Taut Line Hitch - Camping Knot Series

[@MrFuzzleupagus]

This is where I learned to tie this knot. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@tgeliot]

I appreciate that you start out by saying what the knot is FOR, rather than just giving its name and showing how to tie it.

[@gregdavis19]

I get excited over knots when they are usable, workable knots.

[@ctcrosby01]

It really is a fantastic and extremely versatile knot. One of the few that I still remember how to tie from my Scout days.

[@lexingtonluthor8510]

I'm so happy I just leart how to do this knot between 2 chairs. Thanks. God is great so are you

[@adventuresandreams]

Great video, thank you. I used this knot years ago but didn't quite remember it anymore. This was all I needed to refresh my mind! I'll have to check the entire series now! :)

[@ImaOkie]

Video is cool , has that old school KOA vibe to it . Back when we were kids the family would do a couple of camps there and sometimes there would be demonstrations of various things , I particularly loved the pancake breakfast and s'mores around the fire ! The good ol days ! Y'all seem a nice bunch , thank you

[@victorcastle1840]

Thanks best I have seen. You showed clearly you go around twice and then go above the knot and do one more and it worked so easy and made it simple. A knot I knew well over 50 years ago in the Boy Scouts and had forgotten how to tie.

[@LetsGoNowAdventures]

Victor, thanks for watching. Your comment made my day!

[@winstonsmiths2449]

Agree. I did see another YTr use those rubber coated wire tie-downs (GearTie by Nite Ize) and showed each component/step of tying knots. Very clever. They hold their shape as you bend them so you really can see each step.

[@galihpa]

You know you're old when you get excited over a simple knot video

[@The-GreenHornet]

Very well explained and shown multiple times.

[@arsu8612]

its always nice to learn the ways of tying tie for tying my neck

[@chrisholt2474]

Fantastic, information and teaching, much appreciated, thank you.

[@thomasmason4854]

Great points Jack !!

[@meegssan5716]

thanks for explaining the under part as well

[@t0dd000]

Throughout my years of camping, hiking, hunting, camping, a decade in the military (combat arms), and decades of farming... The taut-line is perhaps my most used knot after the reef (square) knot.

[@randyrussell6246]

Simular back ground of life but its the truckers hitch for me .......by far.

[@mysourcessay6410]

Most useful knot i know just erected a 4 pole 20x20 tarp for shade used 8 knots and put it up myself.

[@adnanalgon6167]

Very very thanks you. Be good and smiling all time..

[@MrBikboi]

Probably my favorite knot, it's just fantastic. I use it for many things.

[@russellrhew591]

great, short and to the point. I don't understand the negative comments. keep up the good work and thanks

[@mad-k6q]

haters gonna hate.

[@carnivorecaveman]

Thank you very much, I absoloutely like this knot!

[@bjh6665]

Great knot. This is what we used to tree climb before all the fancy ascenders they use today.

[@dimidomo7946]

I like knots...I have quite a few knots on my head.

[@ju8828]

Great video. The "stay consistent" tip was a great takeaway for me when I tend to forget should I be going over/under.

[@5StarTeachers]

Thanks so much! Great knot!

[@thomasmason4854]

Awesome instructions!! Thanks!!

[@robertdunlap4975]

Thank you for your instruction!

[@r0ckworthy]

Incredible! I can't believe I've never seen this simple knot before. I can already think back to a bunch of times knowing this knot would have been helpful. Thanks for this easy-to-understand video.

[@Quijanos1]

I was the same way! This should be a mandatory life skill knot.😎👍

[@scottc3165]

Learned this in the Boy Scouts many years ago.

[@joshualloyd2915]

Thanks for this video! It’s exactly what I needed to know!

[@dustinharris8057]

Best tutorial on the knot ! Ty

[@MusicalMethuselah]

Tie the midshipman's hitch for more staying power! When wrapping the second loop, put it in front of the first loop. They'll catch each other like an automatic trucker's hitch.

[@winstonsmiths2449]

I add a half hitch after the last loop. This makes the knot much tighter. This is needed when using thicker, slippery/smooth synthetic ropes. Note: the knot should work as shown here, but you must dress the knot very neatly. If not, any rotation of the object tied to can make the knot slip. Windy weather can also work it loose if not dressed sufficiently. I use this knot on my sun shades which I leave out for weeks at a time. Paracord and tar red line work great as shown with the video's knot. But thicker synesthetic ropes can slip even though they appeared to be secure when you completed them. You can also use 3 loops prior to the doing the last loop on the other side of the knot.

[@Quijanos1]

Great recommendation. The half-hitch indeed locks the knot but is easy to untie when you are ready to go.

[@IrregularPineapples]

you can just add more loops to increase the friction and not make it slip -- you can even add another rolling hitch in the other direction right after and make it non-slip in both directions -- this knot (rolling hitch) is a variation built upon the clove hitch -- the clove hitch has many useful variations like the buntline hitch and constrictor knot (and of course this knot, the rolling hitch)

[@bennryan2]

I add 200 loops. Actually, tying knots is dumb, and nobody should need them. There, I feel better.

[@fb510m]

watched it about 3 times and it worked perfect; no genius here. thank you for showing us this!!

[@LetsGoNowAdventures]

Hi Elvis good to hear from you! Thanks for taking the time to write a comment.

[@accaciagame1706]

Just a simple prusik

[@PULLMAN464]

Great video!

[@mightymaule]

A superbly demonstrated taughtline hitch. Did anyone spot the slight difference when the lady demonstrated it? Still works though! (I think the lady went under, not over the standing end when she crossed over for the last part of the knot). Either way, it’s a great little instructional video, thank you.😊

[@JeoGaming819]

Out of nowhere I came acrossed this clip, exactly I was looking for Thanks.

[@LetsGoNowAdventures]

Thanks for watching Thomas!

[@djditty_57]

Learn how to first use the application you're using to learn things. People complaining about speed apparently still don't know you can slow the video down to 25% the original speed if they can't keep up. I had no problem watching this video twice and learning this knot.

[@bigheadkusku8206]

Nice demo and I'm not embarrassed to learn from u

[@LetsGoNowAdventures]

I appreciate that!

[@jacknorman831]

Great video! An improvement could be to instead of just sticking the tail end through the last loop, stick a bite through to make a quick release taut line hitch. You could even put a toggle through the bite to act as a safety lock for the quick release.

[@gregvetter5070]

Good advise. Almost any knot allows you to add a slip to the tag end. Makes it easier to untie. Especially when lines get wet. Peace!

[@millerchism8746]

Great tip the only issue i found was that if you’re using larger rope and put in a bight for a quick release it allows for more play and prevents it from being able to adjust. Good for smaller stuff though 😁

[@t0dd000]

There are a number of variations on this knot depending on material and use case.

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

Exactly what I was thinking too

[@jameslovell405]

Worked perfectly on the first try. Thanks!

[@stevengom1383]

I'd appreciate it if you would place the camera over your shoulder so I can mimic the movements instead of trying to learn and reverse my view at the same time

[@kato1400]

Every tree or mountain climber will recognize that knot as a form of a prusik knot.

[@robertg9514]

I used this same knot with 3 under 1 over for tree climbing. with a snap on one end, with an extra tail (the tail is the working end) the static end (the snap) snapped into my climbing saddle. We would have the climbing rope attached to the saddle, climb to where you needed to go, go around the trunk of the tree above a good limb or two with the snap, snap into your D rings and use the working end as the taut line (the tail is about 2 1/2 feet long) wrap it around the rope that goes down to the ground. Give it about 8 inches of line between the snap and the knot, with the remaining tail as a safety buffer. The knot holds you in place until you pull on it, whereas it will slip until you let go of the knot. It makes for a quick and safe way to rappel down a tree or whatever. We used 150 and 200 foot lengths of climbing rope, so you could descend just less than 1/2 the length of the rope. Get to the ground and untie the hitch, and pull the other end of the rope down out of the tree.

[@Quijanos1]

Great instruction, Team. Your demonstration was Superlative. After 3 practice rounds, I am ready to tie this knot.

[@boghopper5463]

one of the very few nots that can be tied and untied under load. for a better version, see 'midshipmans hitch' which crosses the second pass over the first before proceeding 'outside' to the last.

[@flutterby.222]

Thank you! This is very helpful and easy to follow! I can only remember how to tie 1-2 knots at a time and this seems perfect for most all my needs. After doing it a few times I seemed to get the hang of it and barely even had to think about the instructions anymore. I MIGHT even be able to remember if I don't use it for a year. 😅

[@SkiKat-USA]

Very nicely done! An easy knot to tie (if you know how).

[@gud2go50]

Your trainng aid is very helpful in helping me understand this knot. Thanks, just subscribed.

[@Topic_is_nothing]

This is awesome knot💞

[@ajillian1]

Ive seen people go in the opposite direction after doing the first two loops. After the first two loops you continue in the same direction to make the final loop which is above the knot. Is there any advantage to making the final loop in the opposite direction? Thanks for the vid.

[@jecadiz5571]

Very informative, tnx!

[@Kayaction100]

We call it aviator knot and it is used to stabilize small airplane to ground anchor at the flight school I work for. It has some give (slack) so once jerked on (effect of wind on plane) it reduce stress on plane structure. Very handy I use it to set up camping tarp and save them under strong wind.

[@gordondavies7773]

This is also known the rolling hitch. Originally used when anchor cables where rope so thick it could not go round the capstan or windlass. A kength of finer rope was roller hitched to the cable and used to winch in the anchor. A useful knot for adjusting a rope used as a belt

[@GC987]

Thanks - very helpful

[@newq]

I am hopelessly obsessed with knots. I think there's something wrong with me. I just want to sit around and tie cool knots all day.

[@joseffazekas7936]

Na starość zachciało mi się znać wiązania węzłów ale może się przyda może w niebie zrobię patant żeglarski to będzie jak znalazł. Dobry i przydatny.

[@dimebag667]

Worked like a charm! Thanks 👍

[@D800Lover]

Could this be used as a fishing know where you want a loop through the eye of the hook?

[@deanoboland]

Excellent

[@nathanhodgson2959]

Loved this video....More on knots! Thanks

[@LetsGoNowAdventures]

Thanks Nate! The Bowline is up next.

[@74357175]

I've tried a version where the final hitch is done ABOVE the spiral, and that seems to work as well, with less rotation . But I wonder, is it less secure?

[@costantinocontusi7619]

Bravo, sono carini questi video

[@Markeddivision]

Thanks man! I’m in cub scouts about to cross over today and I think I need to show them this knot !

[@LetsGoNowAdventures]

You should! Thanks for watching. Good luck in all your scouting!

[@glennlangford5897]

Excellent, perfect demonstration and clear explanation, thanks so much!

[@LetsGoNowAdventures]

Hi Glenn. Thank you for watching and I certainly appreciate you for your kind comment!

[@egregory348]

Thank you, this solved my problem perfectly.👍

[@Enigma.and.Shadows]

I'm just wandering if there are applications where the taut line hitch is better than the trucker's hitch or vice versa.

[@adrianramos7183]

this is exactly the knot I was looking for, thank you so much, very well explained!!!

[@JeremiahStringer]

Perfect video. Thank you

[@LetsGoNowAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardl6751]

At 1:50 Don't pull the free end out, leave a loop. Cinch it up and it will hold but be easier to untie.

[@charleseden5246]

Its almost like a close ended presik knot or like a presik knot where the end is attached to tail end

[@chrismarriott8974]

Can this knot be used with any kind of rope or smooth nylon string

[@zugmeister314]

Very nice, clear video! The jump cut at 3:15 isn't doing anyone any favors though. The woman's loops got out of order and magically fixed themselves in the jump cut. Showing people to reorder the loops is probably not a bad idea. Maybe put it in at the end as a "bloopers" section?

[@goatsinker347]

This will stay tight if there's no wind and the tent remains completely still; however, if there's wind, and the tent is jerking on that knot, that knot will loose it tautness. You have to add another loop to that last loop to get better performance.

[@Needafollower]

What can you do to stop it slipping?

[@curious_gage]

Favorite knot

[@jorgegarmendia3487]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@kevinschwinkendorf3202]

A trucker’s hitch is faster and still very secure. It’s also much easier and faster to untie just by pulling the tag end.

[@lloydditchfield6917]

We call that a rolling hitch in the UK

[@garyedwards9854]

Went to a Boy Scout channel learned it in five seconds wow!

[@howchapman]

Can you share what size plank and eye bolt (accessories) were used. Thanks for the video.

[@samsen3965]

Thank you.

[@ExilesGate]

Thanks man:)

[@scheisstag]

Just a little trick: use a gropo head set or put the camera at your side of the knot instead of facing the camera and the audience has a way easier job to learn the knot.

[@jimmydean9875]

Thanks sooo much you da best.

[@LetsGoNowAdventures]

Hi Jimmy. Thanks. You are the best!

[@woxie4990]

And ...? ... how is it undone?

[@tanguerochas]

There are three knots all known as the taut-line hitch. This is the one currently taught by Boy Scouts under the name "rolling hitch." My preference is the Midshipman's Hitch which holds a bit better. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taut-line_hitch

[@MusicalMethuselah]

Midshipman's Hitch is so fun to tie! so flowy

[@thomasrayborn3177]

I have never seen that knot, thank you for the clear teaching!

[@tokpredator5725]

Thank you for sharing.. this is really useful :)

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@LetsGoNowAdventures]

Thanks Refai!

[@xygnusx5067]

Great video! Also, so many dirty jokes can be said, but I am a gentleman so I'll keep them to myself.

[@Ana_crusis]

I find that, depending on the type of string/rope this knot doesn't hold. it slips even when tightened

[@dogmom7698]

Super handy knot! Thank you!

[@LetsGoNowAdventures]

You're welcome! I use this knot more than any other knot around the campsite. Thanks for commenting!

[@RoostedFilms]

Great job thanks.

[@xy7571]

What knot is holding the "tent"

[@Koshea69]

I would use a bowline on the other end

[@robertstonebreaker8394]

Is there a rule of thumb on how far to place your tent stakes next to your tent 3ft ,4ft to set out your guy lines just curios ?

[@LetsGoNowAdventures]

Hi Robert. Good question. I really try to get the angle of the guy line to the ground less than 60 degrees. In heavy weather I like to extend the line to 30 to 45 degrees. Really just take what nature gives you. If you extend your guy lines too far you increase the likelihood that someone will trip over them.

[@LetsGoNowAdventures]

What is your favorite camping knot?

[@LetsGoNowAdventures]

Greg, just checked out your videos. Great job.

[@RoostedFilms]

I use the truckers hitch to pull ridge line and the taut line hitch all the time. Just passing bye and saw this video. Great job what a resource

[@dogmom7698]

Greg Letter you’re knot looking for attention or are you ? 😆

[@vaskodimoski5690]

Shoe knott lol

[@coniferousforests8030]

thats what confused ***k out of me over vs under one people teach it over others under... others keep standing end on the left others on the right... on top of that I was confusing it with the Guy-Line knot which serves the same purpose and is somewhat similar but different... man

[@Srealdan]

How do you confuse yourself like that!?

[@vancespalti8803]

edit from vance went back and watched vid....I stand corrected....it was the blk table killing the contrast more than the shirt in certain clips...sorry....vs

[@tjellis1479]

I did KNOT like this video

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Thanks for posting, this is a very informative post.