[pct-l] SuperSecrets - Knots

[csx at schizoaffective.org (csx@schizoaffective.org)]

On Sat, 5 Nov 2005 07:57:52 -0800, "AsABat" <AsABat@4Jeffrey.Net> had this to
say:

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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-
>> bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Hiker97@aol.com
>> Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 1:53 AM
>One of the most useful knots for pitching a tarp or tent is the tautline
>hitch. It is a knot that slides easily when the knot is loose but stays
>tight when under tension. This lets you adjust the tension on a guy line
>without moving the stake. It works the same as those fancy plastic
>tighteners but saves you a couple grams. I'm always surprised by the number
>of campers who don't use it.
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>AsABat


I use that knot too, I learned about it in Ray Jardine's book.