The Double Truckers Hitch

[@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811]

That's a great knot! As a beginner to knots, I really appreciate the way you take the time to fully show how to tie the knot, and explain its applications. Thanks for the video, and stay safe out there!

[@TheDouglasTrevino]

Good stuff. If you use a locking, aka "automatic", trucker's hitch on the second loop you won't lose any of the tension when you tie off.

[@papajeff5486]

This is a great way to tighten a rope, sometimes too tight to get the knot untied, especially with smaller cords in wet weather. One way to make a knot easier to untie is to put a dead toggle in the knot. Just pick up a finger sized twig and put it in the knot as you tie it. When time comes to get the knot untied, just break the twig and pull it out. Now, the knot will untie much easier. Thanks for being such a good teacher. Give your boy a pat on the back from Papa. Texas

[@rolandsoderqvist2474]

Love the way you say “add it to the toolbox”. A rope is just one “physical tool” but the knowledge of how to use it multiply the tool by hundreds i.e. knowledge is hundred times more important than the actual “physical tool”.

[@tomasmerino1039]

Well... If you had the knowledge but not the actual rope it's kinda useless lol

[@bigviper64]

50 ways to tie a Truckie Hitch!..there are so many versions and with each version I learn that much more. THIS version is something new and I can’t wait to see if it can be used on my Herb’s Hitch. Thanks!

[@jasongarling20]

This is so simple that I would have never thought of that! I greatly appreciate tips like this because sometimes you overlook the simple things just by overthinking! And as you know Dan the Man, you are the man! Keep on crushing it!

[@davidaustin4910]

OG here great training clip! Thanks and hope that you and the family continue to be safe and well!

[@donwilson9939]

Double trucker's hitch- check! Thank you Dan.

[@Jedi_Jed]

There’s so many ways to do this but this is so simple to remember. Very nice. Thank you.

[@sadiqaliabdullah129]

THANKS DAN YOU WERE A HUGE HELP BRO.I LOVE THIS CHANNEL AND ALL YOU HAVE TO OFFER

[@ianstradian]

My favorite knot is the truckers hitch. I’ve used this knot in several different situations. It takes the place of ratchet straps if you don’t have ratchet straps. I am a Merchant Marine and ratchet straps will rust in a salt water environment pretty quickly, so if I needed to secure something lite like environmental barrels,,, the truckers hitch was my go to.

[@gringo3009]

Best tip I've seen! I'm old and have never seen this. Thanks!

[@erikaushamburg8279]

I had no idea how helpful this in outdoor survival situations actually is. Thanks alot for sharing again!

[@minguscreek]

Leverage moves the world...toolbox filling up. Thanks

[@swampcatbushcraft7319]

Thanks Dan if I keep watching you I'm going to have more tools than snap on

[@embosity675]

Used this to pull a log out of water today! Absolutely crazy the amount of pull you can get with 2 combined

[@SageToSawtoothBushcraft]

Glad to be your bush brother

[@danielsarker4643]

Thank you bro, I owe to you. I will not forget this double hitches in my life time & you will be remembrance. Thank you again.

[@justindawson3428]

i used to use double the truckers hitch when I use to drive trucks for a job, your way is a lot easier and uses less cord. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

[@rezaamanat3259]

I kinda do need to use this everyday. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE IDEA! Thanks Dan

[@DavidsOutdoors-of1vs]

I did exactly that with three loops to lift a huge limb off a roof one time. Also used it to help square up a wall. Love the truckers hitch!

[@Saffirance]

Dan what useful knowledge you impart. I'm still working on getting the last part of the trucker's hitch. Once I have that down I'm sure tge double will give me no trouble. Thanks so much

[@pokerchannel6991]

kind sir: that is brilliant. I initially thought of just making two trucker hitch in parallel. But, man, you put them in series and that is brilliant. I will tell you why I am looking for a tight rope: I am tying a slack line without rachet, and I will use the trucker's hitch in series to get that line really tight without a rachet.

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Yep, I use them quite often

[@finnmacky7106]

That's a pretty interesting take. Thanks

[@mlsknnr]

Dan, excellent video. I have been doing that for years with heavy canvas wall tents for the ridgeline rather than having to cutting poles. They need to be tight especially when you have some distance between the trees.

[@jlvaughan69]

He’s right. I tried this technique and I tore the outside sheathing of my 550 cord. But it was tight tight tight. And super easy explication. Thank you!!

[@davidderr2662]

That is awesome! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Dan.

[@williamcox8175]

That was an awesome knot my friend. I have learned alot from your videos. Thanks for posting them.

[@jamesmiller2250]

Last night I dreamed I was hiking around Lake Wallenpaupack, and there was a sudden flood. Scrambling out of the way, who walks up but Dan Wowack. We ate bugs together. You're the man of my dreams, Dan.

[@Uso.slee685]

So good. Such a great way to do another truckies hitch which is strong and tension is so tough. Ive seen a few ways others do double truckies hitch but this way is so good. Keep up the awesome work buddy

[@jynnandtonnyx]

Yes! I used this to lower 6” boiler pipes down from a ceiling safely. Awesome tip!!

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk9055]

Never though of doing a second trucker hitch great idea thanks for sharing. I will have to give it try.

[@russelrogers2540]

50 Years ago I was driving a lumber delivery truck. I broke 5/8 and one inch hemp rope doing just what you described when tying down loads. Landed flat on my back and four foot down from the truck bed when the rope broke one time and rolloed off the truck bed the second time. .

[@MrFmiller]

That’s awesome. Another tool in the bag.

[@Chris-yg5vh]

This is awesome. I first discovered you Dan from JA Townsends and Sons. There are a lot of bushcraft experts out there and imo they are usually the tin foil hat super prepper, ex military, gotta conquer the known world, the is government bad, cliche examples of the people you don't want to meet in the woods.. Very few have a very practical and easy going approach to minimalism and bushcraft. Keep it up!!

[@brenthamby2155]

So essentially, you could use this as a giant slingshot??!! Nice job, Dan! I’ve learned a TON from your videos!!

[@asmith7876]

I was embarrassed after using the Truckers hitch the first time that I hadn't been using it for decades, kinda like I felt using a hammock. Now THIS variation, I'm embarrassed I hadn't thought of it myself, as this will solve an issue I've been having with something I'm working on. Dyneema cord is ultralight and ultra strong, like paracord size but 3/4 ton strength with zero stretch. It's amazing stuff. It's also really slippery and trying to pull enough tension on something that doesn't stretch while trying not to lose the tension when you tie it off has been a challenge. I bet this solves it. Thanks!

[@Eezyriderr1]

A 4 to 1 advantage as a pulley system goes. You can also lift very heavy loads with this. Like a canoe full of gear up a steep river bank with ease.

[@jefgir]

actually is a 5 to 1

[@thedurhamwoodsman]

Oh that's great , great video and such a good knot .very well done Thanks for sharing

[@peterkalo4628]

That's Awesome. Thank you for your time and teachings.

[@that_canadian_guy_8316]

That's awesome! Was randomly thinking a "what if you used two trucker hitches in series" the other day, and now here's my answer! Cheers boss 👍🤘

[@kayakncamping]

How about three?

[@jefgir]

@@kayakncamping A regular trucker's hitch multiplies your force by 3, the double trucker's hitch(showed in the video) multiplies by 5, a triple one would multiply by 11. Is worth notice that these are teorethical numbers, in reality you lose some of the mechanical advantage to friction, a theorethical 3 to 1 in reality would be 1.8 to 1 (when using pulleys to reduce friction you could get a 2,8 to 1).

[@johnnyrebel5458]

Awesome I can put that knot to use immediately. Great vid!!

[@sadiqaliabdullah129]

THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME THE DOUBLE TRUCKER KNOT.

[@tinderkeep5652]

Pretty cool. I've never seen it done that way.

[@neckredgringo5372]

Absolutely genius!

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

I have to get a bigger toolbox... 😉 I have a separate playlist for Coalcracker videos because I can’t remember all the tools I’ve been given so my Coalcracker playlist is a virtual toolbox. I love the one-handed tie..!! How I missed the first video I don’t know. And, as always, one use leads to many more uses. You mentioned one Dan, moving logs with my ATV. Presently I use a logging chain (choker chain) but I like the idea of having another tool that is easier to work with and not nearly as heavy. Jeez, it took me longer to write this post than it did for you to teach me the double truckers hitch!! Lol!! Thanks for the hard work Dan!!

[@ralphbabbitt]

definitely going to use that … are you going to do a part 2 , pulling a recreational vehicle out? … have my popcorn...

[@jacobharris1846]

You're awesome dude, thanks so much for that. I don't think ill ever need this but im gonna use it every time just because. Great tip as usual.

[@walterdavis4808]

Very cool. Never thought of a double truckers knot. Thanks

[@tony7106]

Ok that looks like something Ill have to try.

[@johnfortwengler4496]

Nice. Could it be used as multiple pulleys without the second tree ie something heavy to move. Just saying

[@maxlinck9037]

that's what he said in the end

[@EPGunman]

Very cool!!! I will have to play with that one!!!

[@kayakncamping]

Great idea! Can you put a third hitch in there?

[@dannyfain879]

thanks for all the great info, great videos.

[@grimreaper6042]

Great tip and handy to know

[@choppertcp1045]

Where can we get some of that #72 bank line at I have looked every friggin where the only way I can get 72 is double up on 36 so I’ve been told😂 had to do it had to good knowledge and always a great laugh!

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

Always down to get knotty🤠🤙 lol I was just saying we could probly use a refresher course on knots.

[@sarahchaddick7787]

Hey Dan. So you have any tips for keeping yourself safe from wildlife? During sleep?

[@GrumpyGrunt]

My knot skills are getting so good during this BS, I think it would almost be a waste not to get into bondage after this is over. 😜 Stay well, Danno.

[@Roman-lu1xn]

That's super handy.

[@sdr22630]

That is so righteous. I have been trying to understand multiple pulleys and this brings me a little closer. Could this possibly be effective enough to help me get my motorcycle on a trailer if I clip in two carabiners onto the loops to reduce friction?

[@supernoobsmith5718]

Loop on the trucker's hitch can slip with paracord, I always make a fully knotted loop. Harder to get out but it won't slip no matter what. There's probably a better way, but that's what I do.

[@choppertcp1045]

Man here we go again just had to comment on this one again sorry stuck in just had surgery my appendix ruptured and I didn’t know it for 3 days made a big mess... but anyway enough belly aching just gotta say your gear reviews are refreshing your are not alway just making a commercial you actually show older gear that’s not a damn 300$ sleeping mat or tarp although the other guys do share knowledge but it always a big rich commercial yours seems more real for people that actually shop in military surplus stores or flea markets cuz trust me if I got 400$ to drop on anything it damn sure ain’t gonna be a sleeping mat. Thanks from a feller in the Appalachians of TN. Keep peeling bark oh and stay in the dang woods

[@asmith7876]

I realize this is from 10 months ago but it sure sounded familiar and I had to comment. My appendix ruptured...didn't know it. Hell, it didn't hurt, just felt weird and I went to work! Didn't get operated on for 3 days as well! Gangrene, peritonitis, 7 days in the hospital...cost a fortune of course. But I didn't die, full recovery, hope you're doing well.

[@stevenhess5616]

Outstanding!

[@kalenlarsen]

sweet video/tip never would think of this lol

[@devildogsbushcraft7898]

Wow, that's very useful. Thanks for that. First time ever have I seen that on KZbin. Good reason to watch different bushcrafting channels. Recommended to me by Corporal Shawn Kelly.

[@choppertcp1045]

Raw Dawg!

[@mikeshimer9912]

very cool - thanks!

[@OrgangrinderYT]

will a third truckers hitch be possible? On the rope past the first hitch

[@paulcleghorn2279]

Like a woodsmans block and tackle.

[@JesseAdams]

That's an awesome idea.

[@mydoggylives]

Just out of curiosity... where would the paracord break in that scenario? The anchor? The standing line? The knots? Or one of the loops?

[@johncoleman2990]

More than likely, it will break at the knot.

[@seiraeziar8631]

so we can also make triple trucker hitchs and more with the same idea?

[@Flashahol]

Good one!

[@Christyleadbitter]

I’ve never seen a double truckers hitch. 👍

[@madmike6908]

great info thank.

[@user-mt4zr5kp7h]

Only thing better than a truckers hitch is Two truckers hitches!!

[@oliverhel9629]

whats the difference between a larks head and a truckers hitch?

[@sloanIrrigation]

Add two to a 3/8" nylon rope, you can pull a truck out of the mud. I guess that's why they call them Pullies.

[@UguysRnuts]

Pulleys are block and tackles; "Pullies" are disposable underwear for toddlers; a truckers hitch is neither.

[@mackettv2491]

really helpful. thx a lot.

[@kkutube1972]

Love it.

[@nunomunozmendes1110]

so great!!!!!

[@spencer9095]

For tightening things i prefer double half hitch quicker and easier but i can see how this knot would be useful in situations a double half hitch wouldn't suffice

[@thomastrieschmann2682]

Thanks!!

[@pmcmva]

brilliant. Duh. Thanks!!

[@theshanester338]

You are amazing

[@mariegiunta7901]

A truckers hitch is called a slip knot in crochet Lol

[@stephenleonhardt7526]

You should look up versatackle.

[@LuckOrLoss]

This can damage the bark of the trees. I'd use a 2" strap as an anchor if the health of the tree is important

[@willybee3056]

Was it a truckers hitch, before it was called a truckers hitch?

[@JapanScott1]

Do you have a brain scanner in my house? I’ve been thinking about this very thing!

[@psychosocial50able]

This is also known as the versatackle knot.

[@mr.wildernessoutdoors1281]

Put more and make a block and tackle

[@jamesbruner2165]

Hard on tree bark.

[@stevengibson1668]

To move something try a Spanish windlass, it will do a better job.

[@JefCollier]

I did this once and thought I had cracked the mystery of life. Thanks for effin ruining my narrative, Dan. /s

[@choppertcp1045]

After 3 comments now I’m just being an ass sorry bro 😂😂😂

[@GPCTM]

try 3 and 4 ...

[@stuffbywoody5497]

I've been a truck driver for almost 30 years, and that's not how I was taught to do a truckers hitch. The way I was taught by my Grandfather (and the way I've seen other older truck drivers tie it) is a bit different and you don't have to pull the "tail" through. I wish I could somehow show you how it's done.

[@mehardin]

You were taught to use a half sheepshank.

[@stuffbywoody5497]

@@mehardin , I don't know how you can make that judgement when you haven't seen the knot that I was taught by my Grandfather, and several long haul truckers. And they all called it a "truckies knot" or "truckies hitch".