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@mr.pinecone

9 ай бұрын

Nicely done, DJ! It’s hard to keep a balance.

@andrewwylie9259

9 ай бұрын

Will the book be available in Kindle?

@d4mdcykey

9 ай бұрын

A book, you say? DJ, that is awesome. The high quality of your content, attention to crucial detail, and chill demeanor is, for me, the perfect combo. I have applied more than a few of your knots, in the field, while watching on my phone as I learn in real-time and it has always been exactly on-point and practical. Excellent work, sir.

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

@@mr.pineconethanks!! Yes, I’m grateful for everyone’s understanding :) will continue on my casual pace though!!

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

@@andrewwylie9259great idea, I haven’t considered this before. If anyone’s reading this, like this comment if you want to see an E-Book version.

Best knot education channel… No need to stick to a schedule, just focus on quality content like this video. Congrats and thank you for the lesson!

@christophersalvador4386

9 ай бұрын

Agreed❤

@KedarPrabhu

8 ай бұрын

Second! Keep up the great work @thebearessentials! 🏆

Literally forgot my belt today, had paracord in my backpack, and tied a tautline hitch to keep my pants up at work. Always a useful knot

Just found this channel by accident. We are establishing a remote homestead, nearly three years into self sufficient living. Never realised how much simple things like cordage skills would be so important. Thank you for excellent guidance.

What an EXCELLENT lesson!!! I loved that you gave us a clear tutorial, mulitple uses and even an easy reminder of how to do it. I look forward to learning more! Thank you for being thorough!😁

I couldn't believe such an easy knot could hold retention. I had to try and was amazed !

Thank you for this video. You are easy to understand and easy to follow with your calm voice and patient vibe. Every instructor should be so lucky as to have your effective way of transmitting knowledge. Great video.

Well done. Thank you.

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

I love good knots! I did commercial flat roofing for 27 years and we roped materials, machines etc. up and down. We tied off loads, and we used all kinds off methods with rope. I love your channel! Thank you so much!

Great video. I've learnt I've been calling the Magnus hitch the Taut Line for years lol. I can really use some of your editing skills. Awsome job.

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

Hey brother, man. It is just such an honour to have you a part of this community and sharing your thoughts. Editing on this took so so many hours, i don’t think I have all that much skill, more just put in 3x as much time as it should have required lol. Thx for commenting here, and hello from the other side of the globe!

I began hammock-camping/hiking seven years ago (for reasons that would bore you and everyone else). I had never tied a ridgeline before, so I took some of those gadgets that allow you to secure a ridgeline. On two occasions (within a year--definitely my bad!), I found myself a couple miles in, without the gadgets. The only knot I knew was the tautline hitch (for securing the corner stakes), and on each occasion, when I had neither the gadgets nor my straps for my hammock (my bad again!), I saved the day by hanging both the ridgeline and the hammock with tautline hitches. I've since learned other great knots (bowline, prussik, trucker's, and a couple others), but I agree with you that, if you had only one knot, it would have to be the tautline, which saved my bacon twice, and has made many other occasions efficient. Thank you for showing the variants, which I had not known before. Be safe, and enjoy the forest.

This is my favourite knot by a country mile and it's so easy to come up with variations. I can tie this knot without looking and whilst wearing gloves. You explained it better than anyone, and taught me a variation I hadn't figured - your videos are brilliant for us season outdoorsmen and beginners alike. Well done, your videos stand head and shoulders above the many videos you can find on tying knots. They are simple and to the point, that's just what people need.

Theys shorts on knots ..I love it I've been teaching my friends how to tie different knots so I have been telling them to go to your KZread channel and they love it thare learning so much from you so thank you my friend your channel is the best by far ....OH I'm looking forward to your next bushcraft outing cant wait.. 🌲🏕🔥

You sir are amazing! I am sick of learning knots with out learning applications! Everyone of your videos has been very informative, with awesome ways of remembering the steps. Thank you.

Particularly loved the built-in tarp anchor point tautline Hitch. Am going to install into my hammock tarp ASAP

Two circles and a snap for you! The taut line hitch is one of my favorite knots right behind the prussic. These camp knots are so useful. Looking forward to your next vid.

Fantastic explanations. Thankyou. Will try on my next ridge line without ising my heavily practiced truckers hitch.

awwww, I've literally just unpacked my tent and fixed all the guyline attachments to use this knot....no more lines in bundles of mess!

Great job as always. I never thought of using a bight to tie a taught line. 👍🏼

That quick release was an eye opener! I've needed that for a long time and never known it. Thank you!

Thank you! i appreciate how you quickly show the variations and explain that one is more secure than the other. Great Job!

3:16 this is mindblowing! What a simple solution. Have been using farrimond friction hitch for the long rope scenario, it's a good knot but I hate the fact that I have to re-dress the knot again in the end. Or.....maybe for next video you can show us how to tie the farrimond friction quickly and properly too? 😁

Yes love it! Key about this video is that you explain various situations where to use it, and even when you have too much rope! Well done explaining. Appreciated! Practicality is key!

This is and as always was GREAT. Request. A video as good as this about one of my favorite knots of all time, the Tugboat Bowline. Thanks if you can!

Once again, knots are just magic we've learned how to do.

Dj, great vid! I especially appreciated the line management tip at the end, I feel like that’s one thing I don’t have clear, how to keep a bunch of line’s organized for when I go tarp camping

Wow I have always had trouble with watching knot tying and then being able to go and do it but this video works and I am able to remember and use this knot. Thanks

Well explained!! I usually tie it starting the wraps under the line instead of over, like you do, but I guess that if you do all the wraps in the same direction it's the same in the end. Also, In a more slipery rope I make 3 or 4 wraps at the begining instead of 2. Great video, keep it up ;)

I have been trying to learn knots so I can be semi competent when camping. Thanks very much for your visual presentations and the differing colours you use to demonstrate.

Ayo! Another video, let’s go!

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

Let’s goooo!

❤God bless You❤ Greetings from Vienna 👍👍👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, ah I was in Vienna this summer. Very cool.

Fantastic! Thanks for explaining some of the variants.

Competent no bs...like the attitude mate..love from Kangaroos here

You're the best node explainer ever! The best nodes I know (as a hobby bushcrafter), I've learned from you. Thank you very much!!!

I stumbled on your channel yesterday. I find your description to be one of the easiest to follow of any I have watched over the years. Thank you

these are so useful they should be taught in the school syllabus

Dude 🥰🥰🥰 your a superstar for putting this up, you don't know how much hassle you've saved me from 😍😍😍 Keep up with the awesome work 👍

Great showcase of the Taunt-line! It is also my favorite utility knot. It is incredibly efficient. I used it the other day as an emergency clamp for pressing 2 pieces of a broken airsoft mask together while the glue dried (the kid was just using it for nerf wars with his friends). I love how the Farrimond friction hitch and the Blake hitch look, but the Taunt-line takes the cake because it needs a 1/3 of the line to do the same job, hahaha

I love knots. These are really fun and easy to watch.

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch for watching and your kind words!

My most used knot by a mile, plus it's the second best fidget knot, right after the double fisherman.

Now you got me tying knots all around my computer desk to practice for whenever I'm going outside. Super nice video, and it's nice to see all the variations too!

This was super useful. It was filmed very well and you explained it perfectly. Thank you. I’m going to learn this.

knots are my favorite rainbow six activity

I love how your in Ontario. Makes me have more confidence as a women in Ontario to try this out more. Thanks keep the information videos coming please I have learned so much. Feel like I'm in girl guides or boy scout actually paying attention and learning LoL.

I respect and enjoy your videos very much. I really mean that. If nothing else, your tip on using the Alpine Butterfly on a line thrown over a tree limb is absolute GOLD. But I have to disagree with your opening statement here. If you're only going to know one knot, the BOWLINE is the one to learn. I mean, you yourself in at least one other video have named it the King of Knots. The best knot is the one you can remember how to tie right now this second. For most folks, that realistically means just one knot so it better be a really good one. And to me, that's the bowline because (1) it's easy to tie and remember (although I personally don't use the rabbit/hole method); (2) it's so VERY secure and dependable; and (3) it makes a very serviceable substitute for hitches and bends (again, as you yourself have said in at least one other video). By contrast, the Taut Line Hitch is good at one specialty, but it's nowhere near as dependable and secure as the bowline. And, in my experience, it isn't really great even at that specialty. There is VERY little friction keeping that knot from slipping. Most of the time when campers have to go outside to tighten their tent guys, it's because they tensioned them with a Taut Line Hitch. Personally, I almost never use the knot. For a tensioner, I use a Trucker's Hitch. Meant just for thought and discussion. Offered respectfully. Cheers!

I love the Taunt Line Hitch, so many uses. From camping, survival to fast way to tie audio cables, extention cords, power cords in concerts, gigs & recording studios. I'm a studio musician. Hundreds of uses in my field. Thank you sir.

Thank you for such clear concise descriptions of this knot. Very helpful! Keep up the great vids.

Wow, you just answered a few issues that I was having with setting up a tarp and the cooking pot hanger adjustment. I like the taut line hitch better than those plastic adjusters that come with some guy lines. Thanks!

Your video came at just the right time, DJ! I live in a "nice" neighborhood that has an increase in crime lately. The building is old, and the back door frame not square anymore. I've made adjustments, like a 5" deadbolt, metal kickplate, perimeter alarm w cowbell, but refuse to leave a light on since I like looking at the stars. The screen door has a habit of popping open, so I've taken to tying it shut around the inner doorknob, LOL. When i want to use the door I've had to cut my regular knots apart bc they were cinched so tightly. Your video showed me a much better alternative with a quick release! T h a n k Y o u. Now I am donating my useless knot book and awaiting yours. Stay well and warm out there, DJ.

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Oh my, wow thank you so so much! This is very sweet of you to say and very kind of you, I’m glad I could help. Truly, this kind of thing makes my day,

@auberjean6873

8 ай бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials I'm happy to hear it! Thanks to your videos, I can actually tie these knots. Used the same one to tie down an oversized load in the trunk. Much safer than a bundle cord.

Great tutorial. Best explanation yet of this versatile hitch. Always wondered what happens if the third wrap goes the wrong way.

Nice! Simple instructions. Muchly appreciated!

Спасибо . Хорошая подборка по самосхватывающим узлам.

What a superb tutorial. Thanks

Outstanding tutorial, DJ! Your video presentation, clarity, detailed demonstrations, order of instructions, and personable demeanor are exceptional. You have wonderful teaching skills; and I am excited about your upcoming projects that you will be having available to the public. Kudos! 👏 🇺🇸 🦅

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

Hey Paula, Wow thank you just so so much for saying this. Honestly reading messages like this brighten my day. And I often go through them in the AM to give me motivation and know I’m on the right track. Thank you for sharing that with me!!!

This looks handy for the garden

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you

Always such great info and so helpful. Thank you, DJ.

This is a great video! Excited to try this out. Thank you for the content.

Great description. Thanks!

Absolutely amazing! Ty very much! 🙏

I always wanted too learn this knot. My farther never explained how to do it. Gonna learn my son this today!

Great information, wonderfully educational! Thank you.

*Such great useful information, just need to practice for cognition.* *Thanks! 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great knot videos! I recently did one of my own and gave I a shout out! Ur “unforgettable “ phrases make it easy to never forget how to tie them! Thanks for the info!👍🏻

Cool knot! Now I want to practice all of those.

Thank you for all your videos, they are very clear and easy to follow. I have found using the Rolling Hitch a game changer when rigging a tarp, cheers! I'll try using the Taught Line Hitch to keep the guy lines stowed after watching this.

Oh man, this was so great. I love this knot as a young boy scout and I used it all the time for tents and flies and clotheslines and such. Somehow I went long enough without using it that I forgot how to tie it and this video was perfect

Thank you for so many good Tips and Tricks. Greetings from Germany!

Someday these knots will be muscle memory. Until then, I appreciate the videos and refer to them often!

As good as it gets. So so professional

Very clear tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to explain it so well.

Great video. Thank you.

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

Great stuff, DJ. Your knot videos have really helped setting up camp a joy. I can't believe I've waited so long to learn these. Many thanks!

thank you. the clearest video i've seen about this knot. and a great tip about storing tarp line.

@osmia

9 ай бұрын

+

Great idea using this to attach guy lines. Looks like I'll be re attaching the lines on my tarp and tent ready for the next trip

Thanks, Dude! Hopefully I remember it when I need it!! Great video!

Excellent tutorial... simple is good. I appreciate it.

really fantastic and helpful. nice one DJ

great instructions

Nice video. I've been using this knot for nearly 50 years. Learned it as a little kid.

Thanks DJ! 👊👍Appreciate you my friend 🙏 God Bless

I prefer the Midshipman's Hitch, esp. with gloves on because it has an intermediate awning hitch that takes up the strain while you're finishing it off. More secure too. Great video as always!

Great presentation. Thanks

Thanks!

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome!

great video and thanks for making it.

Sweet, gonna practice this one. Thanks 🤙🏼

Super clear instruction

Thank you very helpful

Amazing. Simply amazing

Yay! I learned how to tie a cool knot today. Thanks for that. My tent rope tiedowns have never been rolled up that neatly. GG.

Thank you !!

Thank you 👍

Well done.

Very cool knot. I will definitely be putting this to use when out sailboat back in the water next year!

What a damn A+ video perfect man drink a beer on this 🍻 well deserved cheers

Most outstanding!! Thanks for making it so simple!!!😁😎😁😎

Thank you. Thank you so much!

Great video. I really like the part about different uses. Before watching I actually thought that the Magnus hitch is the taught line hitch

Thank you. I wish I could say more, but thank you

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

That is more than enough, I really appreciate it!

Please show more essential knots we enjoy it .