How to tie the Tautline Hitch Knot. This knot can be slipped to tighten or loosen a line, then holds fast under load. Useful for lines that may need adjustment. The Tautline Hitch is essentially a Rolling Hitch tied on the standing part of a tight line after it has been secured around a object.

Luckily for you, this quick and easy to adjust guy line knot will make setting up guy lines a cinch.

Sep 16, 2011 · Sometimes called a slippery adjustable loop, an adjustable guy-line knot is very useful to know, particularly for those interested in bushcraft. Whether you are setting up a small or large tarp, or even a tent, this knot allows you to adjust the tension in a guy-line without the need for fancy clips or toggles.

Nov 27, 2015 · The tautline hitch knot is adjustable; just slide it and you can adjust the tension of the tent guylines. Instructions: Tie a bowline knot to the tent’s tie-out point.

Today I'm showing how to use the guy lines and guy line tensioners that come with many tarps and tents. We've seen them used incorrectly and recently had so...

Jan 15, 2024 · Taut line hitches are helpful for securing tent guy lines. Adjustments are quick and easy since the knot slips freely across the line but jams with a load. The Boy Scouts of America recommends the taut line hitch.

How to tie the taut-line hitch to create a variable-tension line. This is the perfect knot for guy lines on a tarp or tent. Support us by purchasing high qu...

Uses: The Adjustable Grip Hitch is useful for tensioning a line such as a tent ridgeline or a guy-line. When the knot is adjusted, by sliding it along the standing end, it may require tightening with a pull on the leg that forms the knot.

Aug 22, 2016 · I use a prussik knot (loop?) to secure my guy lines. I make a few extra loops in case I lose one. Wrap the loop on the main part of the guy line and tie the end of the guy line to the loop. Retensioning is as simple as sliding the prussik along the guy line.

Dec 1, 2021 · How to tie a guy line. 1. Locate the guy out loops on your tent. Guy out loops will be positioned on the corners of your tent, often at the top or around the middle of the tent. 2. Tie one end of the guy line to the guy out loop using a secure knot. Many tents already have guy lines attached to them, so this step is not always required.