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Such a game changer for me. I can't believe this wasn't in my arsenal before. Thank you!!

For rope climbing consider using two short prussiks at high chest level and attach slings to each to reach down to your feet. Now you can climb one foot at a time with the prussiks up where you can easily reach them. You step up on the upper prussik and bring the lower prussik up behind it to reset for the next step up. This is not considered an emergency tactic in mountain rescue. We use it regularly unless we're carrying ascenders. If needed a third prussik can be used for self-belay to your harness...but we don't actually load it. Just a safety backup.

Clear language, clear footage, clear tutorial, perfect knots! I can ask nothing else. Subscribed!

Watch the US Army Rangers competition. They use two long Prusik hitches, one for each leg/foot. They alternate each side to walk/climb up a rope very fast. It works just like a climbing ascender.

@TheBearEssentials

7 ай бұрын

That’s definitely a way better technique lol.

@RichardHardy-ce1sw

6 ай бұрын

Dahlonega.

@haydenhowell1647

5 ай бұрын

Do you have a possible link for this completion? Thank you in advance

@marybratton1766

4 ай бұрын

​@ricdonato4328 so interesting that you did all that... Wow, I thought I was the older one around here and you were in ranger training when I was 1... How long were you in the service? And thank you for your service😊😊

Kudos! Great video for a great knot:-). Simple, informative, to the point. I really enjoyed the last part for the emergency application.

I've been studying knots and bushcraft for hours, maybe days recently because my knowledge about it was cero. And this Is the best channel by far. Thank you sir for sharing all this stuff !

Easily the best description and utilization of the prussik knot. Now I'm making a bunch of these 12" loops tomorrow. Lol.

Knowing how to use knots is simply a superpower! Wow, the last use case was mind blowing! 👏

I love your videos. They are very informative, friendly and easy to follow. You're spreading some great knowledge of knots and how to optimize them in different situations. I really appreciate it!

@travelandeventz2742

8 ай бұрын

yes

Thanks for the video! I’m teaching my boys about the age of exploration and pirates through our homeschool curriculum and History Unboxed gave us a knot tying game but I wanted us to learn knots we can use for camping and survival and this is perfect. It took my 8 year old and I a few tries but we got it by pausing your video for each step. I have a feeling my boys will be getting our pars cord out and creating some new designs for their play tree and gym, the oldest already fell by hanging upside down while trying to creat his own sliding pulley system but this would be the skill he needed to make it successful (if he can determine how to slide it without the tension, plus a ladder -we had a discussion about thinking about safety before executing his ideas).

I only clicked because I rarely see the Prusik represented properly with the knot on the side but I have to admit you know your stuff, present it really well and I have learnt a few tricks I never thought about doing too!

@TheBearEssentials

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, really nice to hear this. I get a lot of great feedback from my vids and people help correct any. Mistakes for future vids!!

Brilliantly explained

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Wish I knew these tricks when I was in the scouts - 65 years ago. Excellently produced video.

I am so damn impressed. I do forklift work and am always looking for creative knots to hoist and secure loads so I find this video fascinating.

Can't believe I've been backcountry camping as long as I have without knowing this simple little knot. Game changer.

love that climbing technique! thanks for sharing!

Thank you mate. I will get back to reading my book about knots and practising.

I love your practical tips. Really good, interesting content presented in a highly professional manner. And even on topics that I thought I knew about, there is always something new to learn. Thanks.

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Wow that’s really nice of ya to say!! Thank you!!

I actually had to use two prusiks to climb the rope a year before. I have to say that the knot is the most reliable knot I have ever used. Super useful, super easy - as most of the useful things are

Love this sharing of how to tie this beautiful and useful knot

Ive used the Prusik Hitch for as long as I can remember, but the part I loved was, in an ameragancy, using it to help climb a rope, something Id just never thought of, thanks so much for the idea. Had a quick go at using 3, I tied the bottom of the rope quite tight, and leaving 1 hand free it made it quite fast for me to get to the top of my 5 meter rope but it was difficult. I managed to speed the system up by just using 2 Prusik`s , 1 for my wrist (I thickened the loop with tape so I didnt dig into my wrist) and the other for my foot, I tied 550`s para to my free boot making a loose loop under the foot Prusik so I could slide the foot Prusik up the rope, its a very fast way of getting up the rope. As a last hope I would deffinatly use any of the systems, there was no slipping and the weather was damp. Its really got me thinking as I love to use mechanical advantage, so ive a lot more ideas bouncing around my empty head. Great video, thanks.

its so reliable we use it in vertical rescue, however it is only considered a 1/2 point of contact so two are required to be compliant with rescue regulations

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Ah good point!! Two of them in line?

@rickykneebone2623

8 ай бұрын

yea this is due to the SWL of the prussic line as it needs to be of a smaller diameter than the working line. In Australia our rescue rope has a SWL of about 3 tonnes (12mm static kermantle) but the prussic is only about 1.

@BiggMo

8 ай бұрын

@@rickykneebone2623SWL?

Useful information, beautifully presented. Thanks for posting.

Really neat especially how to climb up a rope. Great comments too. Thanks for sharing.

i suggest you use a cevlar line around heat sources like above a fire or stove

5:34 This is the most useful video I’ve ever seen regarding this knot. Thank you!

Excellent video and instructions with great examples!!

Another excellent video, sir. Your very thorough descriptions, calm clear demeanor, to the point and no nonsense approach is very refreshing in this space. I've watched alot of videos over the years regarding outdoor skills, particularly knots and camping, and you have the best presentations I've seen. Great work!

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for saying that, just really glad people are learning and able to digest this info which is sometimes a bit boring or hard to understand!

Thanks for this content. Just found you channel. I've seen a lot of videos on the prusick, but only as it applies to ridge lines. And nobody has shown the idea of doing an offset line to change the angle of your tarp. You have a new subscriber in me!

Thanks for invaluable information.

Excellent video!

Nice. Thank You!

nice i learned a lot, i knew about the knot and one use only, now i know so much more thank you.

Thank you for the tips 🤝

So cool!

Cool demonstration, thanks man! :)

Very cool knot…You managed to teach an old dog a very cool new trick…thanks peace from Campbell River Vancouver Island

Awesome upload thank you man!

These videos are the best. Keep them coming. 😍

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Will do, thank you!!

Subscribed. This channel is amazing. Thanks

Great video thanks 😊

What a brilliant bushcraft skills, thanks for sharing. Tomas

nice info.. Thank you!

Thank you, I learned a fue things today

@TheBearEssentials

7 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thx for watching

Way to go DJ it's about time someone gives this knot the credit it deserves great vid my brother 🌲🏕

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

You bet!! Wanted to do a full comprehensive vid on this badboy as it's truly amazing! Thx for the support!

Fantastic Video DJ! So excited to use this knot on our next camping adventure: )

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Thanks Jess!! ❤

Thank you for a valuable tutorial😀 It was clear and easy to follow, as well as being properly paced. I just stumbled across your channel and, after checking the content and volume of your home page, I immediately subscribed. This is an excellent and instructive channel. Stay well & safe. Cheers.

Really great video

Great vid

That was indeed very interesting. Thank you for your work !

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure, thx for watching

Was waiting so eagerly for this

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Yesss thanks for the support :)

I used a chimney knot prusik like Firemen used in the old days to do tree work.

Killer video thank you

I subscribed right after seeing this one

Thanks DJ! 👊 Appreciate you my friend 🙏 God Bless

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

And I appreciate your continued support!! Thank you!!

Used these to practice crevasse self-rescue. Exhausting, but it worked perfectly.

awesome! thank you.

Great video, thanks. My first but I will definitely follow your channel. One thing though, 12” is way too short for a couple of loops in the bag. After the video I went and cut 5 pieces of 12” each. Let’s just say, not sure what I’m gonna do with those now. Probably snake knot lanyards because the prusik loops have a very small diameter. And in my country, paracord aint cheap. Even a 50cm piece tends to be quite short. Maybe 70cm. EDIT: 70cm worked great.

That was superb! Thanks

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great !

I loves me some prussik knots.

Nice!

loved this share have subscribed. Thank and God Bless

that knot for ascending is the coolest thing! you could prolly do that with a broken arm!

Thanks BigBear, I keep a list of links to your knots in my droid KEEP notes, so I can access them anywhere there is mobile data :) but I do have some saved on the mobile too. I'd like to see some knots demonstrated that can stand loads and hopefully easiest to undo after say, towing a vehicle :) maybe you have them, I'll have another look.

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Sure, some strong towing knots. I can definitely look into that for ya!

@Zendukai

8 ай бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials cheers big fella !!

Prusik!!! I use this all the time for compound pulley rigging.

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Oh man that’s some advanced stuff. What application are u using the rig for?

@JacobHepworth

8 ай бұрын

@@TheBearEssentialsIt's ridiculously fun. I rig for Radio work on towers. Maybe I'll make a video on setting one up, explaining the ratios.

most useful video.

This is incredible! Love your videos :) 😍

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! thank you!!

Awesome application for climbing that rope.

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Thx!! Could get ya out of a tricky scenario sometime I would think

@asmodiusjones9563

8 ай бұрын

That is a very good use of the prussic knot but I respectfully suggest having the waist knot be a shorter and the foot knot longer; if so, you don’t have to take your foot out each time you slide the lower prussic. With a little practice, this is not a slow ascent at all. As a mountaineer, I’ve practiced this quite a bit, and you can easily do a slide every ten or fifteen seconds. The key is to not overreach on each slide. If you do 1-2 feet per slide, but can do 4 slides a minute, you’re up almost any length you’re practically going to face in less than ten minutes.

thanks a lot

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

You are most welcome

Ultimate classic ✔

Good to see long time back

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Yea!!

Thanks a lot!!

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Holy frick I was using the Fisherman's Bend the entire time?? I used this for sewing anything and crochet sewing, but also for towing hay up north, up in Utah to feed sheep in the reservation 👀👀 _Edit: Grammar_

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Yess!! Comments like this get me stoked, I had no idea it could be used for those purposes!

@StarriSprinkles

8 ай бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials KSHFJIFJFB I USE KNOTS TO PRESERVE AND USE FOR SEWINGG IT'S SO FUN TO DOO

This video deserves at least 900 likes. Excellent content. Practical, concise, organized, and easy to follow/understand.

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Haha! Well thank you!!

thanks :)

Really well done

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great video I forgot about this knot

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Ya! It’s really solid, thx for watching

Another best 🎉👍

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

:) thanks Aileen!!

I could use a Prusik to climb trees! I haven’t climbed in nearly 40 years due to leg amputation - but this works with 1!

can't upvote this video enough

If it works during bed cardio, then it definitely is an amazing knot 😮

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

An extra method that I learned from Xander Budnik to attach tie outs with a Prusik is to pass the end of the Prusik loop through your tie out, and then pass the end of the Prusik through its own loop before blocking it with a piece of wood. That last loop will secure your tarp/tent tie out but also lock the stick in place for extra security.

@TheBearEssentials

7 ай бұрын

Awesome, ya Xander is great!! I supposed wrapping again through the prusik loop would secure it a bit more if you’re having an issue with the stick falling out. If the prusik is tight it shouldn’t happen, but for any looser ones potentially flapping in the wind I would give this idea a go^ thanks for sharing Jeff!!

very good you are the master of knots, 👌🏻

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!! I cant claim that title but im flattered

Hi, what diameter climbing rope do you use & what diameter paracord do you use for the prusik loops?

Nice

A climbers life saver.

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

100%

Thanks!!!!¡

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure thx for watchjng

Great video my friend!

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Thanks victor!

4:35 I learned that as Canadian jam knot. Most easiest yet most useful knot i've ever known besides of course the sqaure not.

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Yeah it is basically the arbor / Canadian jam knot! A slightly different / non-jamming take on it here. Good eye!

nice

Respect👍 🇵🇱🤙

I use the grinner and the double grinner knots for almost everything. Fishing knots, hammocks, shearing lines etc. Knot strength supposed to be 98%. 👍👌🏻 look it up.

Just discovered your channel and you’re the first one who’s been able to teach rope tying in a way i understand! One thing I’m trying to do is tie the double fishermen bend with a 12” rope like you say but it’s SO short that I’m not able to do it. With a 24” rope, i have more than enough. Can you confirm it should be only 12”?

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Hey Patrick, you can use any length, my preference is the 12” but you can absolutely use 24”!!

@PKDN215

8 ай бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials it’s just so tiny! I guess I need more practice! Thanks

@davee6878

8 ай бұрын

​@@PKDN215It will depend on how thick your rope is. A thicker rope will need to be longer.

Outstanding. Note to self: Learn the Spanish Bowline

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Yes! Ill have a vid out in no time on it

...cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Thx for watching and the kind words, will do!

@magicworldbyjorg

8 ай бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials hank you very mutch... have a nice Start of the week.... see you….

cool

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

👍

Have you seen the farrimond hitch? It's like prusik with one of rope end only

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Yes! That’s a a great one too!! Haven’t done a vid on it just yet though. Thx for the reminder!!

Make two longer prusik about chest high....tighter foot looks then walk right up your rope.....waaaaaaay easier then sitting on a Spanish bow line and a 12in prusik......... That looked horrible as well as painful to film. Good job being able to DO IT!!!!

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

LOL it was actually pretty difficult.. great suggestion on the walk up! Will try this, thanks for sharing with everyone!