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CaMeL hItCh

A knot for situations where the load might be
applied in any direction from the knot.

The camel hitch makes an excellent knot choice when the
load applied to the hitch might shift from one direction
to another. It works well on cylindrical and flat objects, For greater security, make the last two
and can be used to attach a smaller line to a larger one. turns into two half hitches (see page
Whether wet or dry, it comes undone easily. And, yes, it 35), one tight against the other.
would work to tether a camel—or any other animal.

Camel Hitch: Step 1 Camel Hitch: Step 2

With the working end, make two full turns Take the working end across the front of the hItCheS
around the bar, rail, or other attachment standing part, around the attachment point,
point. and down through itself twice, as shown in the
photograph. Work the completed hitch tight
gReeN light by pulling on the working end and standing

This knot is used by campers. One application: at- part simultaneously.
taching a tent line to a stake via a secure hitch.

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