Knot tying is such an underrated, life hack skill.

By far the best overview of the Truckers Hitch Ive ever seen. Coming from an ex scout, tradesman, lightweight hiker and hammock camper of 35 yrs

Wow! I never met anyone that knew THIS MUCH about a truckers hitch. Thank you!

Great demo bloke. I've been playing with rope my whole life; as a kid boy scout , military days and then climbing outdoors etc. I was a truck driver and loader for years too and finally I see somebody who knows the full range. Nice to see you know the history...a Waggoners hitch it was indeed. My method and imho the best, is the full twist loop you showed for better security. The rope binds down the back of the formed loop and prevents it slipping. I have tied it who knows how many times on trucks, tarps and tension lines over almost 40 years and it does not undo. Good job and well instructed .

A good clear vid 👍,which a lot of folk will learn and understand from. I'm nearly 70 and my old dad showed me 😊.

The inline truckers hitch you shared that Canterbury called out is something I adopted as soon as I saw it, but I did have to change the loop you feed the bite through to a lark's head because it kept slipping with paracord under high tension. Even a full twist wouldn't hold it. Two individual twists spaced out a bit worked alright as well but the lark's head works better than all of them.

I learned your version of a trucker's hitch many decades ago, but typically struggle to tie it correctly when I need to use it. Your tips are very helpful. Thanks for taking the time.

My dad was also a trucker and this was one of the first hitches I was taught. I remember him tripling them up and breaking the rope to show me how powerful they are. Still use them to this day. Great work 👍🏻

Great instruction, plenty of options, and no fluff! I find your videos to be some of the most productive and satisfying throughout my feed. Very much appreciated, sir!

Probably the best tutorial I’ve seen regarding using a trucker’s hitch. I appreciate historical references to its likely origins too. Great demonstration of various tie methods. I’m most impressed with the explanation of the double loop method for eliminating the chances of an unintentional loss of the hold. I’ve been seeing SSSOOO many variations on ridge lines, toggles, prusik knots,etc and your explanation of the efficiency of the various truckers hitches…makes far more sense, speeds up the process and gets the job done without the unnecessary complications. Well done. 👏👍✌️🇺🇸

My g father raised me , he was born in 10 and went to work in the oil field when he was 10, rope and line a knots were a must know subject with him, what you call the wagon hitch, he called the Gilligan hitch, fast and secure, grab a long eared bight, toss the tug end over and above it, roll a half push it thru roll another push it thru and again if you’d like, 30 seconds and your in business. You are the ONLY PERSON I’ve ever seen bend this hitch in my lifetime (65 years) other than family, nice to see someone with concern for getting their line back!

As a Yankee I really appreciate the back story and information. I grew up using a slip knot as the base but this really does make disassembly easier and I've yet to have one fail since adoption of the half sheep shank. The key is tension. If you have tension the bite doesn't fall through. If you're leary add another support loop. Or I've seen others use an additional wrap on the support loop of the bite. I'd really love to see the rock climbing group that does weight testing test all the versions. Really is a great method.

So glad I found this, my old man used these knots on the wagons when I was a kid. Sadly lost him before I ever got the hang of it. So I’m here for all of these vids👍🏼 thank you sir👊🏼

Great video mate. I was also shown a variation by a mate who works in the RAF. Basically it’s the same as what you’ve shown but you wrap around the bite twice and then again but the final wrap sits behind the first two wraps. It’s essential that the third wrap comes between the first two wraps. My mate said they use this way because if the rope is wet due to heavy rain for example it can swell. This method ensures the when loosened the hitch just falls apart. Thanks for the video. Great work.

Extremely well demonstrated! Bravo and thank you! I have seen many, many trucker’s hitch videos, but have NEVER seen this method. I believe this to be the original and the best method. No one can change my mind lol.

Awesome! Exactly the demo I was hoping for! One thing I do for situations where the loop on the standing end might work loose is to use a lark’s head in place of a single loop, which is similar to adding the second loop as you demonstrate.

That's the same method Richard Graves describes in The 10 Bushcraft Books - "Knots and Lashings" (excellent reading if you can still find a copy). It's the way I was taught and the way I've used for the past 40 years. It's quick, secure and effective - never had one fail and it's easy to undo. Good video and explanation.

Loved the clarity of this. Well done. Thank you so much. Looking forward to watching all your other videos

Thanks, mate! Very informative.

Great tutorial. All those methods will do the job. I prefer the full twist loop method for security. Also, that butterfly, in and of itself is a super useful loop knot. Keep up the great work. Truckers hitches do have many nautical applications,such as for stays when jury rigging a mast when dismasted in bad storms, etc.

Great demonstration! Really appreciate what you are doing with this channel. Could you do a bit on the compounded truckers hitch? I saw your short with the 9x leverage a few days ago, and I've not been able to get the second part to work! Btw - your fast version of the hitch is the best I've seen!

Great Demo! Love the example / adaptation to those accustom to the "slippery loop". Thank you.

This was absolutely amazing! Learned 2 new ways to do a trucker style hitch. Thank you so much!

The alpine butterfly is a climbing knot, and one that you can trust to not fail. Climbing knots and systems don't afford any mistakes or half-secure methods, or you'll pay with your life.

Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

I’m just generally fascinated about the art of tying practical knots. This is one of the best footages about it. Thanks a lot!! Great video!!

Love the videos and the knowledge you pass along, thanks for the upload

Awesome video!

Thanks, Mate! Great explanation of several options for this useful hitch.

I really enjoyed watching you tie these knots. The large orange rope was super easy to follow and I'm really glad to see these different methods of tying the same knot. 👏 Bravo!

Great video thanks for sharing

Thank you for sharing! Fantastic video!

Been tying this with a slip-knot for as long as I can remember, but this is objectively superior in every way. Thanks so much for covering again in more detail and coming up with a fast method!

Top shelf video, thanks mate!

Excellent video on keeping it simple, especially to untie. Thank you for posting.

Great video and clear instruction! Thanks!

You are a great teacher and that was a great video on a very useful knot. Thank you.

Thank you for the demonstration! Time to go practice now!

Top notch and clear demonstrations mate! Cheers PJ

Thanks mate! Plain and bloody simple. Saved this vid to favourites for a go-to.

Excellent examples and explanation. Thank you!

This was amazing! Thanks for sharing your method. This will be used daily for the ease and strength of this trucker's hitch.

Excellent video! Thanks.

brilliant mate all good knots

probably the best description and explanation I've seen on how to tie this knot. thanks for sharing

Used the truckers hitch ever since my dad taught it to me 60 years ago. Your way definitely seems better and faster. Thanks from across the pond.

I've watched a LOT of trucker's hitch videos. This is the BEST one, hands down. Great video!

Thank you for the detailed video of this hitch. This is a fantastic way to tie off and I will incorporate this into my Ridgeline.

Brilliant buddy. Best explanation and demonstration by far. Thank you!

Been tying that hitch by the first method for about 30 years now and just became familiar with the sheep shank method a few years back but never really understood it til now. Great video. Thanks a million.

Great tutorial and explanation of the Trucker's hitch thanks for this

Thank you very much. That was very insightful! I will adapt the technique you've shown.

Well taught. I appreciate it. Been subscribed ever since Dave mentioned you. I've enjoyed your videos.

Learned alot ! Thanks !

Excellent video mate !! Best one I’ve seen on the truckers hitch and very easy to follow. Thankyou!!

Great demonstration!

Best video I’ve seen on truckers high. Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for doing this video in response to the last short. You are a great teacher of practical application. Fantastic tutorial

Great video

I was also taught the half sheep shank method in the 70's and still use it. It has never failed me.

Great video. Learned the quick Aussie way to tie the mid line bend and trucker hitch! My default has been the Alpine Butterfly. I'll need to practice this new version.

Great video.

Used it now for several times. I love it! Many thanks!

Great video, thanks for sharing!

Amazing 👏 Thanks for the more detailed video with the various options ❤

Excellent demo showing each knot's strength and weaknesses. The best importance is always to reuse the rope and easy undo. Thanks!

M dad was an English Truck Driver, I learned to rope and Sheet a load as a kid in the 70s. He used the Wagoners hitch always. I still use it. I do trees and a fella showed me the "Dolly Hitch which was similar but a bugger to undo. Cheers

I learned that back in the 50's from my father. No idea how many people I have amazed by being able to do that to a load. You have got a very good video and so easy to understand. I have sent it to many people. It is a lost art to many of the new generation. Thanks for making the video.

Excellent. Thank you!

Man that was awesome demo. Thank you sir

Excellent job!

Great presentation. Much appreciated.

Thank you for showing this method in greater detail!

Good teaching. Thanks.

A masterclass.Good on you👍

Like your videos and how you get to the point and teach.

This is golden! Thanks for sharing!

Man watching you tie the half sheep shank method your Dad taught you is amazing. Magical!

Great clear vid .I have to say I do use the first method .I can get it undone with a bit of wiggling but as you say it does pull up tight .

Thanks, that was very informative and easy to follow.

Best explanation yet. One more knot in my toolbox. Thank you.

Excellent way of tying the truckers/wagon etc knot. It’s the way I’ll do it from now on. Thanks mate!

Very good demonstration. Thank you.

Great video thanks 😊

Doing these rope knots is like watching someone work a rubik cube, thinking I can do that no problem.

Thank You my friend, thank you. American here and confess my need to employ a trucker hitch. Most straight-forward clear demonstration I have seen.

From the states: I have been tying it the first way you demonstrated with the same problems. Will be using one of your methods from now on. Thanks mate!!

Good job, I like the quick tie and can’t wait to try it!

Thanks so much for your instructions, I was almost an hr on this video learning and practicing over and over. I do gardening, landscape and occasional tree trimming where I need to load my pickup with branches and tie them up to go dump it. Just wanted to say thank you so much, and God bless you!

Best knot instruction I've seen! been agrip in the studios 43 years!

Superb video . The old ways are still the best . Thank you so much . Always good to learn

Thanks...appreciate your clear and concise instructions and all the variations...will have to get back out in the woods and give em all a try..learnt a lot..thanks mate..

Great video again mate and i learned once more some valuable skills. Thanks a lot for sharing

Such a great video. 👍👍

Great instructions! Clear and to the point.

Well demonstrated and easy to understand .. thank you ! 🙏

This is a great video thx !!!!

I have been doing this in the US from childhood... using the double loop. works great!

Thanks Chief. Here's an easy to follow tutorial to teach my son.

Great video! Thanks a ton 🤓