Very much enjoyed your video. For 40 years, I’ve tent camped using the bowline, truckers hitch, sheets bend, and of course the half hitch. Just starting to hammock camp. I’m going to watch your video numerous times and learn some knots you demo-ed for my new experiences.
I have been looking for a hell of a long time to find a video which shows, simple and easy to follow ways to do knots. Man this video is amazing thank you!
Lots of info. Quick moving. Well thought out order. The last tautline hotch video I saw, he tied the knot wrong twice. Different way each time. Yours was spot on. 9/10
Again an absolutely fanatic demonstration sharpened up a lot on some knots I already knew and clearly explained news ones . Great work this guy is the real deal.
I've never seen a video showing it the way I do it. I use Y-stakes with a small loop of knotted cord attached through a hole at the top of the stake. I lark's-head the guyline to the cord loop on the stake, using the knot at the end of the loop as a stopper. Seems to work just fine for me, although I did come to this video to learn other methods because it sounded fun to try something new!
Thank you SO much! I can't tell you how much your video helped me. I never learned any of this stuff and I'm fairly new to camping. I sometimes don't even know what I NEED to know. So thank you for sharing all these tips and explaining them SO well. :)
Wow..you packed a lot of info into that piece....I will need to watch a dozen times to see which works best or becomes a favorite. Good job ..and thanks for providing pretty well every option.......PS. I have a coat like that, had it for years :-)
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Thanks again, I like having options myself. I actually cut out quite a bit to shorten the video, someday I'll do part two. Dusters are very handy!
How does this video only have 16 Likes so far? Great stuff! Not sure how long you've been doing this but I love your format and all the great info. I'll probably have to watch it all a few more times to digest it all (and practice all these knots) but just really impressed with the video. Thanks for putting this out there; great work.
Again, really useful information for someone new to tarp camping like me. I'll be watching again several times to absorb it all while practicing. Thanks, Mike. I'm sure the Dutchware gear is excellent, but there's no substitute for knowing knot-only setups. Even the best gear can fail or, more likely, be misplaced. In general, we rely way too much on modern gadgetry, neglecting the underlying skills that prove their worth when that gadgetry is unavailable.
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Thanks for watching and the compliments. I completely agree with your thoughts on gadgetry. Years ago I worked for a major wilderness outfitter and I was always surprised at the amount of garbage people carried in their packs.
Very true. I use Nite-ize and Dutchware. I can never remember knots and like the convenience. If something did fail, I could always get by even though it wouldn't be the "right" knot. And it would look like something a 6-year-old tied.
There is so much info packed in this one video, I am considering transcribing the voice over and playing back in slow motion, then cross-referencing all knots mentioned with other sources. Then, maybe I'll try to make a knot.
Thanks for the fantastic video. I think I'm going to go with Zing-it and knots for now and hopefully pickup some of that sweet Dutchwear in the future when I can afford it.
This is superbly comprehensive and I like just about everything about it except for the weird usage of the plastic guy line runner- unnecessarily complicated in my view. I'm also not keen on the figure of eight knot as it is tricky to untie. Very interested in the Dutch wear as I love gadgets but I actually love knots more so I will resist.
A lot of materials expand when wet. Most folks end up having to re-tension their lines to keep their tarp or rain fly taught. Unfortunately, this often happens in the early morning hours. Solution? Use small bungees to tension your lines. They won't last more than a season, but at least they're cheap. Put a fair bit of tension on a dry tarp - or just enough tension for a taut tarp when it's wet. A related point to the above and to the video: if your material indeed expands when wet, don't put max tension on it when it is wet, otherwise you might tear seams or rip stakes out of the ground when the material dries and shrinks. Bungees (as noted above) significantly reduce this problem. Lines: I like how you store your lines. You don't want a tangle in your pack. Added tip: cut several lines into 2 to 2.5m lengths (I bring six). Tie secure loops on both ends of each line. Use these lines for your tarp/tent/clothes line, etc. The loops make securing lines or joining lines in the dark one step easier. By never cutting these lines, you'll have them for many years.
Hi, I’m in Canada, I’ve just come across your channel and subbed you. I’ve never heard of Zing-it cordage, but it looks like a winner. I’m going to Goggle it now. Thumbs-up!
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Thank you, and that is my favorite cordage so I hope it works for you.
Looks like you've bumped up in Subs! Good to see. As always, amazing work. Only thing I want to see is a Tarp configured series. Never seems to be enough good info out there for it, and I can think of no better teacher.
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Thanks, I appreciate the compliments! I'm working on the tarp configuration videos right now, starting with poncho tarps. I've even been contemplating creating a rectangle and a square tarp so that I can go into detail about the various configurations. Plus I think it's fun making my own gear.
I completely agree. I boned up on my sewing machine skills and made up a 8.5' x8.5' tarp from an Egyptian cotton cal king sheet with 21 reinforced tieouts. Waterproofed it with linseed oil. Learned a TON on the project and have something that's bombproof to show for it. They definitely don't tell you the best ways of reinforcement for sewing patterns. Had to research it from industrial testing companies.
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That's really cool and I can bet it is definitely bombproof. The tie out points is what I'm more concerned about, I want them both strong and lightweight. I'll do some research into the industrial testing companies, great tip. I've made a few tarps in the past but they never turned out exactly how I had envisioned them. Are you into reenactments or are you more of a bushcrafter?
Not really that into reenactment, or at least not as far as participating in one. I guess you could say Bushcrafter, but I like a balance of modern gear in the mix. Mostly I just appreciate working with my hands on something and building a skill to the point of artistry. I also see so many half-ass their own projects that it irritates me enough to do it the right way and put in some time to do it. The Tarp was mostly because I wanted a tough Tarp that was "fire-resistant" and waterproof. Nothing out there that wasn't $300 fit the bill. It WAS lightweight-ish, but once I treated it with linseed the weight shot up. Now it's about 5.2lbs. Here's the best source for sewing pattern strength testing I've found. It's a bit data heavy, but worth reading. electricant.net/projects/testing/testing.htm
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I'm very much the same way. I like collecting things of the past, for historic reasons, and they occasionally make their way into my pack but I also like the convince of modern day equipment. Thanks for the tip on the sewing pattern, that will come in handy. There is a lot to be said about taking one's time, doing the research and producing a quality product. I'm with you 100%. I've contemplated going with a canvas tarp but like you pointed out they can get kind of heavy. Do you notice a major difference in rain protection or retention of heat with your tarp versus a nylon?
If you have a middle mark you can gather it up twice as fast. Helpfull on long cord or rope. I learned this with climbing ropes. Middle marks are helpful. Ask a repeller
I was pretty excited to get my hands on Zing-It/Lash-It. I am having almost immediate buyers remorse. I am experiencing major slippage with half the knots I would use. Prussiks, Farrimond. Siberian hitch etc. I haven't had a chance to test it in the field yet, but based on my experiments at home, a stiff broadside wind on my tarp will pull out most of my knots! Anybody have any advice? I know my knots and I'm using the identical product so I'm a bit puzzled by the difference in experience....Great video by the way
Donaghys Superspeed (Spectraspeed) Rope is available from 2mm up to 10mm, I suspect these Diameters may be of interest.. 2mm 250kg 3mm 400kg This is an extremely low stretch double braid construction where the outer jacket is bonded to the GSP core so that it does not slip in marine use. This is the strongest cordage I know available in 3-4 mm.
He mentioned some people use masonry line, which I thought was more dynamic so to stretch along a coarse of block. Wouldn’t that make a springy-saggy ridge line and guys?
The urethane coating on ZingIt and LashIt line turns nasty with age as it deteriorates from moisture. I much prefer UHMWPE core (ex: Dyneema, Spectra) line with a polyester sheath such as the smallest size of FSE Robline Dinghy Control. Do a google search for Comparison Table of Lightweight Line to find a huge Excel spreadsheet of lightweight, high-strength lines. As for taut-line hitches, I much prefer the ABOK #1857 variation which you didn't show. You can do an additional wrap for more holding power if necessary. As for metal hardware like the NiteIze, I'm not really a fan. Awesome video! The pace is a bit quick though.
Hey grwat video, exactly the information I needed. I've got a 3mm cord that supports 286.6 lbs. and a 5mm cord that supports 881.85 lbs. Which one do you suggest me that it's enough to use as e ridgeline for the tarp ?
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They would both work and extremely well. I would use the 3mm just because I have found that it works better with most tarp hardware I've used in the past. Hope that helps.
Great video, and you have enough sense to use a bright contrasting color like yellow so we can actually see what your doing.
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Thank you, I try to think my videos through before filming. I don't want to waste peoples time trying to figure out what I'm doing. Thanks for watching.
How long do you recommend for the length of the guylines?
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anywhere roam you probably could get away with 4 to 6 feet. I go a little overkill at 10 feet. Occasionally I’ll cut a piece or two off the line for odds and ends and sometimes the length is good for reaching out to a distance tree to prop a corner up.
Thanks for demonstrating several lines at the same time. That triple picture-in-picture makes for good video but not much for those of us trying to follow the narrative. Maybe this works for some but I'm afraid I will need to find a video whose purpose is to instruct rather than to entertain.
Excellently produced video. The competition should be required to watch your videos before being allowed to post their long, rambling badly lit and edited crap!
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Phil Blum thanks, that’s one hell of a nice compliment. I hate rambling as well, life is too short to be bored by nonsense.
You skip a step at 2:09 to 2:10 I can guess what you did there but it would have been a lot easier to simply include if you included the extra 3 seconds of footage that you skipped and would have been less video editing for you too. Most youtubers waffle to much but when explaining knots I think you can really take the extra time to not skip steps in creating them.
*Absurd* actually. Many thousands of people go camping and not 1/10 of 1 percent will *ever* memorize all the freakin' _hitches_ by practice nor by name. So many fakers in the comments pretending to though -- I'd like to test them all. You did it as a professional, how long did it take you to learn? Camping is back to basics, back to a more simple life for a few days, shouldn't require being an Eagle Scout with merit badges in knot tying! Just trying to impress? Good job there.
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Thanks, I used to sell camping equipment so I've had a lot of practice. Plus I'm a traditionalist in many of my hobbies so I always try to learn the basics. You're right you don't need to be an Eagle Scout to learn these, I was never a scout.
@.. Thanks for being nice after my somewhat harsh comments. I should have just said that all those knots are overwhelming to most people who simply want to know how to put up a tarp for camping, and can actually turn young people off camping if they think everything has to be done in such a _professional_ way. I have been hiking, camping, and backpacking for years and knots have never been an issue. A couple basic knots don't hurt though, but campers soon discover what works. But there always was someone on backpacking and camping trips out to teach everyone else the *right* way to do things, and that usually was a distraction from an otherwise happy experience. As many young people as possible should be introduced to camping and nature for both their own mental state and for protection of the natural world. I recognize you are helping to do that too, so *thanks* for that!
Guy you showed all of these way to fast for anyone new to tying these knots to grasp. I would suggest that you annotate the video to let viewers know this is not a beginner knot tying video. Or slow way down.
6 year old video still doing strong work. Quality and dense video. Thanks.
I review this video before I go camping each time. Great teaching!
@@assman1021 thank you, that is a humbling compliment. Have fun out there.
One of the best video about guyline knots straight to the point well illustrated.
there are some truly truly ingenious knots here for tensioning! Thanks TCCC !
Now THIS is how you pack a ton of info into a short video. Bravo!
Ken K thanks I appreciate the compliment.
Very much enjoyed your video. For 40 years, I’ve tent camped using the bowline, truckers hitch, sheets bend, and of course the half hitch. Just starting to hammock camp. I’m going to watch your video numerous times and learn some knots you demo-ed for my new experiences.
I have been looking for a hell of a long time to find a video which shows, simple and easy to follow ways to do knots. Man this video is amazing thank you!
My favorite is the prusik larks-headed to the tarp. I never take them off. Great video! 👍
Lots of info. Quick moving. Well thought out order. The last tautline hotch video I saw, he tied the knot wrong twice. Different way each time. Yours was spot on. 9/10
I’ve watched this several times. You’ve done a wonderful job explaining the knots and gear without getting technical.
aikirunner thank you, that is what I was shooting for.
I appreciate the perspective on the different types of cordage. It helps to know that they're not created equally! thanks for putting this together.
Car Camping Tips you are welcome, and thanks for watching.
Again an absolutely fanatic demonstration sharpened up a lot on some knots I already knew and clearly explained news ones . Great work this guy is the real deal.
Marlon Smith thanks, I appreciate the compliment.
I've never seen a video showing it the way I do it. I use Y-stakes with a small loop of knotted cord attached through a hole at the top of the stake. I lark's-head the guyline to the cord loop on the stake, using the knot at the end of the loop as a stopper. Seems to work just fine for me, although I did come to this video to learn other methods because it sounded fun to try something new!
Thanks! Concise and to the point - some UA-camrs spend 10 minutes explaining a clove hitch, you get right into it :)
Instablaster.
This is the most informative video I have seen on the subject. Thanks.
Thank you SO much! I can't tell you how much your video helped me. I never learned any of this stuff and I'm fairly new to camping. I sometimes don't even know what I NEED to know. So thank you for sharing all these tips and explaining them SO well. :)
Wow..you packed a lot of info into that piece....I will need to watch a dozen times to see which works best or becomes a favorite. Good job ..and thanks for providing pretty well every option.......PS. I have a coat like that, had it for years :-)
Thanks again, I like having options myself. I actually cut out quite a bit to shorten the video, someday I'll do part two. Dusters are very handy!
Thanks for such a dense, informative, and well structured presentation.
Meta Solo you are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Great video man. Always good to revisit some knots with such sophistication. Hugs from Portugal!
How does this video only have 16 Likes so far? Great stuff! Not sure how long you've been doing this but I love your format and all the great info. I'll probably have to watch it all a few more times to digest it all (and practice all these knots) but just really impressed with the video. Thanks for putting this out there; great work.
Thank you I appreciate the compliment.
Great video, informative with a good pace and showing practicle application. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the compliments, I appreciate it.
@ way to fast paced and too many cuts in the middle of tying a hitch/knot. I did not learn any knots unfortunately. Very confusing.
Wow.. thank for sharing. I never made the connection between the Figure 9s and a trucker's hitch. Thanks for noting that!
Again, really useful information for someone new to tarp camping like me. I'll be watching again several times to absorb it all while practicing. Thanks, Mike.
I'm sure the Dutchware gear is excellent, but there's no substitute for knowing knot-only setups. Even the best gear can fail or, more likely, be misplaced. In general, we rely way too much on modern gadgetry, neglecting the underlying skills that prove their worth when that gadgetry is unavailable.
Thanks for watching and the compliments. I completely agree with your thoughts on gadgetry. Years ago I worked for a major wilderness outfitter and I was always surprised at the amount of garbage people carried in their packs.
Very true. I use Nite-ize and Dutchware. I can never remember knots and like the convenience. If something did fail, I could always get by even though it wouldn't be the "right" knot. And it would look like something a 6-year-old tied.
That has to be the easiest bowline I've ever saw.... Nice job TY and the fairmont hitch two thumbs up
Comprehensive and well presented -- very helpful - thank you!
Anna Vallentin thank you, I appreciate the compliments.
There is so much info packed in this one video, I am considering transcribing the voice over and playing back in slow motion, then cross-referencing all knots mentioned with other sources. Then, maybe I'll try to make a knot.
Simple, informative, concise. Great clip!
Great video! You covered some of my favorite knots, very clearly here:) Subscribed.
I just learned a few more useful knots, thank you.
Roberts Bushcraft you’re welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the fantastic video. I think I'm going to go with Zing-it and knots for now and hopefully pickup some of that sweet Dutchwear in the future when I can afford it.
Such a great video, you have such a talent with your knot skills. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the compliment.
Best tarp video on youtube!
This is superbly comprehensive and I like just about everything about it except for the weird usage of the plastic guy line runner- unnecessarily complicated in my view. I'm also not keen on the figure of eight knot as it is tricky to untie. Very interested in the Dutch wear as I love gadgets but I actually love knots more so I will resist.
A lot of materials expand when wet. Most folks end up having to re-tension their lines to keep their tarp or rain fly taught. Unfortunately, this often happens in the early morning hours. Solution? Use small bungees to tension your lines. They won't last more than a season, but at least they're cheap. Put a fair bit of tension on a dry tarp - or just enough tension for a taut tarp when it's wet.
A related point to the above and to the video: if your material indeed expands when wet, don't put max tension on it when it is wet, otherwise you might tear seams or rip stakes out of the ground when the material dries and shrinks. Bungees (as noted above) significantly reduce this problem.
Lines: I like how you store your lines. You don't want a tangle in your pack. Added tip: cut several lines into 2 to 2.5m lengths (I bring six). Tie secure loops on both ends of each line. Use these lines for your tarp/tent/clothes line, etc. The loops make securing lines or joining lines in the dark one step easier. By never cutting these lines, you'll have them for many years.
Hi, I’m in Canada, I’ve just come across your channel and subbed you.
I’ve never heard of Zing-it cordage, but it looks like a winner. I’m going to Goggle it now. Thumbs-up!
Thank you, and that is my favorite cordage so I hope it works for you.
good info, this old salt here still can learn from your video! thumbs up.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Wow this is the exact video I needed! Thanks.
You're welcome.
New sub here. Great presentation and content. Thanks for sharing.
Looks like you've bumped up in Subs! Good to see. As always, amazing work. Only thing I want to see is a Tarp configured series. Never seems to be enough good info out there for it, and I can think of no better teacher.
Thanks, I appreciate the compliments! I'm working on the tarp configuration videos right now, starting with poncho tarps. I've even been contemplating creating a rectangle and a square tarp so that I can go into detail about the various configurations. Plus I think it's fun making my own gear.
I completely agree. I boned up on my sewing machine skills and made up a 8.5' x8.5' tarp from an Egyptian cotton cal king sheet with 21 reinforced tieouts. Waterproofed it with linseed oil. Learned a TON on the project and have something that's bombproof to show for it. They definitely don't tell you the best ways of reinforcement for sewing patterns. Had to research it from industrial testing companies.
That's really cool and I can bet it is definitely bombproof. The tie out points is what I'm more concerned about, I want them both strong and lightweight. I'll do some research into the industrial testing companies, great tip. I've made a few tarps in the past but they never turned out exactly how I had envisioned them. Are you into reenactments or are you more of a bushcrafter?
Not really that into reenactment, or at least not as far as participating in one. I guess you could say Bushcrafter, but I like a balance of modern gear in the mix. Mostly I just appreciate working with my hands on something and building a skill to the point of artistry. I also see so many half-ass their own projects that it irritates me enough to do it the right way and put in some time to do it. The Tarp was mostly because I wanted a tough Tarp that was "fire-resistant" and waterproof. Nothing out there that wasn't $300 fit the bill. It WAS lightweight-ish, but once I treated it with linseed the weight shot up. Now it's about 5.2lbs.
Here's the best source for sewing pattern strength testing I've found. It's a bit data heavy, but worth reading.
electricant.net/projects/testing/testing.htm
I'm very much the same way. I like collecting things of the past, for historic reasons, and they occasionally make their way into my pack but I also like the convince of modern day equipment. Thanks for the tip on the sewing pattern, that will come in handy. There is a lot to be said about taking one's time, doing the research and producing a quality product. I'm with you 100%. I've contemplated going with a canvas tarp but like you pointed out they can get kind of heavy. Do you notice a major difference in rain protection or retention of heat with your tarp versus a nylon?
Thanks, Bud, I learned how to tie off lines ... Mahalo
Farrimond friction hitch, Thank you sir for that one, its a nice mod of the one i use.
Wow, Farrimond Friction Hitch! Stole it! :D
Thanks!
lol, Have fun!
Great job, fhanks for your time mate, learn something new today
holis111 thank you, I’m glad you liked it.
If you have a middle mark you can gather it up twice as fast. Helpfull on long cord or rope. I learned this with climbing ropes. Middle marks are helpful. Ask a repeller
Awesome video. Very comprehensive.
Nature Calls Backpacking thank you.
A lot of information quick. I like it.
Thanks, I hate beating around the bush.
Great pace. well done
Need to update this with the Dutware hookworms for your tarp tie outs. I absolutely love mine, and they're much easier to use than the tarp worm.
Great tip guy , happy trails.👍
Graham Ball thank you, and happy trails to yourself.
I was pretty excited to get my hands on Zing-It/Lash-It. I am having almost immediate buyers remorse. I am experiencing major slippage with half the knots I would use. Prussiks, Farrimond. Siberian hitch etc. I haven't had a chance to test it in the field yet, but based on my experiments at home, a stiff broadside wind on my tarp will pull out most of my knots! Anybody have any advice? I know my knots and I'm using the identical product so I'm a bit puzzled by the difference in experience....Great video by the way
Great video. I learned a lot from that. Subbed!
Thank you for sharing this knowledge* I have now subscribed :-)
great content, great video!
My dad taught us the bowline hitch as the bunny comes up out of his hole, runs around the tree and runs back down his hole.
Donaghys Superspeed (Spectraspeed) Rope is available from 2mm up to 10mm,
I suspect these Diameters may be of interest..
2mm 250kg
3mm 400kg
This is an extremely low stretch double braid construction where the outer jacket is bonded to the GSP core so that it does not slip in marine use. This is the strongest cordage I know available in 3-4 mm.
Thanks for this video mate :) it help me a lot !
He mentioned some people use masonry line, which I thought was more dynamic so to stretch along a coarse of block. Wouldn’t that make a springy-saggy ridge line and guys?
The urethane coating on ZingIt and LashIt line turns nasty with age as it deteriorates from moisture. I much prefer UHMWPE core (ex: Dyneema, Spectra) line with a polyester sheath such as the smallest size of FSE Robline Dinghy Control. Do a google search for Comparison Table of Lightweight Line to find a huge Excel spreadsheet of lightweight, high-strength lines. As for taut-line hitches, I much prefer the ABOK #1857 variation which you didn't show. You can do an additional wrap for more holding power if necessary. As for metal hardware like the NiteIze, I'm not really a fan. Awesome video! The pace is a bit quick though.
Yeah I liked that.. Excellent just what i am looking for,
Hey grwat video, exactly the information I needed. I've got a 3mm cord that supports 286.6 lbs. and a 5mm cord that supports 881.85 lbs. Which one do you suggest me that it's enough to use as e ridgeline for the tarp ?
They would both work and extremely well. I would use the 3mm just because I have found that it works better with most tarp hardware I've used in the past. Hope that helps.
@ Yup... thanks... I was planing to do that and living the 5mm for the hammock. Thank you. Martin from Argentina by the way...Cheers
@@shofarox4037 Cheers!
What's a good lenth for tarp tie outs using zingit ?
I love me some prusik knots!
TdotOfiddler if you couldn’t guess, so am I. Thanks for watching.
Great video, and you have enough sense to use a bright contrasting color like yellow so we can actually see what your doing.
Thank you, I try to think my videos through before filming. I don't want to waste peoples time trying to figure out what I'm doing. Thanks for watching.
Ruddy nice work, from uk
Thank you.
You mention a previous video where you show how to ty off the guy lines to steaks. Can you share a link to that video please?
Bryan Ripple ua-cam.com/video/zSG_YubWIE8/v-deo.html
great information
Thanks Jon
What length do you usually cut your guy lines? 2m or more?
My lines are about 3 meters. Two would suffice but I like having a little extra length just in case.
I like trot line. Waxy and cheap. Some might have a problem with slipping, but with the right knots, they don't .
Heidi Boraski I’ll have to get some and play with it. Thanks for the tip.
Most people call it Bank Line.
How long should I make my guidelines lines for a canopy tarp
thanks man
Where do I buy am earth tone non reflective zing it style line?
How long do you recommend for the length of the guylines?
anywhere roam you probably could get away with 4 to 6 feet. I go a little overkill at 10 feet. Occasionally I’ll cut a piece or two off the line for odds and ends and sometimes the length is good for reaching out to a distance tree to prop a corner up.
Thanks, awesome video too by the way. Packed full of information and presented in a very clear way with no fluff/rambling/ranting.
anywhere roam thanks, I like getting to the point and not wasting people’s time with nonsense.
But what if you’re from California? Will this still work?
Absolutely knot?
which cord is that on the very left at the start?
0T13 the cordage was from Atwood Rope. Sorry I can’t remember the exact name or thickness.
why not an alpine butterfly instead of the modified marlin spike
Thanks for demonstrating several lines at the same time. That triple picture-in-picture makes for good video but not much for those of us trying to follow the narrative. Maybe this works for some but I'm afraid I will need to find a video whose purpose is to instruct rather than to entertain.
I use the same knot i use to tie my laces to tie every goddamed thing I tie and its never failed me...and I don't even know what its called.
Knots? Dutchware is the way to go.
Excellently produced video. The competition should be required to watch your videos before being allowed to post their long, rambling badly lit and edited crap!
Phil Blum thanks, that’s one hell of a nice compliment. I hate rambling as well, life is too short to be bored by nonsense.
You skip a step at 2:09 to 2:10 I can guess what you did there but it would have been a lot easier to simply include if you included the extra 3 seconds of footage that you skipped and would have been less video editing for you too. Most youtubers waffle to much but when explaining knots I think you can really take the extra time to not skip steps in creating them.
Too much too quick for me but nice summary ..... nice skills to have.
Editing Oscar goes to...
Is it Bill again? Man that guy can edit, lucky dude...LOL, Thanks!
Now I'm REALLY mixed up.
Check out Lawson for kick ass cordsge
Well Nemo airpins fixed this didn't it lolz
*Absurd* actually. Many thousands of people go camping and not 1/10 of 1 percent will *ever* memorize all the freakin' _hitches_ by practice nor by name. So many fakers in the comments pretending to though -- I'd like to test them all. You did it as a professional, how long did it take you to learn? Camping is back to basics, back to a more simple life for a few days, shouldn't require being an Eagle Scout with merit badges in knot tying! Just trying to impress? Good job there.
Thanks, I used to sell camping equipment so I've had a lot of practice. Plus I'm a traditionalist in many of my hobbies so I always try to learn the basics. You're right you don't need to be an Eagle Scout to learn these, I was never a scout.
@..
Thanks for being nice after my somewhat harsh comments. I should have just said that all those knots are overwhelming to most people who simply want to know how to put up a tarp for camping, and can actually turn young people off camping if they think everything has to be done in such a _professional_ way. I have been hiking, camping, and backpacking for years and knots have never been an issue. A couple basic knots don't hurt though, but campers soon discover what works. But there always was someone on backpacking and camping trips out to teach everyone else the *right* way to do things, and that usually was a distraction from an otherwise happy experience. As many young people as possible should be introduced to camping and nature for both their own mental state and for protection of the natural world. I recognize you are helping to do that too, so *thanks* for that!
facite non victimarum Or you could just delete your rude comment....but you’re too self-absorbed for that level of decency.
I thought they were called guide lines all this time.
Guy you showed all of these way to fast for anyone new to tying these knots to grasp. I would suggest that you annotate the video to let viewers know this is not a beginner knot tying video. Or slow way down.
Wohhh too fast for me
This guy knows his stuff but i can't follow him. A waste of time. Also, his choice of cordage is just too small to see what he's doing. A waste.
Too fast
Not a great guide.
Scott lol, stunning and brave comment.