Black Scout Tutorials - Tying a Truckers Hitch

In this episode, Jack illustrates how to tie a Trucker's hitch that can be used to for holding tarps, cover, and other things needed in the field. This can also help you when tying cargo down during travel as well.

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[ArmyBratSailor]

Besides the snags, great vid! I think everybody should know these basic survival knots. Great for camping out and God forbid anything worse. Thanks for your input and efforts. Well done!

[seanjohnson]

this is a real simple way of doing this knot, I keep typing my tarpaulin with a slipknot, and I use a toggle to stop the cord from slipping, nut it gives a loose ridgeline. I'll give this method a go next when I'm on camp, thanks for the upload

[MadhuMangalaDasa]

Excellent videos. Short and to the point. thanks

[Devil_Dog_]

Good Vid, Thank you, I've been trying to get that Truckers Hitch figured out and didn't realize that I wasn't making the "Pully loop" right. So thank you for that.  Such a simple knot and it was just getting the better of me.

[fenianbastard]

Thank you Jack! Really appreciate the video, this will certainly solve my "keep it tight" woes on my hikes.

[Dietdrshasta]

Thanks this is very helpful for setting up a tarp. I didn't have two close trees handy so I practiced on my tables legs. 

[BlackScoutSurvival]

Thanks for watching! Glad we could help! Take care

[rickm]

I use this knot or group of knots to tie loads down all the time. Ive also made tents and stuff but it works great for tying loads down super tight

[andy.greaves]

Excellent video, very well demonstrated. Thanks!

[PiperV]

Another good one, looks critical to know as well. Thanks!

[rinky_dinky]

did it on the second try! i can see so much uses for this!

[Fragr]

am i the only one who came here from Ylvi's song?

[keithg]

The perfect knot for moving large pieces of furniture or boxes on the back of a truck. The rope will break before the knot comes loose.

[amerryamerry]

Did you just get a sudden jump in the views the last few days...?

[danielcopeland]

Thanks once again Jack! Man, are you sure you're not in the PI. It sure is raining a lot in SC! Take care!

[MilesOhToole]

I'm learning knots.  So is this as strong as the taught-line hitch?  I know the taught-line is pretty darned strong...I tied off a large tarp to my deck and a hard wind pulled the stakes out of my yard and the knots didn't budge.  What's the advantage of one over the other?

And thanks for the video.  It was very easy to comprehend.

[qoaa]

After hearing the funny song, I had to see how it was really tied

[chadbenjadad]

That's one hell of a dramatic intro.

[thevideostump]

Whoever designed that knot must of been a Navy man, because my dad called it a mariners knot. The guy must of been name Trucker?..
"Remember the Pearl"..

[HarbardWild]

A bit disorientating with the camera, looks like it's zoomed in. Other than that, good vid!