Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
7 things I didn't realize about Van Camping & Van Life ! If you're considering trying Vanlife, here's a great idea of what to expect!
Vanlife Campers (Montreal, Canada) - THIS IS THE VAN I USED !! - APEX Model
vanlifecampers.com/buy-campervans/apex
*Apps That Helped During The Campervan Trip!*
Avenza Maps - Great Mapping App where you can load in your own maps.
store.avenza.com
IOverlander App - Shows Water Fill Stations, Free Camp Spots etc
ioverlander.com
I Hunter App - Shows Crown land / Titled Land
ihunterapp.com
HipCamp - It's like Airbnb for camp spots and private land.
hipcamp.com/en-US
Also, if in Ontario, you can find Crown Land here:
ontario.ca/page/crown-land-use-policy-atlas
7 things I didn't realize about Van Camping & Van Life ! If you're considering trying Vanlife, here's a great idea of what to expect!
Vanlife Campers (Montreal, Canada) - THIS IS THE VAN I USED !! - APEX Model
vanlifecampers.com/buy-campervans/apex
*Apps That Helped During The Campervan Trip!*
Avenza Maps - Great Mapping App where you can load in your own maps.
store.avenza.com
IOverlander App - Shows Water Fill Stations, Free Camp Spots etc
ioverlander.com
I Hunter App - Shows Crown land / Titled Land
ihunterapp.com
HipCamp - It's like Airbnb for camp spots and private land.
hipcamp.com/en-US
Also, if in Ontario, you can find Crown Land here:
ontario.ca/page/crown-land-use-policy-atlas
![The ONE HANDED Knot You NEED to KNOW! [The Falconers Knot]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dmLrmkcmwOU/mqdefault.jpg "The ONE HANDED Knot You NEED to KNOW! [The Falconers Knot]
The Falconers Knot is the easiest and arguably the best Single Handed Quick Release Knots out there!
Traditionally used by Falconer to tether their bird to a perch with just one hand.
The Bear Essentials Knot Tying App - *OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED*
GOOGLE PLAY Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bearessentials.knotIQ
IOS Download Link: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/knot-iq/id6738783142
IMPORTANT INFO:
Please have patience, this is the very first version of the app, and with your help and feedback, Ill be improving this app as we go!!
PLEASE LEAVE A GOOD REVIEW IF YOU CAN!!
FYI - FALCONERS knot and about 100+ more knots are in development right now just ironing out the glitches. Will be released within the month!
Thanks SO MUCH!!
Your friend,
DJ
*BEAR ESSENTIAL KNOT TYING KIT - Camping Edition:*
https://bearessentialsoutdoors.ca/products/bear-essentials-knot-tying-card-best-camping-knots-edition
or on *AMAZON USA*:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV4J4BKB?maas=maas_adg_97509F8C72EF4B0621284CA42F0CD705_afap_abs&ref aa_maas&tag=maas
Your friend,
DJ
#knots #beginnerknots #onehanded #knottying #lifehacks #survivalknots
══════*MORE Knot Tying Tutorials*═══════
10 ESSENTIAL KNOTS FOR LIFE
https://youtu.be/5lLPAHK_k6I
10 KNOTS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE (AT HOME)
https://youtu.be/FeRhYhxhzVE
The ALPINE BUTTERFLY Knot (Queen of knots):
https://youtu.be/Qc89VZ9JkN0
THE BOWLINE: (KING OF KNOTS):
https://youtu.be/RhS9hFLQnu8
THE BELLRINGER / REMOTE RELEASE KNOT:
https://youtu.be/syNOekZkO6M
THE BEARS GRIP HITCH (NEW DISCOVERY)
https://youtu.be/67V5aS9XpdE?si=mTCTMV5B3EohoIIx
The CONSTRICTOR HITCH
https://youtu.be/4LgbkXIF0oU
The CANADIAN JAM KNOT + QUICK RELEASE:
https://youtu.be/S7ZdnCHcb48
THE DOUBLE DRAGON KNOT
https://youtu.be/gWhLCM3Hm7U
THE DOUBLE FISHERMANS BEND
https://youtu.be/ZR-sElJmrio
THE MONKEYs FIST
https://youtu.be/beSNnPbfuHI
THE FARRIMOND FRICTION HITCH:
https://youtu.be/eQ_Qjk9XcHY?si=8qEgBnksvUINGIxf
The Prusik Hitch:
https://youtu.be/vMz8Qg1uBu4
The ROLLING HITCH:
https://youtu.be/Tds5Wp71xp0
The SHEET Bend:
https://youtu.be/Qfwc50zKmW0
THE TAUT LINE HITCH:
https://youtu.be/3YlrFZHmo9w
TRUCKERS HITCH - AUTO LOCKING
https://youtu.be/RK5gE-3wuGI
═══════════BEST KNOT TYING BOOK!════════
The Ashley Book of Knots
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![The Worlds BEST Shoelace Knot! ...[The Berluti Knot]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ds-EtA4Uw6s/mqdefault.jpg "The Worlds BEST Shoelace Knot! ...[The Berluti Knot]
How to tie the BEST shoelace Knot for Hiking Boots, Running Shoes, Hockey Skates, and EVEN DRESS SHOES!
Once you learn it, youll never go back. It doesnt ever come loose!
Ive added it to our KNOT IQ 3D Knot tying app:
KNOT IQ - By The Bear Essentials:
PLAY STORE (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bearessentials.knotIQ&hl=en_CA
APP STORE (ios): https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/knot-iq-the-bear-essentials/id6738783142
#shoelace #shoeknot #bestknots")
