![Easy INSTANT RELEASE Knots - [Siberian Hitch + Kalmyk Loop] @TheBearEssentials](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c5p1bbuISJc/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Two of the BEST knots for Cold Weather & Winter - because you can TIE and UNTIE them with Big Mitts on.
This video covers:
• Kalmyk Loop knot tutorial
• Evenk / Siberian Hitch
• The best cold-weather knots for gloves and mitts
These are the Evenk / Siberian Hitch, and the Kalmyk Loop.
I've added it to our KNOT IQ 3D Knot tying app:
KNOT IQ - By The Bear Essentials:
PLAY STORE (Android): play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bearessentials.knotIQ&hl=en_CA
APP STORE (ios): apps.apple.com/ca/app/knot-iq-the-bear-essentials/id6738783142
Kalmyk Loop, Kalmyk Knot, Evenk Hitch, Siberian Hitch, cold weather knots, winter knots, mitt-friendly knots
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Knot #1 - Siberian / Evenk Hitch [when to use and WHY]
0:23 - Knot #2 - Kalmyk Loop [when to use and WHY]
1:04 - How to Tie the SIberian Hitch (Evenk Hitch)
1:53 - How to Tie the Kalmyk Loop
Two of the BEST knots for Cold Weather & Winter - because you can TIE and UNTIE them with Big Mitts on.
This video covers:
• Kalmyk Loop knot tutorial
• Evenk / Siberian Hitch
• The best cold-weather knots for gloves and mitts
These are the Evenk / Siberian Hitch, and the Kalmyk Loop.
I've added it to our KNOT IQ 3D Knot tying app:
KNOT IQ - By The Bear Essentials:
PLAY STORE (Android): play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bearessentials.knotIQ&hl=en_CA
APP STORE (ios): apps.apple.com/ca/app/knot-iq-the-bear-essentials/id6738783142
Kalmyk Loop, Kalmyk Knot, Evenk Hitch, Siberian Hitch, cold weather knots, winter knots, mitt-friendly knots
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Knot #1 - Siberian / Evenk Hitch [when to use and WHY]
0:23 - Knot #2 - Kalmyk Loop [when to use and WHY]
1:04 - How to Tie the SIberian Hitch (Evenk Hitch)
1:53 - How to Tie the Kalmyk Loop
![Easy INSTANT RELEASE Knots - [Siberian Hitch + Kalmyk Loop]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c5p1bbuISJc/mqdefault.jpg "Easy INSTANT RELEASE Knots - [Siberian Hitch + Kalmyk Loop]
Two of the BEST knots for Cold Weather & Winter - because you can TIE and UNTIE them with Big Mitts on.
This video covers:
• Kalmyk Loop knot tutorial
• Evenk / Siberian Hitch
• The best cold-weather knots for gloves and mitts
These are the Evenk / Siberian Hitch, and the Kalmyk Loop.
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
Kalmyk Loop, Kalmyk Knot, Evenk Hitch, Siberian Hitch, cold weather knots, winter knots, mitt-friendly knots
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Knot #1 - Siberian / Evenk Hitch [when to use and WHY]
0:23 - Knot #2 - Kalmyk Loop [when to use and WHY]
1:04 - How to Tie the SIberian Hitch (Evenk Hitch)
1:53 - How to Tie the Kalmyk Loop")
![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
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Your friend,
DJ
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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
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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
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