The wilderness creates its own set of unique challenges for us, particularly after an extended period of time out there. It's easy to run out of supplies or lose essential items. Luckily, the wilderness provides us with a variety of resources that can be transformed into everyday materials needed to survive.
Whether you're a wilderness newbie or a seasoned professional, your preparation list for a trip into the wild might include knowing how to pitch a tent, gather water or discern direction. However, knowing how to make and use string from the environment around you is probably not on your list.
The good news is that string can be found in the wild when you're in a bind. The ability to create string from the plants around you is a vital skill. The cordage you make can be used as fishing line, thread, cloth, nets, etc.
To read about which plants to use for string and how to create string, keep reading!
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This is what I like to see
The first technique is called reverse wrap two-ply chordage.
Code Lundine from Dual Survival is very good at using and demonstrating this technique.
Matt Graham from Dude, You’re Screwed and Dual Survival is also very good at using this technique.
The YouTube channel Primitive Technology has a video where he uses this technique to make chordage and then weaves the chordage into a mat.