Truckers Hitch Tip

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[@aaronwavefer6250]

JUNGle camp

[@aaronwavefer6250]

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[@MidWestSparky13]

I will have to give this a try at work. I try to teach the Electrical apprentices the importance of knot tieing. I don't think it sticks.

[@MrElPoderozo1]

Hello. Can you make a video in wich you would use this type of knot? How would you use this and for what? I mean it looks very impressive but I don't know in what type of situation would I use it and why is it called a truckers knot? Thanks in advance. 👍🏻

[@clydedyson2147]

Good video there bubba. One thing I would like to add about the trucker's knot is that, there is times where you might overtightened the knot just a bit ( I've done it myself many times) and you have a hard time getting it undone for the next use. Well here is a good trick to add to the knot, instead of a half twist use either full twist or one and a half twist. This will be able to allow the loop to grow as you pull tight. And when it comes time to release the knot and make it disappear, a light tug or jerk and it come out even when wet. I've been a trucker for twenty plus years and I've been using this knot for over fifteen years. Best knot I've ever learned. The second wrap in that trucker's knot is a good idea for most ropes but not all can handle the friction. Good luck. God bless and thank you for your service. Super Fi

[@Moonshinedave1]

I can honestly say, I've been tying trucker's hitches for longer than you've been alive, but I have never tried the second loop thing, but I will soon. I believe a person is never too old to learn something new, or an improvement on something they already know. My motto is: You'll never learn anything, until you realize you don't know everything. Thanks for the video.

[@tf1389]

Great comment Mr. 👏

[@autodidacticartisan]

Funny, my motto is "be concise"

[@charlestonbrown148]

Good advice most can't tie knots, I only do a few will practice more thanks

[@dontall71]

Totally agree with you, amazing how something so simple is so effective but often overlooked

[@SDPBALLCOACH]

Not sure I'd use it for "loads" though 🤔 Just saying. I do have about 10 other uses for it tho. 🙃

[@mikeault4782]

Gotta love someone who can still make a 5 minute video! Thank you!

[@michaelmich6111]

Right on! There's many, many videos to watch and many things to we want to learn how to do.

[@explorerextraordinaire5472]

For real.

[@Macovic]

Indeed yeah

[@mikefeddersen2476]

Have you been to "The Lockpicking Lawyer's" channel? Most of his videos are under 3 minutes, it's a real treat to see him struggle with a lock, but like Halloween, treats don't happen every day. :/

[@bipedalbob]

Cause they make mo money, A 34 second intro is a little ridiculous, everybody wanna be a Spielberg.

[@jeffhalbo96]

Excellent tip and clearly demonstrated in the shortest time needed. Many thanks.

[@loveolutiontoday]

Oh wow thank you so much for showing me how to keep the line under tension . I have tried this and it works exceptionally well. I have watch so many of your video's and have practiced over and over again in order for it become second nature. I don't bother to watch anyone else's video's because it just confuses me if I try to learn other ways to tie the same knot. I love the fact that you keep it simple !!! You have an amazing way of explaining how to do these knots.

[@bobkay9260]

Thanks a ton Corporal Kelly. Its not just youth that can have issues with the truckers hitch, I'm 66 years old and (some would say) losing my grip as time goes on. love the knot tips, the cordage tips, the tarp tips, love it all.

[@danielcortel3659]

That is awesome! I have seen this version before however sometimes I need multiple points of reference to remember. Thankyou for your service.

[@franciscobozzo6483]

I think this is EXTREMELY useful, and I DON'T EVEN CAMP. My laundry lines will never be slacky again and I wont need to make up some demonic knot to tighten them up. Thanks for sharing and thanks again for a clear and concise video

[@raymondnieves1285]

Thanks Corp, I practiced this improved Truckers hitch its great!

[@mainiac4pats]

Excellent tip on going through 2x, that works excellent. You sir have upgraded a technique that I’ve used for decades, thank you!

[@byronscott4537]

Thanks Shawn ! I have Used a Truckers Hitch for Years ! But That Little Trick You Showed on this Video Is a Very Nice Addition to Securing The Line ! Thanks Again For All Your Very Clear Videos ! I Watch Them All & Recommend Them To All Outdoorsmen ! Sincerely Byron Scott !

[@ladyofthemasque]

I know you've said in the past that you deliberately use the orange paracord to make it extra visible on camera, but I just wanted to thank you *for* doing so, for that exact reason. That double wrap was clearly visible; I don't think green or camouflage, or really any other color of paracord would have shown it nearly so clearly.

[@dlighted8861]

Orange is high vis in the field too. Great to help people not trip over tent lines. I actually had some glow in the dark cordage. Nice idea but the cord was too fluffy for in the woods.🤗

[@hedleylamarr7283]

I'm colour blind.

[@rfruss]

@@hedleylamarr7283 For your own safety and well being I advise that you NOT go camping and stay completely away from para cords as they may harm you.

[@laaaliiiluuu]

@@rfruss Exactly. Nothing worse than falling over them and spilling all that beer in your right hand.

[@charlestonbrown148]

@@laaaliiiluuu second lesson never spill the brew!

[@pokeba3299]

Finally learned turcker's hitch through your video. Thank very much for your excellent video.

[@sirprepsalot6268]

I know I am two years late, but that was freaking AWESOME... THANKS!! I have been struggling with that knot for months... you have made it simple.

[@garyeastman598]

Sailing for forty years, tied sheet bends, clove hitches, sheepshanks, bowlines, cleat hitches and a dozen others. That double loop is just plain slick.

[@nicholascarver1]

The truckers hitch has become my favorite knot over the last few years. But the sad thing is my family has no interest in learning knots. It's so sad to me how knot technology is not of interest to people these days. Keep spreading the knowledge.

[@googlemap1280]

If they had a use for it, they'd care. Find a use first and they'll learn the knots on their own

[@ghollisjr]

I found this channel after needing to know how to tie a knot to fix something, so I can +1 the "give them a reason to learn" argument.

[@Perktube1]

I found a lot of nautical-minded people and ex-navy people get interested in knots.

[@GetH0NEY]

What is this knot used for?

[@simonsabir7090]

My kids don't even cut the grass, let alone learning knots, interest of these I phone generation is hard to understand.

[@littlewienerdog]

Seen from the viewpoint of the person tying the knot makes your video so much easier to understand and follow than watching someone tie the knot from the opposite side.Thanks!

[@crowolf65]

The brilliance is in the simplicity. Thank you.

[@paulsteeno6816]

I have been tying trucker's knots for literally fifty years. This video added a simple way to snug the line without having to pinch the knot. Very useful tip. Thanks

[@bjr2379]

Thanks for the great content. My father was a Marine and he always used a trucker's hitch to tie down motocycles in the bed of a truck. Never used a ratchet strap. I've been practicing all weekend!

[@michaelosmon]

Bro the marlin spike hitch impressed me. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@BackcountryTripper]

Going back to some of your older vids, once again I really appreciate the way you demonstrate this. Cheers, Dave.

[@Xcubick]

You’re a genius! The slack was driving me crazy, this is amazing, thank you!

[@wbloom5135]

The second loop really holds the tension, allowing the final locking knot. It’s my new go to method for the truckers hitch. Thank you!

[@barryplant2895]

I’ve watched quite a few guys tying the Truckers Knot but this guy was the easiest to follow. Not too fast, close up shots and good explanation. ThanX will try this when lashing down my kayak.

[@a1crazychewy]

I always throwing stuff in the back of my truck and every time I tried tying it down The rope was always lose never could get a tight hold , after I watched your video About 10 times I was confident enough to try it out I tried your method today , man talk about a Tight rope , thank you for posting

[@fauzibaharumify]

I don't know how many times I had re-watch this video. Never get bored to refresh the knowledge

[@Sam2sham]

Great tips my dad taught me the truckers hitch many years ago and I use it frequently, never need bungee cords. Your tip really helps. Thanks.

[@blade420playElite]

Bungee cords are nothing but stress causing garbage. I can't stand seeing things that people tie down with bungees. I literally only use them to keep cooler lids from flying off going down the highway in the bed of my truck🤙

[@leemcgann6470]

I like it! I will try it! The truckers hitch was the second really useful knot my father taught me. The first was the bowline. I have used these knots together for 4 decades from one end of the country to the other... & you just made it a lil better! Thanks

[@USMC-bj8hd]

Hey Corporal, this has been blowing my mind. My instructors at cold weather training/mountain warfare school (1987) taught us to set a ridge line just like you did with a bowline & toggle but with a taught line hitch instead of a truckers hitch. Being a Jar Head, it’s been very difficult to learn to do this with a truckers hitch. But I’ll keep trying. I can see the advantage in the way you teach it. I guess old habits do in fact die hard. Thanks for all you do! I love your channel!

[@brantheman6486]

The way you explained this entire set up is great. I haVe used this type of ridge line set up for a long time but I make it so difficult on myself. Thanks for breaking it down barney style for people like me. Semper fi!

[@stevecraignet]

You, sir, are a genius. What a simple trick for such a simple rig! Great video!

[@rpatton77]

I've used a truckers hitch for decades. Have taught my boys who use it all thr time. Absolutely awesome to learn a new way that you just showed to build on an already great knot. Thank you sir!! We greatly enjoy your videos.

[@brianperrin8331]

Hi Corporal - I recently had to transport a large item in my pickup truck over a long distance which made me a little nervous. I was able to successfully employ a combination bowline and trucker hitch system to tie it down securely. Covered it with a tarp and I was good to go. Not exactly bushcraft, but thanks for the knowledge

[@ChrisWilliams-hm1nx]

This is the best tip for improvement on an already great knot I've ever seen. Thanks.

[@Smootus]

Well explained and you showed each step clearly, thanks for posting this video!

[@smith981]

I use this trick every time I go camping and it works perfectly!

[@groveradams8892]

50 years ago I tied down loads of hay with the trucker’s hitch (TH) using a lariat and the pinch wasn’t a problem due to the rope diameter. The round turn in the TH makes a lot of sense. Alternatively, consider showing the folks the midshipman’s and rolling hitches; even adding leverage with a marlinspike hitch to pull it taut. Very good video and also in using the orange paracord.

[@mtm101designs9]

I like the second loop around on the truckers hitch. I've been tying them since the 80's and will take them to the next level. Thanks!

[@scm4435]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I have been using it all summer as a ridgeline for my tarp while hammock camping. It works perfectly. Simple, quick and effective. Thanks for all the info

[@dyvel]

My favorite no-BS useful knots channel.. Thanks.

[@traveler7249]

I use these all the time. Both for tent ropes and securing cargo. Learned it in the Corps. Another useful video. keep em coming.

[@RDanielB]

Great video; great explanation; perfect timing and above all thank you for sharing!!!!

[@MrDannyRuss]

Dude. This is awesome. I'm a climber and I never heard of that trick. Very elegant. Cheers.

[@williamscalf7856]

I tried this knot and I like it a lot. I don’t think I will make a truckers hitch any other way.

[@tamadrummer001]

I struggle big with knots. Even in boot camp I never passed the minimum knot tying test but did everything else. I really want to put together a useable ridge line and will work on it over the weeks we have until we get out onsite for camping. I would like to have the basic knots down before we start day 1. These videos are very very helpful. Thanks for making them

[@groussac]

I can relate. If there's no story about a rabbit coming out of a hole, I'm kind of lost. And when I try to follow the pics in knot books, I usually end up with a hopeless tangle. For me these videos have been a game changer. I can watch and pause, pause and watch, until I get it right. Then practice, practice, practice. Still, if I'm going to retain this stuff, I'll need to come up with a mnemonic device. What I catch myself doing now is repeating the words of the instructor in the video. After a lapse in time, I won't remember, and I'll be back to square one. I need to come up with my own rabbit stories. Anyway, I hope your camping trip went well.

[@CPIVCR]

just rewatched this. what a great education. I started a library to save your knot videos. TY Corporal. be well

[@bruceclark5627]

I honestly,whole heartedly appreciate the efforts you put forth so that my son and can gather knowledge from Your experience.

[@SilentlyContinue]

This was my biggest complaint about the trucker's hatch. It always loosened up when I went to tie it off. Thank you for this great trick!

[@adhart81]

Been watching intently many of your instructions from Australia Corporal Kelly. All your help is: 1) The best education; with 2) the best intent to help us; be 3) better. God bless you sir. Safe travels, as we say down under.

[@lobsterlou8538]

"I ain't no SIR, I'm a corporal. I work for a living"

[@bigtrippy4970]

@@lobsterlou8538 ah the memories ha ha

[@jerrysrandomadventurez]

Brilliant. Himalayan mountaineer here. Working with complicated knots for the most basic things and your video is just a revelation. So easy and practical. Bravo!!

[@deepblueyonderspage]

This video made me smile.... my father showed me that little trick when I was a kid. I sure miss that man. The ole "double wrap" on the truckers hitch. Now let me hand you a tip... the next time you put on your shoes... try a double wrap... instead of the standard single wrap around when you tie your shoe laces. That extra wrap makes all the difference. No need to ever "double knot" it holds so tightly... and they come undone at the end of the day by pulling either tag end just the same way as usual... but you will notice.. they are always still tied tightly at the end of the day. I've done it now for most of my natural life... to not put in that second wrap.. feels like my boots aren't tied.

[@Azlehria]

Another effective knot for shoes/boots, which can be combined with yours (both are variations on the "surgeon's knot"), is to form loops in both ends, as with the "bunny ears" method, but to pass *both* loops through the knot from opposite sides. It does tend to result in a lot of wear from increased friction, but with typical boot laces I find that this tends to make the knot more secure as they get "fuzzy".

[@FL.Cracker]

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who ties their boot laces like that, and like you I swear by it

[@psyience3213]

Ha. The shoelace double wrap. The only thing my piece of shit father ever taught me 😆

[@jborgstrom7897]

Been tying my shoes like that for years! I get a lot of weird looks for doing it, but I just smile every time I see someone have to stop and retie their shoes as I walk right on by.

[@quattuorperquattuor1711]

I can't work out if it's the same, but I have been tying my boots with what I call the figure of eight, a double half-hitch followed by the usual bunnies ears. the double half hitch wrapped over the tongue prevents any strain coming from that side, and as you say, there is just a simple pull to release.

[@stevedoingstuff3960]

I come back to this just about every summer. I saw your other video on trucker's vs taught line hitch. People will prefer whatever that are most familiar with because remembering it is half the battle. But as someone coming in fresh I think your setup is badass. Being able to get it as taught as you want and let it go is slick as hell.

[@backwoodstrails]

Don't know why all the thumbs down. I learned this from Mike at Bushcraft Northwest years ago and it works really well. Thanks Corporal for putting this out there again!

[@JoeJohnston-taskboy]

This trucker's hitch is fantastic. Love the double wrap trick. Thanks for sharing.

[@gilbreathca]

Hey Corporal I taught my 12 yo boy to tie his ridgeline as you show. He summited Pike's Peak via the Barr Trail with his Troop and set his shelter with the Trucker's Hitch! Thanks for the great instruction!

[@majshah80]

That 2nd loop is a gamechanger! Thanks for using orange paracord too

[@boulder89984]

I once pulled a truck out of a hole with a quadruple loop trucker hitch. Truly versatile.

[@RoRockerB]

Going to use this tomorrow to hang up a banner at a park for my daughter's surprise BDAY! I'm excited to use the bowline and this trucker's hitch!! I'm tell you how it goes!

[@chuckclark2741]

Simple, well demonstrated, and well photographed. Thanks.

[@hammer9390]

Papa Bear> I agree! If all instructors had his level of competence, we would have the best educational system, instead of the sorry mess we have now. That was very useful info, presented well.

[@mitch60mccoy]

Ok, it is just ridiculous how simple and easy you make it for viewers to learn. I've noticed that there are typically multiple ways to tie any knot. So as I learn different knots, I watch different people and channels to find the approach that works best for me. But..., inevitably your instructions tend to always be the simplest to learn, the easiest to deploy, and the most effective to use. Your teaching method is excellent. Thank you, again, for sharing this knowledge.

[@gordonmiller4439]

An excellent tip for tightness and quick release! Thanks, Corporal Kelly.

[@curtisseely5946]

you have mastered these techniques shown in this video. Very informative. Well done Corporal

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

Thanks for the tip on the extra loop biting. That will help for sure in the future.

[@seanosborne4028]

Being new to wild camping ive watched am still trying out lots of knots, happened upon this and bing a light bulb 💡 moment also thank you for sharing keep up the good work brother

[@sarah21968]

I'm practicing everyday to create a memory muscles.. this is cool. Thank you corporal

[@stroys7061]

That’s the real trick.

[@Sparkfly88]

Something so simple made a truckers hitch that much easier to do! WOW that's brilliant.

[@jayteehee6789]

Never thought to wrap twine or rope through marlin spike hitch twice to jam it in place. Excellent idea. Have used this to secure canoe to roof rack since the sixties to prevent canoe slipping sideways. I always use this to tie off fore and aft. Thanks for fine tuning the truckers hitch.

[@paulmcdonald1968]

Never gets old--great job!

[@Traderjoe]

There was something about this one where I finally understood the way you do it.

[@bradroth2249]

Great new twist on a classic hitch! I have used the old truckers hitch since my dad taught it to me 35 years ago. Can't wait to see what he thinks when I send him this link.

[@olegig5166]

At about 2:20 when the first loop is made if you make a second loop by pulling the cord between the slip knot and tree on the right, up through the first loop then you have essentially made a double pulley system offering more leverage and less resistance when tying off the tight cord.

[@mikejeffsteel]

Is there a video on how you do this? I'm confused.

[@thekickingwolf1]

This is the best video description of the ridge line. Thank you. Subscribed

[@cmcclellan9721]

NICE! Now I can quit swearing when I do this. Always hated that slip (yep, I'm one of those, lol) Thank you Corporal!

[@NoneYaBidness762]

I can’t tell you how much I’ve used the truckers hitch since learning it from this channel. Thank you most bigly.

[@Meattrapper]

Excellent tip. I was just teaching my son the truckers hotch the other day - and he had a hard time not letting the rope slip - very timely!

[@AlephOneNine]

I've been using this for two years, and I'm never going back. Thanks a lot!

[@boola69]

Apologies if this has already been mentioned: Instead of creating a loop by tying a slipknot, use half a sheepshank, it's collapsible and won't bind, thus creating a weak spot in your line. Hope someone finds this useful. Great video, keep up the great work. 🇬🇧

[@dw9769]

Great tip, my 8 year old just nailed it ....big smiles all round. Cheers from the UK...

[@shadowcastre]

Very good sir! I can see this as a real benefit to those lacking hand strength. Thanks for the video....

[@djamison9r]

It would also be useful for people with hand strength, but with cold hands... I will definitely try to remember this tip.

[@baszt]

that trick it's a lifesaver!! till now it was very frustrating keeping tension!!! thank you so much!!

[@blackhatbushcraft]

The more I have played with it the more I am liking it. I still like the old way as well. Great job as always Corporal!

[@recall5811]

Old way rocks 🤘

[@350FPS]

My friend is a regular on this channel. Last weekend we tarped in a 4,000 MASL mountain, and he showed me exactly these two knots that he learned here. MIND BLOWN! My tarp shelter was nice and tight, with no sloppy lines, and it performed excellently against the constant wind that blew through the night. I'm practicing now for my next tarp experience. Thank you, sir, for putting out this most useful video.

[@MichaelR58]

That was good to go ! Thanks for sharing the tip !

[@robertdolan759]

Thanks for the great tip. The second turn works like a charm.

[@henningbrechmann1362]

Thank you very much Sir. I have an abo on your channel and I`m very happy to find it. The tips i learned from you are very useful. Thanks for all that. Don´t change the way you make your vids. Greatings from Germany

[@jimbob7218]

This is one of the most useful videos I have ever watched. Thank you! Your 2 minute shelter system is out-fn-standing. 1 million subs lets go!

[@ravisahu4682]

Thanks... I am able to fully understand this now

[@TheHuntForSupper]

Simply beautiful and very useful knowledge. Superb video!

[@michaelferry6880]

That’s awesome n gunna be very useful thanks 👍

[@unclemikeb]

Fantastic demonstration. Clear and to the point. That night is useful in so many ways for tying down things you don't want to lose as well as for a ridge line.

[@MrScreaney]

Thank you so much for this tip Corporal! At 3:51, can we also drape the loop over both horizontal lines and cinch them together? Really appreciate the stellar explanation in the video.

[@anunyin]

thanks for making the thumbnail show precisely what the tip is without a single word. you also showed a better way to finish the hitch than what i had been using. great.

[@irameslisboa6418]

Corporals Corner is the best in you tube.

[@jareed505]

Irames Lisboa agreed

[@edmundscheffner2474]

Great site l learn something

[@charlesboelter5457]

Awesome!! I've been using truckers hitches for nearly 40 years this is a great technique.

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

The only time I find this little trick doesn’t work well is large or stiff cordage. Super handy, though. Take care.

[@Dragonmage967]

I can't remember how many times I keep coming back to this video to keep my knot skills honed!

[@WiliamBennettwildarbennett]

This is what us hillbillies grew up calling a grandpa hitch when we were hauling hay bales. Also an other adaptation to this is were you form slip hitch, and then add a 2nd slip hitch after your anchor point (tree) as close to the anchor tie it so it points back towards the 1st slip hitch, then pull the slack end thru the first till your slip hitches come together then secure them together.

[@kentuckyhiker7071]

Great information. Most people have no idea that you only need cordage for most applications. There are a few basic knots that one can use for pretty much every application!. My favorite 4 are the truckers hitch, marlin spike, taut-line, and the prussik. With those 4, you can ditch hardware not really needed. And when it comes to weight savings while backpacking, ditching un-needed hardware, is one way to lose the weight.

[@Myn6211]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.