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Camping Knots: Bends

Double sheet Bend

A ReInfORCed veRSIOn Of tHe
SHeet Bend tHAt pROvIdeS
gReAteR SeCuRIty
In uses where the basic sheet bend will tend to slip or
entirely spill, the double sheet bend creates a more secure
knot, even when the ropes are wet and even when the
load is heavy. This is especially true when the ropes are of
unequal diameter. Due to its greater security, the double
sheet bend sees frequent use on boats and ships as well
as in camp.

Double Shee XXt Bend: Step 1 Double Sheet Bend: Step 2
XX

XXX Bring the working end of the
Tie two ropes together with a
XXX
sheet bend (see page 13). second rope around the bight
in the first rope a second time
before tucking it under itself, as
shown in the final, upper pho-
tograph. Be sure the turns lie
neatly beside each other before
tightening.

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