Survival Knowledge

hands tying a knot with rope

The 10 Most Useful Knots to Know: A Guide to Ev...

You don’t need to know hundreds of knots to get by on the day to day, but here’s ten of the most useful knots to know that will help you...

The 10 Most Useful Knots to Know: A Guide to Ev...

You don’t need to know hundreds of knots to get by on the day to day, but here’s ten of the most useful knots to know that will help you...

boat knot

How to Tie Two Ropes Together With a Knot: A Co...

You’ve got two lengths of cord and one job.  Maybe you’re extending a tarp ridgeline, rigging a boat fender, building a rappel, or you just snapped a shoelace and need...

How to Tie Two Ropes Together With a Knot: A Co...

You’ve got two lengths of cord and one job.  Maybe you’re extending a tarp ridgeline, rigging a boat fender, building a rappel, or you just snapped a shoelace and need...

tying a jam hitch for a zip tie knot

How to Make a Zip Tie Knot (Jam Hitch): Adjusta...

Tired of cutting plastic ties and scratching your hands on those razor-sharp tails? Same. The zip tie knot I use on jobsites, in the garage, and around camp is a...

How to Make a Zip Tie Knot (Jam Hitch): Adjusta...

Tired of cutting plastic ties and scratching your hands on those razor-sharp tails? Same. The zip tie knot I use on jobsites, in the garage, and around camp is a...

Orvis Knot securely tied to fishing hook with green line.

How to Tie the Orvis Knot

A simple yet strong knot for tying a line to a hook or fly, perfect for flyfishing with small flies and fine tippets.

How to Tie the Orvis Knot

A simple yet strong knot for tying a line to a hook or fly, perfect for flyfishing with small flies and fine tippets.

Keep your arms up to prevent yourself from sinking into the water

How to SELF RESCUE if you FALL THROUGH ICE !

  Winter. Some people want to stay inside their homes to sit in front of the fireplace while reading a book and sipping some hot cocoa. But if being cooped...

How to SELF RESCUE if you FALL THROUGH ICE !

  Winter. Some people want to stay inside their homes to sit in front of the fireplace while reading a book and sipping some hot cocoa. But if being cooped...

Pull yourself into the boat on your side

Capsized Canoe? Tips to Get Back Into Your Boat

Canoeing is another great way to enjoy the great outdoors. You can enjoy the tranquility of the lake or river on a quiet weekend, or reel in some fish for...

Capsized Canoe? Tips to Get Back Into Your Boat

Canoeing is another great way to enjoy the great outdoors. You can enjoy the tranquility of the lake or river on a quiet weekend, or reel in some fish for...