CORDAGE How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these cordage tutorials to learn all about cordage with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Make cordage from plant fibers, Make a cordage basket when out in the wild, and Make wilderness survival cordage.

You'll also find several great outdoor recreation tutorials in the Outdoor Recreation category.

How to make cordage from plant fibers

Make cordage from plant fibers

Check out this how to tutorial to learn how to make cordage from plant fibers. Don't forget that the plant, dogvane, is ideal cordage ...more

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How to make a cordage basket when out in the wild

Make a cordage basket when out in the wild

Learn how to make a primitive basket for wilderness survival using natural cordage. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,093

How to make wilderness survival cordage

Make wilderness survival cordage

How to make rope, cordage, and twine from natural materials found in the wilderness. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when ...more

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How to tie albright knots with animated knot tying help

Tie albright knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... an albright knot ...more

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How to tie simple simon double knots with knot tying help

Tie simple simon double knots with knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a simple simon ...more

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How to tie dropper loop knots with animated knot tying help

Tie dropper loop knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a dropper loop ...more

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How to tie angler's knots with animated knot tying help

Tie angler's knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... an angler's knot ...more

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How to tie double fisherman's knots with knot tying help

Tie double fisherman's knots with knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a double ...more

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How to tie English knots with animated knot tying help

Tie English knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a English knot ...more

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How to tie figure eight bends with animated knot tying help

Tie figure eight bends with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a figure eight ...more

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How to tie fisherman's knots with animated knot tying help

Tie fisherman's knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a fisherman's ...more

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How to tie flemish bend knots with animated knot tying help

Tie flemish bend knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a flemish bend ...more

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How to tie halibut knots with animated knot tying help

Tie halibut knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a halibut knot ...more

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How to tie ligature knots with animated knot tying help

Tie ligature knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a ligature knot ...more

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How to tie racking bend knots with animated knot tying help

Tie racking bend knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a racking bend ...more

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How to tie shake hands bend knots with knot tying help

Tie shake hands bend knots with knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a shake hands ...more

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How to tie surgeon's knots with animated knot tying help

Tie surgeon's knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a surgeon's knot ...more

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How to tie waterman's knots with animated knot tying help

Tie waterman's knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a waterman's ...more

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How to organize cord clutter with Martha Stewart REAL SIMPLE

Organize cord clutter with Martha Stewart REAL SIMPLE

Learn how to eliminate cord clutter with the folks from Martha ...more

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How to build a self feeding fire for wilderness survival

Build a self feeding fire for wilderness survival

This instructional video demonstrates a technique for building a fire ...more

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How to make an cord eye splice for wilderness survival uses

Make an cord eye splice for wilderness survival uses

Here is the technique for creating a strong sleek loop in a natural ...more

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How to build a fire in wet conditions when in the wilderness

Build a fire in wet conditions when in the wilderness

Learn how to find dry materials in wet conditions and successfully ...more

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How to coil 550 parachute cord

Coil 550 parachute cord

Here is a technique for coiling parachute cord or any other thin rope / twine. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when you'll ...more

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How to construct an improved figure four deadfall trap

Construct an improved figure four deadfall trap

Learn how to construct an improved version of the figure four deadfall ...more

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How to do the backpacker rope coil

Do the backpacker rope coil

How to coil a rope and wear it on your back. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when you'll be stranded on a desert island ...more

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How to do the Mountaineer Method for rope coiling

Do the Mountaineer Method for rope coiling

Here is an effective way to coil a long rope and use as an emergency method of transporting an injured person. Learn how to survive in ...more

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How to make a figure four deadfall trap for wilderness skills

Make a figure four deadfall trap for wilderness skills

Learn how to make a Figure Four Deadfall trap- Wilderness Survival ...more

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How to make a primitive fishing hook from wood or thorn

Make a primitive fishing hook from wood or thorn

Learn how to make a primitive fishing hook / fishing gouge from ...more

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How to uncoil a rope

Uncoil a rope

How to properly uncoil a rope without having a tangled mess. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when you'll be stranded on ...more

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How to tie a Turk's head knot for sailing

Tie a Turk's head knot for sailing

This how to video tutorial demonstrates how to tie a Turk's knot for sailing. Follow along with the step by step process and the directions ...more

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How To Macrame

Macrame

Macrame ("MAC ruh may") is the art/craft of tying cordage into knots in such a way that they form a useful or decorative shape. This was a ...more

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How To Sew a Cloth Gift Bag

Sew a Cloth Gift Bag

Cloth gift bags are easy to make and last longer than paper gift bags. The recipient will not only be flattered by the effort you put into ...more

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How To Make a Coconut Shell Hanging Basket

Make a Coconut Shell Hanging Basket

Would you like to add a bit of "island chic" to your home? Here's a simple way to do so. Obtain the things you'll need (below). Split the ...more

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How To Camp As a Lifestyle

Camp As a Lifestyle

Want to escape from the rut of work/bills/schedules and see the world ? Try camping as a lifestyle. Every day is yours to do exactly as you ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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World's Best Survivalism HowTo's

World's Best Survivalism HowTo's

You're alone in the wilderness. Stranded. Hungry. Cold. What do you do? Naivety could be your downfall, but you don't need to be an Army ...more

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Eat your heart out, Joey Chestnut. There's a new super-speed-eater in town, and she means business. 45-year-old Hatsuyo Sugawara downed an incredible number of 399 bowls of soba noodles in just ten ...

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Holiday HowTo: DIY Felt Ball Wreath

Fed up with your boring ol' traditional holiday wreath? Ditch the greenery and go extra festive this year with this felt ball wreath HowTo, courtesy of Norwegian craft blog Pickles. P.S. You'll need ...

Art Borne From the Barrel of a Gun

Incredible high speed photography, capturing bullets piercing objects (via Flickr user Alex Andrea Broderick). Previously, Speeding Bullet at 1,000,000 FPS.

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This is a great vid. I grew up on homemade beer and wine. However he does not give you the secret of how long fermentation takes and how to know when its done working, those steps should be in this... more

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