Woodsman's Best Friend THE TOGGLE!

Who would have thought a stick and a couple of knots could make life so easy around camp? The toggle can be a huge asset around camp as it provides a means to hang camp pots, camping gear, backpacks for easy access, the list goes on. Dave Canterbury shares a few secrets on how the toggle can provide various camp benefits in this SRO Quick Tip.

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[aSergeantMajor]

As an aside comment of a historical nature. During World War II every British Commando and member of the parachute regiments was issued a 6 foot long toggle rope. A wooden toggle was spliced into one end and an eye splice was made at the other. By joining toggle ropes a longer length could be made and used to make a foot bridge, a climbing rope, a swimming aid for river crossings. The uses were only restricted by the creativity of the individual soldier or group of soldiers. Back in the late 1940s during my time in the Boy Scouts in my troop we all made and carried a version of the wartime toggle rope. An internet search will produce versions currently for sale on various marketplaces.

[dannyh]

Toggles are indeed very useful! Also, one of my favorite words. Just try saying toggle, toggle, toggle without smiling,

[b.p.aigledesbois]

Dave has done this before. I still think that this little method is genius. Thanks for the review! The first time I saw this technique I used to lash branches between two trees to keep my back pack off the ground. One branch goes behind and through the straps. While the other branch keeps it from flipping off balance. Any how as always thank you for all you and the rest of the gang do!

[FishTheJim]

Excellent. I just recieved my 20L Pathfinder drybag/backpack and by using the straps I can open and close the bag while hanging it off a tree with a toggle. Thanks Daver :)

[jonq]

Great tutorial. I love saving these videos so I can access them when I need to refresh

[mbarr]

A bit off topic : But I am having thoughts on all of the Bushcraft shelters, not addressing wet. Getting wet and how to stay dry and warm. This is the season where thermal sensitivity is paramount. An example was watching a 55 gallon drum liners vid that showed a raised bed, which was covered by what I saw as a tarp to small. The water hits the drum liners and you will be wet. I am seeing the same across all Bushcraft channels. Now I am just a Nube and have very little experience, but It has happened to me and I was hoping this could be incorporated into future videos across the board.

[mol]

Great tip, I use it everytime im out, to keep my bag off the ground. Thx Dave!

[imsoberwilson]

Awesome new intro! Thanks for the info!

[EPGunman]

Good stuff Dave thanks for the video!! Handy as a shirt pocket for sure.

[papaschuette]

Great tips. Everyone should know them. I can't explain how useful they are. Thanks Dave.

[alanrice]

Thanks Dave, these tips are very beneficial. Alan Rice

[layerman]

Great stuff, Dave, thanks! I'd not seen that modified lark's head knot before that you showed for the more permanent connection...I learned something new!

[richavery]

Love all the tips! Another great one for the toolbox. Keep them coming sir!

[gcogray]

Dave...i wonder if you could use the same toggle and hitch you use for your to pack to hang a hammock?

[hotice]

Thanks for this Dave. A question for you: what knot did you have at 1:10, when you "let the tail hang down, " just before you tied the marlin spike hitch?

[stephensgate]

Thank you Dave. Always good to see you. How’s it going with rebuilding your house? Would love to see it. -Stephen, Ohio 🇺🇸

[kennnuthatch]

A demonstration of the difference between a constructor knot and a clove hitch would be not only helpful but alleviate some confusion about the terms/names.

[Atkrdu]

Dave I hate to ask, but have you guys been living in the woods this whole time? If you have, would you mind showing us how to do the day-to-day stuff? Like the Journal of the Yurt, but without a Yurt? Even if you haven't, I think that would be a very useful video.

[ixwasxherevids]

Audio needs to be touched up a bit cant really hear you

[frankbush]

I have been hanging my bag like that for years, check my channel vids.