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tranSOM KnOt
A useful knot for tying together two crossed
pieces of rigid material.
Back when lashing was more popular in camping, when from which gear may be hung or to which the high end
limbs of trees were freely lopped off and tied together of a tarp may be attached for shelter.
as frames for tents and tarps, the transom knot (called Survival courses often include this knot as a means to
by some the strangle knot) found many uses. It is still a aid in the construction of primitive shelters. It works well
handy knot, useful for securing a pole between two trees in light cord to bind together light pieces of wood, such
Transom Knot: Step 1 Transom Knot: Step 2
KnOtS YOU need: CaMPInG KnOtS
With the working end of the rope, make a loop Take the working end across the horizontal
around the vertical piece of rigid material. piece of rigid material and completely around
the vertical piece below the horizontal piece,
as shown in the photograph.
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