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Aside from tying shoes, a lot of people don't know, or need a refresher on tying knots. Knowing these knots will get you through most situations you will encounter, and they are the ones I use most often. The knots covered in this video are: Square Knot (Reef Knot) Clove Hitch (Builder's Hitch, Tied in a bight, and at an end) Sheet Bend (And Double Sheet Bend) Bowline (Tied two ways) Figure 8 loop (Tied 3 ways) Round Turn + Two 1/2 Hitches Taut-Line Hitch

How to Tie the Slip Knot in UNDER 60 SECONDS!! | How to Tie a Loop Knot

In this video, How to Tie the Clove Hitch Knot in UNDER 60 SECONDS!! | How to Tie a Hitch Knot, Jason demonstrates how to tie the clove hitch, a fundamental knot often used as the starting point for lashing. The clove hitch is recognized for being easy to tie and untie, even after bearing substantial weight. However, users should exercise caution, as the knot can come undone when constant pressure isn't applied. Jason showcases two methods for tying the clove hitch: the first is ideal when you don't have an open hand on the anchor point, while the second method is for when the anchor point has an open end. Both methods involve wrapping the line around the anchor and pulling it tight, with slight variations in technique.

Learn how to tie and use the Taut-Line Hitch knot with this easy to follow short video. The Taut-Line Hitch knot is a hitch knot that's used to secure the end of a rope to a fixed object or anchor point. This is a very easy knot to learn and tie but I've included it the "intermediate" knots found in my video 9 Knots You Should Know.

Learn how to tie and use the ROUND TURN and TWO HALF HITCHES KNOT with this easy to follow short video. The round turn and two half hitches knot is a hitch knot that's used to secure the end of a rope to a fixed object or anchor point. This is a very easy knot to learn and tie but I've included it the "intermediate" knots found in my video 9 Knots You Should Know.

So you want to string up a clothesline six feet long, but all you've got is four feet of rope and three feet of shoelace? No problem. Step 1: Form bend Fold one end of the thicker rope back on itself to form a bend (or "bight") that looks like an "U" shaped, tipped on its left side. Step 2: Slip thin rope through bight Slip one end of the thinner rope through the bight from behind. Step 3: Wrap thin rope around arms Now wrap the end of the thinner rope around both arms of the bight, crossing over the short arm first (and staying below the trailing end of thin rope). Step 4: Pass thin rope Bringing the end of the thinner rope around to the front, pass it between itself and the short arm. Step 5: Tighten knot Tighten the knot by pulling both ends of the thinner rope. Did You Know? The Sheet Bend is the primary knot used in the making of nets.

Camping mistakes If you have sleepless nights in the backcountry camping, backpacking, hiking, then this video will help. It's 5 tips and tricks to make sure you have the best sleep possible while out camping! How to sleep well while camping. How to sleep warm backpacking. How to sleep comfortable while camping in a tent. How to not get wet in spring rain. Wet stormy weather. lightning while at camp. camping dangers. backpacking. rainy bad wet weather. How to set up camp and a tent in the rain. Storms. storming at camp.

In this video, I share three great tips for setting up a tent on ground that's too soft, too loose, or too hard. Enjoy.

Dan provides tips for setting up a trekking pole tent on sand.

With thousands of knots out there, it can be hard to know which ones really matter. A sailor, a climber, and a camper will all give very different answers—but for camping, a small handful of knots can cover almost every situation. Whether you’re securing a tarp shelter, tying down gear to a roof rack, mastering just a few versatile knots makes life easier outdoors (and back at home). These three camping knots are practical, reliable, and sure to become your go-to tools for any adventure.

Aside from tying shoes, a lot of people don't know, or need a refresher on tying knots. Knowing these knots will get you through most situations you will encounter, and they are the ones I use most often. The knots covered in this video are: Square Knot (Reef Knot) Clove Hitch (Builder's Hitch, Tied in a bight, and at an end) Sheet Bend (And Double Sheet Bend) Bowline (Tied two ways) Figure 8 loop (Tied 3 ways) Round Turn + Two 1/2 Hitches Taut-Line Hitch

How to Tie the Slip Knot in UNDER 60 SECONDS!! | How to Tie a Loop Knot

In this video, How to Tie the Clove Hitch Knot in UNDER 60 SECONDS!! | How to Tie a Hitch Knot, Jason demonstrates how to tie the clove hitch, a fundamental knot often used as the starting point for lashing. The clove hitch is recognized for being easy to tie and untie, even after bearing substantial weight. However, users should exercise caution, as the knot can come undone when constant pressure isn't applied. Jason showcases two methods for tying the clove hitch: the first is ideal when you don't have an open hand on the anchor point, while the second method is for when the anchor point has an open end. Both methods involve wrapping the line around the anchor and pulling it tight, with slight variations in technique.

Learn how to tie and use the Taut-Line Hitch knot with this easy to follow short video. The Taut-Line Hitch knot is a hitch knot that's used to secure the end of a rope to a fixed object or anchor point. This is a very easy knot to learn and tie but I've included it the "intermediate" knots found in my video 9 Knots You Should Know.

Learn how to tie and use the ROUND TURN and TWO HALF HITCHES KNOT with this easy to follow short video. The round turn and two half hitches knot is a hitch knot that's used to secure the end of a rope to a fixed object or anchor point. This is a very easy knot to learn and tie but I've included it the "intermediate" knots found in my video 9 Knots You Should Know.

So you want to string up a clothesline six feet long, but all you've got is four feet of rope and three feet of shoelace? No problem. Step 1: Form bend Fold one end of the thicker rope back on itself to form a bend (or "bight") that looks like an "U" shaped, tipped on its left side. Step 2: Slip thin rope through bight Slip one end of the thinner rope through the bight from behind. Step 3: Wrap thin rope around arms Now wrap the end of the thinner rope around both arms of the bight, crossing over the short arm first (and staying below the trailing end of thin rope). Step 4: Pass thin rope Bringing the end of the thinner rope around to the front, pass it between itself and the short arm. Step 5: Tighten knot Tighten the knot by pulling both ends of the thinner rope. Did You Know? The Sheet Bend is the primary knot used in the making of nets.

Camping mistakes If you have sleepless nights in the backcountry camping, backpacking, hiking, then this video will help. It's 5 tips and tricks to make sure you have the best sleep possible while out camping! How to sleep well while camping. How to sleep warm backpacking. How to sleep comfortable while camping in a tent. How to not get wet in spring rain. Wet stormy weather. lightning while at camp. camping dangers. backpacking. rainy bad wet weather. How to set up camp and a tent in the rain. Storms. storming at camp.

In this video, I share three great tips for setting up a tent on ground that's too soft, too loose, or too hard. Enjoy.

Dan provides tips for setting up a trekking pole tent on sand.

With thousands of knots out there, it can be hard to know which ones really matter. A sailor, a climber, and a camper will all give very different answers—but for camping, a small handful of knots can cover almost every situation. Whether you’re securing a tarp shelter, tying down gear to a roof rack, mastering just a few versatile knots makes life easier outdoors (and back at home). These three camping knots are practical, reliable, and sure to become your go-to tools for any adventure.

In this video, I will be going through the methods and equipment I use to make river and lake water safe to drink. There are several ways to purify water, some straight forward, some that involve using expensive gear, some fast, some slower and some not covered in this this video, but the outcome is the same - water that is safe to drink!

In this video, I will be going through the methods and equipment I use to make river and lake water safe to drink. There are several ways to purify water, some straight forward, some that involve using expensive gear, some fast, some slower and some not covered in this this video, but the outcome is the same - water that is safe to drink!

Camping mistakes If you have sleepless nights in the backcountry camping, backpacking, hiking, then this video will help. It's 5 tips and tricks to make sure you have the best sleep possible while out camping! How to sleep well while camping. How to sleep warm backpacking. How to sleep comfortable while camping in a tent. How to not get wet in spring rain. Wet stormy weather. lightning while at camp. camping dangers. backpacking. rainy bad wet weather. How to set up camp and a tent in the rain. Storms. storming at camp.

In this video, I share three great tips for setting up a tent on ground that's too soft, too loose, or too hard. Enjoy.

Dan provides tips for setting up a trekking pole tent on sand.

In this video Sally shows us why guy lines are so important and how to use them correctly to keep you tent strong and stable in any conditions

Instruction video on how to use guy lines and stake down the tent.

In this video, I will be going through the methods and equipment I use to make river and lake water safe to drink. There are several ways to purify water, some straight forward, some that involve using expensive gear, some fast, some slower and some not covered in this this video, but the outcome is the same - water that is safe to drink!

In this video, I share three great tips for setting up a tent on ground that's too soft, too loose, or too hard. Enjoy.