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I know the tautline hitch well but it's the one I use to tension a catenary (for a tarp or hammock,say) rather than guys. Wish I knew the proper name - I've always just referred to it as 'the guyline knot'.

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Quote: Originally posted by andycwb on 22/9/2011

Quote: Originally posted by mc4martyc on 20/9/2011

Thank you was looking for this as my dog(s) chewed through 4 guy ropes last time out

Could I also ask how you guys keep you guy ropes tidy when packing a tent away? I have the coleman coastline which has double guys but are actually 1 rope attached in 2 places. No matter how I fold them, wind them, tie them etc always get probs when I next use the tent.

Cheers all

Always start from the tent end and wind around your hand, with a couple of loops around and pulled tight. that way the twists are in the loose end. If there are two attachment points, pull the lines together up to the tent and wind from there.

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The correct technique is to hank your guy ropes prior to storage. This technique ensures they remain neat, tidy and easily accessible next time you pitch the tent.

This is simply a case of doubling them over a couple of times and then tie the long bundle in a single knot. This is called hanking; i.e. to hank.

Quote: Originally posted by vealmike on 17/10/2011

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I don't use a bowline, they are great under tension, but will come undone if not tensioned. A figure of eight on a bight is a far more reliable knot.

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