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@aaronwavefer6250

5 жыл бұрын

JUNGle camp

@aaronwavefer6250

5 жыл бұрын

2l2

@MidWestSparky13

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment Mr. 👏

@autodidacticartisan

2 жыл бұрын

Funny, my motto is "be concise"

@charlestonbrown148

2 жыл бұрын

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

@dontall71

2 жыл бұрын

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

@SDPBALLCOACH

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@michaelmich6111

5 жыл бұрын

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

@explorerextraordinaire5472

4 жыл бұрын

For real.

@Macovic

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed yeah

@mikefeddersen2476

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

I'm colour blind.

@rfruss

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@charlestonbrown148

2 жыл бұрын

@@laaaliiiluuu second lesson never spill the brew!

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@ghollisjr

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@GetH0NEY

3 жыл бұрын

What is this knot used for?

@simonsabir7090

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@jborgstrom7897

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

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

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

The brilliance is in the simplicity. Thank you.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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🤙

This really help me. I’m new to camping and setting up ridge lines but now I can do it every time I need to set up my tarp. 👍🏻

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

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

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!

People can make trucker hitch videos from now until Armageddon they will never come close. Thank you Corporal. Nothing but pure respect.

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

Awesome addition to your system that I still use after 3 years ago when you first showed me. Brilliant addition Corporal!

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

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

I have used the truckers hitch for quite a while. Hell, kept my shack tied down in Leatherneck with it. But never ever did I think to add another twist to make it hold in place. I ended up going on a bivy hunt with a buddy shortly after watching this and got to put the new knowledge to use setting up a shelter for him. Worked like a charm. Thanks for the info!

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

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

6 жыл бұрын

Old way rocks 🤘

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.

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

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

@djamison9r

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

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!!

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!

I'm glad I looked before I hit the sack!!! Great information as always my friend. Thanks much and blessings 😇🇺🇸

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!

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.

Thanks used this set up this weekend past. My go to now never to old to learn.

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

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.

Thank you for the clear demonstration for this knot. I was taught this second loop on the trucker's knot back in Peace Corps training 45 years ago from a trainer who wasn't as concise as you.

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.

Simple, well demonstrated, and well photographed. Thanks.

@hammer9390

6 жыл бұрын

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.

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

@bigtrippy4970

4 жыл бұрын

@@lobsterlou8538 ah the memories ha ha

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

Thanks a lot for sharing this man!!! I will try it right away!!! I've been using my own system for tensioning different calibers of cords and ropes that include false butterfly knot, multiple pulleys, etc.. and I always leave a recoverable loop to undo everything. This addition will be a great one to my arsenal!!!

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

Жыл бұрын

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.

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!

I used this technique for the first time this past week for a camping trip. I used your ridgeline setup to secure a tarp and run 2 separate clothes lines. I love this system and will undoubtedly use it in my camp going forward.

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.

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

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

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

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

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

Great trick ,so simple but so effective. I used it already to tighten a mattress in the top of my car. Regularly it would slip but with that second loop it stays where i wanted. Great job Corporal .

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.

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

@stroys7061

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the real trick.

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

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!

I`ve used this years ago, but haven`t used it in about 20 yrs so I forgot it. Needed to re-learn it again. Great video explaining

That, was Outstanding.

This is good. Extra pass through loop does great. Thanks!

Went camping yesterday. My tent I knew would not take a down pour, so I swung into store on the way out to buy a light tarp. I rigged up a ridge line or kind of like it, it worked, but it took too much time to set up. Thank you, the two knots is the way to go for both ends. I'm going up into the Shanadowa valley in Virginia this month and will use your set up for sure.

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

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. 🇬🇧

That’s awesome n gunna be very useful thanks 👍

My Dad taught me this knot when I was a kid and I have used it for tying down loads when I moved. I have had trouble keeping it tight at the loop. This trick is cool. I never even thought of it. Thanks.

A simple adjustment and a big advantage much appreciated, enjoy all your presentations, thanks

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

Your tutorials are always spot on. You know what you’re doing , you do a brilliant job of teaching and explaining and your camera work is spectacular. I can see every detail👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

I will have to try this. I love the Trucker's Hitch. The simple version has always seemed to me to be the best. Maybe this will be the "bestest" Semper Fi

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.

Thank you for the great video Corporal! For some applications the “tension locking” itself is sufficient without even finishing off the complete hitch...

This works very well ! As I get older, I don’t have as much ‘pinch strength’ as I used to. This actually helped me lot !

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.

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

I liked that you pointed out the detail that the rope needs to be under its first loop. Great stuff!

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

Corporals Corner is the best in you tube.

@jareed505

6 жыл бұрын

Irames Lisboa agreed

@edmundscheffner2474

5 жыл бұрын

Great site l learn something

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

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.

That's actually clever. I like how the underlying principles of knot work are displayed.

I use the truckers hitch all the time, having to deal with slipping line every now and then during the "pinching phase". Thank you for this simple but brilliant technique!

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!

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.

Thanks for explaining how to tie knots in an understandable way, and for not leaving out any steps. Good teacher.

I like that! I've been tying downloads with truckers hitches for the last 20 years and I never thought of that :-)

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

Thank you Corporal. So simple, yet never occurred to me.

Awesome tip for a knot used constantly. Dig it!