Truckers Hitch

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Truckers Hitch

It is used by Grips and Electrics to securing carts and equipment. Once the line is taught to the desired tension using the pulley effect of the loop in the middle of the line, the knot is secured with a couple half hitches around one line or more commonly securing the hitch with a slip knot.

How To Tie

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Here is a video to help demonstrate how to tie this knot Truckers Hitch Video

Common Uses

  • Securing an Overhead to a tent stake, a wheel base, a cart, etc
  • Securing gear in a truck or on a cart.