Tensioning
The individual lines of an outdoor tents typically go unnoticed, yet they are important for an excellent camping tent setup. Nevertheless, as anybody that has located them late in the evening after a couple of beers can affirm, they can also be a genuine nuisance!
There are many options for securing individual lines, consisting of rope connection downs and cog assemblies. Each has its advantages and drawbacks.
A common type of anchor is a dead man support, which includes a rod with an eyelet buried in the ground at the angle canvas travel bag of the guy. Another kind is a plate support, which has a steel plate placed into a hole filled with concrete or architectural epoxy.
One of the most preferred technique of attaching a guy line to a stake entails running the cable with a slip loop made in a bowline or a slippery fifty percent drawback around the suggestion of the stake. This creates a 2:1 wheel and tightens up the line to the stake.
