The 3 Essential KNOTS for Tarps | Camping & Bushcraft | Tarpology Essentials | Plus a Thank You!
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- Watch to the end! How to use three simple knots to set up the perfect tarp plus my top tips and a little message at the end!
1) Evenk hitch / Siberian hitch
2) Two round turns and a half hitch
3) Figure of 4 adjustable knot.
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I'm a U.S. Air Force Vet and a professional firefighter and rescue team leader for 36 years (now retired) and know knots pretty well. However, I am always interested in the way other people use and tie knots. This video was great. I live by the motto, "Try to learn something new every day." And I learned some great techniques here today. You're video's are great and you look like you re having fun which makes the video's fun to watch as well. Keep up the great work!
Well said brother 👏👍👌
so what knots do you use instead Mac?
What does being an air force vet and "pro"fessional fire man have to do with anything ?
@@helbitkelbit1790 you have to know quite a few knots as a professional firefighter to: hoist tools, tie off to an anchor for rappelling, certain knots for rescuing victims etc. Professional being the designator between volunteer and paid.
@@helbitkelbit1790 maybe if you took a little bit of time to learn about them you wouldn’t ask stupid questions
Probably the best knot demonstration I've ever seen. I used to work on boats when I was young, and would get shown how to tie a knot in about 5 seconds, and be expected to remember it. What does help, is to practice, over and over again. Walk around the house tying on to everything.....again and again, until it becomes burnt into your brain.👍
Very interesting video 👍👍👍
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Welcome, take care 😊
I've watched a million videos on knots and yet I have never seen any of these knots. I'm excited to try them out
Now I know how to tie a 4 knot. I have always called this a half prussic🤨
I think this is one of the best tutorials I have seen and I have seen a few 💯😱
At last! I have tried to master the truckers hitch to no avail. The two round turns and half hitch, so simple! Taking all this with me wherever I go now! Many thanks!
@@tac1809 That's actually quite digestable! I'll put some practice time into it. Always good to have a backup! Many thanks!
@@tac1809 Haha, maybe he's from that neck of the woods or even North Wales or there abouts! :D
That first person view does it for me. Now I have to start practicing. Thanks for this helpful tutorial.
you have hit the right spot for me, this no BS format is what I am after
Knots there the dark arts I’ve yet to master. Will be watching this one many time
Thankfully he shows them nice and clearly 👍🏻
Very nice, simple, brief, no mess, no fuss. Will definitely follow you. Top marks
I really like the creative way that you tied the Slipknot and the Timberline hitch.
EX forces guy 40 years ago, wanting to spend a little me time wild camping, have just started looking at your you-tube videos for some help this one really informative as are all the others I have seen.
Keep up the excellent work many thanks for your help.
I was wondering what to write to give a true feedback and then the narrator said 'personally' in part of the commentary and that is exactly what I like about this guy, he address this personally, it makes you feel he is helping you directly
Nothing is better than having a brew in the wilderness with your pup. Love these videos, Please keep it going, I'm learning so much from you.
Very user friendly. My daughter is as she says 'kachy handed' and finds knot tricky, so this is really good for her.
Thanks a lot, Greetings from Germany, Black Forrest!
Extremely good. Hours of practice over the winter to be ready to transmit to scouts who are not very good at knotting.
That's three new knot lessons for me, thank you; and, to find out that there are Instagram channels dedicated to perfectly pitched tarps!!! Who knew? All the best for you easing out of lockdown and getting out camping and walking again.
I’m off out tonight in my new hammock for the first time to put these knots into practice. Thanks.
I found the first knot you did so much simpler than the truckers hitch. Interesting vid thanks. Atb stay safe 👍🦊
Thank you... just realized that knots are easy to learn and they are very useful.
Nick, that fig4 knot is a godsend. Saves using extra Prussics, extra guy line tensioners. I use it for everything, especially with hammock and tarp. 👍
Traditional woodsman skills. Let's not lose it. Thanks for the lessons 👍🏻
A brilliant little video on knots for tarps Nick. Your explanations and reasonings are spot on. Thanks.
Probably the best video about knots that I have ever seen. Great job.
Hoofin ! Being an old bungee bivvy Booty, Nice to be reminded of long forgotten skills and rekindle the desire of getting outdoors with a few mates.
I went to my first solo two night camping trip and I knew there was gonna be rain, and I don't really know any knot to tighten tarp corners, I always just wing it. So one hour before leaving, I found this, specifically figure of 4 knot, practiced it few times and off I go. Against all odds, I managed to do it in heavy rain and wind as first timer, six times for each tarp corner! And it looked really nice! Now I'm watching this again and I did it lot differently but still the same, and still it worked. This is my third knot that I'll be using every time I'm out camping. Your explanation just clicked for me, so thank you :)
Yes, more of this type of video: instructional and not too long. Thanks as well for the reminder at the end, of why I do this stuff.
His little jokes always cracked me up🤣
I'm useless with knots so I cheat by using carbineers and line tensioners 😗
This was a great video though, loved the pistol and donkey tail reference.
Thank you for stating what the outdoors is for.....slowing down.
Becoming "centered".
Connecting back to nature.
Keep up the great work !!!
You mean it’s not for seeing if you can make a 747 jet out of sticks?
@@johnnybeanz1296, but, alas, YOU CAN.
Do us a favor a do a video on that for us.
Should keep you busy for a bit....
“If you’re feeling brave and you’ve not got a lot to lose...” comedy with camping. Love it & great content, Nick
The way you show how to tie the knows is well done, and it's readily understandable. I'll be using this video as a reference for practice!
This is the BEST tarp video I’ve seen. Really clear instructions, even for a knot dyslexic like me!
This is the info I need. If not tent is available, to big to pack, or broke, the tarp is best. Keeping it simple.
Thank you
NICK YOUR INPUT AND KNOWLEDGE IS OUTSTANDING LOVIN YOUR CONTENT AND SINCE I HAVE BEEN AWARE OF YOUR CHANNEL I HAVE REALLY ENJOYING AND LEARNING A LOT MORE ABOUT WILD EDIBLES AND WHAT USEFUL WAYS TO USE THEM TO MY ADVANTAGE I AM VERY GRATEFUL TOP JOB FELLA BLESSINGS TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY 👍👍
I have watch a few videos on these knots and was left dumbfounded 😂 but found your video and bingo .... magic thank you!
i have tried to use this knot( Evank hitch) for many years and sometimes i succeed,.. most times i do not... thank you for POV angle , it has made things so very much clearer and easier to follow.. ATVB. keep um coming.. Scott Somerset
It is great to see a video focusing on the knots. Really helpful.
I am learning to slow down.. after an illness kicked my butt. It is about that for me. I am about to start going camping this year at 53. - I've been watching a few vids to psyche myself up a bit. I like yours because they don''t assume i know anything but they are not condescending either. I've learnt a few basics of this vid. The knot for my ridgeline. Simple but very useful.. Keep doing it. You have to good knowledge to impart. I'm grateful.
Knots I need to learn more.. But I always forget them.. Thanks for the great tips
Been doing this for a little while now and I always love to see new ways to do the same things I"ve been doing, just another tool in the tool box. Thanks for taking the time!
I have watched endless videos in how to setup a tarp since getting my hammock recently, and I have to say this by far explains the best way to set up quickly, easily and great adjustments on the stake out points. This video is saved for me to refer back to.
This is a great find tonight, so thank you.
The basics are always needed and due to the huge amount of videos out there they always need refreshing, Think the biggest problem we get in the UK is that everywhere is owned so adds to the stress of feeling like your sneaking about. Keep up the good work.
I like it. It adds different things to mythology.
I like getting out myself so subbed, as you're never too old to learn something new.
As I travel about on TH-cam I came across your video and gave it a fair shake. after the first one I found a second video and again watched completely... I find your style of sharing and the depth of real world instruction you offer to be enviting and easy to follow along... thanks.
Marc.
I'm a humble 'ol lady. I loved this visual style of learning knots! Always needing to learn. Especially camping season and recent 'discovery' of tarps over heavy pop-ups.
Glad I found this channel. Glad you recognized Dave’s channel too. It’s good things that you do. 👍
Very clear demonstration of how to do these knots, from a middle aged woman who is hoping to go camping and use a tarp. I like how you used the picture of the gun to help with remembering how to do it - that really helps me.
I've been trying knots for many years for different things and there's always just a few I fall back on. I'm trying out these new ones before I head off camping again!
Been tying off tarps for 50 years, good video. Never used such a heavy rope for a ridgeline!
so clear in explanation & I loved that you gave reasons on choice, with small bits of wisdom like the rain stopping on the knot & running down the length of rope away from the tarp.
I really like your description and going over it slowly and then repeating it.
Just ran into your video. I just love how you explain it! You seem to be left handed if I’m not mistaken because I can follow this so well. I have now mastered 1 and 2. On to knot 3. This will be so good to try at Tuesday’s car camping in the rain with tarp over hatch. Thank you for this! Update: I know all three of those knots now and I’m getting my daughter to learn them since she and son-in-law are hitting the road in August.
🏴 Wow they say you learn something new every day, well today I learned three things, three amazing knots that I am going to practise and who could forget the way you describe the donkey tail wow a winner in my eyes thank you so much 😊. 🏴
Well presented!!! As British as it can get!
One of the best how-to vids I've seen in years!
Your "Figure of Four" knot is very much like the "Taught Line Hitch" I learned as a Cub Scout. We used it for guy lines on tents and dining flies (a tarp over the table with a center pole). Oh the fun we had with ropes and knots. Clove hitch, half hitch, square knot, timberline hitch, overhand, figure eight, oh yeah... Have you ever helped build a "Monkey Bridge"?
That was just the start. Once in the Navy I learned some more advanced stuff, like a Russian Sennit. Look that one up, you'll probably like it and be surprised. I made one that was 16 strands and about 4 feet long. The Bosun on that ship, USS Impervious, MSO 449, gave me a Navy issue Bosun's Pipe to put on the end and I gave it to my father to have on his boat, a 25' Chris Craft he used to fish with on Lake Michigan. That was nearly half a century ago....
Thanks you for this, I love that first one. Very useful and quick to undo ✌️
This channel is a godsend. Whish I found it sooner. Great content and great philosophy.
Being ex military myself loving your videos I live in the Algarve I have just got a new tarp so me and my steel horse going camping cheers a scaley
Thank you!
1st time viewer here, I sub'd!!
You taught me 3 new knots!!
I agree with other comments... MORE LIKE THIS!!
Thank you. You explain the knots very slowly to a better understanding. Belgium
oh thank you so much man I was on a backpack trip not too long ago and the wind was crazy without your number four I would have never knew how to stop the wind thanks man 💪
A very good video Nick, I must say I like the way you present knowledge and visual tips. I find I can't wait for the next video each time you put one out. Cheers from Canada! 🍻🇨🇦
These seem a lot easier than the truckers hitch that I was using. I’m going to try these when I go out next. I’ll have to practice first though and make a cheat sheet. Thank you for this. First time watcher and I love it!
I do like the first person view for these, helps a lot!
I do find it interesting how many different ways people use to do basic tasks such as the tarp. Listening to their reasons, taking on board and trying out and comparing to my own way and reasons. A while ago now, started brewing up / cooking when out instead of a flask & sandwiches etc. It slowed everything down and allowed me to decompress. It's done wonders for my head.
Clear, concise, and informative.More of these please.
Just learned 3 nice and easy knots. Those are the ones I’ll be using from now on. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely video. Nice and clear instruction. Thanks for sharing.
PS Tilly deserves a biscuit!
I have been thinking about getting a tarp for about a year but the thought of knots put me off this video explained it perfect after watching I'm going to get one might even take the grandsons
Thanks will do what I like about a tarp you can see all around your camp as I like to look at the wildlife
I'm just beginning to discover that I appreciate taking trips outdoors. Have bought all the gear (privileged like that) and am now cherry picking the best tips and knots from all the veterans out there. One of the main things I'm taking away from your video, besides the knots, is A: your charisma and talent for being on camera, and B: that you chose to talk about the mental and emotional aspect of your personal experience. You should 100% keep this direction for your future content.
Wishing you much luck. And viewers.
(And yes, I would go for the trucker's hitch with double turn ;) )
I've saved this video for reference. Excellent simple knots 👍🏴
Great. One knot ties them all. Thanks.
Seven words to make the algorithms love you.
nice to see i'm not the only one to do rope crochet! great videos and tips!
@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 I learnt most of my knots at Marine Services Diving Salvage School in Rosyth in the late 80's. Did a few courses with some of your lads who were decommissioning. Great times👍
I like you. I love your dog, she's adorable. The tip about getting the middle eye of the tarp tied first makes total common sense but something I've never thought about embarrassingly. Thank you so much for that little bit of gold. Hurry up and slow down mentality is also my motto for being out in the natural space. Definitely saves a lip welding. I've subscribed. Thank you :) xx
Another brilliant video outdoors definitely improves my metal health keeping busy keeping active getting involved with nature it doesn’t get better 💪😀👍
As an absolute knot novice this video is magic. Also what a great channel very glad I found you on TH-cam.
I thought this was a great tutorial on a tarp setup, and the knots used for that setup. Thanks mate for another cracking job of educating the masses. Cheers.
I sure wish this channel existed 50 plus years ago when I was in scouts, you showing how to make knots would have made getting my merit badge super easy.
Thanks for this. I go fishing for 2/3 days at a time and have started bringing a tarp with me to create a porch at the front of my tent. These knots worked a treat and I was jumping about like a kid when I nailed the first one. My porch has never looked so tight :)
@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 Just bought myself a mora black as well, very pleased with it. Your content is great, pretty much binged your entire library now. ThankYou!
More tutorials please. You explain things very well, thanks :-)
Very clear explanation and great camera work! Good to hear some "why's" too, not just "do it this way" (I remember "how" better if I understand "why"). Feeling inspired. Thanks.
Gonna get out and try this as making knots is a massive weakness of mine but this is the best and most informative video I’ve seen on it. Excellent stuff.
never a truer word spoken. great video, i'm not goingto use the trucker hitch anymore, this one seems more graceful somehow. Thanks.
The Evenk or Ray Mears knot is probably THE most common anchor knot for tarp line's used by ' Bushcrafters ' / Woodsmen, good little tutorial for those just starting to get out Nick 👌🏻
Is it strong enough for hammocks?
You are a good teacher.
Simply put and very understandable. Well done.
I'm 71 yoa female and for the first time in my life I now need to learn knots. This was a great instructional video for me. Thank You now I' m off to practice! thanks again. Beautiful dog.
Bushcraft is truly an art. So is making videos interesting, I could've listened to you for at least twice that long. Subscribed sir. Have a great day.
Fab. All great stuff and the POV filming makes it really clear. Great teaching and as a 'teacher' in a busy boarding school, I spend as much time in the woods as possible, exactly for that vital reason of staying sane and slowing down. Wonderful. (Back to school next week...gulp!)
I like the POV style. Keep up the great videos.
I really like the way you teach knots.
Yeah this is probably that best how to video I've seen
Only been watching your videos a week. Moved into a new house and the gazebo keeping out lawn laying kit dry has been destroyed. Just bought a tarp and used all these knots to put it up as a temporary shelter. Something I need a bit of practice with but really appreciate the clear and simple instructions. We shall see how it copes in the first few winds 😬😁😂
I have been trying to learn this complicated tie for years and you are the first person to explain it in a visual way that I will always remember from now on. Thank you so much.
I appreciate seeing different knots than most bushcraft you tube guys show.