I've been using these three knots for years. They are useful for uncountable applications. Thanks for showing everybody these knots in a easy to learn medium.
I get scolded at times for researching on youtube. But youtube can ne a useful tool. Ive learned a lot from this man. Dave is a beast at this outdoorsy type stuff.
It has taken me over 30 minutes in the past to set up my hammock and tarp (partly because I have to make stakes do to me forgetting to just pack some) and because I'm terrible at knots. It's sad because I used to be in the Boy Scouts 30 years ago and have forgotten a lot of techniques for making knots. I've bought both your Bushcraft books and have watched countless videos, this one video has really helped me a ton. I've been practicing for a few hours now so that I can rebuild that muscle memory again. Thanks for sharing and explaining these knots very clearly. I can't wait to go up on the mountain again and put these knots to use.
After watching this quite few times at the start of the year and practising the knots (of which I didn't already know) on and off the field I gotta say what great little video for teaching an easy and effective set up on ridge lines etc. I even used this lately to tie down gazebos for a party with my paracord (saved me a fortune on bungee hooks). Many thanks.
One variation I use a lot, is to use a small carabiner on the tensioning loop so all ropes can just be snapped into place. Saves pulling through a long piece of rope you do not wish to cut, and significantly reduces friction damage to rope when hauling down real tight for load securing on a truck or trailer. This can then be locked off in the way you describe..
You run a peg through the grommet on the tarp, run that peg through the truckers knot on the rope after you tension the ridge line. You removed the slack out of the truckers knot to tighten down on the peg, but in reality the peg on your tarp could pull the slack right back out of the truckers knot loop because its not a closed loop. You may already know this, but for others, one easy way to fix that is to just tie an overhand safety knot on the end after pulling out the slack. Great vids Dave!
Hi Dave. I enjoy your authentic videos. In my opinion the best on the "market". A few comments on the bowline and the selftentioning knot. As a saylor, I also have major focus on (multi) functionality, so en small detail about the bowline (pole line in the saylor world) is that no matter how much tension has been put on the knot (by the boat or the wind) you will ALLWAYS be able to untie this knot!
Dave, Thank you for all you've taught me. Your giving spirit and your gift for teaching are humbling to see. Thanks for being an inspiration. God bless!
great job on the camera angles! every step was visible, detailed and thoroughly explained without becoming monotonous. i've seen much improvement over the years
Great video Dave. It always makes me feel good when I see you teaching something that I myself use regularly. This is how I set-up my tarp with the exception of connecting one end to the Trucker's Hitch (I've always used an additional Prusik).
just wish you had a western or High dessert class. You teach good stuff. I am just glad there is someone out there like you who loves to teach this stuff.
Great video again Dave! I love how you put the loop in the ridge line to pull tension. I have been using the Waggoner's Hitch on each end of my hammock, but will try your know next time out.
thanks Dave i appreciate you taking the time too teach and learn w/ us some of us probably will never get the opportunity to go to a survival/ bush craft school still trying to save my pennies and hoping some way to go to one around home
The Prusik knot is excellent at tensioning a tarp as Dave mentioned! I used them a few weeks ago and even with high winds and rain collecting in areas of the tarp overnight they held up very well. I used paracode for the tarp line and prusik by the way, it still tensioned OK. Excellent video as usual.
Dave, thanks for the refresher course with these knots and related set up. I see that someone has given this vid a 'thumbs down'. I'll never understand that kind of mindset. Thanks for all you do and keep the learning tools coming.
Same here. firefighting knots are designed to not slip, but be easily undone. An instructor of ours showed us how to tie a bowline around yourself with one hand/arm. thus, allowing a rope to be thrown to you if you fall over board and tying it around yourself, but not letting it synch tight on your.
Thank you dave for this amazing video. You make knots simple and easy to understand. I will be passing this information on down to many friends and family.
Funny thing is I was looking EXACTLY for those knots yesterday but my memory failed to bring them up. You helped me a lot man, thank you! Great videos!
I was thinking of looking for some info on knots and boom, you make a video that explains everything that i need for the moment! Thanks alot for the rich info.
Awesome! I was just looking for a way to tie up my tarp and this is a great way. I think it could also be a great way to tie up a hammock. Thank you Dave!
Dave, you are awesome! One of my favorite people as far as those I've seen on TV and UA-cam. Your videos are so helpful! Thanks for this one especially, been wondering about how to do some different knot types. So thanks again!
Wow! Your 'ending' is getting longer and longer : yourself, your school, your family, business, affiliates, sponsors, friends and instructors!! That's a lot! I'll keep it simple and just thank you!
Regarding the selftentioning knot, the major advantage of this (as you know) is that the laws of physics states that you can enforce 3 times as much tension on the wire with this knot, thus making it a fine knot for elderly or even disabled people, whome shouldn't be inhibited from the great joys of selfreliance in the most basic forms. Best regards.
An excellent video Dave, thank you. Could you also make a video showing the other uses for the Prusic looop/knot? That would also be great. As always thank you for a very informative and entertaining video, you are only the other one who takes the time to show how to make each knot/loop and how to use them.
Nice demo on tarp, around here the rain is going sideways and in circles sometimes, wind really picks up, its going to be hard to get myself out of tent mode, I know the fire, got to have the fire where you can touch it, sounds like a long night of fire building to me, dont know if I need to keep that fire going all night want some sleep
Look up the video on the gear list for the Basic Pathfinder Class. Then add any luxuries you'd like such as toilet paper and as Dave mentioned, bring food.
The key is to practice these knots often so that you know them without thinking about them... second nature. Since I don't work with rope every day as part of my job, I've found that if I don't practice then I'll lose that knowledge. (I've personally made myself a list of 9 knots that should help in any given situation, and Dave has now basically narrowed that list down to 4.) Knots are like any other survival skill... learn it NOW while relaxed so you be able to perform under stress.
The bowlin is a true loop knot that will neither bind nor break. The figure-of-eight knot is a stopper knot; it won't likely bind, but it could. It won't likely break, but it could. Every knot you put in a line will weaken the line. The bowlin weakens the line something like 40% less than the figure-of-eight. (I may not have the numbers quite right as it's been many, many years.) Bottom line, the bowlin can take a tremendous amount of strain that the 8 can't.
Roughly how many feet of rope would I need for this shelter? I'm considering a 5x7 lightweight tarp to carry in my daypack on days with chance of rain. This looks like a good quick shelter to sit out a sudden downpour. I love the videos, keep up the great work.
might be a good idea to add another overhand knot with a loop and passing the working end into the new loop after tightening the prusik for the tarp, completely eliminating any chance of the tarp pulling open the pegged loop on the trucker's hitch and maybe tightening the trucker's hitch without the loop, making it hard or near impossible to untie. in high winds I can see that happening.
I practiced tying a bowline with one hand while laying on my back (to simulate an injury of the other hand) it's tough. One other word; I place a loop in the tag end and push it through the last loop instead of the burnt end of the tag going through. Then I can just pull the tag (which is pointing toward the mainline) and it comes undone super quick. So when you're done with my version of it? You'll have a loop within a loop. Then just toggle the inner loop for added security. There ya go.
For hellcoder10 Knot1: Bowline Knot2: Fisherman's Knot Knot3: Prusik Knot (actually a friction Hitch, not a knot) Knot4: Trucker's Hitch Prusik Hitch can slip when used in on a wet or frozen rope/cordage; because it relies on the friction to stop movement. It will almost never happen, but I just want to point out its main flaw.
Dave, this topic got me thinking, did you do any research into turning plant material like flax or hemp into cloth, or making wool? Seems like the ability to make some type of cloth from natural resources would be extremely useful. Thank you again, God Bless
Simple et efficace comme j'aime! Le travail des fibres végétale, tisser, coudre, nouer... Une des plus belles inventions de l'homme! Si savoir faire du feu c'est utile, l'homme ne serait arrivé a rien sans fils, ficelles et cordages!
The names in English are: Bowlin (proper to pronounce it either bow-lin or bow-line, with the bow like bow and arrow, not bow like bow of a ship. A bow line (like bow of a ship) is something different. I was a boatswain's mate, and we ALWAYS pronounced it bow-lin). The bowlin is known as the king of knots - it won't bind or break under stress. Fisherman's knot. Prusik. And the trucker's hitch. This is really what the tensioning knot is too, but tied in a slightly different way.
i got one to see if i would like tomahawks. with LOTS of work they are usable. i had to strip the paint re-profile the edge and some minor fixes with some personal design. are they as good as the more expensive usa made ones, i would guess not. but not a bad first one to see if you are into it.
Hi Dave - I've been finding that the tag end of the truckers hitch knot just slips through when enough tension (not even very much) is put on the loop. This happens regardless of which direction the loop is pulled from. I use paracord for this, is this type of setup only really effective with rougher rope? Could you tell me if you get the same issue just using paracord? Thanks, keep up the great work.
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I've been using these three knots for years. They are useful for uncountable applications. Thanks for showing everybody these knots in a easy to learn medium.
I get scolded at times for researching on youtube. But youtube can ne a useful tool. Ive learned a lot from this man. Dave is a beast at this outdoorsy type stuff.
Dave...that has to be THE most clearly demonstrated construction and use of those basic knots that I have ever viewed...thanks man.
Best practical knot video ive seen. Easy knots to remember. And the explanation of how and why they work is great.
It has taken me over 30 minutes in the past to set up my hammock and tarp (partly because I have to make stakes do to me forgetting to just pack some) and because I'm terrible at knots. It's sad because I used to be in the Boy Scouts 30 years ago and have forgotten a lot of techniques for making knots. I've bought both your Bushcraft books and have watched countless videos, this one video has really helped me a ton. I've been practicing for a few hours now so that I can rebuild that muscle memory again. Thanks for sharing and explaining these knots very clearly. I can't wait to go up on the mountain again and put these knots to use.
Thank you! I have been trying to see the truckers hitch in other videos but had a hard time. This taught me! You are a teacher among students!
Everyone needs to know this and this is the best video for teaching them. I needed to know these now I do. Dave is a great teacher.
After watching this quite few times at the start of the year and practising the knots (of which I didn't already know) on and off the field I gotta say what great little video for teaching an easy and effective set up on ridge lines etc. I even used this lately to tie down gazebos for a party with my paracord (saved me a fortune on bungee hooks). Many thanks.
Great vid, Dave! These four knots are excellent multipurpose knots. They work for all basic bushcraft tasks. Thanks for sharing.
~ WHP
One variation I use a lot, is to use a small carabiner on the tensioning loop so all ropes can just be snapped into place. Saves pulling through a long piece of rope you do not wish to cut, and significantly reduces friction damage to rope when hauling down real tight for load securing on a truck or trailer. This can then be locked off in the way you describe..
Dave,
Being a knot geek, I ALWAYS love when you go over this stuff. Thank ya, sir. As always, much appreciated.
You run a peg through the grommet on the tarp, run that peg through the truckers knot on the rope after you tension the ridge line. You removed the slack out of the truckers knot to tighten down on the peg, but in reality the peg on your tarp could pull the slack right back out of the truckers knot loop because its not a closed loop. You may already know this, but for others, one easy way to fix that is to just tie an overhand safety knot on the end after pulling out the slack. Great vids Dave!
Hi Dave. I enjoy your authentic videos. In my opinion the best on the "market". A few comments on the bowline and the selftentioning knot. As a saylor, I also have major focus on (multi) functionality, so en small detail about the bowline (pole line in the saylor world) is that no matter how much tension has been put on the knot (by the boat or the wind) you will ALLWAYS be able to untie this knot!
Dave,
Thank you for all you've taught me. Your giving spirit and your gift for teaching are humbling to see. Thanks for being an inspiration.
God bless!
great job on the camera angles! every step was visible, detailed and thoroughly explained without becoming monotonous.
i've seen much improvement over the years
Great video Dave. It always makes me feel good when I see you teaching something that I myself use regularly. This is how I set-up my tarp with the exception of connecting one end to the Trucker's Hitch (I've always used an additional Prusik).
This is probably the best video on making great knots. Thorough explanations, and good video coverage. Thanks Dave.
I watched probably a hundred videos on knots this one was the best. Now I will watch all his videos and learn. Thank you.
just wish you had a western or High dessert class. You teach good stuff. I am just glad there is someone out there like you who loves to teach this stuff.
Great video again Dave! I love how you put the loop in the ridge line to pull tension. I have been using the Waggoner's Hitch on each end of my hammock, but will try your know next time out.
thanks Dave i appreciate you taking the time too teach and learn w/ us some of us probably will never get the opportunity to go to a survival/ bush craft school still trying to save my pennies and hoping some way to go to one around home
Lol Dave I just love how everything you do, or even wear, always has multiple uses. You are awesome.
The Prusik knot is excellent at tensioning a tarp as Dave mentioned! I used them a few weeks ago and even with high winds and rain collecting in areas of the tarp overnight they held up very well. I used paracode for the tarp line and prusik by the way, it still tensioned OK. Excellent video as usual.
*used these knots to put up a tarp shelter, I'd probably be confused, but seeing the way you actually do it, all the choices make loads of sense.
Another superb instructional video from Dave and the pathfinder school. Simply brilliant, thanks Dave.
Dave, thanks for the refresher course with these knots and related set up. I see that someone has given this vid a 'thumbs down'. I'll never understand that kind of mindset. Thanks for all you do and keep the learning tools coming.
VERY COOL and Informative.. You rock Dave.
Same here. firefighting knots are designed to not slip, but be easily undone. An instructor of ours showed us how to tie a bowline around yourself with one hand/arm. thus, allowing a rope to be thrown to you if you fall over board and tying it around yourself, but not letting it synch tight on your.
Thank you dave for this amazing video. You make knots simple and easy to understand. I will be passing this information on down to many friends and family.
Great video, such a simple but useful system. Thanks again Dave!
Great stuff Dave...very interesting!
Funny thing is I was looking EXACTLY for those knots yesterday but my memory failed to bring them up. You helped me a lot man, thank you! Great videos!
Very informative as always. I like how you went over each knot multiple times. You're a very good teacher Dave. Even I was able to learn lol.
Great information as usual Mr. Canterbury, thanks and may you keep it up, blessings.
Thanks dave for this great video. I have taught me so much and I will pass this down to my son.
I was thinking of looking for some info on knots and boom, you make a video that explains everything that i need for the moment! Thanks alot for the rich info.
Awesome! I was just looking for a way to tie up my tarp and this is a great way. I think it could also be a great way to tie up a hammock. Thank you Dave!
boline is the best knot I have pulled moose over a mile and untied the knot without any problems.great video
great info as usual Dave ,love your work.
Dave, you are awesome! One of my favorite people as far as those I've seen on TV and UA-cam. Your videos are so helpful! Thanks for this one especially, been wondering about how to do some different knot types. So thanks again!
Possibly the best video of it's kind!
Thanks Dave. Asked for this awhile ago. Thx for the info.
Thanks for another great video Dave.
Wow! Your 'ending' is getting longer and longer : yourself, your school, your family, business, affiliates, sponsors, friends and instructors!! That's a lot! I'll keep it simple and just thank you!
Always good to see the five minute shelter in another video--especially with explanation of what that actually means. If you told me you used h these
Always wondered how to do the truckers knot. Great video!! Keep up the good work.....
thanks
Thanks for teaching man. Ive been using the Siberian hitch on one side but I always get stuck on the other side. I am going to try your knots.
Regarding the selftentioning knot, the major advantage of this (as you know) is that the laws of physics states that you can enforce 3 times as much tension on the wire with this knot, thus making it a fine knot for elderly or even disabled people, whome shouldn't be inhibited from the great joys of selfreliance in the most basic forms. Best regards.
This is just an absolutely awesome video!
NICE
I knew all of them except the third one.
Thank you Mr. Dave.
An excellent video Dave, thank you. Could you also make a video showing the other uses for the Prusic looop/knot? That would also be great. As always thank you for a very informative and entertaining video, you are only the other one who takes the time to show how to make each knot/loop and how to use them.
Thanks Dave! All very easy to do.
Awesome review, they are the basic knots I use for rescue work.
Nice demo on tarp, around here the rain is going sideways and in circles sometimes, wind really picks up, its going to be hard to get myself out of tent mode, I know the fire, got to have the fire where you can touch it, sounds like a long night of fire building to me, dont know if I need to keep that fire going all night want some sleep
Dave is the King !
Look up the video on the gear list for the Basic Pathfinder Class. Then add any luxuries you'd like such as toilet paper and as Dave mentioned, bring food.
Thanks for this detailed video. Man you are an educator!
Thanks for all the good info, going into notebook for sure. Personal use of course
Thanks Dave. One area I need more work on.
I like the video before watching because I know every video is a great one!
The key is to practice these knots often so that you know them without thinking about them... second nature. Since I don't work with rope every day as part of my job, I've found that if I don't practice then I'll lose that knowledge. (I've personally made myself a list of 9 knots that should help in any given situation, and Dave has now basically narrowed that list down to 4.) Knots are like any other survival skill... learn it NOW while relaxed so you be able to perform under stress.
Dave thanks for the great video,
Thank you Dave.
another great video Dave. THANKS!!!
Great video Dave
I'll have to get out and practice those knots this weekend. =D
The bowlin is a true loop knot that will neither bind nor break. The figure-of-eight knot is a stopper knot; it won't likely bind, but it could. It won't likely break, but it could.
Every knot you put in a line will weaken the line. The bowlin weakens the line something like 40% less than the figure-of-eight. (I may not have the numbers quite right as it's been many, many years.) Bottom line, the bowlin can take a tremendous amount of strain that the 8 can't.
Excellent video! Thank you
Even Mors K would like this video Dave. Thumbs up!
Thanks Dave, saved me $15 I was going to spend on figure 9s! Thanks!
I've seen others use the same size cordage.. and it seems to work just fine
You rock Dave!
Roughly how many feet of rope would I need for this shelter? I'm considering a 5x7 lightweight tarp to carry in my daypack on days with chance of rain. This looks like a good quick shelter to sit out a sudden downpour. I love the videos, keep up the great work.
Excellent video! Great info!!!
might be a good idea to add another overhand knot with a loop and passing the working end into the new loop after tightening the prusik for the tarp, completely eliminating any chance of the tarp pulling open the pegged loop on the trucker's hitch and maybe tightening the trucker's hitch without the loop, making it hard or near impossible to untie. in high winds I can see that happening.
good knots. Had to learn them in the fire dept. With fire gloves in the pitch black haha. but they can save your life also... bowline especially.
I practiced tying a bowline with one hand while laying on my back (to simulate an injury of the other hand) it's tough. One other word; I place a loop in the tag end and push it through the last loop instead of the burnt end of the tag going through. Then I can just pull the tag (which is pointing toward the mainline) and it comes undone super quick. So when you're done with my version of it? You'll have a loop within a loop. Then just toggle the inner loop for added security. There ya go.
Thanks for breaking it down barney style for me. Great video.
Nice Video Brother Dave!
Awesome Thanks Dave
always wonder if the CUT left a scar on your right arm. I think I see one in this video. Thanks for doing all you do for us.
Great vid. Man keep up the good work
Fantastic video. Thank you sir.
Thank you so much, sir. Those were some very useful knots.
Always useful videos
For hellcoder10
Knot1: Bowline
Knot2: Fisherman's Knot
Knot3: Prusik Knot (actually a friction Hitch, not a knot)
Knot4: Trucker's Hitch
Prusik Hitch can slip when used in on a wet or frozen rope/cordage; because it relies on the friction to stop movement. It will almost never happen, but I just want to point out its main flaw.
Dave, this topic got me thinking, did you do any research into turning plant material like flax or hemp into cloth, or making wool? Seems like the ability to make some type of cloth from natural resources would be extremely useful. Thank you again, God Bless
thanks mate
i live in city, however it works for my daily life!
Nice Dave!
Nice vid. Nice and solid!
Simple et efficace comme j'aime! Le travail des fibres végétale, tisser, coudre, nouer... Une des plus belles inventions de l'homme! Si savoir faire du feu c'est utile, l'homme ne serait arrivé a rien sans fils, ficelles et cordages!
Thanks for the detailed video.
The names in English are:
Bowlin (proper to pronounce it either bow-lin or bow-line, with the bow like bow and arrow, not bow like bow of a ship. A bow line (like bow of a ship) is something different. I was a boatswain's mate, and we ALWAYS pronounced it bow-lin). The bowlin is known as the king of knots - it won't bind or break under stress.
Fisherman's knot.
Prusik.
And the trucker's hitch. This is really what the tensioning knot is too, but tied in a slightly different way.
Hi Dave, thanks for the videos! You mentioned adding a pad to prevent conduction. Which pad do you use?
i got one to see if i would like tomahawks. with LOTS of work they are usable. i had to strip the paint re-profile the edge and some minor fixes with some personal design. are they as good as the more expensive usa made ones, i would guess not. but not a bad first one to see if you are into it.
You Sir make Awsome videos.
What Wristcompass you wear?
Hi Dave - I've been finding that the tag end of the truckers hitch knot just slips through when enough tension (not even very much) is put on the loop. This happens regardless of which direction the loop is pulled from.
I use paracord for this, is this type of setup only really effective with rougher rope? Could you tell me if you get the same issue just using paracord?
Thanks, keep up the great work.
Brilliant!
Good info! TY!
Thanks. Great and useful knots.
what is a quick effective shelter to put up for when it rains? any video suggestions you made?