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Learn how to tie a Heaving Line or Franciscan Monk's Knot - a practical and decorative knot used to add weight to the end of a heaving line, or to finish a Monk's belt rope ends. This is a fine knot for camping, climbing, sailing or Boy Scout training.

Learn how to tie a Tautline Hitch - a good gripping hitch that is quick to tie and resists sliding when the pull is parallel to the object to which it is tied. It is quite similar to the Rolling Hitch. This is a fine knot for camping, climbing, sailing or Boy Scout training.

Learn how to tie a Butterfly Knot - a handy way of forming a loop in a bight of rope that is quick to tie and generally easy to untie. This is a fine knot for camping, climbing, sailing or Boy Scout training.

Learn how to tie a Cat's Paw - a handy way of forming a loop in a bight of rope to attach to a hook or other object. This is a fine knot for camping, climbing, sailing or Boy Scout training.

Learn how to tie a Spanish Bowline - a good way of tying a bowline with two loops. This is a fine knot for camping, climbing, sailing or Boy Scout training.

Learn how to tie a Whipping - How to apply a whipping to a line to protect it from unraveling or to form an aglet at the end of a rope. This is a fine knot for camping, climbing, sailing or Boy Scout training.

Learn how to tie a Tack Knot - a secure way of attaching a rope to a fixed object such that it won't come undone even if shaken and flogged. This is a fine knot for camping, climbing, sailing or Boy Scout training.

Learn how to tie a Prusik Knot - sometimes misspeled "Prussik" - A bi-directional gripping knot that strongly resists sliding when the pull is parallel to the object to which it is tied. It can be used as an aid to ascend or climb another rope. This is a fine knot for camping, ...more

Learn how to tie a Sheepshank using a Tom Fool's Knot as a base - This is a quick and stable means of tying a sheepshank knot. This is a fine knot for camping, climbing, sailing or Boy Scout training.

This how-to video shows in close-up detail how to tie some common scouting knots. This video is an ideal teaching aid for kids from 8 to 80. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie the reef, sheet bend, and bowline knot.

For those who didn't learn any knot-tying skills in scouts, or have forgotten them all now, this video demonstration shows how to do knots from basic to more advanced knots such as Sheet Bend, Fisherman's Knot, Square Knot and Thief's Knot. Knot tying is essential for camping, ...more

The 4 versus 4 running the floor drill is a great running exercise for the whole basketball team using the whole court. This video gives you a full breakdown of the play and at the end gives tips on what scouts look for in players.

In this tutorial, we learn how to fit a backpack for long distance hiking. For scouts, look for a backpack with an adjustable torso so the pack can grow with you. After this, have the sales staff help you adjust your pack correctly, and measure how long the pack is on your bac ...more

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Sometimes you need a little shelter when you are hiking or camping. If it starts to rain, or you need a little shade from the sun, it will help you very much to build a lean to. In this tutorial, learn how to make a lean to if you are stuck in the wild. Fashioning a lean-to is ...more

In this video, Chopping It Up, we see how some men camping and scouting in the remote central Brazilian jungle hack their way through the thick brush with machetes. We watch as they clear a path to the top of a mountain. It's a lot of work! We're told how they identified a rou ...more

From BackpackerMagazine comes a video tutorial about an essential skill: how to pitch a tent in the wild. The video takes us from scouting out an appropriate location for the tent, to actually erecting the structure. This is an invaluable skill while camping alone, but is also ...more

Bowline knots are great knots to use for safety. Learn about tying bowline knots in this free video lesson from an Eagle Scout. Part 1 of 5 - How to Tie bowline knots. Tie bowline knots - Part 2 of 5. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Tie bowline knots - P ...more

Tie figure-8 knots to use as a stopper or when climbing. Learn about figure-8 knots in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout. Part 1 of 6 - How to Tie figure-8 knots. Tie figure-8 knots - Part 2 of 6. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Tie figure-8 ...more

Use knot tying skills to anchor loads, in rescue situations, and for lashing. Learn how to tie knots and what they're used for in this free outdoor skills video series from an Eagle Scout. Part 1 of 10 - How to Use your knot tying skills. Use your knot tying skills - Part 2 of ...more

Knot tying is useful for a number of practical applications. Learn about tying knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout. Part 1 of 24 - How to Tie various knots. Tie various knots - Part 2 of 24. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Tie vari ...more

Tents are a practical and easy shelter to use on any camping trip. Learn how to set up a tent in this free camping video series from an Eagle Scout. Part 1 of 10 - How to Set up a tent. Set up a tent - Part 2 of 10. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Set up ...more

Learn about the responsibilities of baseball coaches, managers, umpires, trainers, scouts, and owners with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video series. Part 1 of 15 - How to Be a baseball coach, manager or umpire. Be a baseball ...more