The Worlds Most Reliable Knot: The Prusik Hitch

One of the BEST knot's made simple! The Prusik hitch is famous amongst Rock Climbers, High angle Rescue, and Arborists. But it also has some INCREDIBLE uses for the every day hobbiest and campers.
Here I dive deep into everything you need to know about this amazing knot, how to tie it and when to use it.
This video includes the Double Fisherman's bend, how to climb a rope / how to ascend a rope, and much much more!
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Wether you want to learn how to tie down a tarp, how to set up a tent, what to do with a fray or cut in your rope, or how to join two ropes together - this is the guide for you!
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00:00 Introduction
00:18 How a Prusik Works
00:44 How to tie a Loop Knot
00:59 The Double Fisherman Bend
01:47 How to tie a Prusik Knot
02:52 How to use the Prusik for Tarp Setups
03:41 How to attach a Prusik to Tie Outs
04:46 Practical uses of the Prusik
06:26 How to Ascend a Rope using a Prusik

[@TheBearEssentials]

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[@wam7484]

For rope climbing consider using two short prussiks at high chest level and attach slings to each to reach down to your feet. Now you can climb one foot at a time with the prussiks up where you can easily reach them. You step up on the upper prussik and bring the lower prussik up behind it to reset for the next step up. This is not considered an emergency tactic in mountain rescue. We use it regularly unless we're carrying ascenders. If needed a third prussik can be used for self-belay to your harness...but we don't actually load it. Just a safety backup.

[@MyFakeBrand]

I thought this was going to be one minute of information and seven minutes of filler. I was wrong. This is a very good video filled with useful information.

[@brucestarr4438]

Watch the US Army Rangers competition. They use two long Prusik hitches, one for each leg/foot. They alternate each side to walk/climb up a rope very fast. It works just like a climbing ascender.

[@TheBearEssentials]

That’s definitely a way better technique lol.

[@RichardHardy-ce1sw]

Dahlonega.

[@haydenhowell1647]

Do you have a possible link for this completion? Thank you in advance

[@marybratton1766]

​@ricdonato4328 so interesting that you did all that... Wow, I thought I was the older one around here and you were in ranger training when I was 1... How long were you in the service? And thank you for your service😊😊

[@user-tl4dw9ut5b]

Clear language, clear footage, clear tutorial, perfect knots! I can ask nothing else. Subscribed!

[@kristadavis2825]

Thanks for the video! I’m teaching my boys about the age of exploration and pirates through our homeschool curriculum and History Unboxed gave us a knot tying game but I wanted us to learn knots we can use for camping and survival and this is perfect. It took my 8 year old and I a few tries but we got it by pausing your video for each step. I have a feeling my boys will be getting our pars cord out and creating some new designs for their play tree and gym, the oldest already fell by hanging upside down while trying to creat his own sliding pulley system but this would be the skill he needed to make it successful (if he can determine how to slide it without the tension, plus a ladder -we had a discussion about thinking about safety before executing his ideas).

[@SheilaTheGrate]

I love your videos. They are very informative, friendly and easy to follow. You're spreading some great knowledge of knots and how to optimize them in different situations. I really appreciate it!

[@travelandeventz2742]

yes

[@GiantSequoiaNation]

Easily the best description and utilization of the prussik knot. Now I'm making a bunch of these 12" loops tomorrow. Lol.

[@SergioCM_]

I've been studying knots and bushcraft for hours, maybe days recently because my knowledge about it was cero. And this Is the best channel by far. Thank you sir for sharing all this stuff !

[@J3mdA]

Knowing how to use knots is simply a superpower! Wow, the last use case was mind blowing! 👏

[@dennisneuhaus2607]

In Alaska, our Army mountaineering training, on the glacier, we were trained to use a double line (one for each foot) each with a prusik knot attached to a vertical line to ascend out of a cavass. The altering of each foot up as you demonstrated.

[@Timberbeartrail]

Brilliantly explained

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you!

[@alanpayne1442]

Wish I knew these tricks when I was in the scouts - 65 years ago. Excellently produced video.

[@DenBlackburn]

Ive used the Prusik Hitch for as long as I can remember, but the part I loved was, in an ameragancy, using it to help climb a rope, something Id just never thought of, thanks so much for the idea. Had a quick go at using 3, I tied the bottom of the rope quite tight, and leaving 1 hand free it made it quite fast for me to get to the top of my 5 meter rope but it was difficult. I managed to speed the system up by just using 2 Prusik`s , 1 for my wrist (I thickened the loop with tape so I didnt dig into my wrist) and the other for my foot, I tied 550`s para to my free boot making a loose loop under the foot Prusik so I could slide the foot Prusik up the rope, its a very fast way of getting up the rope. As a last hope I would deffinatly use any of the systems, there was no slipping and the weather was damp. Its really got me thinking as I love to use mechanical advantage, so ive a lot more ideas bouncing around my empty head. Great video, thanks.

[@laz0rama]

love that climbing technique! thanks for sharing!

[@mirjamhoss2923]

Excellent showing instead of telling - thank you very, very much, most helpful!

[@qwp1026]

Love this sharing of how to tie this beautiful and useful knot

[@brewhog]

Such a game changer for me. I can't believe this wasn't in my arsenal before. Thank you!!

[@osver36]

I've only used it from a hammock ridgeline to hang things at night (glasses, headlamp, etc). Never thought about using it for the tarp. Will try that out on the next camping trip.

[@dustyjordan460]

Can't believe I've been backcountry camping as long as I have without knowing this simple little knot. Game changer.

[@apb71]

Thanks for invaluable information.

[@shteebo]

Useful information, beautifully presented. Thanks for posting.

[@martinjcamp]

Nice. Thank You!

[@amourmtungo623]

Thank you for the tips 🤝

[@chrisnewtownnsw]

I am so damn impressed. I do forklift work and am always looking for creative knots to hoist and secure loads so I find this video fascinating.

[@sheldons1501]

Excellent video and instructions with great examples!!

[@AcMcRevo]

I actually had to use two prusiks to climb the rope a year before. I have to say that the knot is the most reliable knot I have ever used. Super useful, super easy - as most of the useful things are

[@cq7415]

Really neat especially how to climb up a rope. Great comments too. Thanks for sharing.

[@lancerudy9934]

Great video thanks 😊

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Thank you mate. I will get back to reading my book about knots and practising.

[@tomaszderadicka1694]

What a brilliant bushcraft skills, thanks for sharing. Tomas

[@MiClLC]

Awesome upload thank you man!

[@Mrtip1987]

5:34 This is the most useful video I’ve ever seen regarding this knot. Thank you!

[@pasneyavlog790]

nice info.. Thank you!

[@BuckrBill]

Very cool knot…You managed to teach an old dog a very cool new trick…thanks peace from Campbell River Vancouver Island

[@michalurbanful]

Cool demonstration, thanks man! :)

[@michaelraines93]

awesome! thank you.

[@tauchersmiddy]

I love your practical tips. Really good, interesting content presented in a highly professional manner. And even on topics that I thought I knew about, there is always something new to learn. Thanks.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Wow that’s really nice of ya to say!! Thank you!!

[@davidwalesby2426]

nice i learned a lot, i knew about the knot and one use only, now i know so much more thank you.

[@leonardticsay8046]

I loves me some prussik knots.

[@Flashahol]

I only clicked because I rarely see the Prusik represented properly with the knot on the side but I have to admit you know your stuff, present it really well and I have learnt a few tricks I never thought about doing too!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you very much, really nice to hear this. I get a lot of great feedback from my vids and people help correct any. Mistakes for future vids!!

[@jasonboey9326]

Subscribed. This channel is amazing. Thanks

[@GeoCrass]

Kudos! Great video for a great knot:-). Simple, informative, to the point. I really enjoyed the last part for the emergency application.

[@twoowls4469]

Thanks for this content. Just found you channel. I've seen a lot of videos on the prusick, but only as it applies to ridge lines. And nobody has shown the idea of doing an offset line to change the angle of your tarp. You have a new subscriber in me!

[@catalinilie306]

Great !

[@Grateful_Grannie]

So cool!

[@shonuff4323]

Good stuff!

[@skipperry63]

Excellent video!

[@kneesusforjesus2879]

Great vid

[@pakistaniprepper5684]

loved this share have subscribed. Thank and God Bless

[@w.harrison7277]

Nice!

[@michaellucas8927]

These videos are the best. Keep them coming. 😍

[@TheBearEssentials]

Will do, thank you!!

[@jianyang6281]

most useful video.

[@Codevil.]

I subscribed right after seeing this one

[@d4mdcykey]

Another excellent video, sir. Your very thorough descriptions, calm clear demeanor, to the point and no nonsense approach is very refreshing in this space. I've watched alot of videos over the years regarding outdoor skills, particularly knots and camping, and you have the best presentations I've seen. Great work!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you so much for saying that, just really glad people are learning and able to digest this info which is sometimes a bit boring or hard to understand!

[@biranit50]

i suggest you use a cevlar line around heat sources like above a fire or stove

[@Codevil.]

Thank you, I learned a fue things today

[@TheBearEssentials]

Glad to hear it! Thx for watching

[@Seamus3051]

Thank you for a valuable tutorial😀 It was clear and easy to follow, as well as being properly paced. I just stumbled across your channel and, after checking the content and volume of your home page, I immediately subscribed. This is an excellent and instructive channel. Stay well & safe. Cheers.

[@doinsngoins]

Killer video thank you

[@mictaylor9531]

That was superb! Thanks

[@TheBearEssentials]

Glad you liked it!

[@mathsloverprashant9109]

Was waiting so eagerly for this

[@TheBearEssentials]

Yesss thanks for the support :)

[@supersauvage]

Ultimate classic ✔

[@Domtube101]

Really great video

[@db.mc2]

Thanks DJ! 👊 Appreciate you my friend 🙏 God Bless

[@TheBearEssentials]

And I appreciate your continued support!! Thank you!!

[@brianc8840]

thanks :)

[@Bananeisafree]

That was indeed very interesting. Thank you for your work !

[@TheBearEssentials]

My pleasure, thx for watching

[@jessfowlie2564]

Fantastic Video DJ! So excited to use this knot on our next camping adventure: )

[@TheBearEssentials]

Fantastic! Thanks Jess!! ❤

[@alexsancheztokyo7795]

Thanks!!!!¡

[@TheBearEssentials]

My pleasure thx for watchjng

[@johann9473]

Thanks a lot!!

[@TheBearEssentials]

You're welcome!

[@rickykneebone2623]

its so reliable we use it in vertical rescue, however it is only considered a 1/2 point of contact so two are required to be compliant with rescue regulations

[@TheBearEssentials]

Ah good point!! Two of them in line?

[@rickykneebone2623]

yea this is due to the SWL of the prussic line as it needs to be of a smaller diameter than the working line. In Australia our rescue rope has a SWL of about 3 tonnes (12mm static kermantle) but the prussic is only about 1.

[@BiggMo]

@@rickykneebone2623SWL?

[@FargoNDRoland]

Nice

[@xaos66]

This is incredible! Love your videos :) 😍

[@TheBearEssentials]

Glad you like them! thank you!!

[@SoloRenegade]

can't upvote this video enough

[@keithmurray7493]

Used these to practice crevasse self-rescue. Exhausting, but it worked perfectly.

[@aileenpaz310]

Another best 🎉👍

[@TheBearEssentials]

:) thanks Aileen!!

[@dansklrvids7303]

Really well done

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rtoguidver3651]

I used a chimney knot prusik like Firemen used in the old days to do tree work.

[@berk7138]

thanks a lot

[@TheBearEssentials]

You are most welcome

[@ashirwadmahato7317]

Good to see long time back

[@TheBearEssentials]

Yea!!

[@Redacted-Information]

Great video I forgot about this knot

[@TheBearEssentials]

Ya! It’s really solid, thx for watching

[@kekipark77]

nice

[@joshd8761]

that knot for ascending is the coolest thing! you could prolly do that with a broken arm!

[@TheDrsmn]

Great video, thanks. My first but I will definitely follow your channel. One thing though, 12” is way too short for a couple of loops in the bag. After the video I went and cut 5 pieces of 12” each. Let’s just say, not sure what I’m gonna do with those now. Probably snake knot lanyards because the prusik loops have a very small diameter. And in my country, paracord aint cheap. Even a 50cm piece tends to be quite short. Maybe 70cm. EDIT: 70cm worked great.

[@podboq2]

I could use a Prusik to climb trees! I haven’t climbed in nearly 40 years due to leg amputation - but this works with 1!

[@JacobHepworth]

Prusik!!! I use this all the time for compound pulley rigging.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Oh man that’s some advanced stuff. What application are u using the rig for?

[@JacobHepworth]

@@TheBearEssentialsIt's ridiculously fun. I rig for Radio work on towers. Maybe I'll make a video on setting one up, explaining the ratios.

[@alanr745]

This video deserves at least 900 likes. Excellent content. Practical, concise, organized, and easy to follow/understand.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Haha! Well thank you!!

[@Kazzzzzo]

Awesome application for climbing that rope.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thx!! Could get ya out of a tricky scenario sometime I would think

[@asmodiusjones9563]

That is a very good use of the prussic knot but I respectfully suggest having the waist knot be a shorter and the foot knot longer; if so, you don’t have to take your foot out each time you slide the lower prussic. With a little practice, this is not a slow ascent at all. As a mountaineer, I’ve practiced this quite a bit, and you can easily do a slide every ten or fifteen seconds. The key is to not overreach on each slide. If you do 1-2 feet per slide, but can do 4 slides a minute, you’re up almost any length you’re practically going to face in less than ten minutes.

[@eydanblk1183]

very good you are the master of knots, 👌🏻

[@TheBearEssentials]

Wow, thank you!! I cant claim that title but im flattered

[@robsiek35]

Respect👍 🇵🇱🤙

[@Victor.Stoyanov]

Great video my friend!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks victor!

[@icescrew1]

A climbers life saver.

[@TheBearEssentials]

100%

[@JeffNoel]

An extra method that I learned from Xander Budnik to attach tie outs with a Prusik is to pass the end of the Prusik loop through your tie out, and then pass the end of the Prusik through its own loop before blocking it with a piece of wood. That last loop will secure your tarp/tent tie out but also lock the stick in place for extra security.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Awesome, ya Xander is great!! I supposed wrapping again through the prusik loop would secure it a bit more if you’re having an issue with the stick falling out. If the prusik is tight it shouldn’t happen, but for any looser ones potentially flapping in the wind I would give this idea a go^ thanks for sharing Jeff!!

[@Zendukai]

Thanks BigBear, I keep a list of links to your knots in my droid KEEP notes, so I can access them anywhere there is mobile data :) but I do have some saved on the mobile too. I'd like to see some knots demonstrated that can stand loads and hopefully easiest to undo after say, towing a vehicle :) maybe you have them, I'll have another look.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Sure, some strong towing knots. I can definitely look into that for ya!

[@Zendukai]

@@TheBearEssentials cheers big fella !!

[@vincentlee7359]

If it works during bed cardio, then it definitely is an amazing knot 😮

[@TheBearEssentials]

🤣🤣

[@deanricho1967]

Hi, what diameter climbing rope do you use & what diameter paracord do you use for the prusik loops?

[@v1311v]

cool

[@TheBearEssentials]

👍

[@PKDN215]

Just discovered your channel and you’re the first one who’s been able to teach rope tying in a way i understand! One thing I’m trying to do is tie the double fishermen bend with a 12” rope like you say but it’s SO short that I’m not able to do it. With a 24” rope, i have more than enough. Can you confirm it should be only 12”?

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hey Patrick, you can use any length, my preference is the 12” but you can absolutely use 24”!!

[@PKDN215]

@@TheBearEssentials it’s just so tiny! I guess I need more practice! Thanks

[@davee6878]

​@@PKDN215It will depend on how thick your rope is. A thicker rope will need to be longer.

[@I33nc3]

4:35 I learned that as Canadian jam knot. Most easiest yet most useful knot i've ever known besides of course the sqaure not.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Yeah it is basically the arbor / Canadian jam knot! A slightly different / non-jamming take on it here. Good eye!

[@StarriSprinkles]

Holy frick I was using the Fisherman's Bend the entire time?? I used this for sewing anything and crochet sewing, but also for towing hay up north, up in Utah to feed sheep in the reservation 👀👀 _Edit: Grammar_

[@TheBearEssentials]

Yess!! Comments like this get me stoked, I had no idea it could be used for those purposes!

[@StarriSprinkles]

@@TheBearEssentials KSHFJIFJFB I USE KNOTS TO PRESERVE AND USE FOR SEWINGG IT'S SO FUN TO DOO

[@magicworldbyjorg]

...cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thx for watching and the kind words, will do!

[@magicworldbyjorg]

@@TheBearEssentials hank you very mutch... have a nice Start of the week.... see you….