I've been following Dave for years but I urge everyone to not just watch Dave's new stuff, he has a HUGE collection of videos from the past that are still very useful and relevant today. Dave is a wonderful resource as well as a wonderful guy.
its interesting how Dave revisits and updates, and i especially like ( as in with this video) the DIY/common man gear and tips. I appreciate a $400 tent might be quite good and light, but only suiotable fo thruhikers as not robust and way out of budget for most campers, there isnt always a lot that helps people starting out, Daves videos helps the experienced and the beginner or for the low budget....
I've always loved how you aren't afraid to give credit to others for their innovations. Not to mention your willingness to let your methods evolve as new things come along. Thanks for all you do for the community. Have a great Christmas season.
You can always recognize a man of wisdom. Dave is praised for his vast outdoor knowledge, and yet recognizes when a new technique comes along that merits consideration and adaptation. Keep tinkering brother.
I made toggles from a fiberglass marking stake I got from the hardware store. Very strong, not 1/2 thick, a bit thinner but still strong enough so far. Keep on killin’ it for us, thanks so much!
Hi Dave, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺 thank you for your time to make these videos. If you measure 4 metres put 2 toggle and 2 bowlines, separate each other, place a butterfly knot in centre of rope , you can use it on pole to have 2 angles for staking out.
Good to see evolution in systems. Hope you can update this after a season of use to give some insight on how much wear frequently sliding those toggles puts on the cordage vs. traditional knots. I can see this being a game changer in heavy glove season!
Hay Dave, love the video and thanks all you do!! Seeing this video reminds me of a commando rope I learned in scouts. Each of us had a length of rope that we tied an eye splice in one end then carved a toggle in the other. You could wear around your waist or pack etc. Don’t remember which country taught this to there military but soldiers would each have a length of rope and they would combine what they needed to climb over a wall, obstacle, etc. You may have already known this but thought I would share. It’s a really handy piece to have around. Thanks again for everything!!
Whaaaaaat?? I love Felix Immler! So glad y'all connected on something. Felix does the most fascinating things with a simple Victorianox swiss army knife.
I adopted the same toggles from Felix Imler first, then saw Blackie take them on. Very useful, but still a good idea to practice those knots in case you need one. The toggles save wear on my beat up hands for sure.
I think the German chap invented it. I may be wrong but that is the impression I got from his video which is about 2 years old (if I remember correctly). I have learnt a lot from you, your associates, Felix Imler and Blackie. Thank you all. I now carry some soft shackles as well. But where no toggles are available, knots reign supreme. Essential knowledge.
I first saw that from Felix and Lenny from Far North a couple years ago. It a fantastic way to tie or bundle things up. It’s replaced bungee cords for me. Thank for sharing Dave.
Dave, thank you for showing this close up and explaining it so thoroughly. When you show using a loop and toggle to join two pieces of rope rather than tying a bend I wondered if the bend would actually allow for more weight than the toggle. At times it won't matter, but if i have a heavier load to support, my concern would be that the toggle would compromise faster than a bend.
Thank you for the video. So after playing with this in real life, personal opinion is this is easier pulling down towards stake than using a tensioner pulling up towards a tarp. Just a bit bigger footprint than the little 3 hole thingamajigs.
Following your instructions I made some toggles and strung them up on paracord. Gave them a try and they really work well. Great implementation of the concept! Thanks for sharing.
Since I saw your video on toggles in a ridge line I have been using them everywhere I can think of. I use them in my utility cordage as well, but I have a bowline in both ends since it has more functions than a basic stopper knot.
Having watched this video, I just made some toggles for my existing utility cords using short dowel peices from my diy toolbox, they had fluted ridges , not sure whether will help grp, but worked marvelously......incidentily the british commandos in WW2 had a short rope section with loop one end and toggle teh other, they could be joined together for climbing, for gear management or as a garotte ( one reason why some SAS referred to the commandos as a bunch or murderers) , the sliding toggle is better.
Can’t say that I get out to the woods as much as I’d like to, but that truckers taught line hitch has tied down many different loads in my truck bed. I use it every chance I get!!! But you’d be surprised at how many guys don’t know it. If it wasn’t for ratchet straps people would be lost!!! Only problem with that knot, it’s not intuitive and I usually have a hard time teaching it to those who ask. I’m thinking this could be used as a tie down in the bed of a truck too! Thoughts?
Your the man.good quick video very informative learnt something new.here’s one for you….I actually use hooked bungee cords in my pack for my tarp set up….super quick literally 3 seconds per peg
Good thoughts, I like the direction of them. Problem, rope running on rope cuts rope. Rings, d-rings and double d-rings along with your toggle do not cut rope or cordage. Welded rings are best.
Hey Dave, When are you going to make a video of the 3 new knives that are on pre-sale on the self reliance outfitters web? I mean the bowie, the forrest tool and the trail scout, I saw them and I drool...
I’ve always tied off cord with a slippery knot (that I learned about in the USAF survival school 1975) but I got to thinking after watching this video and the ridge line video that using the marlins would be a better technique especially in cold weather when tying knots could be very difficult to impossible.
For those asking this is 1/2” Delrin sticks off Amazon that I cut and drilled
Hello Dave. Thank you very much for your mention and for your interesting Video! Greetings from Switzerland
I've been following Dave for years but I urge everyone to not just watch Dave's new stuff, he has a HUGE collection of videos from the past that are still very useful and relevant today. Dave is a wonderful resource as well as a wonderful guy.
its interesting how Dave revisits and updates, and i especially like ( as in with this video) the DIY/common man gear and tips. I appreciate a $400 tent might be quite good and light, but only suiotable fo thruhikers as not robust and way out of budget for most campers, there isnt always a lot that helps people starting out, Daves videos helps the experienced and the beginner or for the low budget....
I've always loved how you aren't afraid to give credit to others for their innovations. Not to mention your willingness to let your methods evolve as new things come along. Thanks for all you do for the community. Have a great Christmas season.
You can always recognize a man of wisdom. Dave is praised for his vast outdoor knowledge, and yet recognizes when a new technique comes along that merits consideration and adaptation. Keep tinkering brother.
Dave your toggle system is really simple and efficient. Also, easily teachable.
In an pinch you could make them in the field from a stick in case you lost, broke or just needed another one.
This old guy is still learning. Thanks Dave.
Aluminum arrow shafts that have bent can be cut and drilled. Same toggle type
much respect for giving credit to others. Blackie rambles on a lot, but has some great tips.
I've never seen that toggle before but I won't forget it now. Thank you for sharing. Thank you and God bless
I made toggles from a fiberglass marking stake I got from the hardware store. Very strong, not 1/2 thick, a bit thinner but still strong enough so far. Keep on killin’ it for us, thanks so much!
Hi Dave, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺 thank you for your time to make these videos. If you measure 4 metres put 2 toggle and 2 bowlines, separate each other, place a butterfly knot in centre of rope , you can use it on pole to have 2 angles for staking out.
Good to see evolution in systems. Hope you can update this after a season of use to give some insight on how much wear frequently sliding those toggles puts on the cordage vs. traditional knots. I can see this being a game changer in heavy glove season!
So simple but also absolute genius, I've watched loads of videos covering this but you definitely explain it the best. Thanks for the video.
This reminds me of a "commando belt" project I did in boy scouts 40 years ago. Spliced in a wood toggle at one end and an eye splice at the other end.
Technique evolution is a glorious thing! Thanks for the share, Dave!
That Ridgeline is awesome. I threw on some toggles and I made two of them for my 10'×10'. Thanks.
Hay Dave, love the video and thanks all you do!! Seeing this video reminds me of a commando rope I learned in scouts. Each of us had a length of rope that we tied an eye splice in one end then carved a toggle in the other. You could wear around your waist or pack etc. Don’t remember which country taught this to there military but soldiers would each have a length of rope and they would combine what they needed to climb over a wall, obstacle, etc. You may have already known this but thought I would share. It’s a really handy piece to have around. Thanks again for everything!!
Whaaaaaat?? I love Felix Immler! So glad y'all connected on something. Felix does the most fascinating things with a simple Victorianox swiss army knife.
I love this setup. I use washers for toggles
Greetings from England. Great info Dave, thank you.
That is even better than the elastic band at the top of my fruit of the looms. I LOVE IT!
I adopted the same toggles from Felix Imler first, then saw Blackie take them on. Very useful, but still a good idea to practice those knots in case you need one. The toggles save wear on my beat up hands for sure.
Just moved into my Pathfinder Scout Pack and I love it! Keep up the good work sir!
I think the German chap invented it. I may be wrong but that is the impression I got from his video which is about 2 years old (if I remember correctly).
I have learnt a lot from you, your associates, Felix Imler and Blackie. Thank you all. I now carry some soft shackles as well. But where no toggles are available, knots reign supreme. Essential knowledge.
I first saw that from Felix and Lenny from Far North a couple years ago. It a fantastic way to tie or bundle things up. It’s replaced bungee cords for me. Thank for sharing Dave.
Outstanding info..don't get vary much NEW TECHNIQUES ON CORDAGE..I see this as a game changer in quick setups. Great job
Dave, thank you for showing this close up and explaining it so thoroughly.
When you show using a loop and toggle to join two pieces of rope rather than tying a bend I wondered if the bend would actually allow for more weight than the toggle. At times it won't matter, but if i have a heavier load to support, my concern would be that the toggle would compromise faster than a bend.
Wow, thanks! I found Felix's video on this. Love the idea of making them in the field.
we are always learning. Thanks Dave
As always totally awesome
Thank you for the video. So after playing with this in real life, personal opinion is this is easier pulling down towards stake than using a tensioner pulling up towards a tarp. Just a bit bigger footprint than the little 3 hole thingamajigs.
What about putting a toggle on all the crescents? That way you could attach your tarp, your mosquito net and whatever as a fast attachment point
Handy tip Dave , Glad you gave a shout out To Felix Imler (master of the swiss army knife)
I have to try this with just a stick this is a great tip!!
Thanks for this Dave.
I'm switching to toggles asap! This Is brilliant.
Nice! I'm eying brass to make these toggles out of.
Following your instructions I made some toggles and strung them up on paracord. Gave them a try and they really work well. Great implementation of the concept! Thanks for sharing.
Since I saw your video on toggles in a ridge line I have been using them everywhere I can think of. I use them in my utility cordage as well, but I have a bowline in both ends since it has more functions than a basic stopper knot.
this is awesome....I didn't have delrin so I used a 1/2 wooden dowel....awesome tip and trick technique for setting guy lines thanks Dave
Dave I also See that toggle being used as a trigger for a snare
Brilliant, big help 😊
I thank you
This is nice! I'm going to use this for my antenna mast guying, thanks for passing along the knowledge!
Very cool 😎
Having watched this video, I just made some toggles for my existing utility cords using short dowel peices from my diy toolbox, they had fluted ridges , not sure whether will help grp, but worked marvelously......incidentily the british commandos in WW2 had a short rope section with loop one end and toggle teh other, they could be joined together for climbing, for gear management or as a garotte ( one reason why some SAS referred to the commandos as a bunch or murderers) , the sliding toggle is better.
Love this! Efficiency Deluxe. Thank You for All You Do and Share Brother
Thanks for your videos
Your content is always 🔥. Thanks for over a decade of great entertainment, Dave.
Good video. Very easy very simple.
Blackie & Dave, down to earth advise. Good job
Man its so green out there right now its fantastic
I learned it from Felix Imler months back. Its also great for securing sleep bags or wool blankets or anything really to your pack.
great job sir !! thank you for the shout out
Can’t say that I get out to the woods as much as I’d like to, but that truckers taught line hitch has tied down many different loads in my truck bed. I use it every chance I get!!! But you’d be surprised at how many guys don’t know it. If it wasn’t for ratchet straps people would be lost!!! Only problem with that knot, it’s not intuitive and I usually have a hard time teaching it to those who ask. I’m thinking this could be used as a tie down in the bed of a truck too! Thoughts?
Nothing beats knowing how to tie proper knots so you don’t have to rely on any other devices or gimmicks.
Looks like I'll have something to whittle in my spare time outside when I'm doing some yard care.
Holy shit! That is an awesome option! thx for sharing
good one.
Thank you
Thanks Dave
Another good video Dave…awesome stuff..😊
Dave, fantastic info and video!
Hoorah big Dave!! Thax again for the knowledge
awesome stuff! Getting those ASAP!
Thanks for all you do dave!! Love the content...appreciate you sharing your knowledge
AWESOME STUFF right there. THANKS Dave ! Very smart & useful ☆☆☆☆☆ 👍🙌 ...Alan in 🇨🇱
Hey Dave, saw you at the Hamvention. You walked right past me and I knew I recognized that voice....
I'm glad that this exists! I suck at tying knots as I get older! 😥
Felix Immler is so ingenious
Thanks, Brother. Great video.
Felix Immler is from Switzerland 😊
Gunna add this to my kit an practice 🤘🏻
Cool idea.
Excellent upgrade!
Hey love the new mods to tensioning method. I'll try it with my poncho shelter setup. I also like to ask where do you get that short sleeve shirt at?
Love the new vids
Your the man.good quick video very informative learnt something new.here’s one for you….I actually use hooked bungee cords in my pack for my tarp set up….super quick literally 3 seconds per peg
I used to use them for my tarp, but these eliminate the risk of puncturing holes I’m my tarp, and serve multiple purposes.
Good thoughts, I like the direction of them. Problem, rope running on rope cuts rope. Rings, d-rings and double d-rings along with your toggle do not cut rope or cordage. Welded rings are best.
Another awesome video as always
Thank you Dave…
Nice.
Pop top on the can goods work the same that's what I been use for 20 years
Hey Dave, When are you going to make a video of the 3 new knives that are on pre-sale on the self reliance outfitters web? I mean the bowie, the forrest tool and the trail scout, I saw them and I drool...
That's pretty slick. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Dave. I am wondering if you or anyone else has had this system exposed to high winds. If so, how did it hold?
I’ve always tied off cord with a slippery knot (that I learned about in the USAF survival school 1975) but I got to thinking after watching this video and the ridge line video that using the marlins would be a better technique especially in cold weather when tying knots could be very difficult to impossible.
Double thanks!
Thanks Dave!
Hi that was awesome job bro
Very very cool Mr. DAVE.
That's cool!
This is a great info video thanks
Great stuff Dave!
Good stuff Dave!
Nice
What diameter hole did you drill in the Delrin? How tight is the fit of the cordage in the hole? I assume you used paracord.
Really like this Dave, ty
thanks and greetings from germany 😄 full circle