How to Tie a Taut-Line Hitch (Step-by-Step)

The Taut-Line Hitch is super easy to tie when you know the right steps. In this video, you'll learn how to how to tie a Taut-Line Hitch correctly, and how you can check your knot along the way to avoid common mistakes.

The Taut-Line Hitch is an adjustable knot, which is great for adding tension to a rope / line. It also happens to be one of the FIRST knots you should learn for camping and the outdoors, and we've actually made another video that runs through the first 3 knots that you should learn as a beginner. Check it out below!

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I (Jon - the guy in the video) originally learned this knot years ago in Boy Scouts (I'm an Eagle Scout), and I'm excited to be able to share it with you. I love knot tying and outdoor skills, and so I also made a playlist of other knot tutorials on my channel. We'll also be covering outdoor skills like campfire cooking, orienteering, and more.

If any of that strikes your fancy, then I invite you to subscribe to our channel. We're planning to post 1-2 new videos every week, and ultimately, I hope for this channel to become THE go-to resource on YouTube for learning practical outdoor skills.

I also intend to reply (or react) to every comment on the channel. So say hi! I'd be glad to meet you. And feel free to also suggest ideas for future videos. We're planning as we go so I'd be glad to hear it!