Most ropes are braided by twisting the strands but strands can be plaited (called a sennit) to create a “fancier” looking rope. Similarly, rather than ending a rope by tying it off in a knot or by whipping the end, you can terminate the rope end with plaits.
Category: Tools and Supplies
How to make cooking and eating utensils in the wild.
How to make clothing and insulation in the wild.
About making clothes in the wilderness You can use many materials for clothing and insulation. Both man-made materials, such as tarps and tent materials, and natural materials, such as skins and plant materials, are available and offer significant protection. With the right materials and skills, it is possible to create clothing that will help you…
How to make a backpack in the wild – simple backpack construction methods.
Rucksack (Backpack) Construction The materials for constructing a rucksack or pack are almost limitless. You can use wood, bamboo, rope, plant fiber, clothing, plastic bags, tarps, animal skins, canvas, and many other materials to make a pack. There are several construction techniques for rucksacks. Many are very elaborate, but those that are simple and easy…
How to make and use a Bola (rocks on string weapon)
Bow and Arrows – how to make and use bow and arrows in the wild
Throwing Sticks – how to make and use a throwing stick.
Spears – how to make a spear in a wilderness survival situation.
Knives – their components, blade types, and how to use them for survival.
In a survival scenario, a knife is by far your most important tool. A knife has four basic functions. It can puncture, slash or chop, cut, and scrape. A knife is also an invaluable tool used to construct other survival items. If you find yourself in a survival situation without a knife, you can make…
Clubs in the Wilderness – how to make a deadly club to use in a survival situation.
A club, also known as cudgel, baton, mace, nightstick or bludgeon, is essentially a short stick. You hold clubs and most are small enough to swing with one hand (although a shorter walking stick will also suffice). Although they are not thrown as you would a throwing stick, the club can extend your area of…