The 3 Essential KNOTS for Tarps | Camping & Bushcraft | Tarpology Essentials

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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@mackbarker1990 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@Foxr6 2 жыл бұрын

Well said brother 👏👍👌

@NikosKatsikanis 2 жыл бұрын

so what knots do you use instead Mac?

@10colt01 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@neiltrevatt Жыл бұрын

@@helbitkelbit1790 maybe if you took a little bit of time to learn about them you wouldn’t ask stupid questions

@jameslollis2727 Жыл бұрын

Bro I have always used a bowline followed by a truckers hitch and finished with a slippery hitch. I can say it's fail safe but you just taught me a new method that I find exceptional! I have always liked the mechanical advantage you used on the second tree tension knot but the finish knot you showed Russian, Siberian etc is epic. Liked and subscribed. You do a great job showing steps and the explanations are very rememberable and clear. Love the accent too. American southern man here....

@oscar38 Жыл бұрын

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.👍

@Dingleowl1582 3 жыл бұрын

Knots there the dark arts I’ve yet to master. Will be watching this one many time

@impermanenthuman8427 2 жыл бұрын

Thankfully he shows them nice and clearly 👍🏻

@hansfreekit 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@katherinebuchanan9350 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@RaynarNslR 3 жыл бұрын

I found the first knot you did so much simpler than the truckers hitch. Interesting vid thanks. Atb stay safe 👍🦊

@thebikepackingadventurer 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@lawrencee9655 3 жыл бұрын

“If you’re feeling brave and you’ve not got a lot to lose...” comedy with camping. Love it & great content, Nick

@paulcarey9248 3 жыл бұрын

Clear, concise, and informative.More of these please.

@deandunbar5159 3 жыл бұрын

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 👍👍

@chefinwood4706 3 жыл бұрын

Traditional woodsman skills. Let's not lose it. Thanks for the lessons 👍🏻

@bathcolin 2 жыл бұрын

A brilliant little video on knots for tarps Nick. Your explanations and reasonings are spot on. Thanks.

@dpur773104aolcom 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@dpur773104aolcom 3 жыл бұрын

@@tac1809 That's actually quite digestable! I'll put some practice time into it. Always good to have a backup! Many thanks!

@dpur773104aolcom 3 жыл бұрын

@@tac1809 Haha, maybe he's from that neck of the woods or even North Wales or there abouts! :D

@randyleppell8885 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@MrChadillac89 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@MatthewWilliams-bb6kv 11 күн бұрын

Great, clearly and effectively explained and demonstrated. All the very best Hidden Valley Bushcraft.

@si_blacksheep 2 жыл бұрын

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. 👍

@FlatusJae 2 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@kev5046 3 жыл бұрын

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 💪

@cstuartcook9390 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely good. Hours of practice over the winter to be ready to transmit to scouts who are not very good at knotting.

@LITTLEbigREG 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@jasondunbar3667 Жыл бұрын

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

@marcusschmidt2363 3 жыл бұрын

As I travel about on KZfaq 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.

@kennywoods8713 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@theecanmole 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@nanyt1812 3 жыл бұрын

Very user friendly. My daughter is as she says 'kachy handed' and finds knot tricky, so this is really good for her.

@markmurphy3989 2 жыл бұрын

This is the BEST tarp video I’ve seen. Really clear instructions, even for a knot dyslexic like me!

@learntechwithruth2147 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ScoOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video outdoors definitely improves my metal health keeping busy keeping active getting involved with nature it doesn’t get better 💪😀👍

@randyspencer5664 Жыл бұрын

I really like the creative way that you tied the Slipknot and the Timberline hitch.

@dantohaku 3 жыл бұрын

That first person view does it for me. Now I have to start practicing. Thanks for this helpful tutorial.

@toddshook1765 2 жыл бұрын

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

@darreneaton9901 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@tearoha.hohaia 3 жыл бұрын

I really know I’m getting into knots when I exclaim out loud ‘Oh - that’s nice!’ to the down pipe run on your cordage. And what great advice on building in a deliberate weakness to tarp tie outs. Awesome channel by the way.

@normanmcquade1703 3 жыл бұрын

As an absolute knot novice this video is magic. Also what a great channel very glad I found you on KZfaq.

@rickminer7528 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@432001ttaylor Жыл бұрын

Thank you... just realized that knots are easy to learn and they are very useful.

@warren7949 2 жыл бұрын

I’m off out tonight in my new hammock for the first time to put these knots into practice. Thanks.

@jamesthorley2776 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@scottroberts7875 3 жыл бұрын

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

@johnswanson3741 Жыл бұрын

Been tying off tarps for 50 years, good video. Never used such a heavy rope for a ridgeline!

@kevcollins2079 3 жыл бұрын

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

@HawkFamilyArchive 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Banditman369 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, knots always seemed to complex to attempt but you broke it down really simply 👍

@1188jv 3 жыл бұрын

Probably the best video about knots that I have ever seen. Great job.

@frankhupp7402 Жыл бұрын

I really like your description and going over it slowly and then repeating it.

@life-outdoors 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@brucematys6064 2 жыл бұрын

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! 🍻🇨🇦

@trekmate1 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@thebushcrafttribologist8771 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick. Out with my mate today when the snow came in pretty bad. Used knowledge gained from your tutorials to rig a shelter from our ponchos and some paracord. We were sitting pretty making tea on a hobo stove until conditions improved. An awesome day. Thanks again.

@Tango27800 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@winstonalan5731 3 ай бұрын

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!

@REVPIPSTER Жыл бұрын

It is great to see a video focusing on the knots. Really helpful.

@josephlashley3166 Жыл бұрын

I like it. It adds different things to mythology.

@NosePrint 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@mtkoslowski 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this channel. Glad you recognized Dave’s channel too. It’s good things that you do. 👍

@Bens963 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible tutorial, I've never seen the siberian hitch tied like that before. Keep it up I appreciate it

@lawrencemartin1113 2 жыл бұрын

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!)

@duncys 3 жыл бұрын

Another good one. The bright guide ropes help a lot in seeing what your doing with the knots to mention tripping over. But maybe even better is the idea that you don’t have to be all hardcore and out for days on end. Much better to sit in the woods with a brew than in Costa.

@damonclarkgymfitat6092 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting to see different knots, and the way they can be used.

@rhyslewis5418 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this instructional video , I personally found this much easier to follow than most of the other videos I've watched. Need to learn these in time for my hammock and tarp camp outings.

@jamesthomas582 3 жыл бұрын

This is really useful information, well explained and demonstrated - making me want to get back out there ASAP

@robpaultog 2 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@robpaultog 2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@andrewtaylor5421 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for this, I love that first one. Very useful and quick to undo ✌️

@derp9353 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Greetings from Germany, Black Forrest!

@MrLcynthia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You explain the knots very slowly to a better understanding. Belgium

@oldbaldguy6151 2 жыл бұрын

I like getting out myself so subbed, as you're never too old to learn something new.

@brucematula833 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, And thank you for the simple useful and applicable knots that I can use when I’m out hammock camping. If you ever think you know it all because you know a tautline, and a bowline, These knots are impressive! Thank you sir, subscribed

@krisgoodgroves2654 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Not being able to get out your vids have kept me going and taught me loads. Be heading out soon and im sure I will tie myself up in knots lol

@mrdhughes4635 2 жыл бұрын

never a truer word spoken. great video, i'm not goingto use the trucker hitch anymore, this one seems more graceful somehow. Thanks.

@neanderthaloutdoors9202 3 жыл бұрын

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 👌🏻

@josephbittar5041 2 жыл бұрын

Is it strong enough for hammocks?

@lildevilgamer 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is a godsend. Whish I found it sooner. Great content and great philosophy.

@FreddiBi 3 жыл бұрын

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 ;) )

@barryconway 3 жыл бұрын

Totally useful, to me. Thank you. Well explained, well filmed, I could see exactly what you were up to. Now all I need to do is find some thick bits of string to practice with! So yeah, "more like this" would be my vote, since you asked. And thanks for asking.

@grantthomas7078 3 жыл бұрын

I have watch a few videos on these knots and was left dumbfounded 😂 but found your video and bingo .... magic thank you!

@chrisbellamy146 Жыл бұрын

love the vids, im a uk army vet and always used bungees, so had no clue about knots, this was the best lesson ive had since dont eat yellow snow. thankyou.

@thedragonflai396 3 жыл бұрын

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 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 😊. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@jeremyelphick-pooley-desig4405 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best how-to vids I've seen in years!

@haydensnow7750 2 жыл бұрын

I do like the first person view for these, helps a lot!

@zackedwards7803 11 ай бұрын

Heres a dad joke for ya..So a piece of rope walks in a bar, bartender says we dont serve rope here..rope walks outside, messes his ends up and ties himself up and walks back in..bartender says are you a rope? Rope points at himself and says nope, Im a frayed knot. Great vid, learned a new knot!

@dominofalling2038 27 күн бұрын

I always have had trouble tying knots, (dyspraxic brain), but your way of explaining/ illustrating the rope sequence is brilliant! I'm going to get some string and practice until I can get the sequences into my muscle memory. My friend has recently moved to Plymouth and is planning to go walking on Dartmoor. I am sending him your tutorials so he can plan to have the right equipment with him. Thank you so much for your, informative wonderful channel. You a such a great presenter, well done.

@andreikossatkine8725 3 жыл бұрын

Right on, Nick!! Keep this type of content going! Good refresher for us old timers that need to reconnect to the outdoors!

@canopus101 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, personally I use bowline at one end of the ridge-line, some variation of waggoners hitch at the other, and prussic loops to attach the tarp. This works for me but I enjoy seeing other methods. The trailing line to let the drips down in rainy weather is good, I always make sure there is a line on either end of the tarp for water to drip off, sometimes led into a container. I like drinking rainwater.

@lizziel4876 Жыл бұрын

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.

@phuaphua4301 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video 👍👍👍

@phuaphua4301 3 жыл бұрын

@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 Welcome, take care 😊

@vonries 3 жыл бұрын

That was great. The filming of you doing the knot was spot on. You can be proud of your work here, that is for sure. I appreciate you not only saying to do something, but more importantly you explain the why behind your statements.

@bushcraftboys Жыл бұрын

Knots I need to learn more.. But I always forget them.. Thanks for the great tips

@micheldumont4619 2 жыл бұрын

Just learned 3 nice and easy knots. Those are the ones I’ll be using from now on. Thanks for sharing.

@RAWEDC Жыл бұрын

Seriously straight forward teaching here in a great style. I'm just not going to forget this! Thank you so much!

@stoner1916 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. My father was an instructor in the civil defense school in Ireland many years ago. This brought me back with some of the terminology, donkeys tail. I liked how you spoke about building in a weakness when working on the tarp, I've busted a couple in my time with knots that I realise now were too good!!

@karenraby8241 2 жыл бұрын

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

@robchambers4092 2 жыл бұрын

So many amazing things to learn in this video This is my first of yours I've seen. But the nugget of wisdom (and the reminder) about slowing down at the end? Amazing:) Thanks for the content! And the manner in which you deliver it.

@Alan-cy1zh 3 жыл бұрын

Love all your work, much easier to follow your instructions, and content 😊👍

@clayl9202 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, these are the most usable knots for the purpose and are very easy to learn and remember. Used them last weekend for a winter camping foray and they work great in high winds, as I found. Thanks for putting these up, your teaching method and point-of-view video are very useful. Oh -- and I own a Fjallraven Singi 48 now because of you. If my wife finds out she'll be coming to you straight away. LOL!

@cillaloves2fish688 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 1st time viewer here, I sub'd!! You taught me 3 new knots!! I agree with other comments... MORE LIKE THIS!!

@SketchieRecordsUK 2 жыл бұрын

nice to see i'm not the only one to do rope crochet! great videos and tips!

@SketchieRecordsUK 2 жыл бұрын

@@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👍

@lt.e.a.sewell6555 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to share your knot knowledge. I use the bowline, trucker’s hitch and the Prusik for setting up a ridge line. Good to see another way.

@887Rabbit Жыл бұрын

I love being under a tarp. Like a poncho basha but far roomier. Great stuff!

@PaulSmith-xh2ex Жыл бұрын

Fabulous channel. When I thought I knew it all!!! , having been a climber, a mountain guide and retired due to long standing illness, I found that hard to deal with, slowing down, has been a difficult process mentally after being so active. I've always been passionate about the outdoors and wildlife, and getting my head around not being able to achieve those Vdiff routes, or winter mountaineering anymore was soul destroying. But I've re-engaged with the outdoors, in a more harmonious way. I'm lucky to have been allowed to use some private woodland not far from home, were I can immerse my self under my tarp, with my stove, with my youngest Son and take it all in. 🙏🙏 Cheers.