How to Tie the Trucker's Hitch Using Rope or Paracord to Secure a Tight Ridgeline

The Trucker’s Hitch creates tension in a line tied between two objects. This knot creates versatility for survival, Search & Rescue operations, and everyday living. Use the Trucker’s Hitch for overhead tension in a shelter roof (a ridgeline), securing bundles, attaching loads to vehicles, or any other application requiring pressure on a line to complete a task. 0:00 Introduction 0:12 The Shelter Ridgeline 1:08 Tying the Trucker's Hitch 3:13 Common Mistake 4:05 Make a shelter ridgeline using a Trucker's Hitch 7:38 Pro Tip (dealing with excess cordage) 8:35 Outro