Ridge line and guy lines. Advanced method

[@ericnowlen6819]

Dang Larry! I love this set up but I think Dave's toggle might beat this. I still think your ingenuity is kicking ass. Hoorah devildog!

[@DevildogBushcraft]

I have another one brewing 😉

[@ManicMaestr0]

I just want to say, I have an upcoming camping trip and I've been planning to make a rapid deploy ridge line for awhile. I've already gone down the youtube rabbit hole of ridge line videos and I know I always come back to this one but when I search 'ridge line', this video doesn't come up, the YT algorithm really sucks. This is one of my fav videos for this and I literally went out and got the same stakes just to create this. I wish this video got a lot more views that it deserves. Just wanted to give my thanks!

[@jeffrdnck7973]

I think you won the battle of the “ultimate ridge line “ video competition!

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Thanks dude!

[@jamaicanbushninja]

Love the idea of the hooks…might have to reconsider my use of tied-in toggles. That’s what I love about the community, always innovating. Keep up the good work.

[@AiAngel]

This is a great system, the door latch hooks are really cheap yet effective!

[@Roblovesbushcraft]

What a brilliant video, great use of those hooks, when I've got some free time I'm going to make this ridge line, thanks for sharing. Rob

[@floydsmith2296]

I gotta tell you...EVERYBODY and their brother has come out with a new, speedy deploy ridgeline system lately. And I had second thoughts about watching "one more guy do his take..." Well, I'm glad I watched your video! You definitely improved the system and I'm going to emulate you Ridgeline my next time out. I think your guy lines are the best addition to the system. I liked, subbed, and all that. Thanks for posting! I look forward to learning more from you.

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Thanks man! What a compliment!

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Get the thickest door latch hook you can find. I’ve got one that’s way better than these in the video. They haven’t failed me yet but I’d like them slightly thicker

[@drumswithfist]

I’d attach tiny rockets to the ends of my ridge & guy lines, so you can point & fire like spider-bushcraft-man. But seriously your system & presentation are top notch. All the little questions that popped in my head, you covered with clear, detailed closeups and explanations. Quality work 🤘🏻👍🏻

[@kenbarrett2500]

I caught this video on fb feed You got another sub instantly

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Thanks! I’ll keep trying new things, hope you enjoy!

[@hotshot791]

Me as well!! What a unique ridge line. I have not seen this before. Can’t wait to see more of your content!

[@llEverydayCarnivorell]

Same here

[@garyemmert1735]

Pretty cool setup. Enjoyed the video

[@SouthTexasVet]

Ditto, genius idea. I’m a sub now

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

I LIKE THE HOOKS ITS A GOOD IDEA...SAFE JOURNEYS TO YOU SIR

[@garypowell2016]

Quickest & simplest ridgeline and guy-lines I've come across - well done.

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Thanks!

[@isvaraov]

Fancy and awesome ridge line and guy lines my man

[@dday-does-stuff]

I like this technique. It harkens back to my service days where I'd just throw a couple of bungee / shock cords around the trees and just let the elasticity provide the tension. Anything but knots in the dark, that's for sure.

[@DevildogBushcraft]

All pleasantries aside, bungee cords are 100 percent under rated!

[@outdoorsman357]

@DevildogBushcraft I use bungees to keep good tension on my guylines

[@jonnywaselectric]

Occasionally I'll learn something watching a video, I learnt a couple things and I'm here to say thanks. Off to ebay to look for some hooks for my guy lines

[@DevildogBushcraft]

I love it! Thanks! I try to keep away from the stuff that’s been done a million times before

[@Noway673]

Love the concept! I can tell you put alot of thought into this idea 💡 I like fast setup shelters and take down in less than 2 minutes.Everything packed up under 5 minutes.I'll try your methods.

[@jacquesmerde3282]

I really like the guy line idea. You can adjust the tension from underneath the tarp in bad weather. One modification I did for hammock camping was to attach the line to the first tree with the hook attached to another prussik loop and hook it into a bowline tied at the end of the rope. That way, I can run my tree straps through the opening like I do on the "trucker's hitch" side. Subscribed!!

[@llEverydayCarnivorell]

Saw this link in bushcraft tools and gear on FB! Glad I clicked on, you have a new sub! Semper Fi Brother!

[@rafterL78]

Good presentation, smart but simple and quick. I like the way you think. Subscribed

[@Chris_Love]

I like how there are sooo many ways doing a ridgeline and guide lines, I´m using carabiners on my ridgeline instead of hooks. I did however follow you directions on the guide lines, I really liked the way of using prusik loops and it makes it so easy for adjustments

[@ericcook8422]

I appreciate your guy line application. Very interesting idea. Thanks for your information.

[@kalvinnoble488]

I like you take of a quick ridge line. In away it's a step-up from your typical ridge-line since you do away with the trucker's hitch. I do wished you had shown how you attached the metal hook to your bolin knot. I also liked how you used your metal hook and a pressic knot for your guy lines. Again, I wished you had shown how you attached your metal tent stake to your guy line. A very nice approach for setting up a shelter. Will have to start cataloguing these different ways in creating these ridge-lines and guy-lines. (This the 4th different version in setting up a ridge-line and a guy-line.) Thanks for sharing your technique. Kalvin N from Eastern Canada

[@ghq113]

Same here, I’ll have to look how he attached it to bowline knot Thought he might have added a link to get the described hooks

[@selfdefensejujitsu-mizumar7221]

Great demonstration absolutely love the set up. Thank you for sharing! I’m going to start making some up myself.

[@tomaszderadicka1694]

Hello Devildog, very helpfull, thank you. The other option is what italian bushcrafter do with the small stick with 3 holes. Also nice. (see explorer wolf tension). There are many ways of tensioning the rope, but yours is very easy and clever. Thank you. Tomas

[@podden22]

Oh man, those guy lines are so neat! Nice woodland you have there too!

[@DevildogBushcraft]

I moved from Ohio to Virginia just to play with those trees! Lol

[@danielchrysalis6554]

Nice variation. I’m definitely going to have to make some of those ridge lines.

[@RodrigoBoosBR]

Man thank you for the vid, cheers from Brazil!

[@paddor]

Pretty cool system. I’ve been trying to stay away from systems with fixed toggles/carabiners/hooks though. Kusk bushcraft explains a nice way to tie the ridgeline and guy lines using a single knot (it’s slipped overhand around the standing line). Then on the stake side I just use a marlinspike hitch. That knot is faster than you can see, AND it removes dirt from the peg after pulling them out (provided they’re round). It’s not exactly adjustable, just place the stake where you need it. If I need adjustability, there’s always the taut line hitch. Great video btw!

[@shanedpain7734]

Less than half-way in and I’ve subbed. Good stuff.

[@globyois]

That right up close to GENIUS! Love it! Thanks.

[@charleswalter2902]

Really good video, you'll be getting more subs because your channel seems very informative.

[@DanielStranack]

Really good 👍 hooks nice variant, and if anyone says there dangerous forget it 😂 still like my British Army Way through but can't have enough new ways for the outdoors 👍

[@paddycranham8762]

Great video and some great tips keep it up

[@AlienVisitation]

Great ideas!

[@outdoorsman357]

Thanks for the share,always enjoy seeing how other's on how they use the ridge line technique.

[@DevildogBushcraft]

It feels wrong to do the same thing everyone else is doing just for the sake of a video. Glad you liked this one but brace yourself because you’ll probably see me post some seriously dumb ideas real soon! Lol 😜

[@outdoorsman357]

@DevildogBushcraft ill be looking forward to it

[@ashesofwar9476]

Great ideas, and a great video. Thank you.

[@JWoodcock]

Good man, not afraid to have a schmoke on camera 😊

[@DevildogBushcraft]

No ragrets

[@sakelleys]

Great idea thanks for sharing.

[@DanielEscobedo-dq1wi]

Very good video, great info and presentation. Stay with it, you’re getting better with each video. Subscribers will grow. 👍

[@m.mueller71]

4mm Paracord for the Ridgeline ? What's the Name of the Hooks for the Ridgeline ? How long is your Ridgeline 7,9,12 Meters ? Can you make links of the Products you use at Amazon ? Best Regards Mike from Germany

[@Nobody13325]

Just subbed, nice addition of the hooks to a quick deploy ridge line 👍

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Thanks for the sub!

[@debstraub8437]

Great idea! Pretty slick how this works :)

[@TheOpenboater]

Great video and some really good tips and tricks. The one thing I would do differently is to suspend my Tarp under the ridge line with mini carabiners so that the tarp doesn't come into contact with the ridge line. The movement of the tarp when draped over the line will eventually cause wear on the tarp that we can do without.

[@pedroclaro7822]

10/10! Different setup, interesting and innovative. I’ll use the hooks and setup with the stake attached to my optional guylines. The ones I keep on the tarp permanently I have installed a bit of elastic cord on the tarp to keep tension as it gets wet and expands slightly, and then plastic tensioners on those thst I can adjust just as easily as the Prussik knots. (But they probably wear out the guyline faster because they depend on a single line being bent and held through friction). For the ridgeline I use jungle knots instead of the hooks - as show by Frank Bush in his “Ultimate ridgeline system”. they work like rope shackles. I’ll keep this cuz I have already ordered the cordage to do so, It’ll end up lighter (probably) and I can fold the ridgeline in the tarp without worrying about it being punctured. A continuous ridgeline is better cuz you can use it to hang stuff under the tarp, and it’s an extra safety between you and a widow maker. Thank you so much for the great video. Super informative and concise. Love it

[@larrywiley1804]

Just found your site. Excellent,easy approach. Subscribed.

[@DerekGruending]

Excellent video mate! Subbed.

[@CharlesBevien]

Awesome! Thank-you for sharing your system with us. I am going to make a similar system. Again, thank-you.

[@scottbaker9200]

Best yet! Thank you brother.

[@paulhutchings7527]

Great ideas for a fast setup.

[@willtosurvive1609]

Awesome video bro! Saw it on my feed, subscribed and liked. Keep it up.

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Thanks bro!

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

Very nice! Great tip

[@joelareddola4946]

Saw you posting in the learning center. Checked out your page. I like what I see. Subb’d

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Thanks dude! Love that learning center page

[@mattflannery4448]

Great tips

[@freddieharle4322]

What knot did you use to attach the first hook to the main ridge line? Love the content pal!

[@DevildogBushcraft]

A bowline knot at the end with a bull hitch attaching the hook to the bowline. I’ve got a video planned for this

[@Survial9999]

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[@marktapp5408]

Cool system. Innovation is fun!

[@SuperMeiMei]

this is genius! i need this! thx man!

[@denisoleary5302]

All very intresting and new to me. However have you checked out, the Siberian hitch, or better Roberts Bulgaria's Ridge line on youtube?

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Siberian hitch has been on my radar for a while but haven’t practiced it much yet. I just looked up Robert Bs ridge line and that’s actually what inspired me to add to my ridge line! I saw other people adding toggles and that really got the wheels turning!!!

[@biranit50]

at 5:08: if you use a bight instead of the end of the line you can avoid the unwanted knot when tou finish the deploy.

[@pedroclaro7822]

I like it, nice and simple.

[@gregsanderson2470]

I like your set up🎉 For your video try a bright cord for visibility.

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Lol so I actually bought some orange paracord but it was so cheap and flimsy I basically burned and entire video because I hated working with it so much! Lesson learned

[@gregsanderson2470]

@@DevildogBushcraft my nice wife bought a whole spool of fake paracord...I feel your pain.

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Oof 😂

[@markbough2606]

I use toggled jungle knots but I might try some with that hook on the end instead of the toggle.

[@DevildogBushcraft]

It is convenient

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

This is pretty awesome I did the same kind of idea but I put toggles on the end a longer pressic loop, at the end of the loop a toggle. The same way you did by making a bite then passing the toggle back through the loop to hold my tarp in place or the end of my line.

[@biranit50]

I combined 2 systms . On the 1st anchor (tree?) I use a bowline at the end of the line and a following sliding toggle on the main line, and on the other end your system with the hook on the prusik loop. Works like a charm .The toggle mecanism is more versatile, suits also small anchors where the hook might fall off.

[@Occupuyourspine]

I like the hook idea 🤠

[@Justgolden]

Nice job. Building that one. Cheers. Do you have a link for the hooks you used?

[@gencher8759]

гениальной! респект!

[@Captainpaulbtyhtr]

PURE GENIUS

[@mudmug1]

Nice work

[@mattallengroupatREAL]

Can you put a link to the hooks in the discription?

[@robyngrogan7647]

How long is your door latch hooks I found some that was 4inches and 5inches.

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Sorry for the late response. 4 and 5 inch sound large to me. I think mine were 2.5

[@klarke0]

Skip the hardware and just add an extra loop at end of prusik note and feed knots through the loop above for a secure attachment.

[@mr.somebody1493]

Good video.

[@229dave46]

Awesome set up!! May I ask the size of the tart you are using?

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Thanks! It’s a 7’-8” by 7’-8” nylon pathfinder tarp by self reliance outfitters

[@biranit50]

i suggest for the 1st tree : just a loop at the end of the main line and the hook on a prusik loop, that will connect to the loop that goes around the tree

[@mariogalarza5036]

How long are the guy line??? 13ft or 15ft...

[@donnietriplett1714]

Hell yeah bushcrafter that smokes I'm a subscriber.. 😂

[@jimkunkle2669]

Dude that’s genius

[@biranit50]

hooks are stainless steel or plain iron?

[@morpheus9433]

Ótima dica! Show!

[@sogseal8600]

How many paracord do you use for your tarp like this ? 5??

[@kennethwilson8633]

Aren’t you worried you will poke holes in stuff like your tarp or in your backpack with those hooks? Have fun stay safe.

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Should be ok. Hooks aren’t sharp or anything. Tent stakes would probably get me before the hooks ever would

[@ForgotTheMachete]

Could put them in a durable bag too :)

[@Gator-357]

You can easily make your own hooks with a wire bender, which is also easily made with a piece of wood and some metal pins, pieces of dowel rod or nails with the heads cut off. It is cheaper to buy a small.length of wire or just use old wire coat hangers

[@pawoutdoors9290]

And what if the cord snaps? You have a hook coming at you!! Truckers hitch easy and no hooks

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Nothing wrong with the truckers hitch

[@biranit50]

i sugget an overhand stopper knot at the edge of the line

[@matthysfritz7170]

Where in SA can I get this kind af tarps,, I can only find thick and heavy ones, Thanks,

[@paddor]

I think that’s a tarp from DD Hammocks

[@ianmonaghan5442]

I wouldn't throw the tarp over the ridgeline. If it rains hard that water is going to wick along that line and drip water on you under your tarp.

[@Richarddragon22]

if you have an old shirt you can wrap a few strips of the cotton shirt at either end of the ridge line to catch that rain just a bushcraft band aid if your tarp is not equipped with loops. Or make button loops to attach your prussic line to.

[@paulkusal7929]

How long are the guy lines? Please and thanks

[@tylersimplot13]

Im guessing based on how much was hanging before he wrapped it around his hand and the amount there compared to the 30ft ridgeline it was 10ft to 15ft

[@paulkusal7929]

Thanks

[@daryenmirabal2656]

What soze is the twine your using?

[@kalvinnoble488]

He isn't using twine. He's using 550 para-chord for his ridge-line and for his guy-lines. You could also use #56 bank line for your guy-lines and your prussic knots instead of 550 para-chord.

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Can’t believe I called my ridge line a guy line… damn

[@Richarddragon22]

Bro, Need to stabilize that table. 😄

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Apparently lol

[@Belizzle]

I don't know why I've never thought to "permanently" attach the stakes to the ends of my guy lines. I'm going to try these guy lines but instead of the hooks I'm going to use a couple of the prusiks off the Frank Bush ridgeline I made out of self-interwoven bankline.

[@DevildogBushcraft]

I used arbor knots to secure them to the stakes. Not sure if I mentioned that. Rock on!

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

Amazing!

[@kalvinnoble488]

@@DevildogBushcraft No, nothing was mentioned what knot was used to attach your guy-lines to your tent stakes. Thanks for the answer in what knot was used.

[@jackvoss5841]

Good thinking. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@biranit50]

You are starting with... RIDGE LINE!!

[@biranit50]

on 0:16 you say you start with the guy line but actualy you start with the ridge line!

[@alwardslab8732]

for the guy line hook, you should try barrel knots as in fishing hooks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4rOf62Me7B_pM0 And you can feed two cords, one parallell to the hook body with a stopper knott and then secured with the other cord inside the barrel knot.

[@RC-qf3mp]

The hooks are unnecessary and create the risk of poking your eye (or a child or camp wanderer) or catching on clothes or a backpack. The hook on the line for tensioning is just added weight and gear- use a simple truckers hitch with auto lock. The prussiks with a toggle would be easier, lighter and safer than the hooks. There’s a reason nobody uses hooks unnecessarily- too much risk and hassle. Carabiners, toggles and good old fashioned knots are way safer and generally easier.

[@Venom-nk8nd]

🇵🇬.,,.

[@Ryker2608]

uncoiling paracord without it tying itself into knots hitherto unheard of by man? SORCERY!!!!

[@Captainpaulbtyhtr]

Obviously a Druid !

[@outdoorsliving464]

Same ole ridgeline that everyone does but with hooks. Nothing new, nothing special. I would rather use a toggle on the first tree because its less likely to come apart than the hook if there is any slack line. Lets see how many more videos from the Pathfinder School and its instructors you "changed".

[@hotshot791]

Everyone else who commented except you found this ridge line unique and interesting. Where’s your innovative (new, special) idea? I’d like to see your ridge line set-up. What have you brought, @outdoorsliving464?!

[@outdoorsliving464]

@@hotshot791 reread my comment. This ridgeline is done by dozens of different bushcraft and survival instructors on KZbin. The only way to do it is with something that acts like a toggle or with the rope its self. It doesn't matter if you use a stick, a hook, hank of rope, or even your shoe. They all work the exact same way. Nobody is changing the way that system functions. They are only changing the material that they are using. It's not innovative, it's not new, and it's not special. It's the exact same thing, over and over and over again. They just use different material to do the exact same thing to make people like you think it's a new idea. It's not.

[@hotshot791]

I respectfully disagree, as does everyone else who commented. I, like many, many others, have seen dozens of ridgeline variants-jungle knots, toggles, etc. His knotless hook variation is unique. Also, you seemed to place the “invention” of the ridge line set-up with Pathfinder school. No disrespect to them, but I bet it predates them. As Dave and many of his instructors have military experience, I assumed their ridgeline rendition likely originated with our military. Just thinking…

[@outdoorsliving464]

@@hotshot791 it probably does predate pathfinder. They are just very popular that's why I mentioned them. You can have whatever opinion you want to have. Unfortunately you can't argue with physics and how things bind against each other. This person only changed the materials used. He used hooks. That's all he changed. People can use whatever they want but it's the exact same function as the last guy that used something different.

[@hotshot791]

I get your point. I don’t think he claimed a new invention, just an innovation, a modification that many of us appreciated. Perhaps this is just a difference of Symantec’s. Happy Memorial Day weekend. Perhaps what’s lost is the bigger picture: let’s all get outside under a tarp this weekend with whichever ridge line configure works best for you!

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Just a other copy cat

[@DevildogBushcraft]

I had no idea someone’s done this before

[@mattallengroupatREAL]

Youve made it on YT when you get a ManKaren hater! @@DevildogBushcraft

[@JohannesWOW]

@@DevildogBushcraft We've seen them with the wood pegs but this is different in using hooks. But seeing this video, got my mind running wild. Thanks for the great ideas of motivation. Love learning something new.

[@matiasstahli3864]

Hello. Contacting you from Switzerland. I'm new on Bushcraft. I'm amazed how many things we can learn and do. Your ridge line is excellent. Have seen many variations and liked all of them in their category. However no one does tell how long should be a ridge line or a guy line. Would appreciate to have this info. Thank you. 🪓

[@DevildogBushcraft]

Hello! I’ve found that 10 meters (about 32 ft) is good for most cases. After 15 meters I’ve found it’s difficult to hank up the line when I’m done.