Knots

A detailed examination of the mechanical advantage of the Trucker's Hitch

Physics of the Trucker’s Hitch

Understanding Mechanical Advantage in the Trucker's Hitch After Survival Tips S1 E9 (The Trucker's Hitch) a few readers asked me to explain further how and ...
Trucker's hitch and the alpine butterfly knot

Two Knots for Mechanical Advantage

Creating a Block and Tackle Without Pulleys Update: After several readers requested further explanation of the mechanical advantage, I posted Physics of the Trucker's Hitch. ...
How to tie the pipe hitch and the pile hitch

Essential Knots for Survival and Regular Outdoor Activities

The Right Knot Makes Life Easier Have you ever tried sawing a log with a screwdriver? You need the right tool for the job, and ...

Lanyard Collection

How to tie another lanyard, and Jake's Lanyard Collection   Here I'll show you how to tie another lanyard. This particular one is sort of ...

How to Tie Survival Lanyards

Paracord Lanyards for Survival Paracord Survival lanyards are an under-appreciated piece of survival gear. They are a great way to store paracord in a small, ...
pipe hitch is a non slip knot or hitch for use on smooth poles

Another Great Knot: The Pipe Hitch

The Pipe Hitch ties to a smooth pipe or pole without slipping The pipe hitch is a variation of the Rolling Hitch. It is used ...
Bowline Life Saving Knot

Life Saving Rope Skills

The most important knots in the world The bowline (rhymes with "colon") is reputedly the most important knot in the world. It is listed in ...