Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
The Truckers Hitch is AMZING! A Huge variety of applications.
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.
My TOP 10 BEST KNOT Video:
youtu.be/5lLPAHK_k6I
The ALPINE BUTTERFLY Knot:
youtu.be/Qc89VZ9JkN0
The CANADIAN JAM Knot:
youtu.be/S7ZdnCHcb48
The SHEET Bend:
youtu.be/Qfwc50zKmW0
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*Trustworthy / Higher Quality Ropes + Cordage:*
*Nylon 550 Type 3 Paracord:*
➡GearAid [ _The Most Expensive, And one of the BEST + Carribeaner_ ]: amzn.to/3izpINR
Larger Diameter Rope like the Green and Orange I use:
➡amzn.to/3FpbhVH
The BEST Knot Book is called the *"Ashley Book of Knots"* and can be found here:
➡amzn.to/3XBwvXr
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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.
The Truckers Hitch is AMZING! A Huge variety of applications.
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.
My TOP 10 BEST KNOT Video:
youtu.be/5lLPAHK_k6I
The ALPINE BUTTERFLY Knot:
youtu.be/Qc89VZ9JkN0
The CANADIAN JAM Knot:
youtu.be/S7ZdnCHcb48
The SHEET Bend:
youtu.be/Qfwc50zKmW0
---------------------------------------------------------------
*Trustworthy / Higher Quality Ropes + Cordage:*
*Nylon 550 Type 3 Paracord:*
➡GearAid [ _The Most Expensive, And one of the BEST + Carribeaner_ ]: amzn.to/3izpINR
Larger Diameter Rope like the Green and Orange I use:
➡amzn.to/3FpbhVH
The BEST Knot Book is called the *"Ashley Book of Knots"* and can be found here:
➡amzn.to/3XBwvXr
---------------------------------------------------------------
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.


![The ONE HANDED Knot You NEED to KNOW! [The Falconers Knot]
The Falconers Knot is the easiest and arguably the best Single Handed Quick Release Knots out there!
Traditionally used by Falconer to tether their bird to a perch with just one hand.
The Bear Essentials Knot Tying App - *OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED*
GOOGLE PLAY Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bearessentials.knotIQ
IOS Download Link: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/knot-iq/id6738783142
IMPORTANT INFO:
Please have patience, this is the very first version of the app, and with your help and feedback, Ill be improving this app as we go!!
PLEASE LEAVE A GOOD REVIEW IF YOU CAN!!
FYI - FALCONERS knot and about 100+ more knots are in development right now just ironing out the glitches. Will be released within the month!
Thanks SO MUCH!!
Your friend,
DJ
*BEAR ESSENTIAL KNOT TYING KIT - Camping Edition:*
https://bearessentialsoutdoors.ca/products/bear-essentials-knot-tying-card-best-camping-knots-edition
or on *AMAZON USA*:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV4J4BKB?maas=maas_adg_97509F8C72EF4B0621284CA42F0CD705_afap_abs&ref aa_maas&tag=maas
Your friend,
DJ
#knots #beginnerknots #onehanded #knottying #lifehacks #survivalknots
══════*MORE Knot Tying Tutorials*═══════
10 ESSENTIAL KNOTS FOR LIFE
https://youtu.be/5lLPAHK_k6I
10 KNOTS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE (AT HOME)
https://youtu.be/FeRhYhxhzVE
The ALPINE BUTTERFLY Knot (Queen of knots):
https://youtu.be/Qc89VZ9JkN0
THE BOWLINE: (KING OF KNOTS):
https://youtu.be/RhS9hFLQnu8
THE BELLRINGER / REMOTE RELEASE KNOT:
https://youtu.be/syNOekZkO6M
THE BEARS GRIP HITCH (NEW DISCOVERY)
https://youtu.be/67V5aS9XpdE?si=mTCTMV5B3EohoIIx
The CONSTRICTOR HITCH
https://youtu.be/4LgbkXIF0oU
The CANADIAN JAM KNOT + QUICK RELEASE:
https://youtu.be/S7ZdnCHcb48
THE DOUBLE DRAGON KNOT
https://youtu.be/gWhLCM3Hm7U
THE DOUBLE FISHERMANS BEND
https://youtu.be/ZR-sElJmrio
THE MONKEYs FIST
https://youtu.be/beSNnPbfuHI
THE FARRIMOND FRICTION HITCH:
https://youtu.be/eQ_Qjk9XcHY?si=8qEgBnksvUINGIxf
The Prusik Hitch:
https://youtu.be/vMz8Qg1uBu4
The ROLLING HITCH:
https://youtu.be/Tds5Wp71xp0
The SHEET Bend:
https://youtu.be/Qfwc50zKmW0
THE TAUT LINE HITCH:
https://youtu.be/3YlrFZHmo9w
TRUCKERS HITCH - AUTO LOCKING
https://youtu.be/RK5gE-3wuGI
═══════════BEST KNOT TYING BOOK!════════
The Ashley Book of Knots
➡https://amzn.to/3XBwvXr The ONE HANDED Knot You NEED to KNOW! [The Falconers Knot]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dmLrmkcmwOU/mqdefault.jpg)
![The Worlds BEST Shoelace Knot! ...[The Berluti Knot]
How to tie the BEST shoelace Knot for Hiking Boots, Running Shoes, Hockey Skates, and EVEN DRESS SHOES!
Once you learn it, youll never go back. It doesnt ever come loose!
Ive added it to our KNOT IQ 3D Knot tying app:
KNOT IQ - By The Bear Essentials:
PLAY STORE (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bearessentials.knotIQ&hl=en_CA
APP STORE (ios): https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/knot-iq-the-bear-essentials/id6738783142
#shoelace #shoeknot #bestknots The Worlds BEST Shoelace Knot! ...[The Berluti Knot]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ds-EtA4Uw6s/mqdefault.jpg)





![A skill that EVERYONE should know!
Connect Two ropes of EQUAL length together with with the Zeppelin Bend.
Its just plan useful!
Want an in depth video on the TOP 10 KNOTS? Check out mine here!
https://youtu.be/5lLPAHK_k6I
*Trustworthy / Higher Quality Ropes + Cordage:*
*Nylon 550 Type 3 Paracord:*
➡SGT Knots ( _Solid and Inexpensive_ ) : https://amzn.to/3OXHKFN
➡Paracord Planet ( _A bit more Expensive but VERY good_ ): https://amzn.to/3XN5nVz
➡GearAid [ _The Most Expensive, And one of the BEST + Carribeaner_ ]: https://amzn.to/3izpINR
Larger Diameter Rope like the Green and Orange I use:
➡https://amzn.to/3FpbhVH
Tarred Bank Line to save your Paracord
➡https://amzn.to/3H9YAz9
The BEST Knot Book is called the *Ashley Book of Knots* and can be found here:
➡https://amzn.to/3XBwvXr A skill that EVERYONE should know!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g1zVpzgYhQk/mqdefault.jpg)
![How to Build a Floating Shelter - [Bushcraft Project]
The Bear Essentials Step by Step Guide To Building a Floating Shelter for Camping, Bushcraft, Survival, or just for fun!
It has a raised bed, woven with Paracord - and strong frame to keep you floating off the ground.
The Knot tying Kit I made is available HERE if youd like to support the channel and get one of your own!
https://bearessentialsoutdoors.ca/products/bear-essentials-knot-tying-card-best-camping-knots-edition
Or on AMAZON USA:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV4J4BKB?maas=maas_adg_97509F8C72EF4B0621284CA42F0CD705_afap_abs&ref aa_maas&tag=maas
Your friend,
DJ
#shelterbuild #survival #bushcraft
══════*Knot Tying Tutorials*═══════
10 ESSENTIAL KNOTS FOR LIFE
https://youtu.be/5lLPAHK_k6I
The ALPINE BUTTERFLY Knot (Queen of knots):
https://youtu.be/Qc89VZ9JkN0
THE BOWLINE: (KING OF KNOTS):
https://youtu.be/RhS9hFLQnu8
THE BELLRINGER / REMOTE RELEASE KNOT:
https://youtu.be/syNOekZkO6M
The CONSTRICTOR HITCH
https://youtu.be/4LgbkXIF0oU
The CANADIAN JAM KNOT + QUICK RELEASE:
https://youtu.be/S7ZdnCHcb48
The CLOVE HITCH:
https://youtu.be/kA48yzKYp3Q
THE DOUBLE FISHERMANS BEND
https://youtu.be/ZR-sElJmrio
The Prusik Hitch:
https://youtu.be/vMz8Qg1uBu4
The ROLLING HITCH:
https://youtu.be/Tds5Wp71xp0
The SHEET Bend:
https://youtu.be/Qfwc50zKmW0
ThHE TAUT LINE HITCH:
https://youtu.be/3YlrFZHmo9w
TRUCKERS HITCH - AUTO LOCKING
https://youtu.be/RK5gE-3wuGI
═══════════BEST KNOT TYING BOOK!════════
The Ashley Book of Knots
➡https://amzn.to/3XBwvXr
═══════════ROPES / CORDAGE═══════════
Bear Essentials Knot Tying Kit on AMAZON
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV4J4BKB?maas=maas_adg_97509F8C72EF4B0621284CA42F0CD705_afap_abs&ref aa_maas&tag=maas
*Nylon 550 Type 3 Paracord:*
➡Paracord Planet :
https://amzn.to/3XN5nVz
2mm UHWMPE Rope I use 1000LBS
https://amzn.to/4cCTwRd: How to Build a Floating Shelter - [Bushcraft Project]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gL_JMPvwOQM/mqdefault.jpg)