Mastering The Art Of Rapid Ridge Line Deployment: Meet The King Of Simplicity

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    Mastering The Art Of Rapid Ridge Line Deployment: Meet The King Of Simplicity
    Rapid Deployment Ridge Line
    The Pathfinder School Worldwide'
    Dave Canterbury
    Survival Instructor
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  • @saritaford3667
    @saritaford3667 11 місяців тому +162

    I love the fact that you're not only pre-planning for simplicity, but also thinking ahead in case of injury or weakness. So simple! Thanks Dave!

  • @chadsharp1303
    @chadsharp1303 11 місяців тому +11

    Between yourself & Blackie Thomas, all bases are covered. Hats off too both

  • @TheWizardOfTheFens
    @TheWizardOfTheFens 2 місяці тому +8

    Hi Mr Canterbury - I made this when you first put the video out, dropped it in my pack and forgot about it. Yesterday I was out and needed a tarp up…I found the line used it and was so thankful for its ease of use and complete simplicity! It won’t be forgotten again!
    Best wishes from Norfolk, England.

  • @Nathan-wf3fr
    @Nathan-wf3fr 11 місяців тому +44

    Absolutely brilliant Dave. When I saw you loop around that second toggle and pull tight it was a truly WOW moment! Thanks so much for constantly seeking improvements and sharing with us.

  • @blackoracle69
    @blackoracle69 11 місяців тому +13

    thank you very much sir...we all learn from each other..i think with this refinement you have dialed in the quick deploy ridgeline...

  • @jeepnicc
    @jeepnicc 11 місяців тому +75

    Freakin' genius Dave. Men have made lots of money from lesser innovations. You sir, are a great asset to the bushcraft/survival community. Thanks for all you do/have done!

  • @linedwell
    @linedwell 11 місяців тому +3

    Shout out to Blackie. His channel is fantastic.

  • @impermanenthuman8427
    @impermanenthuman8427 11 місяців тому +7

    This is a version of the Rapid Ridgeline that I would feel comfortable giving to someone I cared about who didn’t have the interest to learn all the knots 👍🏻

  • @cripplers8
    @cripplers8 11 місяців тому +6

    That’s what separates you from the rest, you’re always looking for better ways to make things better. Thanks Dave!

  • @bigzeromike
    @bigzeromike 11 місяців тому +2

    I've been watching knot videos for a while and this is the first I've seen anyone using a prussik instead of making a slip knot for the trucker's hitch. Well done.

  • @NaturalExplorerNZ
    @NaturalExplorerNZ 11 місяців тому +18

    I use carabineers instead of sticks/toggles.They are great as spares for other tasks when the ridge isn't up. That's a great setup for pure simplicity 🙏

  • @richhoule3462
    @richhoule3462 11 місяців тому +3

    Blackie is great. Nice callout

  • @jerryandkellyshull6104
    @jerryandkellyshull6104 11 місяців тому +7

    While practicing with my son in our yard, we realized the benefit of packing multiple copies of this ridgeline;
    Our trees are over 50 feet from each other, so we tied another bowline knot in the end of first ridgeline, ran the toggle of a second ridgeline through, and kept on as before.
    If hiking in an area of sparse trees, or pasture land, one never knows how long the ridgeline might have to be, but there's no need to have an excess bundle of line when we transition to heavy woods.
    Modularity, pre-planning, and building upon each other's ideas ....
    Thanks, Dave!

  • @kenstone3996
    @kenstone3996 11 місяців тому +10

    One additional suggestion at time 7:43 add one more toggle to use as a hand to pull. You can use a figure 8 loop around the toggle to proved added leverage so an older person has a handle to pull instead of the bitter end of the line, giving them additonal hand strenght

  • @johnblocher8431
    @johnblocher8431 11 місяців тому +22

    Great improvement in the rapid deployment ridge line. Both toggles are incredibly useful. One thing I don't like about the normally taught version was the stick used as a toggle could theoretically fall out under the right conditions. With a hole in the stick and the ridgeline right through it, that end will never fall by itself (it is also basically a free hook if you wanted to hang something there). What is nice about this new version is really the only wear could be on the prussik loop bank line ratcheting against, so basically a "side" piece of cordage might wear out instead of the main ridgeline (if that happened just replace the prussik loop with other cordage and it is all working again). The wear can even be controlled by every now and then (take off the prussik rotate the loop 90 degrees and retie the prussik) so it is not always ratcheting against the same small spot on the line.

  • @Fusildechasse
    @Fusildechasse 11 місяців тому +2

    Legendary thinking Dave, and mentioning Blackie is pure class ..this is why you are successful, appreciated and the G.O.A.T.!

  • @randyjohnson4614
    @randyjohnson4614 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm a little man and I really appreciate all that you do Mr. Canterbury.

  • @noptsdwn
    @noptsdwn 11 місяців тому +4

    I will say “don’t let it be the last one”! Following through the years it has always been looking for the best proposition of “smoothing it”! Looking forward to the next epiphany. Thanks for your perseverance to this!

  • @mrwes100
    @mrwes100 11 місяців тому +6

    Continuous improvement. 👍

  • @palexanderrice
    @palexanderrice 5 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely love this concept. Like how you put thought into the people who don’t have the average adult strength and can deploy with one arm.

  • @matthewwetzel2084
    @matthewwetzel2084 11 місяців тому +26

    Wow Dave!! Awesome additions to the rapid ridge line. Definitely adding to my kit. Thanks for another awesome video

  • @RodCornholio
    @RodCornholio 11 місяців тому +2

    Elegance, simplicity, and robustness in engineering is what I admire. This is one..

  • @CptnSavage
    @CptnSavage 3 місяці тому +2

    Dave that is PURE GENIUS! ! ! It is amazing that no one had thought of it before. Thank you for posting this and making it available to the rest of us. It will be my go to ridgeline from now on.

  • @IVector377
    @IVector377 11 місяців тому

    I like this plan. I'm glad to be a part of it! Let"s do it!!!

  • @speedygonzales9993
    @speedygonzales9993 11 місяців тому +21

    Dave's rapid deployment ridgeline keeps getting better & better, and he is honest enough to give credit where credit is due. Incredible from a very decent guy. Tks!

  • @jtmonsman
    @jtmonsman 6 місяців тому +1

    So I’m at a cabin on the Mohican river for a few days with the family, and wasnt planning on putting up a tarp….. then came the rain! This vid came across my feed during my youngest sons nap time. Went out to my car kit, grabbed the “ingredients” and put up a tarp next to the fire pit so we have a dry place to sit while we made S’mores! Toasty and dry! Love it!!!! Thanks for the perfect timing!

  • @gcarson19
    @gcarson19 11 місяців тому

    You've single - handedly shifted the ridgeline paradigm.

  • @HankSielski
    @HankSielski 11 місяців тому +7

    Wow! A great improvement, Dave…Your evolution of your techniques and equipment is well aligned with the spirit of Kephart and others of that era who were improving over Nessmuck and previous generations. Keep it up!

  • @thankmelater1254
    @thankmelater1254 11 місяців тому

    No music..GREAT...I can listen when I go to bed. This is a terrific accumulation of know-how and my first project for today. Thank you, David Canterbury.

  • @michaellynch1159
    @michaellynch1159 6 місяців тому +3

    I'm going to the basic class in November. REALLY appreciate everyone's R&D on this. While practicing I learned it's important to use bank line for the Prusis loop.

  • @skippert1549
    @skippert1549 11 місяців тому +5

    I saw this video 2 days ago and yesterday I made 4 of these straight away! My wife and I both carry packs in our vehicles so these went in as soon as I was done. I tested them and this is the simplest ridge line I have ever used! Genius idea Dave! I built 2 for the kids that live next door as they are starting to be old enough for back yard camping,, and yes, I am instructing them in bushcraft basics. Can't say enough about how simple this is to use.

  • @bjbackitis
    @bjbackitis 11 місяців тому +11

    I've been using that third prussik at the end for tightening the line against the "far" tree, but that toggle idea from Blackie is positively brilliant! I'll be retrofitting my ridgeline kits for that over the next few days, after making myself some toggles!!

  • @RossPotts
    @RossPotts 7 місяців тому

    That is so simple, it’s cool!

  • @8626John
    @8626John 7 місяців тому +1

    So simple and yet so ingenious. I think even I can put up a ridgeline with this method.

  • @horstelvis83
    @horstelvis83 8 місяців тому

    This system is very nice! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @jasonnewman8455
    @jasonnewman8455 9 місяців тому

    Absolute gem Dave!! So much thanks for these vids. Ive never used integrated toggles, and its so simple, I needed you to tell me about it!!! Best wishes to you and your crew.

  • @marklang893
    @marklang893 11 місяців тому +3

    So glad I found this, simple and effective, it's the way I'm teaching my Scouts now, thank you so much

  • @jmagnuson71
    @jmagnuson71 8 місяців тому

    I like this concept. Thanks Dave.

  • @rbux1636
    @rbux1636 11 місяців тому +2

    Woah this has got to be the best rapid deploy ridgeline I've seen. Will definetly start using this, thank!

  • @shadomane
    @shadomane 11 місяців тому +1

    That is an awesome idea Dave. Thanks for the video and for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us.

  • @brianodell1043
    @brianodell1043 11 місяців тому

    JUST Made it!!!! LOVE IT! THANK YOU

  • @ferretfrancesco
    @ferretfrancesco 7 місяців тому

    That is brilliant. Totally making one and trying it this weekend!

  • @robertdodd9623
    @robertdodd9623 11 місяців тому +3

    Ole Blackie Thomas is pretty sharp. Excellent QD Ridge line, and I will be using it. Hope to see it in the upcoming ATV camping series, If there is One ?

  • @joelandtori105
    @joelandtori105 11 місяців тому +2

    So, made this tonight and I must say I am impressed!! Thank you for tinkering with this and putting it out there for the rest of us to use and implement - much appreciated!!

  • @ericnowlen6819
    @ericnowlen6819 11 місяців тому +1

    Finally getting around to watching this video. This is so much better than the knot video I shared a couple of weeks ago. Can’t wait to be at the school again soon for WFA and Advanced

  • @cyberetto
    @cyberetto 11 місяців тому +1

    The most simple and quickest of all the ridge line methods. Brilliant! Makes it that much quicker to set up a tarp. Thank you.

  • @4449John
    @4449John 6 місяців тому

    Wow, nice! Now to re-do my other ridgelines like this; outstanding!

  • @leithmurray736
    @leithmurray736 5 місяців тому

    Wow it just gets better and better , brilliant
    Thank you

  • @breaking_bear
    @breaking_bear 3 місяці тому

    So exciting! I cannot wait to implement this in my pack! Thanks David!

  • @DimitriLambermont
    @DimitriLambermont 7 місяців тому

    😮 Amazingly simple.

  • @kylewilkinson6975
    @kylewilkinson6975 4 місяці тому

    I've been playing around with numerous Ridgeline setups, and I believe this is the one. Thanks, Dave.

  • @markluke8447
    @markluke8447 10 місяців тому

    Nice job Dave, I like the simplicity and pre-planning of this to make this process easy. Thank you.

  • @SMRiKA
    @SMRiKA 11 місяців тому +3

    Thanks Dave, this is one of the best and easiest ridge line systems I've ever used. 👍

  • @67HuntAway
    @67HuntAway 11 місяців тому

    That is the best ridge line set up I've seen. 👍👍

  • @brianlalor
    @brianlalor 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic system

  • @oxfordblaze4392
    @oxfordblaze4392 9 місяців тому

    Thanks Dave, I just made one of these and it works great. Can't believe how fast I was able to put up a ridge line!

  • @rickmartinii2244
    @rickmartinii2244 11 місяців тому +1

    My bowline side toggle is a 0.5x6" ferro rod tied to the ridge line with an 8" long prusik, so it can be removed easily. I'm a fan of having backups and multi-use.

  • @coreyl2173
    @coreyl2173 11 місяців тому +1

    Oh, now this is awesome! I've been using rated carabiners on my ridge lines for the girth hitch, but using that prusik knot for the truckers hitch, now that you've put it in front of my face, just makes a stupid amount of sense. It's gonna be so much easier to teach my kid how to set up a ridge line with this setup, for sure. Thanks for the video, Dave!

  • @davidlee6461
    @davidlee6461 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant. Best efficiency quick system ever. Thanks again 😊

  • @detroitredneckdetroitredne6674
    @detroitredneckdetroitredne6674 11 місяців тому +1

    Hello from Detroit Michigan brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your adventure into the woods

  • @StonehouseWilderness
    @StonehouseWilderness 3 місяці тому

    Man, that's clean. Thank you very much!

  • @charlesmckinney
    @charlesmckinney 11 місяців тому +1

    That is just so clever Dave! I'm sitting here looking at my emergency shelter right now. I was already using your quick deploy Ridgeline on it. All I have to do is that another prusik is the to toggles. And then I'll do the one in my hiking pack. Thanks much.

  • @MrShawnboone
    @MrShawnboone 11 місяців тому

    I'm going to get the guys together and get these in all of our kits. Thank you as always David.

  • @UnBoxMike
    @UnBoxMike 11 місяців тому +2

    This is so simple! Even I can deploy it! I can't remember a ton of knots, like the trackers hitch, but I can easily remember the prussic knot! Thanks Dave!

  • @jamescooper2618
    @jamescooper2618 11 місяців тому

    I really like the toggle and loop connections Dave, especially the one connecting the line to the tree. Thanks!

  • @SavageVoyageur
    @SavageVoyageur 2 місяці тому +1

    I just want to thank you and Blackie for your teaching on this. I’ve been searching for a long time to find this system. I just made my Rapid Ridge Line Deployment to go into my get home bag, and my other packs. Preplanning and assembling this and keeping it together will be a game changer.

  • @unfi6798
    @unfi6798 11 місяців тому

    So simple & yet so functional. Cheers DC from Australia.

  • @alchristopher6760
    @alchristopher6760 4 місяці тому

    Love it. Making one for my kit.

  • @tatohanzo
    @tatohanzo 7 місяців тому +1

    Excelentes recomendaciones..muchas gracias

  • @billg7101
    @billg7101 11 місяців тому

    Keep up the Good Fight!!! I've watched and learned from you for years now

  • @me-ev3kz
    @me-ev3kz 2 місяці тому

    Thank you! So simple. You got my attention. I'm going to get going on this today.

  • @chrismurnin722
    @chrismurnin722 11 місяців тому

    Really enjoy seeing this system evolve, the more folk can do it, the more folk can get out in the woods. 👍

  • @sherriestes-erwin1908
    @sherriestes-erwin1908 11 місяців тому +2

    I'm liking it! Thank you so much for thinking about folks that may be injured or have a disability. You're the best!

  • @jimhale3879
    @jimhale3879 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for another outstanding update on the SDRL!!!!

  • @llemonVar
    @llemonVar 11 місяців тому +1

    Glad I found your channel I always used to watch you on dual survival very informative and am sure this 1 is awesome to continue to teach us

  • @jonathanfrisbee8889
    @jonathanfrisbee8889 11 місяців тому +3

    I have been using the prussik loop on my ridge lines for about 3 years now but the toggle idea is awesome! I do use small Carabiner Clips to attach tarps and other items to the ridge line so I don't have to tie any knots for anything and really now will only use toggles as covered in this video!

  • @TheLordArion
    @TheLordArion 11 місяців тому

    This is easily the best version I have seen anywhere. Ingenious

  • @mindfulicious
    @mindfulicious 8 місяців тому

    Thanks Dave! Been watching tons of videos and tinkering myself. So far this is the easiest and most practical for me.

  • @jasontraska2616
    @jasontraska2616 11 місяців тому +2

    Excellent tutorial and your explanation and reasoning is sound. I will definitely be giving this setup a few tests in my backyard camp area. Cheers!

  • @schalk4033
    @schalk4033 5 місяців тому

    I like this idea so much that i modified my ridgeline today to be the same thanks Dave

  • @m777howitzer4
    @m777howitzer4 Місяць тому

    Brilliant.

  • @Commonsensepreps
    @Commonsensepreps 11 місяців тому +2

    You're a genius, seeing you on dual survival kind of got me wanting to learn more knots and rope work for general purpose and climbing if need be

  • @philipwrightscartoonscaric5858
    @philipwrightscartoonscaric5858 11 місяців тому +1

    Quick, simple, effective, totally logical and practical. Brilliant stuff...! More please...!

  • @vedthulung2182
    @vedthulung2182 7 місяців тому

    Wow! what could be simpler than this. Thank you for sharing . Nepal

  • @bradpage8967
    @bradpage8967 6 місяців тому

    This is the RDR I will be using from now on!! Simple, quick to put up, quick to get down, and could be done if injured. Great job Dave! Thank you for sharing this!!

  • @tomaszderadicka1694
    @tomaszderadicka1694 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video - very simple, easy and clever. You have a lot of bushcraft gear. T👍👍👍

  • @rogerturner7874
    @rogerturner7874 10 місяців тому

    Wow. I made one of these this morning. It didn't take just a few minutes and it works awesome. This is a great addition to my survival pack. This is literally the best setup I have ever used. I would say 2 minutes and it is setup and ready for the tarp. Thanks

  • @terryqueen3233
    @terryqueen3233 11 місяців тому +4

    I thought the other way you did that was pretty simple but this way is way way simpler and a whole lot quicker. I can see where a person with one hand can do this. For as easy as it is I believe I'm going to set mine up like that too cuz it looks really easy, I'm just going to have to practice it a couple of times but I'll get it no problem. Thanks Dave you're always coming up with something quicker and simpler plus it won't be that hard to drill a hole in the toggle out in the field.

  • @davehumpleby3440
    @davehumpleby3440 11 місяців тому +2

    Dave! I've only just started using your last ridgeline improvement.
    Now you bring out another! 😂
    To be fair though, this is a genius amalgamation of various well-established knots, cinches etc.
    I can't wait to see what you come up with next.
    Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @garybraches9936
    @garybraches9936 11 місяців тому

    Brilliant! You have always been an innovator rather than an imitator.

  • @trapperscout2046
    @trapperscout2046 11 місяців тому

    I keep learning more things from Dave all the time

  • @RobMongey
    @RobMongey 11 місяців тому +4

    Love the touch of using the Prussik to hold the second toggle. You "lose" a bit of the useful length of the ridgeline, but really no more than a tautline/truckers hitch. It's clever, and certainly a great way for younger scouts to get a good tight line going. Kudos.

  • @jockcherokee5180
    @jockcherokee5180 11 місяців тому +1

    Wonderfully simple, effective field expedient ridge line deployment system. Thanks Dave

  • @daegannlongstrider1293
    @daegannlongstrider1293 7 місяців тому

    Love to see the best in the business can still pick up new tricks, and then improve our simplify them. And great to hear Blackie's name come up
    Keep knocking it out of the park, Dave

  • @SouthLondonLadOutdoors
    @SouthLondonLadOutdoors 6 місяців тому

    I am loving this Dave - great idea! I'm already using jungle toggles as so much simpler than knots but this is next level rather than using a truckers hitch as I have been up until now 👍

  • @Mackerel1776
    @Mackerel1776 9 місяців тому

    Bravo!! 🎉 I love the fact that I can upgrade all the strings I’ve tied together and stashed in vehicle as and go bags

  • @paulglucina1184
    @paulglucina1184 4 місяці тому

    Thanks, Dave, for the video. I am a complete beginner and gave this ago today. Thanks for your sharing your skills knowledge.

  • @randybeeson3424
    @randybeeson3424 11 місяців тому

    Great thinking Dave. Your the man! Now I have to put locking toggles on my Ridgelines. Already had 3 prussics.

  • @juanjoseredondo2314
    @juanjoseredondo2314 11 місяців тому

    I made today this system and i'm going to do It forever.

  • @Aj-po9dc
    @Aj-po9dc 11 місяців тому

    Man! That's genius!
    Great video, man. Appreciate the knowledge you shared here.