The BEST Camping Knot, and WHERE to use it! | The Taut Line Hitch
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- How to Tie the Taut Line Hitch, a must know for anyone who uses ropes in day to day life. This is an easy tutorial on The Taut Line Hitch, for beginners and advanced levels - all in a quick and simple format.
As a friction hitch, it can be adjusted along your line and is INCREDIBLY easy to tie. It's overall an excellent skill for life outdoors and camping.
I want to also add that I've been recieving the most incredible feedback, thank you for all the kind words and support!
I've heard your requests and have been busy behind the scenes writing a book that you can take with you out into the field. I've also been working on a blog that goes in depth on all these things! Should be released soon!
Your friend,
DJ
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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 - Ive got a video tutorial for you!
00:00 WHY it's so good!
00:55 How to tie the Taut Line Hitch
01:35 How the Taut Line Hitch works
01:51 The Taut Line Hitch Vs The Magnus Hitch
02:42 The Quick Release Taut Line Hitch
03:16 The Taut Line Hitch on a Bight
03:39 Where to Use the Taut Line Hitch! - Jak na to + styl
Thanks for watching! If you'd like to support the Channel, I made a Knot Tying Reference Card + Practice Ropes to follow along with the videos!
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Nicely done, DJ! It’s hard to keep a balance.
Will the book be available in Kindle?
A book, you say? DJ, that is awesome.
The high quality of your content, attention to crucial detail, and chill demeanor is, for me, the perfect combo. I have applied more than a few of your knots, in the field, while watching on my phone as I learn in real-time and it has always been exactly on-point and practical. Excellent work, sir.
@@mr.pineconethanks!! Yes, I’m grateful for everyone’s understanding :) will continue on my casual pace though!!
@@andrewwylie9259great idea, I haven’t considered this before.
If anyone’s reading this, like this comment if you want to see an E-Book version.
Best knot education channel… No need to stick to a schedule, just focus on quality content like this video. Congrats and thank you for the lesson!
Agreed❤
Second! Keep up the great work @thebearessentials! 🏆
Literally forgot my belt today, had paracord in my backpack, and tied a tautline hitch to keep my pants up at work. Always a useful knot
Just found this channel by accident. We are establishing a remote homestead, nearly three years into self sufficient living. Never realised how much simple things like cordage skills would be so important. Thank you for excellent guidance.
What an EXCELLENT lesson!!! I loved that you gave us a clear tutorial, mulitple uses and even an easy reminder of how to do it. I look forward to learning more! Thank you for being thorough!😁
Thank you for this video. You are easy to understand and easy to follow with your calm voice and patient vibe. Every instructor should be so lucky as to have your effective way of transmitting knowledge. Great video.
Theys shorts on knots ..I love it I've been teaching my friends how to tie different knots so I have been telling them to go to your CZcams channel and they love it thare learning so much from you so thank you my friend your channel is the best by far ....OH I'm looking forward to your next bushcraft outing cant wait.. 🌲🏕🔥
I couldn't believe such an easy knot could hold retention. I had to try and was amazed !
This is my favourite knot by a country mile and it's so easy to come up with variations. I can tie this knot without looking and whilst wearing gloves. You explained it better than anyone, and taught me a variation I hadn't figured - your videos are brilliant for us season outdoorsmen and beginners alike. Well done, your videos stand head and shoulders above the many videos you can find on tying knots. They are simple and to the point, that's just what people need.
I began hammock-camping/hiking seven years ago (for reasons that would bore you and everyone else). I had never tied a ridgeline before, so I took some of those gadgets that allow you to secure a ridgeline. On two occasions (within a year--definitely my bad!), I found myself a couple miles in, without the gadgets. The only knot I knew was the tautline hitch (for securing the corner stakes), and on each occasion, when I had neither the gadgets nor my straps for my hammock (my bad again!), I saved the day by hanging both the ridgeline and the hammock with tautline hitches. I've since learned other great knots (bowline, prussik, trucker's, and a couple others), but I agree with you that, if you had only one knot, it would have to be the tautline, which saved my bacon twice, and has made many other occasions efficient. Thank you for showing the variants, which I had not known before. Be safe, and enjoy the forest.
I love good knots! I did commercial flat roofing for 27 years and we roped materials, machines etc. up and down. We tied off loads, and we used all kinds off methods with rope. I love your channel! Thank you so much!
Two circles and a snap for you! The taut line hitch is one of my favorite knots right behind the prussic. These camp knots are so useful. Looking forward to your next vid.
You sir are amazing! I am sick of learning knots with out learning applications! Everyone of your videos has been very informative, with awesome ways of remembering the steps. Thank you.
Well done. Thank you.
Thanks!!
Great video. I've learnt I've been calling the Magnus hitch the Taut Line for years lol. I can really use some of your editing skills. Awsome job.
Hey brother, man. It is just such an honour to have you a part of this community and sharing your thoughts.
Editing on this took so so many hours, i don’t think I have all that much skill, more just put in 3x as much time as it should have required lol.
Thx for commenting here, and hello from the other side of the globe!
3:16 this is mindblowing! What a simple solution. Have been using farrimond friction hitch for the long rope scenario, it's a good knot but I hate the fact that I have to re-dress the knot again in the end.
Or.....maybe for next video you can show us how to tie the farrimond friction quickly and properly too? 😁
This is and as always was GREAT. Request. A video as good as this about one of my favorite knots of all time, the Tugboat Bowline. Thanks if you can!
ok your style is so relieving. you just jump right into it. no obnoxious music or long intros. just bam here u go. subbed. how did u become a knot master? Great info. this is magic.
Once again, knots are just magic we've learned how to do.
Yes love it! Key about this video is that you explain various situations where to use it, and even when you have too much rope! Well done explaining. Appreciated! Practicality is key!
Your video came at just the right time, DJ! I live in a "nice" neighborhood that has an increase in crime lately. The building is old, and the back door frame not square anymore. I've made adjustments, like a 5" deadbolt, metal kickplate, perimeter alarm w cowbell, but refuse to leave a light on since I like looking at the stars. The screen door has a habit of popping open, so I've taken to tying it shut around the inner doorknob, LOL. When i want to use the door I've had to cut my regular knots apart bc they were cinched so tightly. Your video showed me a much better alternative with a quick release! T h a n k Y o u. Now I am donating my useless knot book and awaiting yours.
Stay well and warm out there, DJ.
Oh my, wow thank you so so much!
This is very sweet of you to say and very kind of you,
I’m glad I could help. Truly, this kind of thing makes my day,
@@TheBearEssentials
I'm happy to hear it! Thanks to your videos, I can actually tie these knots. Used the same one to tie down an oversized load in the trunk. Much safer than a bundle cord.
Great job as always. I never thought of using a bight to tie a taught line. 👍🏼
Fantastic explanations. Thankyou. Will try on my next ridge line without ising my heavily practiced truckers hitch.
awwww, I've literally just unpacked my tent and fixed all the guyline attachments to use this knot....no more lines in bundles of mess!
That quick release was an eye opener! I've needed that for a long time and never known it. Thank you!
Thank you! i appreciate how you quickly show the variations and explain that one is more secure than the other. Great Job!
I love how your in Ontario. Makes me have more confidence as a women in Ontario to try this out more. Thanks keep the information videos coming please I have learned so much. Feel like I'm in girl guides or boy scout actually paying attention and learning LoL.
Ayo! Another video, let’s go!
Let’s goooo!
Oh man, this was so great. I love this knot as a young boy scout and I used it all the time for tents and flies and clotheslines and such. Somehow I went long enough without using it that I forgot how to tie it and this video was perfect
I have been trying to learn knots so I can be semi competent when camping. Thanks very much for your visual presentations and the differing colours you use to demonstrate.
Particularly loved the built-in tarp anchor point tautline Hitch. Am going to install into my hammock tarp ASAP
I love knots. These are really fun and easy to watch.
Thanks a bunch for watching and your kind words!
❤God bless You❤ Greetings from Vienna 👍👍👏👏👏👏👍👍👍
Thank you, ah I was in Vienna this summer. Very cool.
Dj, great vid! I especially appreciated the line management tip at the end, I feel like that’s one thing I don’t have clear, how to keep a bunch of line’s organized for when I go tarp camping
these are so useful they should be taught in the school syllabus
I stumbled on your channel yesterday. I find your description to be one of the easiest to follow of any I have watched over the years.
Thank you
I love the Taunt Line Hitch, so many uses. From camping, survival to fast way to tie audio cables, extention cords, power cords in concerts, gigs & recording studios. I'm a studio musician. Hundreds of uses in my field. Thank you sir.
My most used knot by a mile, plus it's the second best fidget knot, right after the double fisherman.
Dude 🥰🥰🥰 your a superstar for putting this up, you don't know how much hassle you've saved me from 😍😍😍
Keep up with the awesome work 👍
Thank you for such clear concise descriptions of this knot. Very helpful! Keep up the great vids.
Outstanding tutorial, DJ!
Your video presentation, clarity, detailed demonstrations, order of instructions, and personable demeanor are exceptional.
You have wonderful teaching skills; and I am excited about your upcoming projects that you will be having available to the public.
Kudos! 👏 🇺🇸 🦅
Hey Paula,
Wow thank you just so so much for saying this. Honestly reading messages like this brighten my day. And I often go through them in the AM to give me motivation and know I’m on the right track. Thank you for sharing that with me!!!
This was super useful. It was filmed very well and you explained it perfectly. Thank you. I’m going to learn this.
Well explained!! I usually tie it starting the wraps under the line instead of over, like you do, but I guess that if you do all the wraps in the same direction it's the same in the end. Also, In a more slipery rope I make 3 or 4 wraps at the begining instead of 2. Great video, keep it up ;)
knots are my favorite rainbow six activity
Great video. I really like the part about different uses. Before watching I actually thought that the Magnus hitch is the taught line hitch
You're the best node explainer ever! The best nodes I know (as a hobby bushcrafter), I've learned from you. Thank you very much!!!
Now you got me tying knots all around my computer desk to practice for whenever I'm going outside. Super nice video, and it's nice to see all the variations too!
Competent no bs...like the attitude mate..love from Kangaroos here
Nice! Simple instructions. Muchly appreciated!
I always wanted too learn this knot. My farther never explained how to do it. Gonna learn my son this today!
Wow, you just answered a few issues that I was having with setting up a tarp and the cooking pot hanger adjustment. I like the taut line hitch better than those plastic adjusters that come with some guy lines. Thanks!
Great showcase of the Taunt-line! It is also my favorite utility knot. It is incredibly efficient. I used it the other day as an emergency clamp for pressing 2 pieces of a broken airsoft mask together while the glue dried (the kid was just using it for nerf wars with his friends). I love how the Farrimond friction hitch and the Blake hitch look, but the Taunt-line takes the cake because it needs a 1/3 of the line to do the same job, hahaha
Great information, wonderfully educational! Thank you.
*Such great useful information, just need to practice for cognition.*
*Thanks! 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fantastic! Thanks for explaining some of the variants.
Great tutorial. Best explanation yet of this versatile hitch. Always wondered what happens if the third wrap goes the wrong way.
Best knot videos on youtube mate, well done!
Most outstanding!! Thanks for making it so simple!!!😁😎😁😎
Thank you for so many good Tips and Tricks. Greetings from Germany!
Thanks, Dude! Hopefully I remember it when I need it!! Great video!
Excellent tutorial... simple is good. I appreciate it.
Cool knot! Now I want to practice all of those.
As good as it gets. So so professional
Always such great info and so helpful. Thank you, DJ.
Someday these knots will be muscle memory. Until then, I appreciate the videos and refer to them often!
You’re the .Best I’ve seen on demonstrating tying knots .
Maybe you have a survival school to.?
Thank you for all your videos, they are very clear and easy to follow. I have found using the Rolling Hitch a game changer when rigging a tarp, cheers! I'll try using the Taught Line Hitch to keep the guy lines stowed after watching this.
A third wrap on top holds better for me with 550 cord on tents/tarps and such. It also gives you a longer knot when adjusting it. Give it a try and see what you think.
Awesome, ya I don’t do the 3rd wrap or any of those bc I never found it necessary. But if I ever get the issue I’ll definitely add the 3rd wrap in there
I really like this knot and your excelent way to teach it. Your videos about knots are really the best and I hope you keep going with this topic, because I think the importance of knots is often underestimated.
This knot is my favourite one, but I have a problem with it and hope somebody can help me to fix it.
The knot often doesn't grip and the loop tightens, if the line is pulled, no matter how accurately I tie and dress the knot. This happens especially often if I tie the knot with the quick release.
I use usual 550 paracord, so nothing special.
Your channel is the best knot channel to give full knowledge about every essential knot out there. ❤❤
thank you. the clearest video i've seen about this knot. and a great tip about storing tarp line.
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Great video. Thank you.
You’re welcome!
Please show more essential knots we enjoy it .
Absolutely amazing! Ty very much! 🙏
What a superb tutorial. Thanks
Very interesting knot and excellent explanations. Thanks!!!
Great knot videos! I recently did one of my own and gave I a shout out! Ur “unforgettable “ phrases make it easy to never forget how to tie them! Thanks for the info!👍🏻
Great description. Thanks!
Nice video. I've been using this knot for nearly 50 years. Learned it as a little kid.
Nice.
If you dont think you have it tight enough or cant get tension you would like. Tie a prusik knot on the main line and use it as a pull point to tension the line, then push the taut line to get a bit more tension toward the prusik.
Thank you. I wish I could say more, but thank you
That is more than enough, I really appreciate it!
Very clear tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to explain it so well.
This looks handy for the garden
Great stuff, DJ. Your knot videos have really helped setting up camp a joy. I can't believe I've waited so long to learn these. Many thanks!
I wonder who thought of all these knots and how/when? It’s really interesting the more I think about it. I like how different people have their “favorite “ knots too.
Great presentation. Thanks
Awesome content! Really enjoying going through all of your videos and upping my knot game!
Another video that was definitely 'top knotch', DJ.......................okay....I'll get my coat.....👀
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Great idea using this to attach guy lines. Looks like I'll be re attaching the lines on my tarp and tent ready for the next trip
Think you for sharing love from philippine♥️
I’ve intuitively created the taut line on a bight and used it countless times by now. Am I a pro knotter now? 😂
But that one seems to untie itself more so than the normal version, maybe I’ve been tying the magnus hitch. Didn’t knot about that one.
I’ve recently discovered the Farrimond’s hitch, which is a good friction hitch for when you’ve too much cordage on the working end. Also pretty quick to tie/untie.
But yeah taut line is amazing. Could use it to secure both sides of a ridgeline, guyline, even to join two pieces of string perhaps. I’d definitely prefer this over the only knot we learn - the overhand (because shoelaces).
And your reading and replying to comments has definitely payed off because I advertise for you whenever I get a chance 😂😂😂
This was incredibly helpful. Thank you
Very nice and vey helpful! Thanks for the clever ideas.
i have learned so much from you keep it up
I prefer the Midshipman's Hitch, esp. with gloves on because it has an intermediate awning hitch that takes up the strain while you're finishing it off. More secure too.
Great video as always!
This was as good as your others. When I first began hammock-camping, I used the taut line hitch for almost everything. Twice (to my shame) within a one-year period, I found myself two miles in, and I had forgotten the straps for my hammock. I just put taut line hitches to both trees (which I do not like to do, to preserve the bark of the trees), and hung my hammock that way. I now use bowline knot on one end, and a trucker's hitch on the other, but the taut line hitch is--in my imperfect opinion--the best first knot to learn, because you can use it for almost anything. Thank you. Be safe, and enjoy the forest.
I've held off on remembering the taut line hitch simply because I know and love the truckers hitch. Can you think of some applications that a taut line would be better for?
Staking out a tarp. In rainy weather, paracord tends to sag, and one can quickly tighten a taut line hitch if needed. If I used a trucker's hitch, it would probably put too much pressure and pull the stake out of the ground. I love the trucker's hitch for hanging the ridgeline, though.@@havinleung1928
Well done.
Yay! I learned how to tie a cool knot today. Thanks for that. My tent rope tiedowns have never been rolled up that neatly. GG.
Great knot. I always use the bowline one asi it is very fast and easy to do and supports any force u put on. But will take in mind this simple one also. Great tips! ✌
Awesome!!
Bowline is a strong knot, but the lack of being adjustable makes it serve only one purpose. Tautline is a general purpose knot and I genuinely use it in every day life very frequently. One line with one tautline and 2 tautlines inside that line make an excellent phone holder when you're traveling. In outdoor situations it serves the purpose of many knots. Recently I used it to tie wedding rings to myself so that I wouldn't ruin my friends' wedding on accident.
really fantastic and helpful. nice one DJ