Marlin spike and prusiks knot. Clove hitch and some not sure of the name. Usually, on my tarp guylines, it's the old, if ya can't tie a knot, tie alot knot. Works well until it's time for hammock and tarp pack-up.
Marlin spike and prusiks knot. Clove hitch and some not sure of the name. Usually, on my tarp guylines, it's the old, if ya can't tie a knot, tie alot knot. Works well until it's time for hammock and tarp pack-up.
My favourite knot is the Hunters Bend.
You can usually tell when I have used one if the Scout Group's tents as all the guy lines are are now attached with Bowlines.
The one I seem to tie all the time is the Friendship Knot on Cub and Scout neckers (scarves)
Oh and I will turn any length of string/cord/rope into a Turkshead Woggle.
I'm a fan of the taught line hitch, bowline, prusik and slippery half hitch of course.
If I can't get my gear off the ground and tight with a combination of those, I don't deserve to own cordage.
Coffee?
Bowline-- Alpine Butterfly---Half Hitch---Prusik-- Timber Hitch
Need a vid of the one-hander!!Originally Posted by mountain_man_mike
Here you go....
Rob.
Sorry could not get it to embed
Scratch that just found Shug's "How to" Cheers Shug.
Last edited by Rob-GB; 03-29-2013 at 08:12.
Taut line, bowline, and half hitches are all I remembered from my scouting days. Since I've found y'all I have learned the truckers hitch (while I love) and marlin hitch. Those are my most used knots. I still haven't tried a prussic.
Nice!! Very useful video - Thanks!!
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Nite-Ize Figure 9
..any knot included on this card
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