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Survival Skills to Practice at Home
Outdoor activities can also be practiced at home. Even when we’re not able to get out into the field, we can still practice and strengthen the skills we’ll need outdoors. Work on these skills until you can do them with your eyes closed and with either hand—then pass the knowledge on and teach them to others.
🪢 How to Tie a Taut-Line Knot
The taut-line hitch is an adjustable knot that grips the rope under tension but can be slid to tighten or loosen when needed. It’s incredibly versatile—perfect for securing a clothesline, pitching a tarp, or adjusting tent lines.
BD Greenman
3 days ago1 min read
Rope Trick 2.0
With just a short piece of rope and a few quick moves, you can perform a simple rope trick that magically creates two knots—one above your hand and one below. It’s a fun skill to practice and a great way to build rope confidence.
BD Greenman
Mar 121 min read
Rope Trick
With just a short piece of rope and a few quick moves, you can perform a simple rope trick that magically creates two knots—one above your hand and one below. It’s a fun skill to practice and a great way to build rope confidence.
BD Greenman
Mar 111 min read
Lighting Fires with a Magnesium Fire Rod
Learning to start a fire with a magnesium rod is one of the most exciting outdoor skills kids can practice. With a simple cotton pad, a little Vaseline, and a shower of sparks, children discover how a tiny ember becomes a flame. In this activity, kids learn four different ways to ignite tinder while building coordination, confidence, and real survival skills.
BD Greenman
Mar 102 min read
Carving Wooden Mushrooms with Kids
Carving wooden mushrooms is a fun and hands-on outdoor activity for kids that teaches patience, focus, and knife safety. With simple tools, a green branch, and careful supervision, children can learn to shape their own mushroom caps while practicing fine motor skills and gaining confidence in a safe, guided environment.
BD Greenman
Mar 103 min read
How to Tie a Trucker’s Hitch
The trucker’s hitch is one of the most useful knots for tightening and securing loads. By creating a simple loop in the rope, the knot acts like a small pulley system, giving you extra leverage to pull a rope much tighter than you normally could. Whether you’re tying gear to a truck, securing equipment to a fence, or tightening a line at camp, the trucker’s hitch is a reliable knot that is both strong and easy to release when you’re done.
BD Greenman
Mar 101 min read
How to Tie a Square Knot
Learning simple knots is a practical skill that builds confidence and problem-solving abilities. In this short guide, we’ll show you how to tie a square knot using two pieces of rope you can find at home. With just a few easy steps, you’ll learn a classic knot used for generations in camping, outdoor skills, and everyday tasks.
BD Greenman
Mar 101 min read
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