I really like your honesty and none of that bragging that I see on RU-vid these days. I learned some things from you today. Thanks and keep it going bud. Cheers from Canada.
Wisconsin here. I like the video, I have been experiencing some troubles with rope and making rope when I need it takes too damn long. I have tried different twines and most of em won’t knot correctly or break under 50 pounds. Thank you for you thoughts and opinions. I prefer browns and greens as well, as a matter of fact brown plaid is my favorite for white tail hunting, lots of scotch pine where I hunt so it fits perfect. May the wind be at your face and your arrows fly true. Thank you.
This video is funny in all kinds of ways :). It's funny that you mentioned your accent, because I was getting impatient waiting for you to actually address the subject of this video, but I kept listening because I liked your accent. The subject matter finally started at 4:30 :). Bank line is made of black fibers because it is then coated in tar, which is black. The tar helps prevent rotting. The smaller size is very good for prussic knots on ridgelines. Prussic knots work best when they are a smaller diameter than the ridgeline, ie paracord. Bank line is also good for lightweight packs. I usually use paracord for everything else. I'm looking forward to seeing your pottery!
Thank you for watching and commenting. I am bad to ramble on but i try to add a little humor to my videos too. Ive had a hard time shooting pottery videos because as soon as its done we have been boxing for shipping out Christmas orders but i will get one up soon
I'm from Michigan, the UP, we have rocks and roots all over. The best tent stakes ever come from the hardware store. Get 60d or larger pole barn spikes. They're skinny, light, barbed a little, and pretty inexpensive. Lots of uses besides tent stakes. Just something to try. They're especially good in hard compact soil.
I use #18 the most. 1/4 pound of it is 250 feet of cordage and hold 160 pounds. I use it for everything while camping except for a ridge line. Any type of lashings may get a few more wraps to hold it all together and he yet to fail me. I even use it to hang my food bag up away from critters. Two reasons I haven’t went to #72 or higher 1) knots would be extremely hard to untie with it being tarred 2) don’t have much use for it other than a ridge line
To me, bank line can be difficult to work with certain knots like a truckers hitch that locks itself down. Too much friction. But for durability and cost BL is the way to go. Like you, I also like my paracord for sure. I use both. For bundling and long term storage of bundled items that may be left out in the elements for long periods, BL #18.
Thanks for the video. I just liked and subscribed. There’s not enough out there about bank line. I’ve been using it for years instead of paracord because it doesn’t stretch much at all. I don’t think that people outside of the survivalist world know about it, but it seems that everyone is at least vaguely familiar with paracord. I use #12, #36, and #72 depending on the task. I usually carry a decent length (125 feet) of #72 in my pack because it will handle anything without breaking. I’ve held up things that weigh at least 250 lbs, and it’s never even slipped or stretched at all. Good stuff. I wrap my knife and axe handles with #36 to protect them and for grip, but it can be really handy when you need line and all you have is your knife. It is extremely strong, and I’ve never managed to break it, but I KNOW that 72 will never break. I’m pretty sure that 36 would work 90% of the time, but why not be 100% sure? I generally use #12 for really fine stuff, especially when I need to stitch up canvas or similar material. It’s a bit difficult to stitch with because of its diameter, but it will never break in that application. I keep a short length of it inside my knife handle with my sewing kit. It is also really good for making nets or snares, but I have only tried that as an experiment...making nets is too time consuming, but if you had a bunch of 12 in a survival situation, it could make a huge difference with catching food.
"The only right way to do something is the way you like to do it." Can't say I agree under all circumstances, but I love your attitude man! Sort of like an expression we have up here in Canada (Vancouver Island, BC)... "If it ain't broke don't fix it." Always remember Red Green's famous saying... "If the women don't find you handsome they should at leadt gind you handy."
The purpose for this motto is most people are gonna try their way whether its right or wrong. And the only way they will know their way is wrong is to try it and find out. It doesnt really mean the right way to do things is the way you want to do it lol
i also like the thicker line more , works better with various knot techniques, like when you put the end through the cordels of the line and the tencion and tightness of the line under load lock it in place. if you are used to work with ropes you know what i am talking about, ...and it is stronger and generally easyer to manage.
You better believe it brother. I like bigger better, kinda like a woman sometimes bigger is better. Love hearing the rosters. Good luck with the tractor, I have an old 49 Ferguson can't get the country out'a me!
listening to you talk reminds me of my cousin...which is not a bad thing. Like you, I too appreciate the knowledge that shared on Dave Canterbury and the Corporals Corner channels. I notice that both your 36 and 72 lines are twisted tar....you ever you use the braided tarred bank line? As you indicated that prefer heavier cordage especially for running ridge lines and such - the braided version won't unravel from itself...which depending on the intended application, may or may not be an advantage....just curious. Good luck with your channel.
Try braiding 3 strands of your #72 Going with a whole $14 roll, cutting it into 3 equal lengths, and braiding it would get you a pretty decent length of some seriously strong cordage for not much money at all. ...content idea for you ;)
#21 or #18 are fine for most camping and tarps lol.... people think they need 300 pound+ cordage when they're using it in ways that never exceed 20 lbs. I opted for smaller cord because it's less weight to carry overall, and because paracord stretches bad especially when wet, it's junk
You are right . I dont use it for the strength, i like it for the size and feel mostly. I use just about all of it for one thing or another but this i have more options in my opinion. Just personal preference.
@@SpiritoftheOutdoors for sure, #18 is ridiculously thin but still rated to 165 pounds, and it's like 1/10th the thickness of a shoelace. I think it's strong enough to hold down a tent and be used for 95 percent of tasks needed. What is good about the thinner stuff though is that it is less weight carried when hauling stuff (like backpacking) and because it is thinner and you can still split it into 3, it can be used as a fishing line and be used to sew/repair stuff with if you are caught with your pants down. Even the thin stuff is good enough too for traps or for netting ;-) cheers
@@SpiritoftheOutdoors at least it was cheap. It looks like basically black nylon thin rope. Never tried the bank lined that's coated tar. This says coated but they must mean with dye lol. Useable for other stuff at least.
