Knots for setting up a camp

[swissgearlabs]

The "knot-topic" is somewhat recurring, I know...

But since once in a while I am asked to show how I do knots and what knot I use in what situation, I decided to share my way of doing things via a YouTube Video:

Please be aware that these knots are used for setting up a camp, and not for climbing or other dangerous activities!




Enjoy!

[Hoodoo]

That is an excellent video. You have great teaching skills. Thanks for posting it.

[shogun]

great video thanx for posting...atb shogun

[Cliv]

Nice video thanks for sharing

[swissgearlabs]

thanks guys for the nice comments, it is appreciated

[crowded-solitude]

ace video cheers

[Twodogs]

Good stuff
Cheers
Twodogs

[gsfgaz]

Great video's mate , thanks for sharing

[l3wis2000]

Great tutorial, very clear.
Wish i had youtube in the woods.
Thanks for the video.

[Hauki]

Excellent tutorial,
Thanks

[sandbender]

That was really good, thanks for posting. I will check out your other videos when I have more time.

[colly]

probably the best knots video i've seen.

[Ex-member EagleOwl]

Awesome video brother, You showed all the knots i personally use. I don't use the butterfly knot as i just make two loops on a line, pass them through each other, then pull on the loop, which makes a secure loop anywhere on a line plus to untie you just pull the line on both sides of the loop away from each other.

If you know what i mean what is it called

Edit to add... The loop i describe will tighten with any pull on the line but it's good for hanging things on as it will tighten and lock it in place.

[swissgearlabs]

Awesome video brother, You showed all the knots i personally use. I don't use the butterfly knot as i just make two loops on a line, pass them through each other, then pull on the loop, which makes a secure loop anywhere on a line plus to untie you just pull the line on both sides of the loop away from each other.

If you know what i mean what is it called

Edit to add... The loop i describe will tighten with any pull on the line but it's good for hanging things on as it will tighten and lock it in place.

I just tried the knot you described an like it!

Cool stuff, never had seen this knot before and have no clue what it is called. I like how it is actually tightening when you pull the line, which can be useful, indeed. And it is undone easily.

Cheers mate

[GB_UK]

Excellent video really clear and easy to follow, just watched it twice.

Thanks for sharing

[MrJamieM]

Good video. I have no excuse to use granny knots for everything now :P

[melv]

Thanks for a great video. Easy to follow and really useful for a newb like myself. Have taken to practicing with a length of paracord whilst watching tv.

[Springheeljack1]

A great video, it's really clear how to do the knots, and I like your different versions.

[Pict]

Excellent tutorial. I love watching the way other people do things. I have my own way of doing many of those same tasks but your knots look better in a few cases. You are a very good teacher. Using the larger rope certainly helped. Thanks.

Mac

[armie]

Thanks for your video, it is very good.
The "Anbindeknoten" you use is the Falconer's Knot.

[swissgearlabs]

Thanks for your video, it is very good.
The "Anbindeknoten" you use is the Falconer's Knot.

great, thanks! good to know

cheers mate

[swissgearlabs]

Excellent tutorial. I love watching the way other people do things. I have my own way of doing many of those same tasks but your knots look better in a few cases. You are a very good teacher. Using the larger rope certainly helped. Thanks.

Mac

thanks for the nice comment. I watched all your rope craft videos on youtube and found the ones where you filmed a truck driver very useful.

cheers mate

[jackcbr]

Superb video, now just got to get it onto my iPhone for reference when I'm out and about. Never been good at knots, but you make them so simple.

[swissgearlabs]

I have uploaded another vid which shows alternative ways to make "Trucker's Hitch"-like Knots.
The problem with the Trucker's Hitch is that it is made with quick release knots, and that can be a problem when larger diameter ropes or very high tension is involved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ny-a9PPLT4

Let me know if I didn't explain myself clear enough.

Enjoy, p@

[capt.dunc]

i like it when i learn something in a foreign language, so even now that armie's translated, i'll always think of it as anbindeknoten. thanks.

[treebloke]

I have uploaded another vid which shows alternative ways to make "Trucker's Hitch"-like Knots.
The problem with the Trucker's Hitch is that it is made with quick release knots, and that can be a problem when larger diameter ropes or very high tension is involved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ny-a9PPLT4

Let me know if I didn't explain myself clear enough.

Enjoy, p@

The truckers hitch was originally the waggoners hitch as it was used long before trucks were invented. I find the thicker the rope the easier it is to tie but that will depend on the quality of the rope and with thinner rope I find it helps if you put an extra twist just before you thread the rope back through itself.

[Chiseller]

Youtube has not made this video available for mobile devices.

[Wolfmanuk]

Good work mate, keep it up!

Mark

[Gray1100]

Only just watched this video today and I would agree it's a very good tutorial.
Thank heavens for YouTube and thanks for sharing it.

[hemdale]

Absolutely perfect....