The BEST Camping Knot, and WHERE to use it! | The Taut Line Hitch

How to Tie the Taut Line Hitch, a must know for anyone who uses ropes in day to day life. This is an easy tutorial on The Taut Line Hitch, for beginners and advanced levels - all in a quick and simple format.

As a friction hitch, it can be adjusted along your line and is INCREDIBLY easy to tie. It's overall an excellent skill for life outdoors and camping.

I want to also add that I've been recieving the most incredible feedback, thank you for all the kind words and support!

I've heard your requests and have been busy behind the scenes writing a book that you can take with you out into the field. I've also been working on a blog that goes in depth on all these things! Should be released soon!

Your friend,
DJ
#knots #camping #survival #lifehacks

══════*Knot Tying Tutorials*═══════

10 ESSENTIAL KNOTS FOR LIFE

The ALPINE BUTTERFLY Knot (Queen of knots):

THE BOWLINE: (KING OF KNOTS):

The CONSTRICTOR HITCH

The CANADIAN JAM Knot + QUICK RELEASE:

THE BELLRINGER / REMOTE RELEASE KNOT:

The Prusik Hitch:

The ROLLING HITCH:

The SHEET Bend:

TRUCKERS HITCH - AUTO LOCKING

═══════════BEST KNOT TYING BOOK!════════
The Ashley Book of Knots
═══════════ROPES / CORDAGE═══════════
*Nylon 550 Type 3 Paracord:*
➡Paracord Planet :

Larger Diameter Rope like the Green and Orange I use:

Tarred Bank Line to save your Paracord

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Great for Camping, Prepping, Survival and Bushcraft.

I tie all these knots with Paracord, and they are considered Survival knots, bushcraft knots and camping knots.

Wether you want to learn how to tie down a tarp, how to set up a tent, what to do with a fray or cut in your rope, or how to join two ropes together - Ive got a video tutorial for you!

00:00 WHY it's so good!
00:55 How to tie the Taut Line Hitch
01:35 How the Taut Line Hitch works
01:51 The Taut Line Hitch Vs The Magnus Hitch
02:42 The Quick Release Taut Line Hitch
03:16 The Taut Line Hitch on a Bight
03:39 Where to Use the Taut Line Hitch!

[TheBearEssentials]

Thanks for watching! If you'd like to support the Channel, I made a Knot Tying Reference Card + Practice Ropes to follow along with the videos!

[thiagotiberio]

Best knot education channel… No need to stick to a schedule, just focus on quality content like this video. Congrats and thank you for the lesson!

[TheSquirrelChaser]

Literally forgot my belt today, had paracord in my backpack, and tied a tautline hitch to keep my pants up at work. Always a useful knot

[grantlee]

I couldn't believe such an easy knot could hold retention. I had to try and was amazed !

[ediebegonia]

Thank you for this video. You are easy to understand and easy to follow with your calm voice and patient vibe. Every instructor should be so lucky as to have your effective way of transmitting knowledge. Great video.

[ostrobogulous]

What an EXCELLENT lesson!!! I loved that you gave us a clear tutorial, mulitple uses and even an easy reminder of how to do it. I look forward to learning more! Thank you for being thorough!😁

[andrewwylie]

awwww, I've literally just unpacked my tent and fixed all the guyline attachments to use this knot....no more lines in bundles of mess!

[alwoolhouse]

Just found this channel by accident. We are establishing a remote homestead, nearly three years into self sufficient living. Never realised how much simple things like cordage skills would be so important. Thank you for excellent guidance.

[t.davidgordon]

I began hammock-camping/hiking seven years ago (for reasons that would bore you and everyone else). I had never tied a ridgeline before, so I took some of those gadgets that allow you to secure a ridgeline. On two occasions (within a year--definitely my bad!), I found myself a couple miles in, without the gadgets. The only knot I knew was the tautline hitch (for securing the corner stakes), and on each occasion, when I had neither the gadgets nor my straps for my hammock (my bad again!), I saved the day by hanging both the ridgeline and the hammock with tautline hitches. I've since learned other great knots (bowline, prussik, trucker's, and a couple others), but I agree with you that, if you had only one knot, it would have to be the tautline, which saved my bacon twice, and has made many other occasions efficient. Thank you for showing the variants, which I had not known before. Be safe, and enjoy the forest.

[WhatAboutZoidberg]

Once again, knots are just magic we've learned how to do.

[akshithreddythokala]

these are so useful they should be taught in the school syllabus

[Hodge]

I love good knots! I did commercial flat roofing for 27 years and we roped materials, machines etc. up and down. We tied off loads, and we used all kinds off methods with rope. I love your channel! Thank you so much!

[chrismulhearn]

Particularly loved the built-in tarp anchor point tautline Hitch. Am going to install into my hammock tarp ASAP

[damianhill]

Fantastic explanations. Thankyou. Will try on my next ridge line without ising my heavily practiced truckers hitch.

[auberjean]

Your video came at just the right time, DJ! I live in a "nice" neighborhood that has an increase in crime lately. The building is old, and the back door frame not square anymore. I've made adjustments, like a 5" deadbolt, metal kickplate, perimeter alarm w cowbell, but refuse to leave a light on since I like looking at the stars. The screen door has a habit of popping open, so I've taken to tying it shut around the inner doorknob, LOL. When i want to use the door I've had to cut my regular knots apart bc they were cinched so tightly. Your video showed me a much better alternative with a quick release! T h a n k Y o u. Now I am donating my useless knot book and awaiting yours.
Stay well and warm out there, DJ.

[galeneale]

You sir are amazing! I am sick of learning knots with out learning applications! Everyone of your videos has been very informative, with awesome ways of remembering the steps. Thank you.

[Bill-YellowDogWelding]

Two circles and a snap for you! The taut line hitch is one of my favorite knots right behind the prussic. These camp knots are so useful. Looking forward to your next vid.

[stevenensminger]

Theys shorts on knots ..I love it I've been teaching my friends how to tie different knots so I have been telling them to go to your YouTube channel and they love it thare learning so much from you so thank you my friend your channel is the best by far ....OH I'm looking forward to your next bushcraft outing cant wait.. 🌲🏕🔥

[beatbasher]

This is my favourite knot by a country mile and it's so easy to come up with variations. I can tie this knot without looking and whilst wearing gloves. You explained it better than anyone, and taught me a variation I hadn't figured - your videos are brilliant for us season outdoorsmen and beginners alike. Well done, your videos stand head and shoulders above the many videos you can find on tying knots. They are simple and to the point, that's just what people need.

[benmorgan]

Thank you! i appreciate how you quickly show the variations and explain that one is more secure than the other. Great Job!