9 KNOTS that solve PROBLEMS - Camping, Bushcraft, & Survival

If ya can't tie a knot, tie a lot! Nah, we can do better than that. In this video I'll go over several knots that everyone should know and a few more that come in mighty handy in certain situations. We'll start with how to tie a bowline knot and truckers hitch. I use these two knots almost daily for everything from camping and bushcraft to lashing a load down on a pickup truck. The taut line hitch is a handy one when tying the edges of a tent or setting up for tarp camping. I use a halter hitch for securing a line or rope to a tree and anywhere else I need a quick release knot. The clove hitch is another great knot for securing a line around a tree. If you add a quick release tag, it's super easy to untie as well. The uni knot is very useful for situations where you're binding poles or other places that you don't want to come loose. It's also a common fishing knot. I use a timber hitch a lot when pulling logs and gathering firewood. The prussic knot is one I use only rarely but it really shines when you need a knot that will slide freely but lock down when a force is applied to it, such as when climbing or tree stand safety lines. And last, but not least, the sheep shank. I use this one to shorten a long rope into a more manageable length.
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[@maureencallahan1604]

The only problem with the halter knot is that my horse learn to untie it in about 10 minutes he apparently was a rope genius because he could also untie boline hitches.

[@tahoemike5828]

A super useful one to add is the Alpine Butterfly Loop. It lets you put a static loop in a line that you can clip into, and pull from any direction without compromising line strength, and it will come back out again easily. It can be tied mid-line without access to either of the ends.

[@mathewmorton6694]

I’m not saying the taught line hitch isn’t good because it has its place, but I just can’t trust it like I can others.

[@terryqueen3233]

This is a great video for those who don't know knots. I enjoy watching them to Bone up my own memory of knots and there's nothing wrong with that. This might be just a little long but I'm going to tell you a story. When I was working the fishing boats they were just small Snapper boats we got an emergency call to go pick up another boat because he was near us when I tied on to him I tied the bowline we had 50 miles to pull him in land after everyone got docked up I like to have never got that bowline undone it took a hammer and a Marlin Spike but I finally did. Now when you use the the bowline own land it is really easy to undo depending on how much pressure you put on it but when you tow another boat 50 MI across the water it gets a little rough undo but with determination and persistence you can get her done. Sorry it took so long but I thought you might get a kick out of that little story. Thanks again for the knot video that's going to help a lot of people. It seems like more and more people are trying to do crash courses on Bushcraft and survival due to the world situation. Keep ye powder dry

[@frankhughes5702]

Thanks Clay. This is valuable information. My dad learned all kinds of knots in the Navy when he was in the Korean war. He tried to teach me but when I was a kid I didn't understand the importance of knowing these knots and I wish I would have paid attention to his instructions.

[@davidg2122]

You've given me Ranger School flash backs. We had a high stress knot test in the Mountain phase. I still use the bowline knot regularly.

[@austinl18]

Clay you literally read my mind man - I was driving into work today and said to myself I need to invest in some KNOT KNOWLEDGE. Then here you go and pop this video up on the same DAY!!! MUCH APPRECIATED AS ALWAYS BROTHER

[@trevormassoth2802]

Ive been told that the Prusik needs 4 turns to be considered secure for life saving purposes. Always count 8 wraps to ensure that it is properly tied. Could save your life

[@stevelessard6216]

All very good knots and well demonstrated. The only thing that I would suggest is to whip the ends of your lines so that they're not all frayed. Melt them, wrap them with smaller thread, tape them, something. Having frayed ends is no good.

[@darrensmall4313]

Good idea to take some time and learn how to tie a few knots correctly and practice. Learn some fixed loops, hitches, and maybe a bend or two. You'll also learn how to untie them. Very valuable skills.

[@Blakgun]

Knot tying is a skill I learned from my father, then while in the boy scouts, then again while enduring the Florida State Fire Academy. It is generally underappreciated by most folks, but for those of us who know it is so incredibly valuable. Thank you, Clay. Well done.

[@whorhaydelfuego7190]

One of the most important features of the Bowline is that it forms a loop that won't expand of shrink, which is why it's also known as the Rescue Knot. You can use it to make a loop that is safe to put around a human, or animal, without risk of crushing them.

[@hosoiarchives4858]

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[@neiluscook2283]

One point: on tying off on the truckers knot, put that half hitch on the Loop, Not on the single (the bight). One half hitch there will hold for good, and no need of two.

[@Wildnistraining_de]

Great Channel Clay ! Wild greetings from Germany/Luxembourg (Europe) !

[@jwwesterbeck]

Great instructional video! Thanks for sharing!

[@jonpatterson7211]

The new 3Rivers Catalog came today, and look who's on the cover. Congrats.

[@so_weit_die_fuesse_uns_tragen]

Thank you ❤ I’m practicing and i struggle 😅 practice makes perfect ;)

[@Jaden48108]

Trucker's hitch is my all time favorite, but I learned a new one from you today- the halter hitch-- simplicity itself.

[@Kd9bpy]

Thanks....all good info....I'd prolly hang around for you to demonstrate the entire Ashley's book of Knots....lol