The Bowline Knot is probably one of the most helpful knots you will ever learn to tie. The name Bowline originates from the terminology “bow line” and used to secure the line of a square sail that holds the weather leech forward to prohibit it from being blown back. It forms a very secure loop … Read more
Learning how to tie knots is crucial, and back in the day, many little boys would learn their share of scout knots that would be useful throughout life. These days, knot tying isn’t really taught anymore, but for survival, it can be a really great skill to have. There are a ton of suggestions for … Read more
Most knots, for survival purposes or otherwise are about securing, but here is a knot with the unique purpose of making the rope easy to throw. This knot is useful when you need to get your rope over a branch, as when securing your gear from bears, or even when throwing a rope to … Read more
As with all of your tools, paracord can help to save your life, but it will only be as effective as you are skilled with it. Not every situation calls for a slip knot, or three slip knots on top of each other. To get the most out of your paracord spend some time practicing … Read more
Knowing how to tie different knots is a lost art, but its one that can make or break your survival experience. Being skilled in knot-tying can help you create makeshift fishing gear, make traps for hunting, set up camps and improvised tents, keep your gear secure, hidden, or propelled to higher places, or help you … Read more