Knot Class (#4) - BushClass USA

For my first BushClass challenge I started with class #4 - "Knots."  This was one that I knew I could knock out pretty quickly.  As a rock climber I enjoy knots but I'm not all that knowledgeable of "bushcraft" knots.  The four knots were pretty simple.  The BushClass USA page stated that I would learn later the various applications for the knots.  The four knots were: the figure 8 on a bight (one I use all the time for climbing), the sheet-bend, two half hitches, and the tautline hitch.

Figure 8 on a Bight

Sheet-Bend

Two Half Hitches

Tautline Hitch

I'm looking forward to learning some bushcraft applications for these as well as continuing this journey.

Get out there!

~Rhyno

Rock Climbing Packing List

I'm heading rock climbing tomorrow with a junior high outdoor skills class that I teach.  We will be setting up a couple of top-rope belays - one for climbing and one for rappelling.  Here's my packing list.

• Static rope(s) (rappelling & anchors)
• Dynamic rope(s) (climbing)
• Prusik slings (self-belays for rappelling and backup for belays)
• Free carabiners (anchoring systems - opposite & opposed)
• Locking carabiners (harnesses)
• Friction devices: Figure 8s, SBG, ATC
• Rope pads – at least 4 (pieces of carpet)
• Webbing (anchors & harnesses)
• Harnesses
• Tarp (good for laying out equipment)
• Wasp spray (often on the cliff faces)
• first aid kit
• TP (a must)
• Knife/multi-tool (never be in wilderness without one)
• Camera & Extra batteries
• Lunch
• Snacks
• $
• Drinks (i.e. water/soda/Gatorade)
• Cell phone
• GPS
• Comfy clothes (maybe some clean ones to leave in car)
• Hat (something with a brim)
• Whips (just for fun)
• Bandana (tons of uses)

~Rhyno