This knot is similar to the reef knot, but with an extra twist on each side, it is a good knot to hold slippery lines together. Maybe this ...more
This is a great knot to use if you need to release the knot quickly using one hand. This might come in handy for showing off your magician ...more
This is the same knot that you tie your shoes with, and is also a good way to tie two ropes together that can easily be pulled apart. If ...more
This is a great way to make sure your reef knot will be easy to untie. Just don't use this knot on a burglar or a priest, because you just ...more
The rolling hitch is similar to the clove hitch, the difference is that the rolling hitch will still hold if there is a load attached to ...more
The cow hitch is used to hitch a rope to a ring or pole. Make sure that both ends of the rope have equal loads on them, or you'll be sorry ...more
Make sure you have equal loads on either end of the rope, if you do not, it will roll itself undone. This tricky knot will confuse the hell ...more
The figure eight knot is a great stopper knot. What's a stopper knot? I don't know, but I'm sure it's a doozy.
The reef knot is one of the best knots for joining ropes, also known as the square knot. What more could you want?
The double overhand knot is the same as the overhand knot but with an extra turn in it. It's so damn easy! Soon, you'll be tying your ...more
An empty flintwheel lighter can save the day when you need a fire. Dandelion seed puffs can be the perfect tinder for your spark. Watch how ...more
In 2 minutes you can make a stove from household materials that you probably already have. Learn this great survival trick.
If the indicator is showing high, the weather will be sunny and warm, if it falls down below the middle, the pressure in the air is low and ...more
Rocket spends his days trying to predict, prevent, and often create avalanches to keep Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, safe for skiers.
Watch this video to learn how to place a casualty in the recovery position. With helpful text and a detailed view of the process, you can ...more
Learn how to tie a fisherman's knot from a close up view. Watch this short but sweet video!
Watch to learn how to tie an overhand knot. This is a short but effective video.
Watch to learn how to tie a round turn and two half hitches. You may have to watch the video a few times but you will find that it is very ...more
How to tie a double sheet bend. This is a useful video because it includes a close up on the demonstrator's hands.
Watch to learn how to tie a figure of eight and double figure of eight knot. It's a little more complicated than tying a bowline--you might ...more
