The 10 BEST Knots in Life [For VISUAL Learners]
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- •How to tie the 10 best knots for life outdoors and camping. This is an easy to understand knot tying tutorial for beginners and advanced levels.
These knots can be used in everyday life, and I provide examples after each knot of their practical uses so you know what knots to use for Camping, Prepping, Survival and Bushcraft.
The ALPINE BUTTERFLY Knot:
• This Knot is a GAMECHA...
The CANADIAN JAM Knot:
• This knot is AMAZING! ...
The SHEET Bend:
• Easily Connect Two Rop...
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The Canadian Jam Knot With Quick Release
• This knot is AMAZING! ...
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00:00 What's so special about THESE 10 knots?
00:54 The Zeppelin Bend
01:20 The Sheet Bend
02:36 The Bowline
03:35 The Bowline [Reverse Direction]
04:27 The Evenk Hitch (Siberian Hitch)
05:14 The Taut-Line Hitch
06:29 (Quick Release) Taut Line Hitch
07:29 The Truckers Hitch
08:43 The (Auto Locking) Truckers Hitch
09:30 The Prusik
11:04 The Alpine Butterfly
13:27 The Constrictor Hitch
14:16 The Canadian Jam Knot
15:19 The (Quick Release) Jam Knot
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The following knots, hitches, and bends are in this video. I break them down into Anchor knots, Tension knots, mid-line knots, and binding knots.
You'll find the Zeppelin bend - or 69 knot, The Sheet bend and Double sheet bend, the Bowline, (Anti-Bowline or Eskimo knot), the Evenk Hitch (Siberian Hitch), Taut-Line Hitch (Magnus Hitch, Midshipman Hitch, and Rolling Hitch), Truckers Hitch ( Auto-Locking Truckers Hitch), The Prusik knot, Alpine Butterfly, Constrictor Hitch and Canadian Jam knot (Quick Release Jam Knot).
I tie all these knots with Paracord, and they are considered Survival knots, bushcraft knots and camping knots. I explain the use of a Bight, round turn, hitch, and bend.
Wether you want to learn how to tie down a tarp, how to set up a tent, what to do with a fray or cut in your rope, or how to join two ropes together - this is the guide for you! - Jak na to + styl
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You really helpful to people that dont know anything about knot because too many knots created but all that types of knot almost have same the function and there must have best knots to every bond than other knots
Did you choose the Zeppelin Bend over a Carric Bend because it's easier to do with gloves?
Since i learned my knots in a nautical background i am not too familiar with the survival aspects of them.
@@book5ter ya the Carrick bend is also a really good one. I chose the zep bc of the gloves aspect, but the Carrick can be tied with gloves too decently easy.
Will include it in my 2.0 vid!
Excellent choice of knots.
I would personally add to the list the double fisherman, its one of the best bend
The clove is an important hitch to learn and help greatly to understand the constrictor, the tauntline, round turn and two half hitch knot, etc
double figure 8 bend, double figure 8 loop are also important because they are easy to understand, to check and very safe knot.
Great video, there were a few I didn't know, but I know I'm teaching my Grandkids all of them.
I have watched hundreds of "best 10" knot tutorials and this one is by far the best filmed, most straight forward, clearest, and most concise of all of them. A true masterpiece of best top 10 knot. Excellent presentation.
Holy! Dan thanks so much brother. Now that’s a compliment lol. I’m stoked!
Agreed; this is a stand-out. Very well done.
@@TheBearEssentials Yes, I agree completely.. I've been working on traditional sailing ships for 10 years professionaly and these are exactly all the knots I teach new deckhands! Some of the 10 mentioned are not used in sailing but still spot on! Very nice selection.
Masterpiece of knots explaining videos ever!!! I do agree. Thumbs up!
Indeed. With the hundreds of knots, and thousands of knot videos on-line this video is King. This is the only video you need - look no further.
Who else watched this but will just forget how to do them all within 2 seconds.
The trick is to practice them while watching the video.
Right them down on a piece of paper and test yourself
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✋ i've learned them, used 'em in the field, but i need to review the lesson at least once in a year or more 😂
Hi
The pacing, the cadence and tone of your voice, the clear instructions, the visual examples.. fantastic video. Thank you for sharing!
Wow thank you so so much for this. Made my day today.
You speak the truth.Too damn bad most people don't even think or notice how much time, effort, and skill that goes into editing. Even the music I didn't even notice it playing until writing this comment. I appreciate all the background work this took.
As an Eagle Scout and outdoor enthusiast, i can confirm that all of these knots are extremely useful in day-to-day life. The video production is high quality as is the content. Very well done, probably the best knot video i have ever watched
Man this means a lot coming from an Eagle Scout. Thank you so so much!
Also an Eagle. And adult Scouting leader. Can confirm.
Bowline- surprisingly easy to learn if taught properly- and extremely useful in a variety of uses. One of the " 6 core Scouting knots"
Square knot (aka Reef knot) - one of the " 6 core Scout knots". Surprisingly easy to tie wrong, but if taught correct, almost impossible to mess up. Errr... not actually a fantastic knot. "Good enough" for very simple applications, but subject to slipping, jamming and rolling under adverse tension conditions. Use when you expect no rope twist or off-center loading.
Round Turn with 2 Half Hitches. Not strictly a " 6 core" knot. But I teach our Scouts this for a more secure anchoring knot. Better yet, though *slightly* trickier is an Anchor hitch.
Alpine Butterfly - not " 6 core" knot, but simple, effective and easy way to get a loop or grip point in the middle of a line.
Figure of Eight knot- - the " next step up:" knot alternative to the simple Overhand. Learn it and it's advantages. You may never tie an Overhand knot again.
Can be used as a joining knot (similar to Square knot) but does not have Square knot disadvantages.
Tied in the bight ( on a partial loop) it makes a handy grip or loop ( simpler than the Bowline, but not as rope-efficient.)
One other bit of Pioneering craft I will toss out - - learn how to create and use a Spanish windlass. Consider it the woodsman winch.
Had occassion to make and use myself. A few years ago, when I got a 1/4 ton riding mower stuck in a muddy yard and could not get access with vehicles. 30 yards of safety strap to reach the nearest tree, a 2 inch dia white oak pole 5 ft tall and a 1 inch dia hickory staff of 42 inch length - and 10 minutes later I manually powered that @#$% mower out of that mud-rut.
@@jyutzler as for what they teach, they have several useful knots that are handy in most situations (definitely not all) that are simple to tie. There is no set way to teach them, so its all up to whoever is teaching it.
Agreed, fantastic video! There is another, very simple way to tie a bowline that i wish you had added as well (using a bight through a loop on the standing end and threading the working end through that, then pulling back on itself to dress).
4:15 look your avatar
"This next knot is exceptional."
You, sir, are exceptional! Thank you for such an informative, straight-forward, and well-produced tutorial!
Wow, I very much appreciate this! More to come in that case. Thank you!!!
Fantastic video. These knots would have saved me SO much trouble my whole life! I'm going to teach them to my grandsons so that they'll be better prepared than I was.
Amazing!! I wish I knew then sooner too. I would have loved to be a scout.
The additions to the trucker’s hitch are freekin awesome! You rock!!! Nicely presented too. All the best to you. 😊
i love how there are several useful applications for the knots included in the video so that the knots are useful to me. this video has transformed my once useless rolls of rope into a limitless list of solutions throughout my daily life
can we get a poster made? i camp a lot and cant remember any knots besides the noose, for the life of me. i looked up 7 knots you need to know, about 6 years ago, watched it close to 100x and remembered nothing.
That’s not a bad idea actually!
@@TheBearEssentials those are the only kinds of ideas, i have, good ones! LoL
Or a t-shirt...I'd wear it, and I don't even camp...
Use is key!
@@musicismymind88 i did a 2 week period where i would tie a few of the (7) knots every day. I should have activated my adrenaline afterwards.
I'm an Eagle Scout. This video, by far, is the best I've ever seen for learning and understanding these knots. Using the "car ignition" imagery for the bowline was absolutely perfect.
Man coming from an Eagle Scout this is really awesome to hear. Thank you so much!
You can totally put a bite through the X on the constrictor knot to create a quick release 💪
Really good video!
The constrictor hitch has really impressed me as i mostly need a knot to synch things together, this knot is pretty simple and strong. Thank you!
The sheet bend knot is something I've needed my entire life but never knew about. Brilliant video!
Thanks so much!! Gosh it’s so useful for that grommet ripping, happened to me so many times!
This is one of those rare moments when the CZcams algorithm serves you up an absolute BANGER of a video you didn't know you needed.
Thomas, my man!!! Thanks for this brotha 👊👊
Your knot wrong mate what a video. What a champion you are. What a good... no perfect video. You made these knots simple and ive saved you to favourites and im going to be doing these knots tonight. And cant wait to use them no more granny knots
What a great knot video! Thank you!
The Zeppelin Bend and Alpine Butterfly knots hold a special place in my heart for being the best-in-class in security (will not come undone) but also being completely jam-proof (will not become impossible to untie). It's rare to see knots with both properties at once.
Agree, they’re both fantastic!!
Best video on youtube bout knoys! Thx a lot!
To remember need everyday practise :)
Great job - this one’s a keeper!
And what's very nice about your instructions.....you're calm, cool, collected and courteous. My dad tried to teach me some of the knots when I was a kid......I got yelled at, a lot. Extremely helpful. Thank for your instruction.
Oh gosh that reminds me of trying to learn to drive with a parent. It’s always the most stressful situation and ends up exactly as you say 🤣
Thx for the kind words
Very underrated content. Thanks a lot.
Thanks so much for saying this!!
Cant wait to try these and show off to my family when we go camping over spring break lol
Best. Knot video. Ever! No BS, easy to follow. Well written! You can trust him cuz hes Canadian!
I find I need to practise these regularly. Although I tie lots of knots, if I don't practise, in the real-life situation I end up just tying some disaster to get the job done. So, video bookmarked.
Dave I can totally relate to this.. needs pretty frequent practice to keep it front of mind when you actually need it!
One of the best videos I have seen on CZcams. Just created a new folder named ... Guess what ... Essential and stored this video as the first one there!
This really is the best knot tutorial video!
I can’t believe this video doesn’t have more views! Phenomenal teaching and beautiful editing
Thanks so much Hayden!!! I think it will get there over time. I’m a very new channel and only started this year in June.
One use I've found for the Alpine butterly is to make handles for bottles, or canteens or basically anything that has a neck that will stop it slipping off the end. After you do the over-under-over part and take it off your hand, you don't tighten it and there should be a circle of sorts for you to put the neck of the bottle etc in and then you tighten it down, leaving you with a pretty secure loop around your bottle that wont loosen by itself, all you have to do for extra safety/convinience of not having them in the way is tie off the remaining free ends of the rope. The auto locking truckers hitch is also my favourite for a line you need to tension but not adjust.
That’s a fantastic idea for the butterfly!
There is also a specific knot for water bottles as well. 😉
That zeppelin knot is awesome
Ya! So good, and easy
I tried all of these using a shoelace. Great video! I learned a lot 🧡
Amazing!! Thank you!!
Did the same thing :)
This has got to be the best knot video I have ever seen. Fantastic - thank you so much for the time and effort you have put into this.
Man thank you so much for saying this!
One of the most valuable videos on CZcams
Thx so much Kam!
this is by the far the best knot tutorial i have ever seen
Even though I knew all the knots on here I really liked how you showed good situations to use them in.
Thanks so much, ya I’m always surprised to see different applications people use!
@@TheBearEssentials I thought the alpine butterfly being used to loop around the tree and have it come back down easily was excellent.
First time ever that title like this is not a clickbait. Those are actually highly practical knots that I can see myself using for real. 10/10 🔥
Thanks so much!!!
I am a knot nerd but I had never seen the zeppelin hitch. Cool knot with a cool name. Thanks now I have a new knot in tool box. Cheers
Right on!! Ya I love that one. Glad even a pro found some use here. Thx Jon
This is more useful than anything i learned in school
This video deserves more views. Thank you!!
Thanks Chris!!!!
I can’t believe how excited I am about picking up a length of rope tomorrow. 😂 You really do a great job communicating the endlessly useful canon of knot tying.
Thank you! I’ve never got a highly loaded trucker hitch that didn’t bind up. The “turn the car on” hint seems to correct the mistake I was making.
I’m still going to continue with the dolly knot for heavier ties but it’s nice to have that slightly simpler option for normal stuff.
Btw if anyone wants to learn to tie knots I would highly recommend leaving a length of cord and a list of two or three knots beside some where you go every day (in my case the downstairs bathroom). Practice them every day and after a week or so you can almost build up a muscle memory of how to form the knot.
Great idea and im glad that visualization helped
So funny, I have several diameters of cordage hanging over the door knob of my downstairs bathroom as well. So far, my wife has not made me remove them yet.😏
For that loop, don'y use the slip knot that will bind, rather do a quick alpine butterfly, fun and not binding!
That is the only knot video you have to watch😂🔥🔥🔥 Thanks
Thanks Jonas!! I’m stoked you think so!!
The best knot tutorial on youtube.
Thank you so much for this! I weirdly pay so much better attention to your videos than other videos of the same nature. Aka tutorial like videos. It’s visually/aesthetically appealing.
Wow thanks so much for saying this!! I’ll make more of them and on a variety of camping related topics. Thanks for the support!!
when camping in Algonquin Park, and hanging our food from a tree (away from the potential bears), we always used a carabiner. I will start practicing the ALPINE BUTTERFLY as an alternative. Great video and keep making us fellow CANUCKS proud of Canadian content online. Bravo.
this is the best video i've seen so far, title isn't misleading
Thanks! The Figure Eight incorporated into the Canadian Jam Knot, G-E-N-I-U-S idea for a quick-release.
I've never been interested in knots, but this video is just amazing! Now I want to test all the knots in practice.
Nick thanks man, this is a great compliment for me. I appreciate that
This may seem odd as I have never been camping ever in my life and don't really plan to.... BUT... This video was quite helpful! Very clear audio and video and very useful knots! I plan on using these in my crafting and securing of my stuff when traveling! Thank you!
I am so so happy you felt this. I wanted to create a video for everyone, not just those who are really into camping etc, as these skills can be learned by all and useful in so many diff ways!!
@@TheBearEssentials yes indeed! And you are a great teacher!
I want to get into knot tying, and i came to this video. What stands out from other videos ive watched is that uou give examples of use for the knots. Often the knot videos will show you how to make the knot but not tell you what the heck they can be used for. Thank you
The best knots-tutorial of CZcams!!! Congratulations and .... thanks!!!
I genuinely though I’d _never_ understand how to tie those “not so usual” knots. But you really are an amazing teacher. And as a vidual learner I appreciate this entire video so much! And I really want to try out every knot in this video. Thanks a bunch 🧸
Stage rigger here. We use three knots in total for all jobs: bowline (used the most), clove hitch (when hauling chains or pipes), and alpine butterfly (rope acces type stuff). For long pipes, we'll rock a timber hitch (clove hitch on one end, a loop around the pipe at the other). Also, I use an alpine butterfly instead of a slipknot on the trucker's hitch, way easier to untie the loop later on.
Absolutely the best tutorial ever! Smart selection of the best knots. Clear and to the point, no blablablabla. Top!
I don't know if I'll ever use any of these knots let alone remember any of them but it doesn't change that I enjoyed every minute of this video.
Thx for saying this Allen, feels good to make something people enjoy :)
Wealth of knowledge in this vid!!!! Nicely Done! My new go to Knot video for sure
As a self-professed knot nerd who's read the entirety of the Ashley book of knots, I want to commend you for this excellent video, even though it's been out for a while. Wonderful way of clearly presenting information, and you even taught me the Evenk hitch, which seems like a very nifty knot to have. Bravo!
this might be the most fascinating video i've ever watched
That trucker hitch is freaking useful, when I learned that from a friend i always use it on everything 🤣
Great work ...Want more life saving videos like this one👍👍
Thanks brotha I’ll make some more!
I’ve known all the Boy Scout knots and lashings for 50 years and am always the guy everyone else looks to tie or teach knots.
Quite unlike most knot instruction tutorials that leave me dumber than before, I learned several useful things from your video. Excellent job!
The ignition on / off is a great way to convey the action.
Right on!! I could learn a thing or two from ya I’m sure!!! Thank you.
@@TheBearEssentials The one I teach (to competent knot users) the most often is the constrictor hitch, which you presented.
My favorite that you didn't cover is a square knot but with an extra twist in the lower portion. It was called a "blood knot" in 1970's Australian Scout Field books, but that now that refers to a fishing knot. It eliminates the need for someone else to place their finger on the lower portion of the knot as you tie a suture or wrap a package.
Figure-8 follow-through I use for climbing or anything where you (or someone else) need to inspect the knot easily.
Thank you, you changed my life.
This is the best video I’ve seen regarding this topic.
This made my day, thank you!!
I feel my testosterone levels have increased
😂😂
Only took 16 minutes and 23 seconds forme to Subscribe!! Awesome info as I was never a boy scout and have been practicing and repracticing and relearning and re-re-practicing my knots for YEARS as an adult because of not having the foundation. Absolutely astounded by the quick release variations so those may be the only ones I learn here on out!!!
Wow thanks Paul!!! Im happy this could help you even though your already at a high level of knowledge!
Basic knots every man should know. Very good video sir.
Thank you Thomas!
One of the best instructionals I’ve seen, thank you!
Wonderfully shown and explained, one of the best!
Thanks Brother!
Absolutely top notch video instruction in terms of visual clarity, explanations, and practical use. Well done!
Wow thank you so much!
I agree 100% with Larmclock about the great things we learned becoming Eagle Scouts. I stretched it out into 6 years and had the time of my life. In later years I began reading "The Bluejackets Manual" which is basically the textbook for navy sailors. They really get into the knots and also braids, lashings and splices. I watched sailors as they back-spliced HUGE ropes into eye spices and joining splices. Amazing stuff. Thanks for the great video...
Absolutely great knot tutorial! A couple of these I’ve learned on accident 😂
Bro you are officially The Knot Guru !
Lol idk about that, but I’m glad I could help a bit
Thank you again for making this! So useful!
I used it to tie my newborn's uv shade. Using the adjustable one. Cz we always redo it because its too tight or loose. With the adjustable knot it's problem solved!!
Thank you so much!
Oh wow, I’m happy it helped ya! Thanks so much for reporting back with a real life example!! Made my day!
Excellent video and I agree with all these knots being essential to learn. In particular I’m glad you showcased the Zeppelin Bend. That is hands down one of my favorite and most used knots. It’s extremely secure. I’ve found that it works well also for two different sized pieces of cordage. One correction is on your Sheet Bend, I was always taught that the tag ends should both come out on the same side. In your demonstration it looks like they came out on opposite sides. Learned a lot and excited to try the variation on that Canadian Jam Knot. Love your style of explaining and visually showing each knot! Thanks!
Yupp, I’ve tied the left handed sheet bend here -which is inferior, you’re right! I’ve corrected it in my pinned comment though :) thanks for the kind words!
best knot video ever...hands down. Thankyou!
Thank you moderator for sharing, it is very useful, thank you!
Love this video! Great variety of knots, easy to tie with gloves, easy to follow the instructions.. I use the truckers hitch all the time for work but I never knew the self locking option presented here--so damn handy!
Matt, you’re awesome buddy thank you for writing this.
The self locking is pretty much my go to now, ever since I learned it!
This video is absolutely amazing !!!!
This will help a lot of people and I'm going to take it into education as I believe that making knots is a skill everybody is benefited by.
Much fortune to you
Thank you so much!!!
Best knot video ever!!!!! Don't need another one.
I downloaded this to my phone so that when I'm out camping I can reference this video! Thanks for the video with very clear instructions!
Oh that’s awesome, I didn’t know you could even do that! Thanks for the kind words btw
This is hands down one of the best knot videos I have ever seen. Both the utility of the selection and the instructions with mnemonic aids are absolutely brilliant! Thank you for creating this!
Wow thanks so much for saying this!!
I’m happy it helped you out. And thx for taking the time to comment :)
Your friend, DJ
Amazing collection if 🪢!! Thank you for this ❤️. Will be sharing for sure. Love the lighting and highlights in your captures, the layouts, and chapter breakdown, etc.
Thank you so much Aileen!!
Have this saved to my favorites, and I watch this every couple of weeks to keep them fresh in my mind!
Man I wish this video existed when I was a boy scout would have made learning knots so much easier lol
Ah thanks!’ Well I hope it helps a lot of the scouts these days at least
Check out the midshipman's hitch to replace the taut-line in your arsenal. It is slightly different in that the second wrap around the line comes inside closer to the hitch. The locks in place better at this point and I find it holds better as well when you finish the knot (it finishes exactly the same as the taut line btw).
Hey dusty! Ya that’s a great one, I think your right on that. I’m always just in the quick habit of the taut, but the midshipman is so similar and a slight upgrade. Will include it in a smaller hitch video I’m working on. Thx for this!
Great video 👍 all schools should teach their students about knots 🪢
I completely agree! If only even a few practical ones
This is the best knot video I've ever seen. Thanks!
Wow, thanks!
Great instructions video.
I need this video in my life. You know how many times I struggle???
Wohoo! Just “save” the vid and you can refer back to it at any time :)
@@TheBearEssentials only if you have an internet connection. some of us could use a paper reference.
*My Top Three Favorite Knots:*
1. dog
2. werewolf
3. fox
thats what I was thinking when I saw "the 10 best knots in life" 💀
@@daskollektiv4593 I think we have issues ^_^
@@mikayla_collie nah
I went straight to the comments after I saw this title
I am not getting it, explain?
I don’t know how many videos of this type I have seen, trying to learn these damn knots. I have reduced sense of spatial relationships, so even copying someone else tie a knot, it’s been almost impossible. Then I forget the knots soon after.
Your video has enabled me to learn all of these knots almost effortlessly.
The Zeppelin Bend, fold one into a 6, the other a 9.
Nice.
00:54 thats the 69 knot. Hehe
Niiiiiiiiiiceeee
Compare this most essential of knowledge for so many situations to... having to learn some useless tiktokker's pronouns or victimhood status. Just compare.
There’s a place for people who want to learn and share knowledge like this. Trying to slowly build a community 👊
I was skeptical about the depth of your knot tying ability until you brought out the constrictor hitch. I regularly find ways to implement constrictor hitches in building repair work. Even though you are Canadian, I am a new subscriber now. ABOK FTW.
ABOK ftw!!! 👊👊
Haha thanks for words Brother!
Ps Sorry for being Canadian 🫣🤣
Some merch, maybe a Tshirt with the knots for my poor old brain would be so helpful 😊
Valuable and life saving post ever.
Wow...sir...you are the best! Thank you!
Made my day. Thank you!
Well the bedroom got a whole lot more interesting 😁
Bro I apprecythe way you teach. You cover all the different issues when learning how to make these knots.