Oh wow.. thank you.. I’ve been learning all these complicated hitches, bowlines, etc for a ridgeline and THIS video just simplified everything. I saved it to refer to later, thank you so much. I’m a beginner to tarp set ups and this is extremely helpful.
Glad to have helped! There's quite a variety of ridgeline systems out there these days and it certainly can be overwhelming. I'm a fan of keeping things as simple as possible. Happy trails!
Saved! Going on holiday tomorrow with my youngest son. Bringing my new hammock and tarp along to practise! Cheers from a subscriber from the Netherlands 😊
Thank you, I'm so tired of listening to people talk about rapid deploy, Toggle system, Speed lines, etc... Learn to tie a few knots folks. I only have to keep track of one rope.
Why not have both? Ive made 2 rapid ridglines with prussiks and toggles on the line. It is really an all in one self contained system thats quick to make in your spare time..
came here after being clueless about knot-tying on a recent backpacking trip in which my ridgeline was way too slacked and my rainfly was butting up against my hammock..this is fool-proof! thank you for your time.
Man. Super simple and highly effective. Took the Grandsons for their first camp. Cook tarp set up 3 mins tops and the couldn’t believe it. Thank you buddy. Rob Northern Ireland.
Oh Ryley, you couldn’t have timed this better man!.....I’m putting on a great outdoors event where I work at the end of this month where I’m gonna put together a simulated camp in an orchard on our site....My intention was to also use a simple, single tarp set up for the children to experience and experiment with and have fun learning. So I’m thinking I bet Ryley could simplify all this for me so I have a good knowledge to show the children....and BOOM...there you go posting the very information I need!!.....god bless you sir!
@@KuskBushcraft we’ll do our best Ryley, thanks. Should be a lot of fun. Can’t thank you enough for the knowledge you’ve shared over the last few years and a lot of the event will be based around skills you’ve shown within your videos....I’ll be sure to take some photos for IG 👍🏻
I prefer the Bowline for the first tree. It doesn’t bind and is easy to untie. The other end, I prefer a a Trucker’s Hitch utilizing an Alpine Butterfly instead of a slipknot. This also does not bind and is easy to untie. I prefer the Alpine Buttery because it doesn’t cause the line to link like the slipknot. Over time, this stresses the line and causes damage. Great to see other styles and knots. Love knots.
👍 This is fantastic and no-BS for when you're setting up a ridgeline at a height you can reach. I normally use a running bowline on the first end and a tautline hitch on the second (trucker hitch might be better but I can never remember how to tie it when I need it 😝). The bowline is often already tied from last time so takes no time at all. The tautline takes a moment, especially if you've got lots of extra length in your line. Your way was definitely faster than mine, especially on the takedown. Although i suppose I could improve mine by slipping the tautline. But I don't actually do bushcraft; I'm just taking my family tent camping. If I'm setting up something at this height, it's probably a clothesline and the tension isn't super important as long as it stays up. My ridgelines are ideally well over my head to make a tarp shelter from sun/rain over our camp headquarters. Requires at least one 'fancy' knot. I have a detachable monkey fist for tossing lines up and over/around treea/branches. The first end uses a butterfly loop to get the same effect as a running bowline but the end of the line is left long enough that I can reach it from the ground for easy retrieval. The second end is trickier. Im usually just getting it over something high, then under something low, and using a tautline again to tension. I'm sure there's a better way but i haven't found it yet.
Nice work KB. The other guys get carried away….. like knots are some esoteric lost art and in their mind think we’re all impressed with their spiritual 😂divining . They kill me….love this video, thank you.
Thanks for video. Ran into this simplicity after viewing locking brummel and toggle systems, bowlines and taut-line hitch knots first. Guess I learned backwards when it appears this knot is all that is really needed. Will say however, so far, taut line seems to be most simple for my brain to complete and remember. I even used variation of your second tree tie, completing it with a taught knot. Not sure what you would call that.
This is great! Thanks for sharing! I will definitely be using that simple style on my next trek. I'd love to see videos about how you make your meals in the future. Such as how you safely store meat overnight (as I've seen you've had bacon for breakfast in a few videos), how to cook it, what the ingredients are in certain meals, how you pack your food and keep it safe from animals, etc.
Thanks for watching! Stay tuned because I have a series I'm filming over the course of the summer that will be going over all aspects of campfire cooking plus a bunch of recipes.
Well sure, where were you when I was learning this stuff in Cubs? Simple you weren't even born yet! Also no internet, no cell phones, no digital cameras.....but we had fire! So yeah not that old.🤣 Great video sir, looking forward to the series!
For extra security and keeping it simple, put a small stick through the open loops after the knots are finished. Pull the tail end to tighten the loop down on the stick. Keeps the knot from coming undone accidentally. Great video 👍🏻
I really like how simple your ridgeline set-up is with just a piece of paracord. I do have a hasty ridgeline set-up that I learned on the Pathfinder channel, but I am thinking: what if I don't have it available when I need to set up a tarp on the fly(see what I did there)? Anyway, I am going to give this a try because you don't always need fancy knots all the time. I do like using the Prusik knots though to secure the tarp to the ridgeline. Thanks for sharing this information with us all. Cheers.
Thank you for your post. Every system has its advantages and disadvantages. For Example this system is "easier" with one knot. But the cost is for example that you have to wrap the line around one tree twice to tension it. That means you need a longer line for the same distance between trees. If the trees diameter is very big, it can be several meters of extra cost for another wrap. Also the way this system tensions (e.g. 4:53) the cord rubs against a rough bark. That may wear the rope out quicker than traditional truckers hitch for example. In fact at 5:39 you can already see the line is roughed up a bit on the standing end close to the tree. If you can replace the line at some point thats not a bid deal. But if (for whatever fancy reason) you want to use a line as long as possible without resupply, that might be a downside. Not saying its a bad method because it does have its adventages as well. But these things might be considered when choosing a system. Cheers!
Nice! I find the slippery useful all over over the place. If I need a little extra peace of mind, I like to pass the working end back through the loop and gently cinch. Curious how you attach your tarp, I suppose that’s next video 😉 I’ve basically been using the rapid deploy line with the pre attached prussic loops for a while now and it serves me fine enough, but like you said, now you are expecting to have a dedicated ridge line on you vs just a long spare piece.
The slipped overhand is definitely a versatile knot. I use it all the time for different tasks around camp. Up next will be attaching a tarp to the ridgeline. That will be out Friday morning. Thanks for watching!
"Ridgelines are as complicated as you make them"... is worth it's weight in Gold. I came (back) to your video to comment and admit that I had watched your video and went "Ok , simple but nothing special ". Then I went to watch a couple of others , became increasingly confused and irritated.... and came back to re-watch your video. In short, thank you.
That's my ridgeline knot but I do put a toggle in the loop because of SOME curious idiot that is always there to tug on it. I so prefer camping alone. 😂
I love the Siberian hitch for the first knot. I use the second one too. I don’t think you really need a truckers hitch, unless it’s really long, or stretchy cord.
Yup the Siberian hitch is a good one! The truckers hitch is really only necessary if you need to get the line super tight. Most ridgelines don't need to be that tight. The truckers hitch is more useful for securing loads and fastening...but there are better options that are a lot easier on your line. Thanks for watching!
@@KuskBushcraft Yeah, for sure. Like I said, for tarps, I’d only bother with a truckers for very long, or stretchy line, where the one you used may not me adequate.
fantastic. so much easier than the hitches ive been doing. question though, did you not tighten the ridge line very hard, or is your cord very stretchy? one benefit i personally enjoyed by doing hitches was the super ultra tension i can put on the line, with very little sag. i guess my actual question is, can you get a pretty rigid line with minimal sag?
Pretty cool! The second part where you run it around the tree a 2nd time only works if you have a nice small tree without alot of branch's...have you considered just using a trucker hitch at that point?
Im a totaly noob when it comes to tarps and tying knots. I got a nice tarp, but am having a hard time finding what rope i should get. Need one that is lighter for bicycle touring, if you have any suggestions. Thanks.
Great natural cadence of explanation! You always put that perfect pinch of extra instruction without going overboard
Probably the best demonstration of setting up a ridge line with the relevant knots. Thank you so much, want to see more similar content now…. 😂
Oh wow.. thank you.. I’ve been learning all these complicated hitches, bowlines, etc for a ridgeline and THIS video just simplified everything. I saved it to refer to later, thank you so much. I’m a beginner to tarp set ups and this is extremely helpful.
Glad to have helped! There's quite a variety of ridgeline systems out there these days and it certainly can be overwhelming. I'm a fan of keeping things as simple as possible. Happy trails!
Saved! Going on holiday tomorrow with my youngest son. Bringing my new hammock and tarp along to practise!
Cheers from a subscriber from the Netherlands 😊
I've seen lots of ways to rig a Ridgeline, but that is the simplest and fastest I've seen yet. Thanks for Sharing!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you, I'm so tired of listening to people talk about rapid deploy, Toggle system, Speed lines, etc... Learn to tie a few knots folks. I only have to keep track of one rope.
Why not have both? Ive made 2 rapid ridglines with prussiks and toggles on the line. It is really an all in one self contained system thats quick to make in your spare time..
What is the best type of ridgeline rope to use to set up a tarp in windy conditions. Thanks, from a newb.😅😂
Wonderful video. Very clear and nice closeups. 10/10.
Thank you! I will try these knots this weekend as it will be my first time using a hammock and tarp
Best of luck!
came here after being clueless about knot-tying on a recent backpacking trip in which my ridgeline was way too slacked and my rainfly was butting up against my hammock..this is fool-proof! thank you for your time.
Man. Super simple and highly effective. Took the Grandsons for their first camp. Cook tarp set up 3 mins tops and the couldn’t believe it. Thank you buddy. Rob Northern Ireland.
Awesome! I’m so tired of complicated knot videos, or why their knot is the best. Keep it simple-enough said.
Agreed. Sometimes you just can't beat the simple ways. Thanks for watching!
That was awesome. Simple yet effective. Great explanation!
One of the best tutorials I’ve seen, very very clear, thank you
Thank you for your kind words!
Oh Ryley, you couldn’t have timed this better man!.....I’m putting on a great outdoors event where I work at the end of this month where I’m gonna put together a simulated camp in an orchard on our site....My intention was to also use a simple, single tarp set up for the children to experience and experiment with and have fun learning. So I’m thinking I bet Ryley could simplify all this for me so I have a good knowledge to show the children....and BOOM...there you go posting the very information I need!!.....god bless you sir!
That's awesome! Hope the outdoors event goes well for you. Let me know if you have any questions regarding anything else. God bless!
@@KuskBushcraft we’ll do our best Ryley, thanks. Should be a lot of fun. Can’t thank you enough for the knowledge you’ve shared over the last few years and a lot of the event will be based around skills you’ve shown within your videos....I’ll be sure to take some photos for IG 👍🏻
What's your IG?
@@KuskBushcraft it’s korgx2 ryley 👍🏻
Excellent, clear vid, mate! 👍... Nice one! 🏴
Thanks, I can use those tips, appreciate it, enjoyed watching.
I prefer the Bowline for the first tree. It doesn’t bind and is easy to untie. The other end, I prefer a a Trucker’s Hitch utilizing an Alpine Butterfly instead of a slipknot. This also does not bind and is easy to untie. I prefer the Alpine Buttery because it doesn’t cause the line to link like the slipknot. Over time, this stresses the line and causes damage. Great to see other styles and knots. Love knots.
Exactly this. ON the trucker's hitch, if you pass the working end twice through the loop it becomes self-locking and is still easy to release.
👍 This is fantastic and no-BS for when you're setting up a ridgeline at a height you can reach. I normally use a running bowline on the first end and a tautline hitch on the second (trucker hitch might be better but I can never remember how to tie it when I need it 😝). The bowline is often already tied from last time so takes no time at all. The tautline takes a moment, especially if you've got lots of extra length in your line. Your way was definitely faster than mine, especially on the takedown. Although i suppose I could improve mine by slipping the tautline.
But I don't actually do bushcraft; I'm just taking my family tent camping. If I'm setting up something at this height, it's probably a clothesline and the tension isn't super important as long as it stays up. My ridgelines are ideally well over my head to make a tarp shelter from sun/rain over our camp headquarters. Requires at least one 'fancy' knot. I have a detachable monkey fist for tossing lines up and over/around treea/branches. The first end uses a butterfly loop to get the same effect as a running bowline but the end of the line is left long enough that I can reach it from the ground for easy retrieval. The second end is trickier. Im usually just getting it over something high, then under something low, and using a tautline again to tension. I'm sure there's a better way but i haven't found it yet.
Great video. I was in the Navy, a boswin mate. We had a different name for some your knots. But that was US Navy. Great video once again.
Thank you for watching!
Ok i did this the first time setting up my hammock and tarp . Thank you mate that was simple and easy and most importantly it works great 👍
And im here now as we speak ,all set up 👍🙏
Explained clearly and steadily - Thank You ✨
Nice work KB. The other guys get carried away….. like knots are some esoteric lost art and in their mind think we’re all impressed with their spiritual 😂divining . They kill me….love this video, thank you.
I just wanted to say your channel is amazing I've enjoyed it for years every since the happy hobo video and thank you for continuing to make content
Wow thank you for your continued support! It's my pleasure to make these videos.
@@KuskBushcraft no problem you habe always been my biggest inspiration for minimal camping
Muscle memory 💪 , the more ya do it , it just comes that simple... cool video kb
20 seconds taking your time. Keeping it simple, that’s what it’s all about👊👊
Best vid on this topic by far
Thanks for video. Ran into this simplicity after viewing locking brummel and toggle systems, bowlines and taut-line hitch knots first. Guess I learned backwards when it appears this knot is all that is really needed. Will say however, so far, taut line seems to be most simple for my brain to complete and remember. I even used variation of your second tree tie, completing it with a taught knot. Not sure what you would call that.
Simple, but very effective. Perferct introductin to your miniseries. Im very curious what would be next. Thank you very much for your videos and work.
Brilliantly simple tutorial. 👌
Well done! This was a great video and I appreciate the simplicity.
Thanks so much for taking the time to explain this method so simple and effective 👌🏼
Simplicity in it's self. Very helpful.
Really cool and simple ❤❤Thank you!!!
I've watched quite a few ridgeline videos, and this is my favorite technique.
This is great! Thanks for sharing! I will definitely be using that simple style on my next trek.
I'd love to see videos about how you make your meals in the future. Such as how you safely store meat overnight (as I've seen you've had bacon for breakfast in a few videos), how to cook it, what the ingredients are in certain meals, how you pack your food and keep it safe from animals, etc.
Thanks for watching!
Stay tuned because I have a series I'm filming over the course of the summer that will be going over all aspects of campfire cooking plus a bunch of recipes.
Great knots, great demo!
This is the smartest and simples solution to most tree/rope issues that I have seen so far.
It seems like an easy knot to learn. Congratulations for the channel
Awesome system! I'm gonna be implementing this. I love the simplicity and that all you need is one piece of cordage.
Very cool my friend 🤠
Thanks for tuning in!
Very cool explanation, thanks!
That's a perfect knot for tarp-camp ,thanks dude ! Greetings from Greece 🤝
You are a good explainer . Thank you
By far the simplest way of making (and unmaking) a ridgeline! Excellent.
Trucker's hitch is easier, faster and tensions much better.
Beautiful, Simple & Quick... amd effective 👌 VERY Nice Demo !!! ☆☆☆☆☆ ...Alan in 🇨🇱
Awesome ridgeline tip. So simple but so effective. Thanks a lot for sharing. 🙏🙏🙏
Great teacher!
Great work, Ryley!!
Thank you!
Great how clear and simple you're knots are at 68 I need simple ways ,out on tarp and hammock camp on Friday. All the best from Scotland 👍
This is perfect! Truckers hitch was throwing me and seemed to be the go to knot but this makes it very simple.
Great knot and simple
Thanks for the video and the tips Ryley 👍
Brilliant.👍⛺️🏴
Easiest most reliable knot
Excellent ! Thanks for sharing this, it really helps to see something that is simple and easy to utilize for field expedient practical applications.
Always a pleasure! Great content!
Lol....been practising fancy knots (truckers hitch etc), but indeed. This is speedy and simple!
Cheers from the Netherlands
Thank you! God Bless
God bless you too!
I'm not camping but I need to hang clothes inside my apartment, this is perfect. 😄
Well sure, where were you when I was learning this stuff in Cubs? Simple you weren't even born yet! Also no internet, no cell phones, no digital cameras.....but we had fire! So yeah not that old.🤣 Great video sir, looking forward to the series!
Excellent, simple and effective, I've taught it to a scout group that I help out with, thanks for sharing.
ATB Pete
Fantastic ridgeline setup! Thx a lot 😊
Brilliant...will be using these knots. Thanks for posting 👍
Very good video, thank you for taking the time to show all of us.
This was great! Thanks!!
A versatile knot that has many uses.
Great video thanks
Nice video. 👍
For extra security and keeping it simple, put a small stick through the open loops after the knots are finished. Pull the tail end to tighten the loop down on the stick. Keeps the knot from coming undone accidentally. Great video 👍🏻
This is how a knot tying video is done right!!
I really like how simple your ridgeline set-up is with just a piece of paracord. I do have a hasty ridgeline set-up that I learned on the Pathfinder channel, but I am thinking: what if I don't have it available when I need to set up a tarp on the fly(see what I did there)? Anyway, I am going to give this a try because you don't always need fancy knots all the time. I do like using the Prusik knots though to secure the tarp to the ridgeline. Thanks for sharing this information with us all. Cheers.
Thank you so much, iLike easy, I remember easy, lol 😅 happy trails😊
Sanity in a land of overly complicated lunacy.
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great video buddy
Great vid with no cord cutting required
Thank you for your post. Every system has its advantages and disadvantages. For Example this system is "easier" with one knot. But the cost is for example that you have to wrap the line around one tree twice to tension it. That means you need a longer line for the same distance between trees. If the trees diameter is very big, it can be several meters of extra cost for another wrap.
Also the way this system tensions (e.g. 4:53) the cord rubs against a rough bark. That may wear the rope out quicker than traditional truckers hitch for example. In fact at 5:39 you can already see the line is roughed up a bit on the standing end close to the tree. If you can replace the line at some point thats not a bid deal. But if (for whatever fancy reason) you want to use a line as long as possible without resupply, that might be a downside.
Not saying its a bad method because it does have its adventages as well. But these things might be considered when choosing a system.
Cheers!
Thank you
Thank you for watching!
The first use is perfect. However, I do think that trucker's hitch is a bit better as a second knot. :D
Nice! I find the slippery useful all over over the place. If I need a little extra peace of mind, I like to pass the working end back through the loop and gently cinch.
Curious how you attach your tarp, I suppose that’s next video 😉
I’ve basically been using the rapid deploy line with the pre attached prussic loops for a while now and it serves me fine enough, but like you said, now you are expecting to have a dedicated ridge line on you vs just a long spare piece.
The slipped overhand is definitely a versatile knot. I use it all the time for different tasks around camp.
Up next will be attaching a tarp to the ridgeline. That will be out Friday morning. Thanks for watching!
Nice! I kept it.
"Ridgelines are as complicated as you make them"... is worth it's weight in Gold. I came (back) to your video to comment and admit that I had watched your video and went "Ok , simple but nothing special ". Then I went to watch a couple of others , became increasingly confused and irritated.... and came back to re-watch your video. In short, thank you.
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Thank you!
It's a great knot
This not is simpel and quick , Thanks . Greets from rotterdam
That's my ridgeline knot but I do put a toggle in the loop because of SOME curious idiot that is always there to tug on it. I so prefer camping alone. 😂
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I love the Siberian hitch for the first knot. I use the second one too. I don’t think you really need a truckers hitch, unless it’s really long, or stretchy cord.
Yup the Siberian hitch is a good one! The truckers hitch is really only necessary if you need to get the line super tight. Most ridgelines don't need to be that tight. The truckers hitch is more useful for securing loads and fastening...but there are better options that are a lot easier on your line. Thanks for watching!
@@KuskBushcraft Yeah, for sure. Like I said, for tarps, I’d only bother with a truckers for very long, or stretchy line, where the one you used may not me adequate.
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fantastic. so much easier than the hitches ive been doing. question though, did you not tighten the ridge line very hard, or is your cord very stretchy? one benefit i personally enjoyed by doing hitches was the super ultra tension i can put on the line, with very little sag. i guess my actual question is, can you get a pretty rigid line with minimal sag?
Pretty cool! The second part where you run it around the tree a 2nd time only works if you have a nice small tree without alot of branch's...have you considered just using a trucker hitch at that point?
Quick and simple, I like it 👍
Nice video! What diameter cordage do you prefer? And do you use the same diameter for the ridge line and the connections to the tarp? Thanks!
Im a totaly noob when it comes to tarps and tying knots. I got a nice tarp, but am having a hard time finding what rope i should get. Need one that is lighter for bicycle touring, if you have any suggestions. Thanks.
The second knot (on the second tree) is that a truckers hitch?
You didn't mention it in the video (as far as I could hear) but the first knot you tied is called a "Halter hitch"
Or use one of these on one end and taut line on another.
Why not use a truckers hitch for the second tree?
why not the evenk knot?