BEST all around Ridgeline for anyone FULL VIDEO AND DETAILS

[@DavidCanterbury]

The other issue the 3rd prussic solves over a tied loop is a short distance between trees when you may have to move a prussic past the loop before tying to get enough mechanical advantage, you could tackle from the 2nd loop and toggle a tarp with the 3rd so you don’t need to attempt finite adjustment of where the tackle loop is verses where the tarp may land between the trees

[@smithself411]

Love how you’re never afraid to let your techniques evolve, Dave. Thanks.

[@CMDR-Cody]

Man I started this video like "How can you improve the ridgeline anymore it's so easy." But honestly I am speachless that is amazing.

[@MrBogus1983]

It is amazing, that this morning a thousand men all over the globe go to their gardens to play with ropes. Great job Dave. Godspeed.

[@evanf1443]

Your enthusiasm when explaining the process in this particular video is both infectious and understandable. It’s not every day such a simple change to accepted practices can make such a quality of life improvement.

[@jasonsierra3696]

This is why you're the best bushcraft teacher alive today. Thanks Dave.

[@DanielMerk23]

Who else watched this 100x? Awesome vid Dave

[@trentonjames4561]

I love this technique, but my favorite part of this video is the excitement and joy on your face while demonstrating. You sir are truly a blessing 🙏

[@jimmeyers8960]

I've been "into" knots for years, first owning a sailboat and then more knots when I started watching bushcraft channels. This is the first time I've seen this! It's amazing. It seems to have all the best properties of a knot: Easy to tie, easy to untie, holds when tied, holds under load, works with different size line, etc. Well done, Dave. Thanks for sharing it.

[@davehumpleby3440]

Your excitement about this is palpable. And I can see why. This might just be the start of a global change in line tensioning. Ridgelines, guylines, washing lines, hell, any line. It's a Eureka moment. I'll certainly be using it from now on. Great work, Dave.

[@CC-mb8fi]

As a person that moved goods daily by truck and trailer, we used those knots for 30 years. I am 65 and still use them to cynch down things on the truck or trailer. Many other uses in the field as well. Thanks for the reminder

[@bjh4970]

I love the fact that no matter how experienced you are there’s always something new you can learn if you stay vigilant; how many ridge lines have you tied in your life? 10,000? 100,000? And STILL there’s more to learn…

[@woodswalker64]

You know, it’s amazing to see how this ridge line has evolved over the last few years. I learned it from the channel when at the fixed end all the cordage was run through the bowline. Also, Dave did a video years ago on putting a figure 8 loop as the fixed loop for the truckers hitch. Then it evolved to using the much faster marline spike hitch on the bowline and the slip knot for the trucker’s hitch loop. Now look at it! This is going to be called the “30 second ridge line” as taught at the Pathfinder School. can’t wait to get out and practice these techniques! Thanks DC! Can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@jayslater3964]

And I was just getting to prepare my new Rapid Deployment Ridge Line this afternoon. Thanks Dave. Glad to see your nogin is still in prime working order. Gives faith to the rest of us that ours still works good too!. Well, I still have lost a substantial amount of my creative superpower, all of it if you ask my kids. I can't seem to convince them that wanting to live in the woods, chase little animals, hugs the trees, all of it, is actually the most sane anyone can get!

[@linolopez7510]

Seeing his facial expression at 8:13 that he has so much pride in his craft and you can tell that he truly appreciates learning and teaching

[@jamescooper2618]

Dave, this seems so sensible that I'm surprised that it hasn't been common knowledge for years. It seems to be a great technique for speedy ridgeline deployment. Thanks for teaching this to us!

[@gud2go50]

Beautiful! Wow! The folks down under are genius! I lived in New Zealand for 10 years and was always learning something new in bushcraft after thinking it was backward at first but come to find out it was different and more practical. Dave, I will practice this now. I am glad you are constantly researching new methods of survival and bushcraft but most importantly you bring it back to all of us without making it a big members-only secret. Thanks! You need to do another survival show on your terms now and with your people. I would watch every episode.😊

[@VictorSteiner]

Love the amount of joy in your face around 8:45 :) very nice update!

[@mikeblair2594]

That's exactly the knot that my dad used for my entire life. I always watched him cause I learn best that way and I know that knot so well I could do it in my sleep. So your idea is an old one, but its the best knot I've ever seen/used to cinch somethin down. Thanx for bringing back some good memories of my pop. We all miss him and his black humor so much.

[@ayobali0121]

David this is seriously a game changer for people like me whom suffer from arthritis. Being able to use these methods means I can spend more time outdoors with my kids 🥰🥰🥰 Thanks so much, keep up with the innovative ways it means so much 🤩

[@darylsarbaugh3491]

This is pure genius. Totally deleted the 2 things I had issue with. The popping of the loop and running 5-15 feet of cordage trough twice. Thank You so much for making a more explainatory video on this after your intro short a few days ago.

[@jiujitsu2000]

Excellent! I think this will become the NEW STANDARD! I love it. Played around with it today and WOW! Thank you!! Blessings from Arizona!

[@davidlee6461]

Whoa! Brilliant again. Thank you for your sharing

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

I don't think I've ever seen you that excited. Love it! You can really tell how passionate you are about this stuff. Thanks for sharing! I've learned a ton from you over the past several years.

[@SilverPony44]

Dang dude that was so sick the way he did that whole deal and it all just pulled right out definitely gonna take this to the feild and start training the new style the great advantage is yanking one time to break your camp down and dip in a hurry if needed

[@MoJoRSA]

You made me so excited. My dad taught me your newly discovered loop to tie down our truck loads. What you can do for loads is you double die your end loop it Avoids it pulling itself out and acts as a secondary tie point. Now each tie point can be individually taught as the rope finds its stretch along the trip (especially new rope) I miss my dad, been just over a year since the Lord took him home. Thanks for this reminder of him. You've got a new subscription. God bless you

[@TheP0STMAN]

Always up for a way to do things more efficiently. I like the prussic idea and the new tie off. Will start practicing this week so I can teach it to my Trail Life boys this weekend.

[@brucemattes5015]

I've always been a time and motion kind of person. This is just another example, which has been demonstrated to me in multiple fields of work, of when someone who is totally unfamiliar and new to a particular job looks at what someone else/everyone else is doing, and comes up with an entirely new perspective on how to accomplish a task that no one has thought of before. I'm definitely going to incorporate a separate prussik loop in my quick deployment ridgeline for this purpose. Thanks for the video.

[@marlonvite4152]

Thw world is already better with people like you and I....you are a genius.... improving the already improved is only for proactive masters .... doing the already simple extraordinarily better.

[@jazmarz]

Great technique for someone like me who never can pinch as tight as I'd like. Will be practicing this in the backyard before my next outing. Thanks Dave, you are always finding new ways to make it simple.

[@cluelessbushcraft]

I can see how excited you were while explaining this which makes me incredibly excited to go out and put this into practice too. 😊

[@nathanielbetteridge4978]

I accidentally discovered this once while using the standard truckers' hitch type ridgeline knot that you've taught for years and have been using it since. Its by far the fastest and easiest method I've used.

[@nancieerhard420]

Thank you so much! I'm always looking for ways that I as a small, 67-year-old woman can get out there and do stuff. This is so simple and clear. Can't wait to set up my hammock tarp now.

[@swnorcraft7971]

The first "truckers hitch" I learned was the "truckee" you refer to. A guy showed it to me 30+ years ago. I have taught it to many since and have used it much. The loop that you pull through the under hand loop to secure the tackle loop can be left long and then tied in a half hitch around the standing part as a safety if you use this for securing objects for hauling. THE Creme de la Creme of this video is the way you finish...........Absolute Genius! Thanks for sharing! I love your enthusiasm in sharing this with the community. Keep up the good work.

[@kratz57x]

I've been making low-line poncho hootches literally for decades, This is a true game changer, BRAVO!

[@papaschuette]

Simply ingenious. I already have 3 prusik loops on my ridgeline. 2 for the tarp and 1 in the middle for a light source. I'll just add a 4th and call it good. I'll be using that setup from now on.

[@jeffbrooks9815]

Thanks Mr Canterbury, recently retired and I've been teaching myself and grandson some basic knowledge for taking care of your home. Your videos are very helpful. I hope your family will have a blessed Christmas together.

[@guynemer53]

I love how proud he is of his discovery. Well done man. Putzing around opens doors to new discovery.

[@davef5916]

I love how happy dave looks in this video after making a major but also only slight improvement on a time tested staple of his teaching. Hard earned knowledge!! To me this has always been the benefit of a taut tarp hitch over a truckers hitch, but I always feel like the truckers gives a smidge more tension. Thanks for sharing this Dave, definitely speedy!

[@scottburkett]

Dave, been a big fan of your work for many years at this point. While I have no problem tying a trucker's hitch, this particular approach is truly a game changer, especially if needed to be applied during distress or harsh conditions, or when possibly wearing gloves. Seconds can matter! Thanks for putting this together. Rock of the Marne!

[@backdoor5993]

Over the years of deploying ridge lines I have always felt there was easier way but I always got distracted from exploring what that might be. Thanks for taking the time to think it through!

[@norseman1137]

That's the best knot I've seen I will use that with prusik... I confess I'm a bit knotlexic... I have trouble remembering alot of knots ...this one is pure gold

[@BeauHayes-xd3su]

This is why I follow you Dave. Always finding a better, faster way. Bravo!

[@captbizzarro3141]

Never seen you smile as much or be so excited over knots. 😂 Too funny. Great new improvement to the ridge line, indeed.

[@edlo7801]

Wow...Was really looking for something where my daughters could do their own ridgelines more easily. This is perfect and now I use it too. Thanks my dude.

[@anthonyesposito7]

I love how excited Dave is explaining this! Great knot and explanation Dave!!

[@jezoliver6464]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Innovative, clear instruction, friendly and completely non patronising. Top quality.

[@3AlarmBushcraft]

I just keep coming back to this jaw dropping video and continue to be amazed at how simple and fast a ridgeline it is. Innovation and creativity at its best.

[@waw-westaussiewilderness8291]

Dave thank you so much for this. Some reason I've always had issues with the slip knot and putting tension into Ridgeline, but seeing that prusik being used instead is definitely an innovation for me. Being an Aussie we do like the "truckies hitch" and now I look forward to trying out the bite through instead of the full line. Much appreciated and love your continued developments

[@usmcdoc2512]

The excitement on your face made this even more worthwhile. Stay motivated. 🇺🇸

[@ericschnipke874]

The joy this man gets from a good knot is outstanding and infectious -- well done and cool invention!

[@CutefaceKennyJ]

I think I stumbled upon this restraint by luck a while back. You've refreshed my memory and are a lifesaver.

[@thefreedomwarrior]

Usually I don’t catch on too fast on new knots. You explained it so well and repetitively. I actually got it. God bless Dave

[@user-Zath]

I use this all the time, and I'll be sure to tie it like this in the future. Thanks Dave, for a 100% improved version of it.

[@carguy1312]

I've been trying to find the best methods of this for years. You've perfected it! Thank you!

[@johnschmalbach8243]

I have been using the third prussic loop for a while and use it for so much tbh. A couple keep my organizers from sliding on my hammock ridgeline. It allows me to adjust my food back on a 2 tree bear hang so I am not constantly redoing both anchor points to get the bag centered between the trees. Make a prussic soft/shackle hybrid and you don't even need toggles or s-biners for your tarp tieouts. So many things you can do with the simple prussic. That bite/slippery half hitch but though is clever as hell.

[@Nathan-wf3fr]

Absolutely incredible! A phenomenal improvement and I love the passion and excitement you have for continuous improvement. Thanks for sharing!

[@FosterHeninger]

Love the excitement you have in your aha moment, it's always fun to learn something new and that gets you excited for more.

[@FosterHeninger]

I'll be sharing this with the youth I work with every week, thanks for always sharing.

[@kenbarrett6466]

Well Dave has reinvented the wheel again !

[@Hommer167]

This is the best trucker's hitch hands down! What a phenomenal technique! Thank you sir!

[@craigmcmullen231]

I discovered this by accident last fall. I just figured it’s been a known technique for quite some time. I keep 4 prusik knots on my ridge line. I’ve just found uses for them over the years. Anyhow, my ridge line was way longer than the span I was trying to cover, and I hate running tons of line through the prusik. I accidentally did exactly what you’re showing. It’s pretty slick. So I kept doing it if my ridgeline was too long for my span.

[@eltacsyms5607]

Repeatable, simple, quick, and easy on equipment. Brilliant. This is definitely the very best Ridgeline in this modern era; bravo brother. Keep up the good work, and CC is our favorite of your proteges that we have encountered so far. We are going to have to watch this and practice another dozen times to lock it in. Thank you sir, you are helping America in more ways than you know.

[@Holmesy87]

I've no idea what he's talking about or why I was suggested this, but man it was fascinating to watch. I wish I knew anything about knots so i could appreciate this more.

[@twoowls4469]

This is fantastic. Taking the phenomenal prussic rapid deployment and adding better mechanical advantage for us older guys with arthritis and even further to rapid tear-down. Asa always Dave, your contributions to the outdoor life are the best there is!!!

[@robertbrannan9375]

I love how genuinely exited you clearly were to share this Dave!! Always a pleasure!

[@djtblizzle]

THIS is why I continue to be a fan. Real applications, actual descriptions, and how to use things. It’s crazy to think people actually think some random chick showing her headlights is a real survivalist.

[@justinbordeaux3627]

new to knots and hammock and tarp camping. can't wait to use this on my next trip. so slick. love the simplicity and how easy it is to do in almost a single motion!

[@ThePilule911]

GENUIS! M.Canterbury you are a modern Nesmuk/Kephart constantly impoving on the bushcraft techniques. I can only bow down to your commitment

[@joonies82]

Best ridgeline method ever, well done Mr Canterbury, that is just pure awesome.

[@123colinfrost]

Well done Dave, your ability to explain a relatively complex topic, clearly and concisely is world class. I learned this knot here in Australia as a Truckies Knot, I've taught it many times over the years, but I wish I could teach it as well as you. Good onya mate!

[@sundaymorninghikes6275]

My man, I just found your page and this knot is GOLD! Thank you for sharing this great idea!

[@kristianhansen3404]

That was how I learned to do It as a scout 38 years ago. Good to see It cumming around again :)

[@awells9153]

You look so excited this hobby is so awesome even at 52 still things to learn went out and tried it great thanks Dave you #1 man

[@small-town-southern-man3573]

Another thing that is overlooked is the friction involved in these type scenarios. One can actually create enough pressure/friction to cut through (at the least, damage) the surface of the loop being used. A small quick link in the loop creates a smoother surface for the 2:1, enabling quicker/smoother take up of slack, but eliminates the risk of cord damage.

[@redred333]

8:04 I really like the overlaid slipper half-hitches. this is a clever and elegant solution. thanks for sharing

[@sidzeller8655]

Truly impressive and clearly the fastest deployable line and exceptional for tear down if in a hurry for whatever reason. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ric_cresc]

will do this on my next camp! best teacher ever watched. awesome enthusiasm. those combination are really impressive. can't wait to try it on a real camp.

[@Bronkowitsch]

I've never got so excited about loops in a line, as you did. It's the little things in life that counts . That's the real lesson for today.

[@8626John]

Good explanation and thanks for giving the Outdoor Academy Australia a shout out. That bloke is putting out some excellent content and his channel deserves attention.

[@Multiklaaas]

I love how excited you got when you got to the new technique!

[@JohnDoe-qq8et]

It's such a pleasure to observe how passionate you are about your craft. I could hear and see the excitement radiating from you, that made me excited, looking for whatever I had, which in this case was a shoe string, just to practice. You're amazing, Dave!

[@Ejeej]

Brilliant! I've been thinking about using a prusik as a loop for the truckers hitch, but haven't tried it yet.. Awesome to see that it works. Gonna make some extra dyneema continuous loops for that. And your new way of tying it off is also pure genius, gonna adopt that as well! Thanks a lot!

[@stalejakobsen3988]

Thank you!😃👍 i've just baught my first tarp...an i am very new to all of this.But i picked up my paracord,atached it to my bed pole...and practiced 10 min,and now i feel like im a champion!😅 suuuper!! God bless! Greetings from Norway!

[@usmcdoc2512]

My toy hauler started leaking in todays rain due to a crack in the overhead vent cover. I remembered this trick and threw a tarp over the top and used your technique to secure the tarp and wallah!!!.... no more rain coming inside. Thank you good sir.

[@RickWeiner13]

Awesome adaptation. Will be giving this a try for sure. Admittedly I was a big fan of the rolling hitch for ridge lines but this looks even better. Thanks, Dave. Hope you have a great day.

[@armorvestrus4119]

I watched many videos on this and this is the best method for a fast deploy ridge line and is ahead of all the other methods. Thank you David for sharing this.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@unpossible4349]

How is it even possible for one person to know so much about knots? This surprised me with how fascinating this was to watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@hannaeyad]

THANK YOU! You make me look SO SMART when out with my scouts :) I LOVE this method and use it even with slippery line like Lash-It. I just put a toggle (usually a stick), in that final loop and then pull the tag end tight to keep it from slipping. It is SUPER helpful when I'm using paracord since I don't need a toggle. Then I can hang a high ridgeline and the tag end hangs low so when I'm ready I can just yank it to drop the ridgeline. Most of my cordage now has a Prusik loop near the end to make this super easy.

[@jannikramsen8504]

I absolutely love this knot you made. Awesome stuff. I had use for it several times and it works perfect and reliable and the quick release jiust make everything even better Thanks

[@yakfishin4912]

thanks for keeping things simple Dave.

[@eriktaylor5704]

All these years and you are still excited about a ridge line. Amazing lesson.

[@Fred_yolo86]

This has blown my mind, thanks for this because it's going to be a game changer.

[@addisarng]

Man you just improved my technique that I've been using for years by adding the prusik and slightly changing the tie off. Thanks for sharing and for doing what you do.

[@ryancoleman3816]

Very nice Dave! Thats definetly the best method Ive seen so far!

[@PVOutdoors]

This is the best combination ever!!!! Mind-blowing how easy it is!!!! Thanks Dave!

[@SFish-wr4kh]

I love how excited you get while explaining this!

[@alphabears6342]

That is so great and well thought. You can see how happy Dave is with his new system.

[@THX11380]

That is the best Ridgeline video I have ever seen in my lifetime

[@rohanwilson8605]

Great video! As an Aussie, I was always taught the truckies hitch for tie downs, didn’t realise it was a local thing and glad to see teaching of improvements to it!

[@phd001]

This is amazing. And you can hear the excitement in your voice. Subscribing to your channel right now