Page 95 - Knack Knots You Need

taut between the tent and an anchor or for tying a tight
line between two trees from which a bear bag can be
hung. It also works well for securing gear or a canoe to the
top of a vehicle. Once learned, campers tend to wonder
how they ever got along without it.

Trucker’s Hitch: Step 3 Trucker’s Hitch: Step 4

Pull the working end toward the tie-down When appropriate tension is in the rope or cord,
point to create the amount of tension secure the knot with a half hitch (see page 34),
required. or an overhand with draw loop (see page 19),
as shown in the photograph.

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