The Trucker's Hitch...But Better. [Auto-Locking]

This versatile knot offers mechanical advantage and is the perfect solution for anyone looking to secure loads, canoes, gear, and equipment. This quick tutorial covers the basic AND Auto-locking Trucker's Hitch. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, prepper, or just starting your adventure, the trucker's hitch is an essential skill for tight and secure knot-tying. In this video, you'll learn step-by-step instructions for tying the auto locking trucker's hitch and how to use it in real-life situations. NOTE: The Mechanical Advantage is technically 3:1 But I round down for the sake of friction loss of the rope anchors.

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If you're looking for a secure way to tie down your car or trailer while you're camping or travelling, then the auto-locking trucker's hitch is the way to go!
This knot can be used in everyday life, a great knot for the jobsite, and overall excellent for retrieving your rope or isolating frays in a rope. 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 - this is the guide for you!

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[TheBearEssentials]

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[radar]

It is so difficult teaching beginners the truckers hitch. The loop is so perplexing for most. The "ignition" motion is genius! Thanks

[jakepearson]

After using the auto locking technique on alpine butterflies and bowlines for about a month in my personal life and my professional life on the boat I work on I've come back to this video to say thank you, this is a game changer

[crustydownunder]

I learned that hitch from my dad when I was a kid. He said he used to use it when he carted wooden boxes of tomatoes. I'm now 63 and I've been using it all my life. It's invaluable.

[justinkase]

Man...not only is this a great knot, you just made it so simple to remember, which is half the battle! I can always learn a knot, but when I need it 6 months from now, I probably will have forgotten in most cases.

[narong]

Of the hundreds of trucker's hitch videos out there, this is the best trucker's hitch video I've seen. Clear, concise, and thorough.

[WahrheitMachtFrei.]

If you've got a really long line (and enough room) you can even repeat the hitch on the same line and create insane pulley tension with little effort.

[darrenwerner]

Someone who finally explained this hitch process correctly. Nice job. Been trucking for years and I've explained this to alot of people most people don't get it until shown.

[clion]

I found out about the auto locking portion of this knot a couple years ago and it's been a game changer for me. Great job explaining it

[andrewb]

This is the best explanation of this not that I've seen. Great job on this video. I've seen a few others try to explain the auto-locking trucker's hitch, but they fail to zoom in on the knot and usually don't slow it down enough to really see what is happening.

[jerrysponagle]

Subscribed...I am 57 years old. I once was a Cub, then a Boy Scout...used to know a few knots. This is always a good thing to know.

[c.f.beeble]

I like this whole presentation. It's clearly explained, with quiet voice narration, plus non-intrusive background music! That's very rare in this type of video! I'm also glad you pointed out that the 2-1 leverage advantage takes rope friction into account. It might even be a bit higher, depending on the slipperiness of the cordage used. You probably already know that if you created this same system, using pulleys, the advantage would be closer to 3-1, but 2-1 is about right for paracord, I think. Of course, the extra turn of the auto-locking feature itself sort of lowers the leverage advantage a little bit, but the resultant ease of tying off the system more than makes this a valuable technique, IMHO. Best video I've seen of the Tucker's Hitch.

[By_Rant_Or_Ruin]

My dad was a trucker. He showed me this knot and then in my 40's I forgot how to cinch it down to keep it from sliding and loosening. So thanks. And I really love that double pass through to create a friction lock. Great stuff.

[whatsupwithsteve]

My father-in-law taught me this knot when I worked in his appliance store. It's been the most useful thing I can think of over the past 50 years!!

[miked]

As an Assistant Scoutmaster in Boy Scouts I just have to thank you for your content. I am constantly using your vids to help get the boys to learn new knots and to think up ways to use them out of the norm.

Keep it up bro

[calyodelphi]

I commented earlier on your rolling hitch that it was the upgrade I needed for tying my stuff down in moving vans, but THIS RIGHT HERE is exactly what I've been needing! Hell, I've seen my dad use this exact hitch on multiple occasions! But every time I've asked him to show me how to do it, I would just get a one-off demo that I could never remember how to do. Now I have a video that I can re-watch and practice this until I have it in my muscle memory. 😄

[lonniecrook]

I just learned the truckers hitch a couple of months ago. The addition of the auto locking extra loop is makes it so much better. Thank you!

[kidfantastic]

Used to work in a warehouse loading furniture and home furnishings in people’s cars and like 95% of my job was just tying this knot over and over while tying people’s stuff down! Great knot that was super useful!

[edcones]

I've used this method of securing loads for decades, but the autolock is new to me. Many thanks.

[David-eglv]

I made this without instructions 18 years ago, such a simple knot. I love this method.