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Ropes, Knots, and Hitches

camel Hitch

A HItCH 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,
and it can be used to attach a smaller line to a larger one.
Whether wet or dry, it comes undone easily. And, yes, it
would work to tether a camel—or any other animal. This
knot is used in camping, for example, when attaching a
tent line to a stake via a secure hitch.

Camel Hitch: Step 1 Camel Hitch: Step 2

With the working end, make Take the working end across the
two full turns around the bar, front of the standing part, around
rail, or other attachment point. the attachment point, and down
through itself twice, as shown in
the photograph. Work the com-
pleted hitch tight by pulling on
the working end and standing
part simultaneously. For greater
security, make the last two turns
into two half hitches (see page
23), one tight against the other.

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