Tag Archives: Knot of the Week

Gear Tasting 29: Waterproof Dry Bags, Rappelling Gear and Pepper Spray Grenades

Posted on March 10, 2016 by The ITS Crew

On this episode, Bryan showcases a Hiking Stick that transforms into a camp stool and offers a method for securing… View Article

Posted in Gear Tasting | Tagged Air Traffic Control, aLOKSAK Bags, Arc'Teryx, ATC, Belay Device, Bluewater Assaultline, boo boo kit, Climbing, Climbing Harness, Dry Bags, figure eight, first aid kit, Gear, Gear Reviews, Gear Tasting, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Locking Carabiner, Pepper Spray, Pepper Spray Grenades, Prusik Knot, Rappelling, Sea to Summit, Watershed Bags, X350a, Yates Harness | 1 Comment

Knot of the Week Video: Use an Alpine Coil to Quickly Coil Your Rope for Storage

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Bryan Black

On this week’s Knot of the Week, we’ll be going over the Alpine Coil and how it can be used to quickly… View Article

Posted in Coils | Tagged Alpine Coil, Alpine Knot, Climbing, Climbing Knots, Coiled Rope, Coiling Rope, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, Rope Coil, Rope Management | 1 Comment

Knot of the Week Video: Carry Your Rope Hands Free with the Climber’s Coil

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Bryan Black

So why would you want to learn how to use a Climber’s Coil to carry a rope on your back?… View Article

Posted in Coils | Tagged Backpack Knot, Butterfly Coil, Butterfly Rope, Climber's Coil, Climbing Knots, Climbing Rope, Coiling Rope, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, knot, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, Rope Coil, Rope Management | Leave a comment

Knot of the Week Video: Shorten or Bypass a Damaged Section of Rope with the Sheepshank

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Bryan Black

On today’s Knot of the Week, we’ll be going over another of my favorites, the Sheepshank. It’s namesake comes from… View Article

Posted in Lashings | Tagged hitch, Hitches, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, knot, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, Sheepshank | 2 Comments

Knot of the Week Video – Carry Your Drinks Using a Bottle Sling

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Bryan Black

Ever broke a lid on your Nalgene or had a circular object you wished you could collar and lift? Look… View Article

Posted in Hitches | Tagged Bottle Hitch, Bottle Sling, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW | 1 Comment

Knot of the Week Video: Create an Improvised Seat with the Scaffold Hitch

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Bryan Black

In this week’s Knot of the Week, I’ll show you how to tie the Scaffold Hitch and create your own… View Article

Posted in Hitches | Tagged Emergency Seat, hitch, Hitches, Imminent Threat Solutions, Improvised Seat, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, Scaffold Hitch | 2 Comments

Knot of the Week Video: Haul Your Tools with the Axe Hitch and Hammer Hitch

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Bryan Black

A couple of relatively easy knots to tie continue our Hitches in this week’s Knot of the Week series. The Axe… View Article

Posted in Hitches | Tagged Axe Hitch, Hammer Hitch, hitch, Hitches, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, Overhand on a Bight | 1 Comment

Knot of the Week Video: Tying Onto a Hook with the Cat’s Paw Hitch

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Bryan Black

Today’s Knot of the Week is a hitch that resembles the Girth Hitch, called the Cat’s Paw. The primary difference… View Article

Posted in Hitches | Tagged Cat Paw, Cat Paw Hitch, Cat's Paw, Cat's Paw Hitch, hitch, Hitches, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW | 2 Comments

Knot of the Week Video: Properly Secure a Flag with the Cleat and Flagpole Hitches

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Bryan Black

Today’s Knot of the Week is one that I love sharing and definitely one of the most useful in my… View Article

Posted in Hitches | Tagged Cleat Hitch, Cleat Knot, Flagpole Hitch, Flagpole Knot, hitch, Hitches, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW | Leave a comment

Knot of the Week Video: Make a Quick Getaway with the Highwayman’s Hitch

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Bryan Black

Today’s Knot of the Week is another of my favorites, particularly for its history. The Highwayman’s Hitch was supposedly used… View Article

Posted in Hitches | Tagged Highwayman's Hitch, Hitches, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Knot of the Week HD, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW | 2 Comments

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Tag Archives: Knot of the Week

Gear Tasting 29: Waterproof Dry Bags, Rappelling Gear and Pepper Spray Grenades

Knot of the Week Video: Use an Alpine Coil to Quickly Coil Your Rope for Storage

Knot of the Week Video: Carry Your Rope Hands Free with the Climber’s Coil

Knot of the Week Video: Shorten or Bypass a Damaged Section of Rope with the Sheepshank

Knot of the Week Video – Carry Your Drinks Using a Bottle Sling

Knot of the Week Video: Create an Improvised Seat with the Scaffold Hitch

Knot of the Week Video: Haul Your Tools with the Axe Hitch and Hammer Hitch

Knot of the Week Video: Tying Onto a Hook with the Cat’s Paw Hitch

Knot of the Week Video: Properly Secure a Flag with the Cleat and Flagpole Hitches

Knot of the Week Video: Make a Quick Getaway with the Highwayman’s Hitch

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