An urban bug out bag may not be something you’ve ever heard of or considered owning. But if you live in an urban setting, you should know that bugging out isn’t something you do only in rural areas. A city can be the worst place to be in when a disaster strikes. You not only …
Every seasoned survivalist, prepper, and adventurer knows that to survive in the middle of nowhere, you must be able to build a long term survival shelter. Without shelter, your chances of surviving and getting back to civilization drops due to extreme heat, cold, and the risk of being attacked by wild animals. But what goes …
Most bug out guides only mention bug-out vehicles because they primarily target preppers with families. A four-wheeled vehicle is a perfect choice when you need to worry about carrying capacity for several people. But what if you’re bugging out solo? Do you require a bug out vehicle? Well, you don’t. If you only have to …
You’re having dinner with your entire family. It’s been a while since you had a meal together. If not for John, who was caught up in the traffic snarl-up at the last minute, you’d have been one complete happy family. You’re all still happy anyway. Suddenly, the dishes on the table begin shaking. Before you …
As far as survival tactics go, learning to properly tie a knot is at the very basics of the attributes that constitute a functional person. The skill is so handy, it’s arguably adopted by every boy’s scout training program. It’s remarkable how serious the officials take it, even more, remarkable is how incredibly addictive it …
The water knot is a simple, versatile knot that is easy to learn. It is widely used to make climbing tools such as anchors and slings as well as netting. It is an excellent way to join two lines together. The water knot, also called the grass knot, ring bend, overhand follow through, or tape …
The Adjustable Hitch gives you the flexibility of tightening a rope around anything you’re trying to secure. Using this knot lets you harness a boat to a dock, pull rope lines to a tent with ease, or suspend items overhead quickly. This type of knot utilizes an adjustable loop that allows you to retrieve the …
The Rapala non-slip knot was invented in the 1930s and is primarily used by anglers and fishers to affix a lure to the end of a fishing line. It’s considered relatively easy to learn. If an angler isn’t sure which knot to use, it’s a safe bet the Rapala knot will work, as it’s very …
The Figure Eight Knot is an extremely versatile and useful stopper knot with many applications. These range from boating to angling, climbing, and even jewelry making. However, some of its most common uses are in climbing. The Figure Eight is similar to the Overhand Knot, but is often preferred because it does not share the …
The Cleat Hitch is a knot every mariner ought to know. While it’s got potential utility whenever hitching a rope to a T-post or similar structure, this is, all things considered, a pretty specific—if incredibly useful—nautical configuration: an ideal tie-around for a cleat, whether on a boat or on a dock. There’s not much to …
The sheet bend is a knot that is used to lengthen cords in a wide variety of settings. It is particularly useful due to its simplicity and versatility. In fact, there is evidence that it has been used as long ago as the Neolithic Period. This knot also played a significant role in textile mills, …
The Perfection Loop is one of the favored ways to tie a loop at the final point of a fishing line. This loop is not only reliably strong, if desired, one can craft it into a smaller loop. One of 12 major knots used for fishing, it is pretty easy to master once you learn …
The reef knot is an ancient knot. It’s often used to attach a rope or line around an object. It can also be used to join two ropes of similar size. It’s a relatively simple and reliable knot. It’s also known as the square knot and the Hercules knot. It has a wide variety of …
A grass knot is comprised of two overhand knots. It’s a beginner-friendly knot that is commonly used in climbing to join two ends of webbing. Other uses include making a sling, building hammocks, and rescue operations. Given it’s usefulness and versatility, it’s a knot everyone should have in their skill set. It’s also known as …
The Trucker’s Hitch (also called the Lorry Knot) is a self binding knot. It’s most common use is for tying loads to secure them to a fixed point. For example to secure a canoe to a car top, a tarp to a trailer, or any application where a very tight rope is needed. This knot has many …
The Double Bowline Knot is sometimes used as a “tie-in”, to attach the rope to the climber’s harness. The Double Bowline has the same strength as a figure eight knot but is simpler to tie. As the rope wraps around twice, the double bowline knot is more secure than a regular bowline knot. The Double Bowline knot has been …