[@ivicaradetic1438]

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[@stevenpigford2252]

i like that,..secret ninja skills...☆☆☆hahaha

[@mrdesperate1]

It's Matt yeah, I know more knots than most people... a LOT more, but honestly have a hard time finding a use for most of them. slso once you learn the principals of knot tying I've found its pretty easy to "make up" a knot that functions well for the purpose.

[@markswayne6326]

The best explanation I have ever seen for a trucker’s hitch. I can never remember how to tie it when I need it. But this, I think I’ll remember. You broke it down beautifully. Thank you!

[@pietfonteyn1397]

So it’s also the simple version. The real truckers hitches are harder.

[@joeyh6494]

I learned your "canoer's hitch" at my first job, and have used this knot for the past 45 years! One of the best knots I ever learned. You can NEVER know too many knots! Thank you for sharing!

[@BOBBAFETTI]

Very useful and a great teacher, this is really what KZbin is all about. Thank you for the video.

[@dottiehill4054]

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[@LovingAtlanta]

👍🙏Thank you kind sir!! 🙏 💝 😔Daddy died and I had no idea how to do these knots!! It’s so helpful to have someone show how to do it. Daddy always had the answers to my questions and I could always count on him to help me. I feel like can do this now with your help sir!!! 🙏 Thank you for helping us daddy less daughters out here!! RIP Daddy. 🤗💞🤗

[@NatureReliance]

Wow...that is humbling. I am glad I could help

[@gustisntcoolimnotjoking4918]

Rip daddy

[@dollydharma5294]

I have looked at DOZENS of knot videos and yours is one of the best. Thanks! PS I'm a city girl and made a video of MY favorite knots, too (from inside a McDonald's). I rarely need heavy duty knots i.e. to cinch a 500 lb load to a flatbed, but I do bundle yard waste, attach packages including pizza boxes to my bicycle, hang and repair little things using string instead of glue or nuts and bolts. Now I know some heavy duty knots if I ever need them.

[@whatisbestinlife8112]

I was taught the trucker's hitch by an old-school tech director when I studied theater many years ago, and it proved one of the most useful little things I've ever learned. It gives you a functional equivalent to mechanical ratchet straps for all manner of purpose.

[@bigdaz7272]

Literally used that Knot to pull a Small Tree out the ground :)

[@gorken74]

Good video! Very useful. One thing my Dad taught me was the half hitch with a bight. Take the loose end when you are all done and stick it through the loop. If things start to slip, the loose end gets caught as the loop starts to pull loose and locks everything down. Also, I use the pulley/knot system ALL the time. Very easy to get items cinched down tight. Works great. Also love the bowlin knot which is great for tieing off things and easily getting the knot loose.

[@WHF1978]

Dude no need for apologies personally you just taught me some valuable knowledge of survival, if anything i appreciate you taking the time in the cold outdoors to teach us. Thank you very much.

[@justenhansen]

Clove hitch and two half hitches have always two been my favorites. Thanks for teaching me three more!

[@ChocolateTherapie]

Thank you for the wonderful tutorial! I use Truckers/Half hitch daily, in my moving business. As a kid my father and I used to tie knots from a book he had. These were great to remind myself how to do after all these years. I'm sharing with my sister who will also appreciate. Thanks for taking the time during a cold day. Ropes are definitely easier to tie with warmer fingers. Especially the untying part of smaller ropes :)

[@manp1039]

i like the clove hitch especially of these.. It is so helpful to know that one for tieing bag end closed. I think learning knotts is something all kids should learn in school.. I wish i learned them in school.. they would have helped me so much.. but i am very thankful to youtube and people such as yourself for taking the time to make the videos and showing how to make these knots.

[@gosunlee]

So simple when they are explained by someone who knows what they are doing. Thank you, thank you.

[@CrystalsandCandles]

You have a gift for teaching.

[@NatureReliance]

That is incredibly nice of you to say. I appreciate you taking the time to share encouraging words. - Craig

[@BlueRidgeParanormalEst]

you really do.. thank you for this video

[@joshbutler1249]

Totally agree

[@NatureReliance]

+josh butler thanks gentleman!

[@johneric3886]

I agree he doesn't totally nice job.

[@hmac2476]

One never stops learning new things. Job well done

[@mikerodrigues429]

Excellent tutorial! Always been intrigued with knots and admired my friends that could do em...now I can. Thanks Craig!!!

[@WR3ND]

Nice video with some practical info and a positive, friendly attitude. Appreciate it.

[@lornaharkin2126]

I've tried other videos on knots, but this was the best yet. Love from Ireland xxx

[@fardellp]

An outstanding tutorial. Working from diagrams is much more difficult and prone to error for something that could ultimately mean life or death. This leaves no room for mistakes and the demos are crystal clear. I thank you for one of the best tutorials (on any subject) on KZbin.

[@kphandley]

Cool, knew them all, forgot about the clove hitch. One missing and one I use a lot is the bowline.

[@Sxpph1re]

I dont think we care that u already know this m8

[@begoodamerica9793]

Thank you, Never had a dad that taught me how to tie knots or outdoor survival anything. Good Video

[@pjb9425]

we appreciate YOU for hangin' in there and doing that video with freezing hands, great info, thanks for that.

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

I started sailing merchant marine in 1978 and just retired 2 days ago. In order of importance: #1. Sheet bend (otherwise known as a Becket Bend to join two lines together. This is the #1 and FIRST knot in the BIBLE of Knots which is Ashley's Book of Knots. I find writers all over the place saying that this bend is intended only for two lines of different circumference but do not believe it, although they are correct about it's value for joining two lines of different circumferences it also works just fine for joining two identical lines. Make it a double Becket and it's twice as good. #2. Clove Hitch (when given an extra turn becomes a Round Hitch) both (and their variants) are ALWAYS followed by a half hitch to lock them. A clove hitch is really just two opposed half hitches and are then followed by another half hitch to lock it. #3. Bowline because it's a classic and it's a classic because it deserves to be. The bowline is so old it might have come down from the Phoenicians. #4. Square knot. So simple, right over left and then left over right OR left over right and then right over left. No mater how you start it, just do the opposite next. See how simple that is? #5. A knot I learned long ago which has no name that I am aware of so I can't even tell you the name of it but it puts a loop in a line that I can pass another line through to draw the line tight and will never foul so as to become difficult to untie. (any knot that easily binds to become difficult to untie is useless) I have used this knot countless times to secure cargo on decks headed to Alaska in the winter and it has never failed me. This knot deserves to be #2 or #3 at least but I'm sorry to say I have no name for it. Go find a knot like it that never fouls and you're good to go. I know people use a truckers hitch or a similar knot which I do not know because I fell in love with mine very early on and needed no other. I'm very sorry that I don't have a name for mine. I'm so frustrated that I have never found it in any book, not even Ashley's. It's served me so well, I would love to know it's name. Ok, here's a bonus knot - #6. Stopper hitch. Great for securing a super taunt line to keep it taunt. Learn these knots and you're pretty well set. Oh and HOW to learn knots is another thing. REPETITION. Carry a small length of line around with you and practice practice practice. There is NO OTHER WAY TO LEARN KNOTS! When you can go a month without tying a knot and then pick up a line and tie it without having to think about it, you've got it. Then tie it every now and then and you've got it for, well, maybe not forever but you're getting there. Knots are fun, show off! Chicks dig'em! (not really) Good luck!

[@dbrady1966]

Great comment that you

[@RogerDiotte]

What a nice comment and coming from a user that has shown the test of time! I have so much bailer twine in the barn I'm going to start fussing with it and twiddle knots cause I fell less of a person only knowing my gerry rigged knots that I made up that work but make no sense!

[@mrpoquah]

I was taught that your #5 was called a Sheep Shank, You are right, it is VERY useful in many situations, Truckers use them, I was taught it very young when we went camping to tie stuff to the roof racks, It doesn't foul, is easy to remove, and IF your lines stretch, you can very easily tighten it without taking the whole thing apart. I used to be in the manufacturing industry and the first time I tied one on to hold down the load on a flatbed and the driver saw what I had done he flipped, wanted to know where I had learned it and told me that he never uses anything else to tie down his loads.

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

@@RogerDiotte Thank you Roger, you are very much on track to have some good knots in your arsenal and I want you to get started off right. First of all, forget the bailing twine, it won't work well for you to learn with. It knots up and binds far too easily and will frustrate you and encourage you to give up. I strongly suggest you buy some cheap 3/8 inch natural fiber 3 strand twisted rope. Sisal is the best for learning. Manilla is better quality line but more expensive and sisal is all you need to learn knots. Make sure you get 3 strand. I just found it in a 50 foot length at Home Depot for less than ten dollars. You'll find plenty of uses for it aside from using it to learn knots with. You'll go through 50 feet in no time. Just use it in places out of the sun because sun light will rot it in a couple or 3 years. Make sure it's 3/8 inch 3 strand rope and no smaller. ( I only use the word 'rope' because it's on all the packaging but it's supposed to be called LINE). You'll want to learn a back splice (and later an eye splice) right away (easy) so that you can keep your line from unraveling on you. Keep your knife sharp. Have fun!

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

@@mrpoquah Hi Ed, if your comment was meant for me I have to say that I didn't do a very good job of describing my #5 knot. Just think of putting a loop in the middle of a line that can be drawn upon. I've never found the sheep shank useful. It's not something I'd ever use to tie a load down because it can so easily come undone. Picture yourself on a ship at sea in a violent storm in the middle of the night having to go out and re-secure something heavy thats broken loose on a weather deck and is putting the ship or the crew or yourself in danger. That's the scenario that comes to my mind when I imagine using a sheep shank, I just don't trust it. I know I learned how to tie it forty years ago or more but frankly it's been so long since I've tied it that I'm not sure I could anymore without looking it up. As far as that goes there are plenty of knots I don't know, in fact I don't know most of them. I only know the ones that I trust and have found useful. Practical is a good word. Take care.

[@Shirodx]

Such a nice, comforting voice. I could listen to you speak all day Sir.

[@NatureReliance]

So nice of you to say that. Thank you.

[@WillyHope]

Just found this channel. Good information clearly explained with excellent voice tone and expression. Well done, I wish everyone trying to teach had your talent.

[@larak323]

1. Two Half Hitches 2. Fisherman's Knot 3. Prusik Knot 4. Human's Hitch 5. Clove Hitch Thank you so much for these info ❤️

[@bonniebethel1234]

I love learning how to do these knots. Great Video.

[@theodethomasa6358]

I watched and followed the moves. Some were loose, so I keep at til I get them perfect!

[@leonardcanter4596]

Appreciate your video. Was trying to remember how to tie a clove hitch hitch today...haven't used that for 50-60 years, since BSA and owning a farm on Ohio A long long time ago in a world far far away.. Thanks !!! Good Refresher for me.

[@ericstorer3469]

What part of Ohio?

[@JimRonholm]

you can tie it without using the loops if you can't slip the loops over the end of the thing you need to hold - it's not very hard to figure out - just look at the final result in the video and then try to match that (basically you are going to go around the thing with a working end three times - but the first and last cross under the second one

[@Padicus70]

I'm 50 and just getting into outdoor life. Great video. Many thanks form Darwen, England.

[@wilsonsarmiento4842]

Cool stuff. Specially if you're a guy that like outdoor activities or working in the garage etc.

[@Me-jm7ux]

you make it easy to understand! thanks alot. great video

[@NatureReliance]

Thanks for the kind words! ~Craig

[@heehaw1126]

You took my name, change it scrub

[@Me-jm7ux]

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[@couar351]

+Me change yours to miniMe

[@DissidentPrick]

I use the truckers hitch all the time for tying loads to my ute, my friend’s father showed it to me 25 years ago and it’s been very handy RIP Mr Drewett.

[@alexisjones6777]

great knots, good instruction. One suggestion: on future demos, use a background of a different color than the chords. Thanks for this.

[@banditkc8586]

I learned all these knots when I was employed on a zip-line course in Alaska and use them continually when setting up at the farmers market, moving furniture, setting up camp. These knots are extremely useful and I would be handicapped without knowing them. Great content thx for sharing!

[@lewislabellingcoding5726]

The two half hitches is incorrect... a round turn and two half hitches is correct. the American Boy Scouts found out this error in 1996.. up till then they were teaching it incorrectly... you must pass arount the post completely and back around to tie this correctly elsewise the knot jams and is hard to untie. I am a trained Naval Officer. British, Canadian, Dutch, Portuguese Spanish all do this correctly.

[@lewislabellingcoding5726]

Sadly millions of Americans do some knots incorrectly. See the round turn and 2 half hitches here. add a slip knot as the last half hitch and even easier untie. www.firstclasssailing.com/sailing-knots

[@LexLuthor1234]

@@lewislabellingcoding5726 thank you for notice, i found a video of it too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aITWkmVoq5mZrqc

[@roelvela2564]

Excellent demonstration. Very useful. Well Done.

[@pickleballer1729]

Thanks, man! I'm a city boy about ready to retire in Colorado where I intend to do some backpacking. This is one of several bits of knowledge I need to brush up on.

[@kwamedamuah1838]

trustworthy, loyal, helpful....

[@zarynt1089]

@@kwamedamuah1838 friendly, courteous, kind...

[@systemsintegration8667]

I'm Knot one to really say, however , this is really well done and practical, and is very much appreciated. Thank you very much for this really great video.

[@danfraser107]

Great idea. My dad was a great knit maker but. Never learned how to tie a knot.

[@danfraser107]

Meant to say, “Great video” and “knot” instead of “knit”

[@nitro-do8lg]

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[@6mdm]

I will forever call my cold hands CODE hands! What a great guy teaching slowly and being sure not to miss anything. Terrific!! Thank you!

[@joestephenson1227]

Saying thanks from an 80 year old man who never learned knot tying. Thanks my friend. God bless. From an 80 year old man, who loves camping. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@harrymatthewsmusic]

Wow you have my respect 👍 may you live a long life!

[@jandrobiak8621]

Using these knots for years! I learned how to do them in Boy Scouts in the 50's. So there you go. Learn how to do these basic knots well, kids. You won't regret it. Promise.

[@fillil7515]

I used a different knot to start my truckers hitch but the slip knot you demonstrated makes better sense to break it down. Thanks!

[@rogerpenndorf5221]

The Best Great Examples I Have used those knots all my life Boy Scouts to Present I am 74

[@timheslin9185]

Roger Penndorf - Same here Sir. Troop 235 Lakewood, CA.

[@Schrankerle]

Yup, Boy Scout stuff. All the things you knew way before the internet.

[@paldeusjaco9657]

Best explained I've seen. I always have trouble remembering knots. The way you explained, I'll never forget. Thanks!

[@hasanchowdhury4756]

how do you forget how to make knots, i never understood that

[@marcd1981]

Thank you for posting this. Even though this was posted last year, it comes at a good time because I just bought a book on tying knots and want to know several good options.

[@ArchimedesDev]

Gary's Index Updated: 0:47 - *Halfhitch* ~ This knot is commonly used for ridge lines. 2:18 - *Fisherman's* ~ Climbing, bridging, and connections for two loops seem to be the most common fit for this rope, good for any daubers/climbers out there! 4:20 - *Prusik* ~ A dual-tied hook rope, does not slide. 7:10 - *Trucker//Canoer* ~ Want to pull something? The Trucker's Hitch is the knot for you! 8:39 - *Clove* ~ A nice, tight, and versatile tool. Used for support most commonly.

[@jimodell3822]

The clove hitch works with metal chain on pipe whether the pipe is oily, wet or dry. I used it for years in the oil patch on drilling and work over rigs.

[@climberbob1]

Now THAT I didn't know. What I do know is that in climbing, it's one of the most easily adjusted knots, and as simple as it looks, needs no backup and serves as a bomber belay anchor. In fact, if your anchor point is well back from the edge of a cliff you're belaying someone up, you can use the climbing rope itself as the anchor to cover that long distance and don't need dozens of feet of cordage for anchors. To understand WHY it's so reliable, I thought he missed some low hanging fruit in mentioning the fact that the manner in which the 2 loops are passed over each other, the weighted end of the rope is pulled down over the anchor end, so the weight itself is what holds the knot, so the harder the pull on it, the more secure the knot is. Yet even after fully weighted, it's easy to tear down. I've never seen a prussik used in a horizontal application, and the application that I'm most familiar with, and I think is the most useful and could literally be life saving is in ascending a vertical rope. That's why I always have 3 pieces of cordage for prussiks on my belt, generally about 2 1/2 ft long when doubled up (5 ft diameter if place on the ground as a circle). I'm guessing on the length because it's been so long since I made them ( Incidently, you make them out of some sturdy cordage, spectra or other 5 - 7mm, relatively stiff but not too stiff, and you don't want too much stretch. I wouldn't recommend paracord though I'm sure it would work in a pinch. I think the stretch in it might make it more difficult to loosen when weighted so you can slide it up for the next position.). One for each foot, and one for your waist (could go without, but it's much easier with one, and you can rest on it as well. If you've dropped your ascenders, or never had any, and you find yourself in a situation where you've got to climb something you can't, or climb the rope, you attach all 3 prissiks. Top one clips to your belt or belay loop, then one for each foot.Raise all the prussiks as high as they'll go as you're in place. Then take your top prussik and slide it up further. Tighten it, and then weight that rope by stepping into it as you hold the knot in place on the rope making sure it's tightening around the vertical rope, and you'll be able to fully weight it and step up into the loop. Next move the prussik on your lower foot up and step into that so you've got your weight on both feet again, and slide your waiste prussik up so your feet and waiste are taught and you're held in place. You likely can alter between the 2nd foot and your waist, doing the waiste 2nd, based on your preference, but I think doing both feet keeps you from tasking one leg for too long a time. Then repeat the process and you can inchworm your way up the rope. I think it was in the Bond film "For Your Eyes Only" that Roger Moore did this to climb up to the mountain top fortress near the end of the film using his shoelaces. Quite doable!

[@friendlyguy2542]

Climber Bob. That is the greatest comment I have ever read on a KZbin video. Thanks for taking the time to help educate people. Maybe one day it will save a life.

[@TheClimberbob1]

@@friendlyguy2542 I'm glad someone read and appreciated it.

[@Rachara]

@@climberbob1 That's amazing, thank you for that info. I'm familiar with the clover hitch from flying stuff in construction, but that process for climbing rope using the prussik knot makes total sense. I'm not sure how the vertical rope got up there in the first place, but the info is stil great.

[@maddi-rr]

I'm a couple of years late to the party but I only just stumbled across your video. Thank you so much for making it simple. I really appreciate it.

[@worldclassish]

Excellent stuff here. I'll refer back for more.

[@claudem.p.7969]

very interesting and well describe easy to follow you. Great video.

[@NatureReliance]

+Claude M. P. (STAC50BMG) Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching! ~Craig

[@ryans2890]

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[@747maran]

3 million views, shows you how useful these videos are, thank you

[@arno7163]

0:50 Half hitch 1:28 2 half hitches with a bite (quick release) 2:28 Fisherman's knot 4:04 Prusik knot 6:40 Truckers hitch 8:43 Clove hitch

[@bartoszulkowskitattoo]

Thank You very much for a your time and effort.

[@getredytagetredy]

Bight

[@3007vt]

jako korisno the most useful stuff, Im using this in a real life because Im a scout.....nice

[@1stdrydenscouts472]

@@grandmasmalibu I am new in scouting and am learning as I go with my kids as well :) Really enjoying it all.

[@sdsuch4353]

God bless all the old school scouts. I still keep manuals on my "most used and useful book shelve.

[@RamandikaPutra]

I like this video! And i inspired to make some video like this on my channel, let's check kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYjEZnmXeKikjKM

[@chrisanthony579]

In my opinion one of the best "life skills" books ever published is the Scout Handbook.

[@laurenganser8714]

Me too I’m studying rn

[@charlesarmstrong5292]

Really good presentation. I found the two knots I really needed in here. Thanks alot!!

[@jamesperrin5691]

Outstanding knots, I've been improvising knots for these very uses. The canoe knot is simply brilliant and will help me do lots of things. Ive tried it my own way and its impossible to get the knots undone afterwards, your way is the best!

[@JackvanHouwelingen]

Hi i am born in the Netherlands and have been working on many types of vessels on the rivers and sea/ oceans so i knew all the knots and some more ;D , But i tell you i am impressed by the very clear instructions in you'r video . Very very well done , sadly i can not give two thumbs upp .

[@NatureReliance]

+Jack van Houwelingen Very kind of you to say that. Thank you!

[@hyrsk1552]

Thank you. Been wanting to watch a video about knots that actually give a precise break down. Great vid glad I found it. New sub here

[@leonarias6489]

thanks- I used the canoe knot, as we went camping this past weekend. I used it to tie down my canoe to my SUV. best knot - Thanks again.

[@bjarnekamper2088]

Idiot

[@Gravy_Master]

Go to the hardware store and spend literally a few dollars on some cinch straps. Car mounting a canoe using rope and a trucker’s hitch is an incredibly horrible idea.

[@leonarias6489]

RandMan14 my strap broke hence the rope - and yes I replaced the strap we were in the middle of Nowhere - temporary solution

[@P_RO_]

@@Gravy_Master Oh really? Then I guess the Marines don't know this because they successfully secure helicopters to ship decks in the worst storms with trucker's hitches and AFAIK they haven't lost one from a failed knot yet. I use straps for convenience and so that others won't cut my ropes undoing them, but I'm just as solid with rope and knots as with the straps, and a lot more versatile too!

[@Thecaptain1898]

@@Gravy_Master you serious? The hitch is literally used for tying down loads. I'm not usually rude but you are such a baboon for saying it's a horrible idea. It's the best idea. You have to be kidding..

[@stuartfralick295]

Nice demonstration of knot tying. My favorite knot is the "taught line hitch." I use that more than any other, especially tying out tent tabs and tent flys.

[@5000rgb]

Yeah, I think the extra security of the taut line hitch is a big advantage over the two half hitches. A rolling hitch is a similar expansion of a clove hitch.

[@snidely_whiplash]

Tautline over two halves any day! The extra pass makes a lot of difference when the weather gets shitty.

[@justforever96]

*taut "taught" is the past tense of "teach".

[@pfwed3443]

The bowline would be in my top 5

[@stuartfralick295]

@@justforever96 Yes I know, thank yoy. I did it too quickly.

[@DanRamosDR]

I'm a complete outdoor noob... and this made knots look insultingly simple to do. THANK YOU!!! :) You really do a GREAT and lucent job of showing and illustrating how to do these.

[@mhamblin00]

My dad taught me a lot of knots growing up but I never learned the half hitches on a bight or the truckers knot. I saw my dad use them all the time but I never learned them. Thanks for the lesson.

[@CrimeVid]

If you really like this stuff there is a wonderful app called “Knots 3D” that will show you knots and hitches from the very simple to the ridiculous in adjustable slow motion, I love the thing !

[@Emondotcalm]

Those were all good but there's one more IMHO that should be included. That being the venerable bowline!! Having spent several years restoring and re-rigging an old schooner back in the 70's the bowline was probably the most used out of all. No matter how much tension is applied to the rope you can always get it loose again.

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

Yep, that canew not was a disaster!

[@anthonypaynter828]

Really useful knots for everyday use. Well explained. Thanks very much.

[@NatureReliance]

You're very welcome!

[@ronbrown2770]

Knotty video Thanks it was helpful.

[@NatureReliance]

+Ron Brown So glad you stopped by Ron! Thanks for watching! ~Craig

[@raychang8648]

I really enjoyed this video! Very clearly explained. My proudest day for wiring was when I was helping a friend prepare for his wedding. I needed to join two different types of wiring without them pulling apart under load. I made a sheep shank knot with the actual connection in the middle. It held up and worked well.

[@WoodenShoesHomestead]

Sheep shank is not really stable. Sheet bend really works well when a temporary connection is required with different size ropes.

[@ethanroylance]

followed along very easily, great instructions!. didn't even have to pause/rewind. Thanks!

[@sallyortiz9288]

Thank you Craig for your patient styled videos. I realized I needed to learn more than a shoe knot when camping. Now I can keep up with the big dogs. :) I'll be checking out your different videos. It would be helpful to know a few to several functions the knots are good to use with to expand the survival and camping experience for us Ladies!

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

Thanks for showing how to do it.

[@NatureReliance]

Thanks for taking the time to comment! ~Craig

[@billgwilliam1263]

I once read a book called the Ashley Book of knots, 7,000 ways to tie 3,800 knots, a masterpiece, written in the days of sail, now that was an eye opener & inspirational. I still have a fascination with both functional and decorative knots.

[@kryptoknight69]

In the double fisherman's knot you tied, should not the working end be passed through both of the loops created instead of just one?

[@NatureReliance]

+kryptoknight69 You are correct...every knot has its methods and variations....several have commented that my fisherman's knot needs the adjustment you have made as well...should be a very good way of doing it as well. Thanks for pointing that out. - Craig

[@foehammer8659]

Yes, the working end should go through both loops, it causes the working end to be cleaner and aligned with the standing end better. It tends not to protrude from the knot at odd angles.

[@MrKnutriis]

@@foehammer8659 And better shear strength for the knot since it tightens more evenly.

[@wintermetalhd]

He tied a single fisherman's knot. Not a double. There's no reason to tie a janky single when you could just tie double.

[@Nick-zu9sn]

Has a great teaching style.

[@avasolaris1]

Interesting. Good work. I am a sailor and the most useful knot by far is a Bowline. Strong and wont tighten under load. Cheers

[@dr.rongoldstein1633]

Loved it!! Next video can you include taut line hitch and bowline.

[@jimodell3822]

The "trucker's knot" (I'm a retired Truckdriver and never heard the term} will hold loads down on trailers and pickup truck beds very well. Just make sure the cargo is as forward as possible to the cab or the front of the trailer, because when you hit the brakes hard, the load will move if not against a solid bulkhead of some kind.

[@BillSikes.]

In England we call it a "Dolly Knot"

[@ritalast688]

I learned it as a "slip knot"

[@tasmedic]

This is absolutely the best description of how to tie these knots, that I have found on YT. It's simple, and therefore easy to remember. However, I just wish we could have had "over the shoulder" shots though, so I could see the knot tying as a first person view, without having to rotate everything around in my head!

[@killahbrew2308]

This city slicker didn't use knots enough, so I forget them. I always end up creating a knot from trial and error when I need one. Appreciate your video here. Might save the day for me eventually. Who knows

[@Hugo_Stigl1tz]

Same hahaha. Every year or 2 I gotta watch vids to remember.

[@DrLoverLover]

Can you tie your own shoes?

[@bobbytailor]

Try this website and their Complete Knot List for a change. Use the search filters to find a specific knot by activity and type of knot. www.animatedknots.com/complete-knot-list

[@jeffbennett7061]

A "fistful of friction" will work, though you may never get it untied.

[@JCbeatProductions]

Half Hitch 1:00 Fisherman's knot 2:20 Prusik 4:33 Truckers Hitch 7:00 Clove Hitch 8:40

[@laurenganser8714]

JesterJ thx

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Truckers knot was looking like the beginning of a sheepshank, which is a very useful knot to have mastered. Thanks for sharing.

[@lh98]

Love videos like this. Hate that for whatever reason I can never remember the knots weeks later when I could actually use them. Lol.

[@P_RO_]

Carry a short piece of line with you and practice your knots when you're doing the inevitable waiting that modern life brings us aplenty. Invent a "kata" of knots to tie in sequence and then add new ones as you master the older ones. Expert level is when you can tie perfect knots in total darkness first time round.

[@AdventuresInReach]

I've been involved in search and rescue for the past 6 years and we talk about Gordan Graham's risk vs frequency chart. We don't use knots very often, but generally when we do it's a pretty high risk (rescue, climbing, rappelling...) You just have to practice frequently or go slow and double check and relearn when you do use them.

[@reggierendert6494]

@@P_RO_ yes, I've been carrying a 6' length of paracord for probably 20 yrs, everywhere I go. I can't count the number of times it's come in handy for all sorts of things. Great for quick, comparative measurement for instance ie, will that object fit through that door? And, like you said, practice your knots while waiting or watching TV. Ppl wonder that I can quickly tie a knot for any occasion but when you practice it's second nature. So many will learn them and forget them, because they hardly ever tie them. Some folks think it's odd that I always carry paracord, and they're also the ones who couldn't use even the most basic knots. That little hank of cord costs nothing to carry but pays off big time.

[@snq8068]

Proci knot from 04:03 was a live saver mens, i secured my mother-in-law in the garden, has still not managed to come back in 👍

[@lukaszpbear6]

😂

[@kaitlinpederson6349]

You made all of these so easy to follow, thank you! And you helped me relearn how to do the trucker's hitch my daddy taught me to do years ago, I appreciate that. It's a very useful knot to know!

[@NatureReliance]

Great, thanks!

[@shayakanime18]

Damn it's cold, and we learned. Thank you.

[@ColdHawk]

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[@NatureReliance]

Thank you Keto. My beard does in fact have copious amounts of immunity building properties within it. One of my beard hairs has been known to purify a lake of all bacterial and viral contaminants.

[@ColdHawk]

Nature Reliance... That is.... just... the most.... *_EPIC_* response I have ever seen, anywhere!!! You, sir, win the internet!!!

[@NatureReliance]

THank you. I have alwasy wanted to win the internet. Now that I have I shall retire and allow my beard to fully grow its intended length so it will be happy and can frollick in the meadows. I shall set it free.

[@ColdHawk]

Nature Reliance - Hear, hear!! Retire in good health and set that beard free! A good beard that has served well should be put out to pasture when the time comes! I wish your beard fine frolicking in green fields. P.S. my latest attempts at rigging some barriers to keep the suburban deer out of our strawberry plants are much better due to your knots - for which I thank you and will again nominate you for winner of the Internet!

[@NatureReliance]

I love hearing that the strawberries are safe...they are my favorite aggregate accessory fruit.

[@leebatt7964]

Truckers hitch, I use this knot in so many situations. Its ease of undoing and ability to tighten makes it very useful and convenient.

[@dzymslizzy3641]

Great bunch of knots you've shown! Many moons ago, when my kids were in Girl Scouts, I was one of the trainers; knots were my specialty. In fact, my camp name was half-hitch! LOL One of my favorite useful knots for camping is the tautline hitch! I rescued many campers who'd lost those silly metal clips they put on tent lines when they're sold! ;-) And when it was warm at night, I tied up my hammock using clove hitches--never did I hit the ground! They're tied a bit differently, though, when you don't have an open end of a post to tie to--such as around a tree! ;-) That "Prusik hitch" starts out like the knot called a 'lark's head' if you're doing macrame! I'm guessing you'd use it for hanging things from the heavier rope.

[@isaacjhaile]

The prussik is used by arborists as a friction knot to attach themselves to a climbing line and allow ascension. So yeah, hanging stuff from a rope 😂👍

[@gbcurtis]

Tautline -- also my favorite.

[@mtbtroyem]

“ . . . ‘cause I’m a canoe man and not a trucker.” You got a like, for that line.

[@benroosa2328]

its so cool to see someone pass this knowledge along, I've been using those knots all my life and those very knots have helped me more than i could ever tell you!

[@MISHA12314]

Oh, and adding a third or fourth similar wrap to a clove hitch is the knot used to hang trawls. It doesn't slip.

[@pweter351]

Should show how to tie the clove hitch when you can't put the loops over the branch

[@climberbob1]

You mean so he'd have to wrap the rope around it? I think people can figure that out.

[@leenicholson6919]

Why in the world are there so many thumbs down on this video? I am a big half hitch user but adding a bite is a great idea/reminder. The fisherman's knot is explained very well. The trucker's knot is great! This video is well worth anyone's time.

[@NatureReliance]

Knot nazis.

[@markwhitson]

Hey dad, mom wants to know when you're coming back inside