"When you're not out bushcrafting, you're at home playing with gear, and when you're not doing that, you're watching Coalcracker." That's exactly right!! Thank you for the great videos; I'm learning so much, and leaving more gear at home.
There's a pretty wicked setup that David Canterbury recently demo'd, takes 30sec to set up. It's all done with a bowline, 2 wooden toggles threaded onto each end, and 2 prussiks, and utilities the toggle-hitch through a prussik instead of a truckers hitch to draw it taught
Thanks for all the great Bushcraft content. My son and I were at your Coalcracker Kids class earlier this summer and enjoyed it immensely. Looking forward to participating in other classes.
Love that im not the only one with a bag of lines and toggles. I use jungle knots myself and so i have various lengths from 3ft up to 10ft and they all connect together if i need longer. They're bulky for sure, but they are so versatile and dont get tangled so no need to be tidy with them 😅
Our buddy here always seems so wholesome. Gives great, concise advice that is actually applicable. Very much appreciated. If I found out this guy beats the crap out of unicorns in his spare time, I would be heart broken.
Just ago I went on my bicycle for some quails, far from home big rain came my way. Too big for umbrella. So I rigged a line, no pegs. Just in time I managed with two of my knifes as pegs. I sat there on my folding chair with hot coffee and Bob Marley. It was raining hard, the wind was strong. One hour later blue skies came out. The magic blanket was dry before I had packed my things. Epic ride. But I'll make four pegs to take with me. Not many trees here in Holland. 🔆
Hello from Oklahoma! Good Video. You just demonstrated why I carry pruning shears. So it's easier to make toggles and tent pegs. Thanks for all U do! God Bless!
When I first got into bushcrafting type stuff that was the first little bag I put together. Some stronger higher weight rope for the ridge and a bunch of 550 of various lengths for whatever else I may needed. I do keep a couple climbing carabiners in mine for those hitches around the trees, just makes deploying the ridge a little quicker in my opinion.
thanks for all the content you puting out. i know you make alot of stuff yourself. and i feel it would be better with the zip on the bag to go the other way its easyer to keep all the small stuff in the hanging bag left if you have to pick somthing out. becuse you do not have to open the whole bag. when it is like it is now you dont get the stopping border.
Most of my toggles are attached to the (deliberately long) loose end of my bowline knot. They're duffle coat toggles, and I use them like a marlin spike. They've served me well since the mid 1970's.
May I suggest ditching the bowlines on your ridge lines and using a figure 8 on a bight to form your loops. Why- we’ll it’s a stronger knot in that it doesn’t reduce line strength as much as a bowline but thats not too important here. You can always undo a figure 8 w/o resorting to salty language or a marlin spike. Another advantage is the ability to tie it anywhere along a line should you want/need a loop in the line. Just a thought from 30+ yrs of teaching rope work.
Better yet, tie a slip knot with a stopper knot. Add another prusik with 1 tail and a stop knot on the end. You just created a soft shackle on the end of your Ridgeline. No need for a toggle.
@@boomshanka8743 many people do not realize a bowline can slip in artificial rope such as nylon. That’s why the fig 8 came into use by climbers, then rescue services (that’s where I taught). You’re right to put a stopper in the bowline tag, good insurance policy.
Line. Itz line, not rope. Two infantry tours in the Nam taught me to limit what i carried to what I needed, not what i would like to have. A knife, nail clippers, shroud line, razor, toothbrush & paste, d.e.t., p-38, flashlight, machete, plastic spoon, zippo and a pencil/pen. We all had a poncho, poncho liner, extra socks, and a towel. Minimum minimum!! For two years!! i wuz surprised at what i didn't actually need. Add in weapons, ammo, water, radio & chow and it wuz pushing 70 lbs, or more. i carried what i needed, not what i wanted. ---- '66 -'68, 101st abn div.
@@canbonly1970 I am aware. I wasn't suggesting using iron railroad spikes LOL. I was thinking of aluminum. And the guy in the video said several times he wasn't concerned about weight. 😁
If you use a " jungle knots " Ridge line , NO BREAKAGE ,NO WEAR ,NO NEED FOR CARRYING MULTIPLE RIDGE LINES no truckers hitch needed . No bowline needed. GAME CHANGER.
Since you are not bothered by weight, could you not forge or use 6"nails for cold weather instead of plastic? I have nails with plastic heads,when they break I will weld a hook on, Or for really hard,some 6"screw type with a bolt head on,both from aldi
Just playing devil’s advocate here, but it’s worth considering that a thicker stick would also be more difficult to drive into the ground. That could be especially important when the ground is frozen already.
At least carry one steel spike nail peg, not the thick wire peg that will bend for pre opening a hole for your wood peg in ice or hard pack snow. Plastic peg might oversized your hole and require a larger wooden peg.
"When you're not out bushcrafting, you're at home playing with gear, and when you're not doing that, you're watching Coalcracker." That's exactly right!! Thank you for the great videos; I'm learning so much, and leaving more gear at home.
There's a pretty wicked setup that David Canterbury recently demo'd, takes 30sec to set up. It's all done with a bowline, 2 wooden toggles threaded onto each end, and 2 prussiks, and utilities the toggle-hitch through a prussik instead of a truckers hitch to draw it taught
Hello 👋 Dan, thank you for sharing this vital information. Stay safe out there. 😊
Thanks for all the great Bushcraft content. My son and I were at your Coalcracker Kids class earlier this summer and enjoyed it immensely. Looking forward to participating in other classes.
My ridge lines are separated by color/length; from 10 ft up.
That's a good idea
Love that im not the only one with a bag of lines and toggles. I use jungle knots myself and so i have various lengths from 3ft up to 10ft and they all connect together if i need longer.
They're bulky for sure, but they are so versatile and dont get tangled so no need to be tidy with them 😅
Our buddy here always seems so wholesome. Gives great, concise advice that is actually applicable. Very much appreciated. If I found out this guy beats the crap out of unicorns in his spare time, I would be heart broken.
Different colour guylines is actually a blessing if they get tangled in the bag
Just ago I went on my bicycle for some quails, far from home big rain came my way. Too big for umbrella. So I rigged a line, no pegs.
Just in time I managed with two of my knifes as pegs.
I sat there on my folding chair with hot coffee and Bob Marley. It was raining hard, the wind was strong.
One hour later blue skies came out.
The magic blanket was dry before I had packed my things.
Epic ride.
But I'll make four pegs to take with me.
Not many trees here in Holland.
🔆
Hello from Oklahoma! Good Video. You just demonstrated why I carry pruning shears. So it's easier to make toggles and tent pegs. Thanks for all U do! God Bless!
When I first got into bushcrafting type stuff that was the first little bag I put together. Some stronger higher weight rope for the ridge and a bunch of 550 of various lengths for whatever else I may needed. I do keep a couple climbing carabiners in mine for those hitches around the trees, just makes deploying the ridge a little quicker in my opinion.
In the winter when ground is frozen or nothing to tie too I like to use a log or rounds as anchors.
My favorite air guitar solo channel 😎
Thanks for the content
Great tip about loop on your bag for your ridgeline.. great for hammock camping.
Nice thanks Dan
thanks for all the content you puting out.
i know you make alot of stuff yourself. and i feel it would be better with the zip on the bag to go the other way its easyer to keep all the small stuff in the hanging bag left if you have to pick somthing out. becuse you do not have to open the whole bag. when it is like it is now you dont get the stopping border.
Thanks
Good evening from Syracuse NY brother
Where do you stand on the new ridge line debate?
I need to make a prepared ridge line
Thanks Dan!
I think many of us play with our gear WHILE watching Coalcracker 😊
Enjoy your videos awesome information
Most of my toggles are attached to the (deliberately long) loose end of my bowline knot. They're duffle coat toggles, and I use them like a marlin spike. They've served me well since the mid 1970's.
This is perfect timing was getting ready to go out tomorrow and this reminded me about cordage :)
May I suggest ditching the bowlines on your ridge lines and using a figure 8 on a bight to form your loops. Why- we’ll it’s a stronger knot in that it doesn’t reduce line strength as much as a bowline but thats not too important here. You can always undo a figure 8 w/o resorting to salty language or a marlin spike. Another advantage is the ability to tie it anywhere along a line should you want/need a loop in the line. Just a thought from 30+ yrs of teaching rope work.
Better yet, tie a slip knot with a stopper knot. Add another prusik with 1 tail and a stop knot on the end. You just created a soft shackle on the end of your Ridgeline. No need for a toggle.
You are right, a figure 8 on a bight is much stronger. I rarely use a bowline, and when I do I always put a stopper knot on the tail.
@@boomshanka8743 many people do not realize a bowline can slip in artificial rope such as nylon. That’s why the fig 8 came into use by climbers, then rescue services (that’s where I taught). You’re right to put a stopper in the bowline tag, good insurance policy.
Dam good job on video and showing all the items needed in gear bag. Keep kicking ass on videos!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍
Ha, yeah, you said wood would. Great advice.
Thanks!
I too have my ridge bag. Mostly the same but I cheat and go Ti tent pegs.
Really enjoyed watching cool stuff
PLASTIC TENT PEGS!!!! Lol. Just playing. Great video.
Enjoyed you video with Townsend
Thanks for sharing
Line. Itz line, not rope.
Two infantry tours in the Nam taught me to limit what i carried to what I needed, not what i would like to have. A knife, nail clippers, shroud line, razor, toothbrush & paste, d.e.t., p-38, flashlight, machete, plastic spoon, zippo and a pencil/pen. We all had a poncho, poncho liner, extra socks, and a towel. Minimum minimum!! For two years!! i wuz surprised at what i didn't actually need. Add in weapons, ammo, water, radio & chow and it wuz pushing 70 lbs, or more.
i carried what i needed, not what i wanted.
---- '66 -'68, 101st abn div.
Great advice but, even more noticeable, that's a nice great pouch!
Great video, Dan! 😎👍🏻
I keep a bag of extra toggles in my bag as well as 6 toggle to toggle line extensions if my peg lines aren't long enough.
Great tip. God bless.
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Green screen? You've changed 😊 good video. Alway take more cord.
Fully agree. Got Hanks in every carry including my belt carry.
Very good.
Imma go sew that pouch
Nice
Keep it going
Thx for the video.
Wouldn't metal tent pegs be better for driving into the frozen ground than wood or plastic?
Yes, you need to be mindful of weight. If that isn’t a concern then go with the heavier and stronger material.
@@canbonly1970 I am aware. I wasn't suggesting using iron railroad spikes LOL. I was thinking of aluminum. And the guy in the video said several times he wasn't concerned about weight. 😁
Is ' playing with your gear ' code for something?
It's code for pounding your tent spike.
What thickness paracord do you use?
If you use a
" jungle knots "
Ridge line , NO BREAKAGE ,NO WEAR ,NO NEED FOR CARRYING MULTIPLE RIDGE LINES
no truckers hitch needed .
No bowline needed.
GAME CHANGER.
Where can I get a bag like yours to put my ridge line and accessories.
MSR Groundhogs.
I bundle all mine in an extra bandanna
Since you are not bothered by weight, could you not forge or use 6"nails for cold weather instead of plastic?
I have nails with plastic heads,when they break I will weld a hook on,
Or for really hard,some 6"screw type with a bolt head on,both from aldi
It’s hard to carve a tent peg when it’s raining.
⚡👍⚡Couldn't ya use a bigger stick to carve a point on as big as the plastic tent peg for frozen ground? Bigger stick, stronger tent peg.
Just playing devil’s advocate here, but it’s worth considering that a thicker stick would also be more difficult to drive into the ground. That could be especially important when the ground is frozen already.
@@evanf1443 then, in this case the plastic ones would be hard to drive into the ground as well.
Dan what are your thoughts on titanium tent pegs vs plastic? Thanks!
Sticks.
@@bangurowned Did you not watch the video? He said sticks are not good in the winter.
@@billsedutto8824 then right after he literally said he uses ABS plastic. Did you watch it? rude ass
What are the dimensions of this ridge bag?
At least carry one steel spike nail peg, not the thick wire peg that will bend for pre opening a hole for your wood peg in ice or hard pack snow. Plastic peg might oversized your hole and require a larger wooden peg.
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man it's August how are you wearing a flannel shirt
An ex told me i was a tent peg ! 😃
Love the content asper usual, but the video itself is doing some weird ghosting. Looks like you have a green screen aura
It’s all rustic and cool, just don’t seem practical.
👊😎🤙🍻🔥
Is ridge line the same as para cord??? Come on man.
No
Do you just use this channel to plug products that you come up with that usually aren’t needed at all?? Rhetorical
This is so irritating just bring some rope and be a true bushcrafter and make the toggle and pegs when you set up
Thanks
Thank YOU!