At least 4 canteens with 2 canteen cups are a must. Just like your area of Alabama, we in the subtropical, tropical or arid areas of Australia appreciate cool drinking water. A Grayl or a Sayer water filtration system will be my next camping purchase. Good video Blackie.
You really don't need to know ALL of them. Just the basics... Bowline, Timber hitch, Half hitch, Truckers hitch, Arbor knot/ratchet knot, Figure 8, Square knot... Practice ONE at a time, until you can tie it with your eyes closed.
My job was in communications so I saw a lot of cable pulled and I collected all the mule tape I could get my hands on. The first type I got was back around 1985 when power cables were being pulled from a basement to the 11th floor. It is flat and have individual strands of kevlar encased in a clear plastic and is not as easy to bundle....don't see those anymore. I have used it to pull stuck vehicles. One of my hunting buddies and I were Air Force and would not cut a rope or string to save our lives...the other was Navy and he never met a rope that he did not want to cut...hell he knew how to join them which is a skill I admire a lot.
Thankyou you make things so easy to understand . Take care and stay safe over there. Looking forward to the next 10 c. Thankyou for your time and effort.
Thanks for revisiting the 10 Cs and putting your perspective on them. I use them as my checklist as well. Love the series. Looking forward to seeing you at the Central Ohio Bushcraft Gathering!
Do the knots and where can I get bankline,not mail order, I live in western Canada and most places I ask don’t know what I am talking about, even fishing stores?
the paracord is made into a donut like i show in the video and the cut bits once reclaimed will be turned into bushcraft zip-ties and daisy chained to keep them from tangleing bits of bank line will be coiled into little hanks with a half hitch to keep them from being a problem
Hi, Blackie. I enjoyed this video, especially the part about jute twine. I will add a roll to my haversack. It's getting full. Was there any reason you did not mention your quick ridgeline or your recommendations for bank line size (I use #36 for most projects and some #18)?
Good video series Blackie! I ordered #12 size Bankline on the internet this year and have been satisfied with it so far. My typical use for bankline is lashing things(wood) together. I see most people talk about using #36 size. What's your go to size bankline and why?
I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS SERIES SAFE JOURNEYS TO YOU
At least 4 canteens with 2 canteen cups are a must. Just like your area of Alabama, we in the subtropical, tropical or arid areas of Australia appreciate cool drinking water. A Grayl or a Sayer water filtration system will be my next camping purchase. Good video Blackie.
Yes please on the knots… I’m terrible at those!
You really don't need to know ALL of them. Just the basics... Bowline, Timber hitch, Half hitch, Truckers hitch, Arbor knot/ratchet knot, Figure 8, Square knot... Practice ONE at a time, until you can tie it with your eyes closed.
Good job Blackie, enjoying your commentary on the 10 C’s. I hope you know how much your thoughtful and practical ideas are appreciated.
I appreciate that!
My job was in communications so I saw a lot of cable pulled and I collected all the mule tape I could get my hands on. The first type I got was back around 1985 when power cables were being pulled from a basement to the 11th floor. It is flat and have individual strands of kevlar encased in a clear plastic and is not as easy to bundle....don't see those anymore. I have used it to pull stuck vehicles. One of my hunting buddies and I were Air Force and would not cut a rope or string to save our lives...the other was Navy and he never met a rope that he did not want to cut...hell he knew how to join them which is a skill I admire a lot.
Really enjoying this series my friend 🤠
Another good one. I'm with all who despise cutting cordage. Unless necessary. Multiple levels. Good point.
re use when ever you can
Blackie , Great Video on 10 Cs series ,I greatly appreciate them. You Are The Master Woodsman and Bushcrafter. Thank You for your time.
Thanks 👍
Your videos are excellent! Keep up the good work. 🦅🌎⚓
Thank you! Will do!
Blackie , really enjoying the 10 C series , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Glad you like them!
Hi Blackie! Fundamentals are always good and appreciated.
Glad you like them!
Great ideas Blackie, thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome
Great topic
Thankyou you make things so easy to understand . Take care and stay safe over there. Looking forward to the next 10 c. Thankyou for your time and effort.
Thanks, you too!
Looking forward to when you can find time to write your black bird illustrated books. Please let me know when you do ,so l can purchase.
I'm really enjoying this series.
By the way I just received my pre-filter gathering bag today and I'm very impressed with the quality.
Great to hear!
Another great one!
Thank you! Cheers!
I would really like a series on the twinning you talked about.
i will try to redo that in the future
Hey Blackie! Great vid. Would you care to do a quick video showing how to use the bushcraft zip ties in a little more depth? Thanks!
Will do
Thanks Blackie, I'm really enjoying these episode of the 10 C's also.
glad you enjoy them
Great ..series Blackie. Cordage is about the hardest thing I've ever done and time consuming
amen
sometime you got stuff every where to make cordage..other times it is a real pain to find stuff to make good cordage
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Good video sir. Now get back to cookin'. ;-)
Working on it!
Thanks for revisiting the 10 Cs and putting your perspective on them. I use them as my checklist as well. Love the series. Looking forward to seeing you at the Central Ohio Bushcraft Gathering!
Right on!
I carry two packs of dental floss in my pack. 3-4 strands woven together are quite strong. Enjoying your 10 "Cs". Great refresher on the basics !
I use mule tape for my hammock straps it works great
That's a great idea!
Do the knots and where can I get bankline,not mail order,
I live in western Canada and most places I ask don’t know what I am talking about, even fishing stores?
Another great video Blackie! How do you organize the small cordage bits and pieces to keep them from becoming a tangled mess?
the paracord is made into a donut like i show in the video and the cut bits once reclaimed will be turned into bushcraft zip-ties and daisy chained to keep them from tangleing bits of bank line will be coiled into little hanks with a half hitch to keep them from being a problem
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Hi, Blackie. I enjoyed this video, especially the part about jute twine. I will add a roll to my haversack. It's getting full. Was there any reason you did not mention your quick ridgeline or your recommendations for bank line size (I use #36 for most projects and some #18)?
i have done those as a stand alone video in the past just trying to stay with this topic
Good video series Blackie! I ordered #12 size Bankline on the internet this year and have been satisfied with it so far. My typical use for bankline is lashing things(wood) together. I see most people talk about using #36 size. What's your go to size bankline and why?
it is #36.its is strong enough for almost every job and it splits down to smaller if i need it..
I find cordage is sacred, it is very hard/time consuming to reproduce good cordage, yet some needs to be sacrificed every now and then.
true thats why to my mind i think of reclaimable cordage when ever i can
Anyone have experience with tactical cord?
Blackie is a WAaay better instructor than the man he's improving upon.!
(took that "course"... learned nothing )
I da man…..