Tried to have the links float above in the top right..apparently that's not a thing 😂 Woops! Anyways here they are: TRUCKERS HITCH: th-cam.com/video/RK5gE-3wuGI/w-d-xo.html PRUSIK HITCH: th-cam.com/video/vMz8Qg1uBu4/w-d-xo.html ALPINE BUTTERFLY: th-cam.com/video/Qc89VZ9JkN0/w-d-xo.html BEAR ESSENTIALS KNOT-TYING KIT - www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV4K2LSX?maas=maas_adg_F7AE5C95AE226DF61DB510B64731B6A7_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1
Excellent! Your knot tying instructional presentations set the standard by which all other knot tutorials would do well to emulate. Very practical info here.
I learned how. To tie the “Truckee” Hitch about 20 years ago from a long haul trucker. I’ve tried many times to teach my friends how to tie this awesome knot but could never put together a video or drawing to show them. I’ve used it to tie down Hot Water heaters in a Pickup to two. Large pallets of tile and granite. In the back of my pickup. It’s one of the coolest and es así est knots to use, EVERY guy or gal who owns a pickup should always carry rope AND to know hot to tie this knot.
Since COVID I have watched a LOT of camping & survival hack videos. This video was well made. No nonsense. Informative. Taught me a new knot! Well done sir... well done.
I may not use knots as often as your followers do, but I very much appreciate your video knot tutorials because they are ALL easy to follow. Excellent video production, narrative and includes the why's. Can't get enough and look forward for more!!
You can make the Aussie truckers knot even more powerful (if you have enough rope) by going round the tree and forming another loop - using the exact same 'knot', then pull up tight and see both loops pull the rope incredibly tight. I have bent steel this way. From an ex-truckie Down Under.
Nice additions you two, thanks for adding this. I would wonder if the friction loss has a pretty big effect when doubling it up? Either way, worth a shot and good to know! Thank you.
@@TheBearEssentials I'm sure there's some further contribution to friction loss but there's still a considerable overall advantage. 👍 Also, doubling the security of the half hitches can be a boon where there's movement or sudden load changes, rocking etc.
I know what you're saying. I do something similar. It doubles the mechanical advantage of the ordinary 'Truckies Knot'. I also do one more thing which I've never seen anywhere in the world. I can pull the rope to almost breaking....... Then let go of it. The tail doesn't need to be tied. Not even hitched over anything.
If I was outdoor with a bondage guy, it would be you. I just took your best knots and wrote them sown in a book for my first outdoor vacation in Sweden. Thank you, DJ!
I always backpack with ropes, and your knot kit instructions has been a great addition and handy. Especially tying quick release knot for a clothes line and bear bag. Thank you for the channel, it's a bonus and excellent explanation of when/why to use it.
VIDEO UPDATES: 1) To remove the Caribeaner auto lock - just pull the rope in the Opposite direction (away from you). 2) Truckies hitch can be tied with a 2nd loop above the first, to make it more secure. And it’s adjustable - something I didn’t know.. good video on it here: th-cam.com/video/GknTCRbGDTg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zA0xv5ojkut1MIrt
These are great variations. One thing to remember though is the official truckers hitch, ABOK # 2124, p 344, maintains the strength of the rope. For many people this doesn’t matter because ropes are so strong today. But just something to think about compared to just a slip knot.
Wow thank you those are great ideas When I was a little boy my dad taught me how to tie the bowline hitch by saying the rabbit goes through the hole around the tree and back through the hole. And when I went into the Navy I was a Boatswain's mate and we specialize in knots
I've been using the truckie's hitch the last year and I find it super useful. Also learned from our aussie friend 😂 I'm gonna try with the butterfly plus carabiner. Thanks a lot for sharing!!!
Was taught the UK trucker's hitch (you call it truckee's, your last clip) in the 1970s when I was a kid, by a lorry driver friend of my dad. It's by far the best way imo. It can be enhanced further by a clove hitch around the loop, rather than just a bight. With twisted rope, as we used back then, the twist can help to really lock the bight in if the hitch is laid out correctly, so the clove hitch isn't ever needed.
I experimented with this two days ago and discovered that the farmers loop seems to untie easier after heavy load than the butterfly. I recommend trying it out! I use this when tying up a 100 foot line between two trees to attach my dogs leash to so he can run back and forth. I attach one end of my rope to the first tree by using the technique from one of your videos. I wrap the tree five times and tie it off which is the strongest way to anchor your rope since there is no knot under load. I go to the other end and happen to have another rope, so I make a big larks head around the other trunk. I attach a carabiner to the larks head so there is less friction and wear on my rope. I then tie a farmers loop on the main line about 15 feet from the second tree and clip a carabiner in. From there, I pull the end of the main rope through the carabiner on the larks head and run it back through the carabiner on the farmers loop. Then I keep alternate running the main line through each carabiner and each time you get more leverage. I’m constantly trying different ways, but it’s a fun system I suggest at least trying if you have the gear. Look up “why didn’t I think of this sooner”(bear essentials), “farmer’s loop/wireman’s loop for mechanical advantage”(whyknot), “clamp hoist and tension with the versatackle”(can you knot). Also, the Voodoo system and poldotackle are very interesting. Thanks for the great videos. So much useful information.
I have used the truckers hitch for years but never thought of using a butterfly knot as the loop. I first heard it called as the middle man’s knot and have used it for tying in a third person on your rope when crossing glaciers. Thanks for a new idea.
We had forgotten how to tie that particular first version of the trucker's hitch. Thanks for the reminder, and the upgrades! We teach outdoor skills for bikepacking, and knots are one of the first things we want people to learn. Simply put: knots provide security. It is a mechanism that can save your life. You have our gratitude, and we will refer anyone with knot-fever to check out your very informative lessons.
It's super useful to keep on your tarp ridgeline at all times. Can use it for the truckers if you want, OR just use it to hang things / attach your tarp tie out to if not !
Absolutely the best rope tutorials on the internet and there are many great ones out there but your explanations i.e. the MNEMONICS and tricks to remember how to tie and when to use are the best on the internet!!!!!!!!
Got your knot kit and discounted saw repair kit (bought the saw and sleeve a few months ago) in my cart...just waiting for the sharpener wallet to be available so they can ship together !!! Thanks again!!!
I like the idea of using the butterfly for the loop, amd the prusik for a line that doesn’t need too much tension. The caribiner I could see being useful if you had to make a really long ridge line, but normally we don’t need that much when camping. Great for the back of a truck though.
Very cool DJ 👏🏻 It's always a pleasure to tune in to your videos... I really do appreciate these tutorials and it always feels as if a good friend just stopped by for a minute ☺️
I can’t wait to practice these. Such cool upgrades. I splurged on the knife sharpener too. And I already bought the knot trying kit. I enjoy your channel and your style of presentation. Especially because your knot tying videos are very clear.
Wow, honestly I cannot thank you enough. I'd love to know what your favourite video styles are or if there's anything in particular you'd like to see me cover? Ive got a long list of topics on the schedule but im always all ears to everyone who helps and supports this!
Great vid - Lots of great suggestions. Adding a second twist to the standard slip knot method makes the knot based on a Fig-8. This significantly reduces the jamming problem.
Clifford Ashley would be chortling for joy! Liking the Aussie trucker hitch. Tried replacing the carabiner with two wraps for binding. OK. Then, changed out carabiner to "S" hook. "S" hook with two wraps doesn't bind, nor would a full oval carabiner. I had success using a "cat stop" for adjustable tension of the working end. Maybe You know "cat stop"? Also, the Aussie hitch starts out like a "well digger's hitch. Delighted to practice "double dragon". Enjoying these instructional videos. Thanks, Edwin
I tie half a dozen new knots , loops, bends, hitches and bends every morning and at night before going to bed .....not for days but weeks! Then I add them to all those knots that I have learned and been using and tie them a couple times a week ! Now I am tying many in the dark and or with my eys closed for that just in case moment- bowline , butterfly etc..... I am in construction and I do a lot outdoors but I have to keep up practice with all the tying , its good for the soul. I have ever size ratchet straps for heavy duty to ultralight but rarely use them as they have been replaced with quality ropes ,paracord down to braided line .......which can be used to tie almost anything down ....even better than a ratchet strap can many times over but once in a blue moon a rope and ratchet strap combo is what the doctor ordered . Every man should know how to tie at least a dozen knots , hitches ,bends and loops, so grab you a 50 ft roll of paracord and dont be afraid to cut you up some different lengths and start out by tying just one damn thing and tie it again .....and again and again unti you master that bastard , then you tie a new one until you own that one, or you can just go on and be less of a man , becoming more useless. .
The last knot, the "trukies hitch" is really a great knot. It was thaught to me by a Brazilian man who lived inside the Amazon rainforest to fix my hammock and I fell in love with that simplicity and effectiveness. I don't know the real origin of the knot, but in Brazil they call it "nó carioca" which is litterally "knot from Rio de Janeiro".
Finally!!! That last knot is the one in the SAS survival handbook I believe, which I always found difficult to understand, both how to make and why. Now it makes sense ❤
After seeing this amazing variation of the truckers hitch (with carabiner and prussik) I'll be adopting that every time now.. Amazing thanks for the great instructions.. Very clear and easy to replicate. I've also subscribed to your channel too.. Look forward to many more excellent videos thank you 😊 and I love that hat too!!!
have you tried using a sheep shank for the truckers hitch... it works well if you are binding something solid that won't compress or settle..this is really good if your rope is too long and uses up a fair bit of excess free tail depending on how long you make the sheep shank....just make sure the loops at each end of the shank are of sufficient size
we set up camp near the cambodia border, the tents were set up pretty quickly, and soon the enemy arrived, fighting broke out and then we all had to crawl into caves, oh memories of 1980
I have been using the truckies Hitch with a larks head. So good. I usually do two of these and the third turn i pass the rope below the first loop and it auto locks.
Your knot from Australia is a “wagon hitch”. 50 years ago I worked in an apple orchard. We used the wagon hitch to secure the bushel boxes to the bed of the flatbed truck before sending the apples to cold storage. I have used this knot ever since, but have never run into anybody else who uses it.
I use that last one. With nylon rope (telstra rope) I also make the bight longer and and do another overhand loop above the first one. Seems to stop the nylon rope from slipping out. There may be a better solution but this works for me.
I also use Truckee's hitch from time to time, but learned the hard way that it does not work well with heavy loads. There are a few variations to make it more trustworthy, but if you apply a lot of tension (I had a hammock under it), it can fail. Ouch, btw. So, there is no fix for all problems, but this video helps add tools to decide the right knot for the task:).
Thanks! Excellent tutorial. I would like to add a recommendation. Others may (or very well may not) appreciate the change, but I will throw it in anyhow. You could slow down all parts of the knot (let’s say third-grade level), and very importantly (so as to not force me to have to pause and back up ten seconds over and over) after each part, stop and slowly undo what you just did and repeat it. While everything you are doing is quite clear, as you move along I forget (did he go over or under? which part of the rope did he pull? was that two loops to the left or the right?) because there are so many unique steps. Having said all that, I realize that regular folks can probably grasp it only going through it once, so, what say you first do it like you’re doing it and then let the remainder of us [me] watch the modified junior version that you perform after the others are gone. I am working with my rope alongside you because hands-on works much better for me. Thanks for your consideration and for providing what you are doing.
What you call the Truckee's Hitch is the knot that American truckers tie - at least it was 55 years ago when I was an apprentice in the furniture moving business. I was surprised to see people on YT tying a slip knot and calling it a Trucker's Hitch. We were working by the job and not by the hour, so using a knot the completely falls apart when tension is released was faster than untying two knots. It's also faster to tie without the slip knot, so lots of benefit to using the knot that you call the Truckee Knot. Just because a lot of people on YT are tying it wrong (with a slip knot) does not make it right. All the other knot variations should have different names. They probably do if we look hard enough.
I have been using the truckease hitch for a decade or so now. I have had a few instances where the knot has failed under load while in transit. whether this was an error in tying the knot, it loosened over time, or the rope was particularly slippery, I do not know. For peace of mind, I have been using the alpine butterfly (which I first learned for use in rockclimbing) for securing important loads, and use the truckease for most other applications.
I am a knot guy, and I'm usually the knot guy in the group of people I'm with. I like that knot. I think I'm going to practice it and put it into use. The main downside I see is that if there's actually any movement at all around the anchor that you're using to provide the constant tension, your knot could slip because the load will decrease and it might just fall apart on you. That's the thing that I would be most concerned about and maybe use the conventional way of tying it more often.
I have always preferred the alpine butterfly as my loop when using a trucker’s hitch. A great mod that I do that will alleviate losing all that tension while securing the knot is to simply use a Blake’s hitch to secure the working end. I love me some prusik loops and use them as frequent as possible, but in this case a Blake’s hitch comes with no added elements.
Use a sheep shank instead of a slip knot - you can tie it through the bight, so you don't need to put the end through the knot loop. Also fairly easy to adjust. Never binds, and I've never had one come undone, but you can just leave a bit of extra loop on the other side of the shank and tie it off for extra security.
oh, right, that's the bit at the end. The sheep shank version is the same, but with two overhand loops. The second one holds the first one in place more securely.
I was taught another way, which I've never seen anyone else use. I'm not that familiar with knot terminology, so bear with me. I make a loop by twisting a bite in the rope 5 or 6 times, and pulling through to make a slip knot. then the end of the rope goes around the tree or hitch or whatever, and back through the loop. When you pull it tight, both ropes slide past each other, so the rope doesn't wear in one spot. I usually tie it off with another slip knot. The whole thing is a couple slip knots, so it just pulls apart. I don't know what the mechanical advantage is, except that it's better than 1:1. I have no idea if I just made any sense.
re 4:19 At this point, you can get much better tension by using an exchange motion, with one hand on the working end and the other on the other side of the biner. This lowers the friction on the biner (pulley point) even more, and reduces your dependence on foot traction, in favor of more effective shoulder & core strength.
Actually whichever knot you demonstrate it requires a thick rope like the one you say and cannot be applied to very thin string so I think the original way of making them is thoughtful 🤔 However your way of demonstration and your research in knot making is commendable and a great fan of your alternative to kamekazi knot😊
Check out David Canterbury's version. It's amazing!! No need to pull through the whole rope. It's by far the best truckers hitch. Also uses the prusik.
What joy I find watching your videos! That knot using the carabiner on the mid line loop of your Trucker's Hitch has a name that escapes me. Where the standing line goes over the free line ("something interesting happens") and binds the free end allowing one to let go and the tension created stays put. I use this knot to tie down my airplane. What is the name of that knot?? Cheers from Deep In The Heart Of Texas!!
Um.. wow, that "Truckies Hitch" looks ridiculously simple and too easy! Leave it to the Aussies to figure out something even better. Thanks for sharing that one. I thought I was done adding new knots to my repertoire, but nope.
I think David Catenbury put out the best variant of the Trucker's Hitch I've seen to date. His vids aren't as well produced and easy to follow as yours but it might be worth you looking up his vid 'BEST all around Ridgeline for anyone'. It features a cinchless configuration that doesn't require you to run the line all the way through the knot and comes undone lickity split. Otherwise I've been a fan of yours for a while and its your vids that actually gave me the confidence to start tackling knots. Wish I would have known about you when I was in the army! Would have made my job a LOT easier!
Hey, ya that variant is the Truckies hitch, if I’m not mistaken. (Number 4). Which he learned from outdoor academy Australia as well. He does some great work too. Loads of info, I’ve read all his books early on in my venture into survival !
For the Truckies Hitch, there *is* an actual knot, a hitch, requires that tension be maintained. It's one end of a Sheepshank, and it's called a Bell Ringer's Hitch.
Aussie truckie's hitch, mate. Get that top loop exactly where you want it, first time, every time. Also, it can be repositioned if necessary without untying a thing (other than where you tie off ofcourse 😉 th-cam.com/video/GknTCRbGDTg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_lbwLErqSERzRHpV
Ahh, fantastic, this solves the issue of the half sheepshank in being fundamentally flawed ( the 2nd half hitch holds it in place). Excellent variation!! Thx for sharing this, it’s not as popular here in Canada
I don't want to rain on this recent year butterfly knot obsession, but wouldn't the predecessor, the artillery knot be an easier option? it's also orientated in the direction of the pull and doesn't really tighten up. The "truckies knot" looks like a half trumpet knot with a trucker's hitch follow-up.
A bit of rain never hurt anyone! Good point! Lots of different options - In line figure 8, double dragon, artillery knot. Yeah, you can use whatever you'd like; they all serve the same purpose.
Thanks, I definitely needed a refresher on the Alpine butterfly and the truckie's hitch. What is your opinion on using one of the carabiners with a built-in pulley such as the petzl rollclip? Obviously adds bulk and cost but should substantially reduce friction.
The Australian "Truckies hitch" is based on a sheepshank knot. Really cool..I love the Outdoors Academy guy's videos. Btw The double wrap in the carabiner method looks like an Italian or Munter hitch?
Ya his vids are great!! I actually tried the Italian/munter thinking it would be the way, but it didn’t work out as I thought it would. The mechanics of it don’t seem to work with this one
- With the proper trickies hitch (really a half sheepshank) - another half turn in the sheepshank securing loop makes it more resistant to collapsing on rough road / long drives... (The slipknot versions are just for dads taking the trailer to the tip. NB, few truckers - or truckies 0 use ropes too much any more- straps, ratchets, winches and chain binders - are far more reliable for commercial work (and required by those pesky heavy vehicle inspectors.
If you're going to start working with prussiks, might as well just use the Farrimond hitch. You don't get the mechanical advantage but rarely do you actually need it to get things taught enough and it's so much easier to set up/take down because you don't feed the whole rope through
Hey, ya that’s a great hitch and you’re not wrong on your points there but I don’t think it’s a comparable topic only bc this is a truckers hitch video.
@@TheBearEssentials That's fair. The Farrimond is more of a Taut Line replacement (and it's better in every way). Have you tried twisting the loop created by the slip knot for the Trucker's Hitch? It's my personal fav for preventing the knot seizing (Apline Butterfly hasn't been worth the trouble in my opinion) since I always forget how to tie the Span Loop
The mechanical advantage is still the same. It is determined by the number of "pulleys". Swapping for a carabinier only makes you lose less work when pulling.
Yes. It’s technically always 3:1 in theory.. More friction loss gets you closer to a 2:1 without pulleys. I think my language was a bit confusing in the video - not meaning that the mechanical advantage changes - rather, we get closer to its “fundamental” MA
I was advocating the usage of bowline on bight, instead of alpine butterfly. However, i was wrong. Bowline on bight slips! Especially when the tail part is split 180 degree. It is not secure at all. Keep in mind that while using alpine butterfly, main load should be on side ropes, not in the loop. If the loop has heavier load than side ropes, it jams.
I've learned all my knots from you, so thanks! Just a heads up, when you say 'watch this video here' and point to the top right, no video appears so not sure if you forgot to link them? But they are easy to find anyway in your videos but just thought I'd mention it in case you can edit. Thanks for all you do, hope the little birdies are doing well!
Good question, any will do technically speaking - BUT if you’re lifting anything heavy or applying a lot of force, you should be using a climbing rated one. Last thing you want is a flimsy one to snap on ya!
Hey, 8-10mm climbing rated rope would work well - also just general nylon rope. In my knot tying kits I have 6mm practice versions that are stiffer and 3ft in length.
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Tried to have the links float above in the top right..apparently that's not a thing 😂 Woops!
Anyways here they are:
TRUCKERS HITCH: th-cam.com/video/RK5gE-3wuGI/w-d-xo.html
PRUSIK HITCH: th-cam.com/video/vMz8Qg1uBu4/w-d-xo.html
ALPINE BUTTERFLY: th-cam.com/video/Qc89VZ9JkN0/w-d-xo.html
BEAR ESSENTIALS KNOT-TYING KIT -
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV4K2LSX?maas=maas_adg_F7AE5C95AE226DF61DB510B64731B6A7_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1
good old youtube always changing things for the worse
Excellent information for US outdoorsy type 👍🏻i love knots and learning how to tie them!!
It's working now.
Excellent! Your knot tying instructional presentations set the standard by which all other knot tutorials would do well to emulate. Very practical info here.
I learned how. To tie the “Truckee” Hitch about 20 years ago from a long haul trucker. I’ve tried many times to teach my friends how to tie this awesome knot but could never put together a video or drawing to show them. I’ve used it to tie down Hot Water heaters in a Pickup to two. Large pallets of tile and granite. In the back of my pickup. It’s one of the coolest and es así est knots to use, EVERY guy or gal who owns a pickup should always carry rope AND to know hot to tie this knot.
Since COVID I have watched a LOT of camping & survival hack videos. This video was well made.
No nonsense.
Informative.
Taught me a new knot!
Well done sir... well done.
Thx very much for saying this!
I may not use knots as often as your followers do, but I very much appreciate your video knot tutorials because they are ALL easy to follow. Excellent video production, narrative and includes the why's.
Can't get enough and look forward for more!!
Wow, thank you Aileen!!!
I always look forward to your messages here!!!
Easily one of my most favourite channels. These knots and instructions are incredible!
You can make the Aussie truckers knot even more powerful (if you have enough rope) by going round the tree and forming another loop - using the exact same 'knot', then pull up tight and see both loops pull the rope incredibly tight. I have bent steel this way. From an ex-truckie Down Under.
Yup and you can double the security of the top loop by doing it twice.
Truckie Hitch and variations ftw 👍
Nice additions you two, thanks for adding this.
I would wonder if the friction loss has a pretty big effect when doubling it up? Either way, worth a shot and good to know! Thank you.
@@TheBearEssentials I'm sure there's some further contribution to friction loss but there's still a considerable overall advantage. 👍
Also, doubling the security of the half hitches can be a boon where there's movement or sudden load changes, rocking etc.
I know what you're saying. I do something similar. It doubles the mechanical advantage of the ordinary 'Truckies Knot'. I also do one more thing which I've never seen anywhere in the world. I can pull the rope to almost breaking....... Then let go of it. The tail doesn't need to be tied. Not even hitched over anything.
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BY FAR the BEST knot tying tutorials on the web ! And that’s coming from an experienced camper and fisherman.
Well done. 👍
If I was outdoor with a bondage guy, it would be you. I just took your best knots and wrote them sown in a book for my first outdoor vacation in Sweden. Thank you, DJ!
I always backpack with ropes, and your knot kit instructions has been a great addition and handy. Especially tying quick release knot for a clothes line and bear bag. Thank you for the channel, it's a bonus and excellent explanation of when/why to use it.
VIDEO UPDATES:
1) To remove the Caribeaner auto lock - just pull the rope in the Opposite direction (away from you).
2) Truckies hitch can be tied with a 2nd loop above the first, to make it more secure. And it’s adjustable - something I didn’t know.. good video on it here: th-cam.com/video/GknTCRbGDTg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zA0xv5ojkut1MIrt
These are great variations. One thing to remember though is the official truckers hitch, ABOK # 2124, p 344, maintains the strength of the rope. For many people this doesn’t matter because ropes are so strong today. But just something to think about compared to just a slip knot.
Excellent addition here! Thx for adding that ^
Wow thank you those are great ideas
When I was a little boy my dad taught me how to tie the bowline hitch by saying the rabbit goes through the hole around the tree and back through the hole. And when I went into the Navy I was a Boatswain's mate and we specialize in knots
Oh wow, thx for sharing. Happy to have you here on the channel!!!
I've been using the truckie's hitch the last year and I find it super useful. Also learned from our aussie friend 😂 I'm gonna try with the butterfly plus carabiner. Thanks a lot for sharing!!!
Great to hear! There’s another Aussie version I shared in my “updates” comment somewhere - i think it may be a bit more secure
Was taught the UK trucker's hitch (you call it truckee's, your last clip) in the 1970s when I was a kid, by a lorry driver friend of my dad. It's by far the best way imo. It can be enhanced further by a clove hitch around the loop, rather than just a bight. With twisted rope, as we used back then, the twist can help to really lock the bight in if the hitch is laid out correctly, so the clove hitch isn't ever needed.
I experimented with this two days ago and discovered that the farmers loop seems to untie easier after heavy load than the butterfly. I recommend trying it out! I use this when tying up a 100 foot line between two trees to attach my dogs leash to so he can run back and forth. I attach one end of my rope to the first tree by using the technique from one of your videos. I wrap the tree five times and tie it off which is the strongest way to anchor your rope since there is no knot under load. I go to the other end and happen to have another rope, so I make a big larks head around the other trunk. I attach a carabiner to the larks head so there is less friction and wear on my rope. I then tie a farmers loop on the main line about 15 feet from the second tree and clip a carabiner in. From there, I pull the end of the main rope through the carabiner on the larks head and run it back through the carabiner on the farmers loop. Then I keep alternate running the main line through each carabiner and each time you get more leverage. I’m constantly trying different ways, but it’s a fun system I suggest at least trying if you have the gear.
Look up “why didn’t I think of this sooner”(bear essentials), “farmer’s loop/wireman’s loop for mechanical advantage”(whyknot), “clamp hoist and tension with the versatackle”(can you knot). Also, the Voodoo system and poldotackle are very interesting.
Thanks for the great videos. So much useful information.
I have used the truckers hitch for years but never thought of using a butterfly knot as the loop. I first heard it called as the middle man’s knot and have used it for tying in a third person on your rope when crossing glaciers. Thanks for a new idea.
We had forgotten how to tie that particular first version of the trucker's hitch. Thanks for the reminder, and the upgrades! We teach outdoor skills for bikepacking, and knots are one of the first things we want people to learn. Simply put: knots provide security. It is a mechanism that can save your life. You have our gratitude, and we will refer anyone with knot-fever to check out your very informative lessons.
That additional prusik knot works like a charm ☝️💪
It's super useful to keep on your tarp ridgeline at all times. Can use it for the truckers if you want, OR just use it to hang things / attach your tarp tie out to if not !
@@TheBearEssentials i use it for most things that requires adjustments and hanging things so useful combination of knots
Absolutely the best rope tutorials on the internet and there are many great ones out there but your explanations i.e. the MNEMONICS and tricks to remember how to tie and when to use are the best on the internet!!!!!!!!
Got your knot kit and discounted saw repair kit (bought the saw and sleeve a few months ago) in my cart...just waiting for the sharpener wallet to be available so they can ship together !!! Thanks again!!!
Amazing, launching today and you should be getting an email with a site wide discount too!
I like the idea of using the butterfly for the loop, amd the prusik for a line that doesn’t need too much tension. The caribiner I could see being useful if you had to make a really long ridge line, but normally we don’t need that much when camping. Great for the back of a truck though.
I couldn't agree with you more! My thoughts exactly
Excellent information and presentation! One of the best, if not THE best trucker’s hitch videos out there!
Very cool DJ 👏🏻 It's always a pleasure to tune in to your videos... I really do appreciate these tutorials and it always feels as if a good friend just stopped by for a minute ☺️
The good friend comment is pretty much how I feel every time I go into the comments section and see one from you!
:) thx Susie!!
The “Truckies” hitch is the variant my Grandfather taught me when I was in middle school. I’ve used it routinely my entire life.
I can’t wait to practice these. Such cool upgrades. I splurged on the knife sharpener too. And I already bought the knot trying kit. I enjoy your channel and your style of presentation. Especially because your knot tying videos are very clear.
Wow, honestly I cannot thank you enough.
I'd love to know what your favourite video styles are or if there's anything in particular you'd like to see me cover? Ive got a long list of topics on the schedule but im always all ears to everyone who helps and supports this!
Great vid - Lots of great suggestions. Adding a second twist to the standard slip knot method makes the knot based on a Fig-8. This significantly reduces the jamming problem.
Clifford Ashley would be chortling for joy!
Liking the Aussie trucker hitch.
Tried replacing the carabiner with two wraps for binding. OK.
Then, changed out carabiner to "S" hook. "S" hook with two wraps doesn't bind, nor would a full oval carabiner.
I had success using a "cat stop" for adjustable tension of the working end.
Maybe You know "cat stop"?
Also, the Aussie hitch starts out like a "well digger's hitch.
Delighted to practice "double dragon".
Enjoying these instructional videos.
Thanks,
Edwin
Edwin, I never thought of an S hook sub - fantastic idea!!
And I don’t think I’m familiar with a cat stop? I’ll look it up!
I tie half a dozen new knots , loops, bends, hitches and bends every morning and at night before going to bed .....not for days but weeks! Then I add them to all those knots that I have learned and been using and tie them a couple times a week ! Now I am tying many in the dark and or with my eys closed for that just in case moment- bowline , butterfly etc..... I am in construction and I do a lot outdoors but I have to keep up practice with all the tying , its good for the soul. I have ever size ratchet straps for heavy duty to ultralight but rarely use them as they have been replaced with quality ropes ,paracord down to braided line .......which can be used to tie almost anything down ....even better than a ratchet strap can many times over but once in a blue moon a rope and ratchet strap combo is what the doctor ordered . Every man should know how to tie at least a dozen knots , hitches ,bends and loops, so grab you a 50 ft roll of paracord and dont be afraid to cut you up some different lengths and start out by tying just one damn thing and tie it again .....and again and again unti you master that bastard , then you tie a new one until you own that one, or you can just go on and be less of a man , becoming more useless.
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I'll be switching to the prusic plus carabiner. For my uses around camp it is just the most convenient and being adjustable is great
Awesome!! That’s a real great method I think. Multi use and just very functional
Very nice. Once committed to muscle memory it's off to the races.
The last knot, the "trukies hitch" is really a great knot.
It was thaught to me by a Brazilian man who lived inside the Amazon rainforest to fix my hammock and I fell in love with that simplicity and effectiveness.
I don't know the real origin of the knot, but in Brazil they call it "nó carioca" which is litterally "knot from Rio de Janeiro".
Finally!!! That last knot is the one in the SAS survival handbook I believe, which I always found difficult to understand, both how to make and why. Now it makes sense ❤
Great mnemonic! I've been using the farmers loop over the Alpine butterfly because it's easier to remember. You just fixed that!
amazing channel. The production quality is just stunning! Thank you
After seeing this amazing variation of the truckers hitch (with carabiner and prussik) I'll be adopting that every time now.. Amazing thanks for the great instructions.. Very clear and easy to replicate. I've also subscribed to your channel too.. Look forward to many more excellent videos thank you 😊 and I love that hat too!!!
have you tried using a sheep shank for the truckers hitch... it works well if you are binding something solid that won't compress or settle..this is really good if your rope is too long and uses up a fair bit of excess free tail depending on how long you make the sheep shank....just make sure the loops at each end of the shank are of sufficient size
we set up camp near the cambodia border, the tents were set up pretty quickly, and soon the enemy arrived, fighting broke out and then we all had to crawl into caves, oh memories of 1980
I have been using the truckies
Hitch with a larks head. So good.
I usually do two of these and the third turn i pass the rope below the first loop and it auto locks.
Thanks very much for giving a good explanation and improvements on knots
Your videos are inspiring! Thanks for what you do.
This is high praise coming from the master himself! Everyone check out FCA’s channel - you won’t be disappointed!!!
@@TheBearEssentials Ah thanks brother!
Your knot from Australia is a “wagon hitch”. 50 years ago I worked in an apple orchard. We used the wagon hitch to secure the bushel boxes to the bed of the flatbed truck before sending the apples to cold storage. I have used this knot ever since, but have never run into anybody else who uses it.
Follow up on that. We put a half turn on the loop the running end goes through to make it more secure.
I really like how you added all the other tutorial links throughout the video.
I use that last one. With nylon rope (telstra rope) I also make the bight longer and and do another overhand loop above the first one. Seems to stop the nylon rope from slipping out. There may be a better solution but this works for me.
😂 it happens, thanks for the links here.
woops haha! Tried to do something cool..
I also use Truckee's hitch from time to time, but learned the hard way that it does not work well with heavy loads.
There are a few variations to make it more trustworthy, but if you apply a lot of tension (I had a hammock under it), it can fail. Ouch, btw.
So, there is no fix for all problems, but this video helps add tools to decide the right knot for the task:).
Thanks! Excellent tutorial.
I would like to add a recommendation. Others may (or very well may not) appreciate the change, but I will throw it in anyhow.
You could slow down all parts of the knot (let’s say third-grade level), and very importantly (so as to not force me to have to pause and back up ten seconds over and over) after each part, stop and slowly undo what you just did and repeat it.
While everything you are doing is quite clear, as you move along I forget (did he go over or under? which part of the rope did he pull? was that two loops to the left or the right?) because there are so many unique steps.
Having said all that, I realize that regular folks can probably grasp it only going through it once, so, what say you first do it like you’re doing it and then let the remainder of us [me] watch the modified junior version that you perform after the others are gone. I am working with my rope alongside you because hands-on works much better for me.
Thanks for your consideration and for providing what you are doing.
What you call the Truckee's Hitch is the knot that American truckers tie - at least it was 55 years ago when I was an apprentice in the furniture moving business. I was surprised to see people on YT tying a slip knot and calling it a Trucker's Hitch. We were working by the job and not by the hour, so using a knot the completely falls apart when tension is released was faster than untying two knots. It's also faster to tie without the slip knot, so lots of benefit to using the knot that you call the Truckee Knot. Just because a lot of people on YT are tying it wrong (with a slip knot) does not make it right. All the other knot variations should have different names. They probably do if we look hard enough.
FYI the australian truckees hitch, was also tauht as the truckers harness in the UK, at least in the 70s to 90s, using slipknot came in later
Awesome upload my man! The truckee's hitch is my go to for Ridgelines!
Good choice! Thx a bunch
Wow, hey man, the Trukies Hitch is freaking popular here in Brazil too. I learned just this one, working on a shipping company 😊
Oh nice!! Okay, so maybe up north it’s just not as common!
I have subbed. Love the knot tying vids
I have been using the truckease hitch for a decade or so now. I have had a few instances where the knot has failed under load while in transit. whether this was an error in tying the knot, it loosened over time, or the rope was particularly slippery, I do not know. For peace of mind, I have been using the alpine butterfly (which I first learned for use in rockclimbing) for securing important loads, and use the truckease for most other applications.
I am a knot guy, and I'm usually the knot guy in the group of people I'm with. I like that knot. I think I'm going to practice it and put it into use. The main downside I see is that if there's actually any movement at all around the anchor that you're using to provide the constant tension, your knot could slip because the load will decrease and it might just fall apart on you. That's the thing that I would be most concerned about and maybe use the conventional way of tying it more often.
I use a directional figure-eight for a non-binding mid-line loop.
This also is a fantastic one, thx for sharing it!
the "trukies" hitch is extremely common with beekeeping outfits. Often with a "double loop" instead of a "single loop".
Nice, someone just linked the double loop method and I took a look - seems like the perfect addition honestly.
I have always preferred the alpine butterfly as my loop when using a trucker’s hitch. A great mod that I do that will alleviate losing all that tension while securing the knot is to simply use a Blake’s hitch to secure the working end. I love me some prusik loops and use them as frequent as possible, but in this case a Blake’s hitch comes with no added elements.
Thanks DJ!👊🏻👍🏻
Thank you! I always appreciate your commenting and watching !
Thanks DJ!
My pleasure, thank you for watching and commenting!
Awsome knots Dj !!
Thx James
Отличная работа,ДиДжей! Спасибо за подсказки,обязательно воспользуюсь ими в самое ближайшее время! Удачи!!!
Thank you so much for watching and commenting my friend!
Great video!! I am sharing this with my old National Guard unit.
Use a sheep shank instead of a slip knot - you can tie it through the bight, so you don't need to put the end through the knot loop. Also fairly easy to adjust. Never binds, and I've never had one come undone, but you can just leave a bit of extra loop on the other side of the shank and tie it off for extra security.
oh, right, that's the bit at the end. The sheep shank version is the same, but with two overhand loops. The second one holds the first one in place more securely.
I was taught another way, which I've never seen anyone else use. I'm not that familiar with knot terminology, so bear with me. I make a loop by twisting a bite in the rope 5 or 6 times, and pulling through to make a slip knot. then the end of the rope goes around the tree or hitch or whatever, and back through the loop. When you pull it tight, both ropes slide past each other, so the rope doesn't wear in one spot. I usually tie it off with another slip knot. The whole thing is a couple slip knots, so it just pulls apart. I don't know what the mechanical advantage is, except that it's better than 1:1.
I have no idea if I just made any sense.
Hey, it does, make sense, so the slip know is like 5 twists so it can be undone easily? That’s the big difference if I’m following?
Makes sense to me!
Wow, what a cracking learning recourse this vid was
I never heard of the Truckie's hitch. Reminds me a bit of a sheep shank with a loop captured by a loop under tension.
re 4:19 At this point, you can get much better tension by using an exchange motion, with one hand on the working end and the other on the other side of the biner. This lowers the friction on the biner (pulley point) even more, and reduces your dependence on foot traction, in favor of more effective shoulder & core strength.
This dude is the goat
idk about that, but thank you - made my day
Actually whichever knot you demonstrate it requires a thick rope like the one you say and cannot be applied to very thin string so I think the original way of making them is thoughtful 🤔
However your way of demonstration and your research in knot making is commendable and a great fan of your alternative to kamekazi knot😊
Ive watched a bunch of your videos, but this one made me subscribe
Finally, an American showing the correct way to do this. 👍
Ha, I’m Canadian actually 🤣
@TheBearEssentials Ah, well you guys are usually a little more sensible with these things than the Yanks so that would explain it. 🤣
Check out David Canterbury's version. It's amazing!! No need to pull through the whole rope. It's by far the best truckers hitch. Also uses the prusik.
Thanks brother! Good to expand ones knowledge.
Glad it was helpful! Thx for taking the time to comment and watch
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing this!
What joy I find watching your videos! That knot using the carabiner on the mid line loop of your Trucker's Hitch has a name that escapes me. Where the standing line goes over the free line ("something interesting happens") and binds the free end allowing one to let go and the tension created stays put. I use this knot to tie down my airplane. What is the name of that knot??
Cheers from Deep In The Heart Of Texas!!
Um.. wow, that "Truckies Hitch" looks ridiculously simple and too easy! Leave it to the Aussies to figure out something even better. Thanks for sharing that one. I thought I was done adding new knots to my repertoire, but nope.
I think David Catenbury put out the best variant of the Trucker's Hitch I've seen to date. His vids aren't as well produced and easy to follow as yours but it might be worth you looking up his vid 'BEST all around Ridgeline for anyone'. It features a cinchless configuration that doesn't require you to run the line all the way through the knot and comes undone lickity split. Otherwise I've been a fan of yours for a while and its your vids that actually gave me the confidence to start tackling knots. Wish I would have known about you when I was in the army! Would have made my job a LOT easier!
Hey, ya that variant is the Truckies hitch, if I’m not mistaken. (Number 4).
Which he learned from outdoor academy Australia as well.
He does some great work too. Loads of info, I’ve read all his books early on in my venture into survival !
Always good. Thanks.
For the Truckies Hitch, there *is* an actual knot, a hitch, requires that tension be maintained. It's one end of a Sheepshank, and it's called a Bell Ringer's Hitch.
Oh, that’s a coincidence - I’ve just been experimenting with an alpine butterfly in my trucker’s hitch because it doesn’t bind up under tension…
Ha, great minds think alike!
I've always done my trucker hitch with an adjustable guide line hitch.
Thanks very much!
That tension keeper line inside the loop seems to be a variant of the *blackwall hitch.*
Always inspiring 💯🥃
Aussie truckie's hitch, mate. Get that top loop exactly where you want it, first time, every time. Also, it can be repositioned if necessary without untying a thing (other than where you tie off ofcourse 😉
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Ahh, fantastic, this solves the issue of the half sheepshank in being fundamentally flawed ( the 2nd half hitch holds it in place).
Excellent variation!! Thx for sharing this, it’s not as popular here in Canada
Instead of the carabina clip, you could try the using the 'Nitize Cam Jam'
I don't want to rain on this recent year butterfly knot obsession, but wouldn't the predecessor, the artillery knot be an easier option? it's also orientated in the direction of the pull and doesn't really tighten up. The "truckies knot" looks like a half trumpet knot with a trucker's hitch follow-up.
A bit of rain never hurt anyone! Good point! Lots of different options - In line figure 8, double dragon, artillery knot. Yeah, you can use whatever you'd like; they all serve the same purpose.
Thanks, I definitely needed a refresher on the Alpine butterfly and the truckie's hitch.
What is your opinion on using one of the carabiners with a built-in pulley such as the petzl rollclip? Obviously adds bulk and cost but should substantially reduce friction.
The Australian "Truckies hitch" is based on a sheepshank knot. Really cool..I love the Outdoors Academy guy's videos. Btw The double wrap in the carabiner method looks like an Italian or Munter hitch?
Ya his vids are great!!
I actually tried the Italian/munter thinking it would be the way, but it didn’t work out as I thought it would. The mechanics of it don’t seem to work with this one
- With the proper trickies hitch (really a half sheepshank) - another half turn in the sheepshank securing loop makes it more resistant to collapsing on rough road / long drives...
(The slipknot versions are just for dads taking the trailer to the tip. NB, few truckers - or truckies 0 use ropes too much any more- straps, ratchets, winches and chain binders - are far more reliable for commercial work (and required by those pesky heavy vehicle inspectors.
If you're going to start working with prussiks, might as well just use the Farrimond hitch. You don't get the mechanical advantage but rarely do you actually need it to get things taught enough and it's so much easier to set up/take down because you don't feed the whole rope through
Hey, ya that’s a great hitch and you’re not wrong on your points there but I don’t think it’s a comparable topic only bc this is a truckers hitch video.
@@TheBearEssentials That's fair. The Farrimond is more of a Taut Line replacement (and it's better in every way).
Have you tried twisting the loop created by the slip knot for the Trucker's Hitch? It's my personal fav for preventing the knot seizing (Apline Butterfly hasn't been worth the trouble in my opinion) since I always forget how to tie the Span Loop
The mechanical advantage is still the same. It is determined by the number of "pulleys". Swapping for a carabinier only makes you lose less work when pulling.
Yes. It’s technically always 3:1 in theory..
More friction loss gets you closer to a 2:1 without pulleys.
I think my language was a bit confusing in the video - not meaning that the mechanical advantage changes - rather, we get closer to its “fundamental” MA
All great ideas, I usually use the prussic loop version. With the carabiner and auto lock, is it easy to release the tension in the system?
Ahhh!! I can’t believe I forgot to include that!!
You just pull the opposite direction to release the tension.
Great video! Thanks.
The ‘Aussie’ version is the one the UK truck drivers actually used before ratchet straps were commonplace.
I was advocating the usage of bowline on bight, instead of alpine butterfly. However, i was wrong. Bowline on bight slips! Especially when the tail part is split 180 degree. It is not secure at all.
Keep in mind that while using alpine butterfly, main load should be on side ropes, not in the loop. If the loop has heavier load than side ropes, it jams.
I've learned all my knots from you, so thanks! Just a heads up, when you say 'watch this video here' and point to the top right, no video appears so not sure if you forgot to link them? But they are easy to find anyway in your videos but just thought I'd mention it in case you can edit. Thanks for all you do, hope the little birdies are doing well!
Ya… I thought it was a feature with TH-cam lol - but turns out I couldn’t add them in like that 😅😂 - Woops!
Question here, will any caribiner do or do you need one rated for climbing?
Good question, any will do technically speaking - BUT if you’re lifting anything heavy or applying a lot of force, you should be using a climbing rated one. Last thing you want is a flimsy one to snap on ya!
Man, you are awesome!
what is a good thick rope like the one you are using?
Hey, 8-10mm climbing rated rope would work well - also just general nylon rope.
In my knot tying kits I have 6mm practice versions that are stiffer and 3ft in length.