Gearward’s “Compact Survival Cord” rivals 550-paracord in strength and functionality
Survivalists recognize the importance of traditional 550 paracord. It’s strong, compact, easy to work with, and provides all the characteristic…
How to make rope from plants – fiber extraction and natural cordage construction.
You can make rope or natural cordage (rope and string) from many different fibers including (Bast) Dogbane, Milkweed, Nettles, Hemp,…
Bowline on a Coil – how to secure a climber to a rope.
Bowline on a coil The bowline on a coil is utilized to secure a climber...
Rappel Seat – how to create a rappel seat out of rope.
Rappel seat left hand brake The rappel seat is utilized to form a rope harness...
Everything you need to know about rope, cordage, and lashings.
Terminology To be able to construct shelters, traps and snares, weapons and tools, and other...
All about knots – their use and how to tie them.
Knots The basic knots, uses, and methods of tying them that you should know for...
The ultimate guide to splices and whippings (used to splice ropes together).
It is not uncommon, especially in a wilderness survival situation where you possess limited supplies, to encounter situations where a…
All about hitches (used to tie rope to another object).
Hitches Hitches are used to tie a rope to another object such as a barrel,...
Construction lashings and their use when building structures.
Lashings are used to firmly hold together two or more spars (poles, masts, scaffolding, legs, trestles, etc.) There are numerous…
Weaving can be used to create mats, tarps, blankest, and more. All about weaving, mats, and looms.
All elements of rope work incorporates weaving or interlocking of strands by passing over and...
Stop ending your rope with a knot. how to create fancy but functional endpoints (plaits) for ropes.
Sennits Most ropes are braided by twisting the strands but strands can be plaited (called...
You can do a lot more with plants than just eating them. Here are a collection of miscellaneous uses for plants.
Plants can be your ally as long as you use them cautiously. Be sure that you know the plant and…
