Alternative Trucker's Hitch Variants (Short Tutorial)

[SwissGearLabs]

I have uploaded a general bushcraft knots tutorial to youtube a while ago.

With this vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ny-a9PPLT4 I have a closer look at the Trucker's Hitch and "Trucker's Hitch"-like Knots.

The problem with the Trucker's Hitch is that it is made with quick release knots, and that can be a problem when larger diameter ropes or very high tension is involved.

Let me know if I didn't explain myself clear enough.

Enjoy, p@

[Ashley Cawley]

Great tutorial - explained very well :) Thanks for sharing.

I just shared your two knot videos via Twitter @ twitter.com/naturlbushcraft (http://twitter.com/naturlbushcraft)

T^

[Bernie]

Wirkli guet! (Really good)

[jus_young]

Interesting. I have always used the figure eight knot which does not give too many problems releasing but I will play with your suggestions and see how it goes.

[SwissGearLabs]

Interesting. I have always used the figure eight knot which does not give too many problems releasing but I will play with your suggestions and see how it goes.

the directional figure 8 works fine too, it's a safe knot. i almost never use it because it uses quite a lot of rope and untying is a bit lengthy and less easy compared to butterfly.

but that's just personal preference...

[SwissGearLabs]

Great tutorial - explained very well :) Thanks for sharing.

I just shared your two knot videos via Twitter @ twitter.com/naturlbushcraft (http://twitter.com/naturlbushcraft)

T^

cool, thanks mate.

p@

[SwissGearLabs]

Wirkli guet! (Really good)

gärn gschee (welcome) :o)

[happybonzo]

Excellent tutorial - now off to the local Arb. shop to buy some decent line to practise with :)

[Jose234]

Hmmmm,,Great tutorial ,thank you for posting that. I really enjoyed reading it,