The Swiss Seat 

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The main reason it's called the Swiss seat is... If you do it wrong.. You will start to Yodel ! 😂

Man everytime I watch these videos theres something that reminds me of my dad. He taught me how to tie a swiss seat while we were camping and rappelling in the mountains of Tennessee/Virginia. That was over 20 years ago and I had long forgotten how to tie one. I sure miss the old man. The things you're teaching your son and even strangers will impact them for the rest of their lives. Thanks Corporal

Trick is to keep the furniture all in one room

I learned this method while in SWAT training back in mid 80s and used it a couple times to rescue people. One was trapped in a deep well and talk about an intimate moment. Fitting both of inside a 30inch well 70 feet deep....I tied a swiss seat on myself to demonstrate to the vic how to do it. As I climbed back out, I explained to him to be really careful when doing the squat or the twins would get trapped. He was getting into a panic and failed to squat but once and then the rope went between the boys and let's just say, it made quite the interesting and hilarious conversation once the crisis was over and all were above ground. He told me several days later that he never knew one could stretch so far from the other ROFL... Thanks for demonstrating this, for me it brought back fond memories as well as refreshing a badly needed skill.

I may forget how to tie my shoes someday but I'll never forget the swiss seat.

Used a Swiss seat in a rappelling course at Ft. Sam. But it was so long ago, I forgot how to do it. Thanks for the refresher. It's one of the many uses of ropes that can save your life in a survival situation. You can never know too much woodcraft. Thanks for the video.

End of my wilderness survival training that was taught by a former army ranger(who to this day still haunts my nightmares), he gave me some ropes, a rescue 8, and some carabiners and told me to repel down a cliff face, retrieve the 80 pound dummy, and climb back up the cliff. The swiss seat is part of what I used to do this. I'd honestly forgotten how to tie one until now. Thanks for the refresher course.

I learned the Swiss seat from my older brother 21 years ago and it has saved me many times.

The world is already better with people like you and I...thanks for sharing your video

3am and I’m high as hell watching a dude make a Swiss seat. Don’t even know what this is.

This brought back memories. I learned to tie this when attached to a ranger unit in Viet Nam in 1968. We practiced repelling off a tower and learned how to tie this and used it to rappel out of choppers for insertion into thick jungle canopies. Forgot some of the newonces of the Swiss seat and this brought back allot of memories.

On a side note. Cheers to you. Doing things in the rain shows spirit and dedication.

Superb instructional; what makes it more appealing to me is that it's conducted whilst it's raining (however light). It shows a different type of commitment, which people have already discussed in their posts. Good work.

I used the same setup for over 20 years. With just rope and carabiners i did a lot of rock climbing. Other people had rigs and other gadgets. Extra cost and weight. I did just fine. With some thinner rope I made prussic loops and with a bit of muscle i could climb or cross most places. When i had no carabiners rope loops worked on a limited basis.

The Swiss seat takes me back to my college days. The only useful class I took, repelling and rock climbing. Good times.

I wear my sunglasses in the forest on a rainy day to do some good ol Swiss seats!!

Knowing how to do the Swiss seat has been a real life saver. Sometimes I have to go out on a steep roof without the proper safety set up. Making the Swiss seat adds a layer of safety I’d otherwise be lacking

Just showed my teenage son how to do this today. Him and I had fun rigging and rappelling today

Where would the (common man) be without people like you showing us the way? THANK YOU !

If someone sees you watching the opening scene in public, good luck attempting to explain your way out of this. Happened to me. Thanks.

This is very manly bondage.

the bright side of youtube, where people pass proper knowledge. thank you.

As always, AMAZING!

Air Assault in 95. Airborne in 97. Best experience of my life. 6 years of peacetime duty. Thanks for the throwback.

Those of us that went thru Air Assault can do this with our eyes closed. I went to school back in 1996 and can still do this blindfolded. The Corporal does a great job not only with this video, but all of them. Perishable skills must be practiced- If you dont use it, you loose it-

Very nice walk down memory lane. I learned the swiss seat when I went to MWTC in Bridgeport, June 1984. Thanks for sharing.

I remember that makeshift harness from rappelling exercise in boot camp. I could never duplicate this forgotten technique. Thank you for this

I'm not a military man myself but I really enjoy your efficiency oriented way of explaining things. Until now I allways used whole hitches above my back side but half hitches will do the job.. Good idea mate :) By the way greetings from switzerland xD

my old drill Sargent used to say, "If it ain't rainin', you ain't trainin'. " US Regular Army.

This was a great refresher course for me. Thanks so much, Sir, for a clear and concise lesson.

This is the content I appreciate so much, thank you Shawn!

Every time I watch one off your vids, I pretty much learn something new. Your channel has great info and is far diff than most of the same old same old vids from other channels . I would also like to say Thank you for your service Corporal. Keep up the good work!!

This video has the potential to save countless lives. For that i thank you. Semper Fi

Omg. I learnt this in the Australian Army when we were doing our Airborne Rappelling Course back in 1982. Memories..... :-)

This is a good one for anyone who hasn't had Marine Corps training. I learned this in boot camp and still use it today. Semper Fidelis!

I love videos like this. I went off trail in the Eastern Sierra's recently and could have used this if I got in trouble. Instead I brought some slings with me to make an improvised harness. I didn't have to use them, but having this knowledge in my back pocket is always appreciated. Thank you.

You brought back memories of Mountain Warfare training at Pickle Meadows, Bridgeport, California ! Circa 1978 ! Just prior to separating my lumbar at L4 - L5 , while lashed to a boulder to my rear, and a slightly heavier Marine, while on belay ! Didn't know I was injured, until standing in formation, waiting to run back to Base camp, and I stretched ! That's when all Hell broke lose ! Squid Doc there said there was nothing he could find, so I was treated like Sick, Lame and Lazy ! Humped a Prc- 77, aka " PRICK " Field radio that night on guard duty ! Very long and painful story short, I put up with back pain for 25 years, before having surgery ! Now after 43 years of separation from the Corps, I am now numb on my right side, at the hip ! Why ? Because it's the Marine way ! OoRah ! Once a Marine, always a Marine ! That's a no shitter ! You can't forget because of the pain ! Lol ! More than you asked for, I'm sure ! And doesn't compare to what our Brother's and Sisters have sacrificed, since my leaving the SUCK ! Just one of thousands of stories, I'm sure ! I can almost smell the pines ! P.S. I watched a Captain, at the time, try to use a webbed belt, for an expedient method, in place of a carbineer, on a slide for life, at MWTC. He slid down the rope by holding onto the belt by his hands only, and made it about half way down, before the belt melted in two, and he dropped like a rock, probably traveling a good 10 to 15 m.p.h., from 30, or so feet ! You had to see it, to believe it ! BTW, He became a rolling stone ! Semper Fi ! 🇺🇸☠️🇺🇸

wow really appreciate that you stopped at 4:04 to let the rain pass over you, just as I was thinking its getting a little loud you made the cut. The patience you have and clear knowledge has made your videos some of the most binge worthy content on hear, really great stuff.

I love this. One man, one forest, one swiss seat

This is the seat I learned to repel with at 13 years old as a cadet. Works every time.

Had to use these seats in mountain warfare training in Pohang. Giant standing school circle led by a RoK WO that I could barely hear or see. We were all handed a hunk of rope and after whispering two minutes of Swiss seat instruction he yelled at us to run up his mountain and Aussie rappel off the cliff face! Wait; what? Knew I was going to be a bug splat but somehow everything worked. Wish you were leading that PMI. It was Disneyland for adults, but would have been even more fun with an instructor of your caliber. Korean Marines are no joke Hardcore like you read about BTW.

Thank you Corporal, outstanding! stay safe, love your videos brother.

It’s crazy that I still remember how to do this, seeing as how I went to basic training in 2000. Great video.

OMG!!! Rappelling and the slide for life... Legit my favorite obstacles on the confidence course! Fond (and sometimes terrifying) memories of a much younger me at MCRD San Diego...lol...

Thank you for this brilliant video...God Bless what you do!

Nice job man, you even made the overhands lay correctly on the square knot. most people mess that up repeatedly.

While going thru SWAT school in the mid 90's we used the Swiss seat to rappell from a 7 story building. Not gonna lie, scared at first, but once my feet hit the ground I ran up the 7 flights of stairs to go again. I was FUN !!

Nice! I used the Video as a guide when I was in Oregon when a landslide took place in the Dalles wiping out the entire trail head I came up, good stuff!

Thank you, Corporal. I learned something new today.

Hey brother, thanks for posting this. Everyone should know that the Swiss seat is ALWAYS made with static line, NOT 550 cord, or other dynamic rope. But it can also be made more comfortable by using webbing, just make sure it is of high enough stregth. FYI to posers watching, this is obviously a Marine, because he is out in the rain. If it ain't raining we ain't training. Semper fi brother.

I remember making and using one of these things when I was just a young lad. Of course when you grow up and get 'bigger', the first thing you always buy is a proper seat/body-length harness made of (more comfortable) factory-stitched webbing. Thanks for the trip down Memory Lane, my friend--Always Be Safe! 👍🏽

That's a pro move explained easily, quite impressive for new learners like me, thanks buddy.

just like mom used to do! Great and informative video once again Cpl Kelly.

I loved doing this stuff when I was younger. Rope work was fascinating in the beginning!

excellent, I have taught rope rescue for years. This was the best way I have seen this explained.

Thanks for knowledge!!

Not so easy to get right, and even harder to explain, done perfectly! great video as always, pleasure to watch. greetings from the Alps. C.

i know this video is a bit older, but i gotta say, I started watching you for the bushcrafting stuff you do, i really enjoy the different shelters you do and ive tried a couple out. and then i found this video on the swiss seat you have, and its freakin awesome like the rest of your stuff. simple and to the point. keep up the awesome work!

Thanks for sharing! Great explanation and demo

Great video. Thank you.

Great explanation, I have to teach my scouts the swiss seat for zip lining. Thank you

Scariest instruction at Parris Island! Lol Makes you appreciate a harness! Awesome video!!!!

Great stuff, I remember doing all this up in Bridgeport with 1st RECON Bn. back in the early '80s. Great times.

We use to make a set harness out of 2" nylon webbing for repelling similar to the way you tie but a little more basic. Early 1970. Good Job!

Outstanding, keep doing what you do.

And remember screw down, so you don't screw up. A belayer's memory tip.

If It's not raining we are not training. Thanks again. Brings back fond memories

Thank you, nicely done

Thanks for the tips.

Oohrah! Useful knowledge. . . what a keeper!

Swiss Seat, Transport Tightening System, & Commando Crawl... equal a 44 year old flashback. Only thing missing midway of the crawl, is the 40' elevation, hang free, & drop into an ice cold river. Thank's Corporal Kelly, for stirring up those moments of Clarity. 9717

Thank you Corporal...

Thank you for the direct, precise and clear instructions to make a practical Swiss Seat (I had never before heard of a Swiss Seat). I found your link at the top of results when I was looking for "safety harness" +rope

Awesome refresher

Well done and thank you.

Excellent video, Thanks for the information, never know when your going to need that one!

6:15 Is Paul Harrell somewhere in the woods there..

nice one. love the rain, gives that smooth agony.

Semper Fi brother and thank you!!!

I was just watching videos on this last night. Very informative, thanks for posting!

Thanks a lot! Awesome, useful video! Good luck to you!

That rain sound is very nice to relax; not to stress doing harness. thanks anyway for sharing

CLEARLY 03- "if it ain't rainin' it ain't trainin" I remember being trained how to tie this seat some time in the early part of 1983, 1/6!. NTA (Northern Training Area, Okinawa Japan)

Thanks man! I needed a refresher.

That was awesome

I love this guy's content!

This brings me back, I remember learning this in ROTC

Very good demonstration of swiss seat which is used for abseiling.

After bct I couldn't remember how to do this for the life of me. So glad I found this for when I want to go rock climbing.

Great job , Marine. Oorah!

Awesome, good to know

Pretty crisp salute. Thank you sir.

You are full of great outdoors info. Truly enjoy these videos

Was used to tie it every morning in the swiss climbing camps around 1970. Harness like you use it today was very expensive. And for the mountain soldiers it was the tool when they had to go into difficult areas. Guides was equiped with better stuff.

Thanks for the demonstration. It is not comfortable but will do the job.

excellent vid, thank you

Its amazing how clever and inventive mankind is t o create these things.

Thanks for doing this

Shades on a rainy day in a forest is a nice touch.