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Use knot tying skills to anchor loads, in rescue situations, and for lashing. Learn how to tie knots and what they're used for in this free outdoor skills video series from an Eagle Scout.
There are 10 videos in this series:
A two half hitch knot is good as an anchor knot. Learn how to tie two half hitch knots for anchoring a load in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.
Tie a taut line hitch knot to add tension for tents or big canopies. Learn how to tie taut line hitch knots for tensioning in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.
Use a sheep shank knot to shorten a long piece of rope. Learn how to tie sheep shank knots for shortening rope in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.
A sheep bend knot can connect a small diameter rope to one with a larger diameter. Learn how to tie sheep bend knots for connecting rope in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.
Rescue someone with a bowline knot that has a loop on the end of a rope. Learn how to tie bowline knots for rescuing people in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.
A figure 8 knot is used by climbers to tie other knots through. Learn how to tie figure 8 knots for climbing in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.
Use a timber hitch knot to lash things together. Learn how to tie timber hitch knots for pulling logs in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.
A square knot is a basic and easy knot to tie. Learn how to tie square knots for tying two ropes together in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.
Tie a clove hitch to a post for use as an anchor. Learn how to tie clove hitch knots for lashing or anchoring in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.
A trucker's hitch knot is used to tie gear down. Learn how to tie trucker's hitch knots for strapping a load down in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.
Those of us living amidst the mountains of sky scrapers, fields of concrete, and the rivers of highways can truly appreciate the adventure of camping in the pristine great outdoors. While it is simpler, there are tasks to be done that are unfamiliar to us that make camping not quite as simple as staying at home. Consequently many times the camping experience is more stressful than relaxing. However, preparations can be made and skills improved before “roughing it”. One such skill that is important to master in order to camp successfully is knot tying. A broad base of knot tying knowledge will allow you to secure tent poles, carry bottles, and secure tarps and tents to stakes and trees. Their are a number of different knots that can be tied for uses in different situations or to satisfy unique needs. In this free knot tying video series, an Eagle Scout will demonstrate how to tie a number of knots and explain why each knot is useful. Some of the knots that will be shown are the taught line hitch knot, the sheep shank knot, the bowline knot and the clove hitch. These tips and instructions will exhibit secure knot tying skills that can be used for a number of practical purposes.
John Stewart John Stewart is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and has instructed boy scouts on climbing, outdoor skills, pioneering, wilderness survival and kayaking for the past nine years at Camp Durant in Carthage, NC.dkdk
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