Corporals Corner Mid-Week Skills: 8 Simple Camp Knots You Should Know 

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The knot skills tutorials never get old. most of us don't use these skills on a regular basis, but these are a good reminder as we are thinking about our spring and summer adventures that it might be a good time to re-familiarize ourselves with some skills. I enjoy these videos. They are great reminders that skills are lost if they are not used. They are perishable skill. Thanks for sharing.

Here for the midweek skills video and to help support the channel. Thank you Corporal for sharing your knowledge with us and always providing me with quality content that interests me. Looking forward to Sunday and now Wednesday!

Believe it or knot… this is how I came across your channel in the first place. I will always use the quick deploy method for ridge-lines and teach it to everyone I ever camp with. Thanks for all you do!

Outstanding instructions, Shawn. Like the old saying goes in US Marines and US Army, it is not raining, we are not training! For us grunts, we train in all types of weather. God bless , Brother.

I absolutely think knots are the most perfect way to learn to deal with people, your job, directions, and how to make things easier instead of difficult. This video is absolutely superb!

Howdy Corporal. Now that's what I'm talking about! You are giving both new materials to some folks and a great review for others. It never hurts to have some refreshers on important and useful information! Your knot tying skill/lessons are top shelf Sir! Later on Corporal.....

I know you show knots and how you make them in all of your videos, but this makes a perfect mid week short! Hope this hits more views and likes as I found it very useful

An awesome review on these knots, corporal! It is always nice to go back to the basics to refresh your memory, especially if you don’t use them frequently. Thank you, corporal!

Ok, this one was outstanding AF! Most useful mid-week so far in my opinion. The others I just turned them on and muted so I could do other things. This one I sat and watched the entire thing without interruption. Also, I got the notification on my phone from RU-vid. Thanks again!

Simple, clear and concise explanation of, at least from my point of view, all the knots one needs to do 99% of the bindings you need. Thanks for the great teaching!

I watched the original of this quite a while ago. I practiced all of these. Thanks for the skills knowledge, Shawn!

My Scout leaders taught us boys to tie all kinds of knots. We moved on to splicing ropes, backsplicing, eye splicing, etc We also made ropes with a homemade machine and made ropes from hemp twine and other tines. One of many fond memories from Boy Scouts. Love your videos.

These videos never get old really useful these knots I use a few of them pre set on camping with tarps.Thanks again corporal for your effort...

Those are some vital knots to know, I am especially intrigued by the infamous arbor knot, I was a cellular radio tech for a minute, and some of those knots shown were absolutely necessary for completing the job, and rescue if needed. Really appreciate this one, fantastic as always

Knot tying class in the Army has been a lifetime class, that I have no forgotten. I always enjoy seeing you practicing them in your videos, that I'm pretty sure you master them " Devil Dog". 😆

It’s raining here in California; The Corporal is Training all of us.🍀🐊🏁

The bowline is one everyone needs to know since it can be used for rescue. Your video really shows the making of knots with clarity. A great skill video.

Those knots always get me. I have to watch it again and again. Cool refresher course to keep the mind sharp. Keep up with the shorts, good stuff. Ooh Rah

I appreciate that we can see the practicality of these knots demonstrated in almost any of your videos. Great stuff- thank you.

Thank you so much. I will watch this one again and again. And Share with everyone I know. This is exactly why we watch you. I will learn and use these forever. Life changing knowledge!

Great basic knot tying skills! Love the short, right to the point!

I was against the algorithm push towards shorts based on what they does to human neuropathy but Corporals shorts have so far been really good. Short, sharp and informative

Awesome! Watching knot videos never gets old. Wish you would start to share those again in your Sunday videos as a reminder.

I really needed that refresher video. Keep showing those "core" value survival skills!

Thanks Corporal. You are a treasure💗

Such a useful video! Thanks Corporal!

Best knot instructor on the internet.

Great video...Straight to the point and easy to pick up what you were putting down. I'll definitely save this to my playlist of knots and cordage. Thank you.

Making every old boy scout proud there corporal, we salute you

Thank you for sharing this, I been meaning to find your older video on knot tying. Blessings

Thank you Corporal Kelly, Great Video! I been waiting for this one.

Thank you advice to first timers watch these with rope in hand repeat the knots til you can just do in your sleep. It ll only help in life thanks again corporal

Loving the mid week skills videos. Thanks for all the hard work.

Thank you for showing the knots and how to do them. That is simple. Looking forward to Sunday's video.

Great mid week video man. I'm on the email list. I want to see you succeed. Every young man should know these knots. I feel like your videos make the world a better place. Stay frosty and have some fun too.

This is the perfect video for learning all the knots and their uses.

Great video. Right to the training in a concise manner! Love it!

My name is Chris Myers retired SSG US Army I just wanted to say thank you from one old soldier to another for helping me get my head back and out in the wild I have been watching your videos for over a year now

This is one of the best knot tying videos I have seen.

This is going to be a video that will be rewatched hundred of times over

I’ve always found the sheet bend easier to remember than the square knot. I always get the second portion of the square knot backwards. Good video as always. Also, the marlinspike hitch is great to learn because it can easily be transitioned into a bowline or jam knot. I think weavers of eternity has a video on it IIRC

Brings back my old scouting days. De Oppresso Liber

Thanks Shawn! I'm a Scoutmaster and every Tuesday we have a "knot of the week". With the exception of the Marline Spike Hitch and Jam Knot, all these knots are in the Scouts BSA handbook and the scouts have to demonstrate them for rank. Through repetition, they are becoming quite proficient with rope work and love when I introduce a "new" knot such as the Truckers Hitch or the Jam Knot, etc. IMHO, rope work, fire craft, proficiency in woods tools and general woodcraft are skills that form the basis for outdoor learning. Mastering simple skills such as these not only gives them another tool in their toolbox but also builds confidence. -Sean

How did you know my knot skills needed improving? Stay out of my head! No but seriously, love this.

Will be back endless times till all are mastered! Thanks!!

Rather pleased that I knew nearly all the knots although I'd forgotten the timber hitch - not one I've used so far. Thanks!

Always useful to know your knots. Thanks for the review!

Thanks for the review of these knots! I never tire of seeing them since I don't get to use some of them that often. But my goodness, they are so useful!

Something many people don't realize is you have to practice knots regularly or you forget them. Set up a knot-tying station and do it while you watch Netflix or whatever. I have 20 core knots that I practice almost daily for just a few minutes so that I can tie them with my eyes closed. Even more importantly, practice them in real settings so you know which ones work best under given circumstances. That's not as easy as it sounds.

Thank you for the very practical short...6 1/2 minutes of pure, no messin' about, highest-value content. I'm sure Reddit still says that you kick puppies and complains that you didn't plant and harvest the polyester and braid the rope yourself. I'm starting to think they don't know what they are talking about and that it's possible the internet is just full of haters. 😉 The food shorts are all party, and this short was all serious business. I hate trying to come up with silly comments, but hopefully taking time to post these helps the channel engagement.

Yes!! I finally know how to tie a jam-knot or arbor knot. Thank you!!

Excellent!! Love knot instructions!! Now you need to put out a knot tying book!! you could expand your audience!! "Corporals Corner Book on Knots, for camping, bushcrafting and the bedroom."

Always a great reminder. Thanks Shawn.

Easy peasy-lemon squeezy. Good to go! Thank you.

Thanks corporal. I'm saving this vid to reference.

The quality camera, up close focus, and intentional quiet during the demonstration makes this the easiest video to slow down and watch and do!

Great tutorial! Always a good refresher course!👍

Outstanding! I watched this one weekly through COVID to erase my left-handed knot dyslexia. The classics never die. Keep up the fantastic work!

Can confirm what you said about knots being hard to wrap your head around until suddenly they aren't. Ropes used to be hard for me to follow along with, then suddenly it clicked one day and it's way easier to get somehow.

Loving the mid week tutorials. Especially this one about knots. Fundamental knowledge. Great work sir.

Another great video. Thanks

That was great. So many times you see people just say, "tie that off with this knot", but you never get instructions. I love the way you always show what you're doing. Keep up the good work man

I've taught myself all the knotting and ropework that I know. I wish more people would just try to learn it. Isn't really that difficult, just takes practice.

These are great knots. It’s a perishable skill that’s often overlooked. It’s easy to forget to practice them

Hey cap commenting on my pops RU-vid my father was a huge fan and wanted to come and take ur courses unfortunately my father has passed away you were his favorite and thought u should know.

I've never been good at knots. Going to save to my Playlist so I can watch over and over.

Sweet video, thanks for sharing. These types of vids are awesome for sharing with kids or grand kids. Hand them some cordage, watch this with them, spend a few minutes together for memories forever. Knowing the Kids, and questions I'll be getting, your AF catchphrase will be 'Apple Farts' for a few years still.

Love proper knots. Use them every day! This video was Outstanding AF! Thank you!

Saving this one. 👍🏼👍🏼

Arrogance is no substitute for being educated. Corporal has been a great teacher through the years. Keep em coming.

A "Square" knot is sometimes called a "Reef" knot. We can't forget about the bowline's brother the "Sheet Bend" or a "Tautline Hitch" and what about our friends the "Clove Hitch" or "Figure-Eight" Just here for ribbing, the engagement and hopes that this will have a follow-up it two. It's outstanding AF to have a clear and concise resource to point someone to.

Great practical skills video and refresher

Appreciate the information sir. Knot skills are under taught, under utilized and extremely helpful. Appreciate the extra effort man🤙

Gonna have to practice some of those ! I saved it so I can go to the barn for some of rope It’s supposed to be a rainy day in Carolina tomorrow , I’ll fire up some cowboy coffee and have at it . Thanks brother ! Semperfi

Wonderful video. Keep these instructional videos coming!

This was at the top of my feed. 😁 Thanks Corpral Kelly 🇺🇸

If it ain’t rainin, we ain’t trainin! Love the handled log pulling rope !

My dad worked over 30 yrs in the fire service. He always loved the bowling knot. He said now the fire service has changed to another knot saying the bowling isn't safe. He say b.s! Great video!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! Me and the kiddo are going to use this as part of his home schooling. Thank you Shawn!

I really enjoy these tutorials. I look forward to them, as well as your Sunday overnights.

YES to CORPRAL KELLY USMC ooooRAH

Finally! A new video knowledge of knot and hitch instead of old. Please review the new video improvise Trucker Hitch if possible.

Respect my brother shawn... nice and simple to follow instructional vid!... love to tie that room together ..now that I have learned the way of the knot! ..another fine vid my brother..remember if it ain't raining you ain't training! OAF!☝🏻💚✌🏻❤👊🏻💪🏻

a lot of great knots to know, i will start practicing

Love your stuff and thanks for the refresher with this useful skills video. Hope it gets the hits you need to keep this up. I want to see you thrive!

As usual another great video with lots of knowledge it goes to show why you are a teacher

You made that look so easy! I was one of those guys who usually ended up inventing some new form of a combination of knots, whenever I tried to tie one and sadly they usually all failed! I hope you do a review from time to time so we all can memorize them and throw in some new ones along the way! Thank you! Take care! You sir, are an asset, to the survival community!

Aloha and Mahalo! Knots refresher is always good.

Thank you so much Shawn knowing how to do the knots is one my biggest problems learning and by using this video to practice will surely help alot 😊

Outstanding mid week drop! It was a great refresher on some useful knots! Thanks for your hard work! Cheers 🍻 😊

Thank you, all information id greatly welcomed

Just got the notification. 3 hours late, but I'll take it. Knots is something I need to practice

Outstanding video

Video entered feed within a couple hours. Plus vids from over 6 years old are entering feed. Knot going to l like it, going to love it. Appreciate the lesson on knots.

I know about square knot and larks head just gotta pratice the others.

This is the exact skills video I needed.

Thank you for your time to make each and every single video, you have taught me so much and I’m still learning every single day.

I love it..When I was in the BSA teaching the Bowline, The Rabbit comes out of the hole goes around the tree and goes back into the hole. Simple but it worked LOL Great video

Novice here. Enjoyed seeing the practical example of the use of the Timber and Merlin Spike hitches together. Thank you.