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    philipb reacted to bearbait's post in the thread Tarp tie out points with Like Like.
    I use a slipped Sheet Bend, a Sheet Bend or a Double Sheet Bend, according to whim / need.
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    philipb reacted to Mesquite's post in the thread Tarp tie out points with Like Like.
    What Colin said ^^ Although I prefer to use small carabiners to connect the guy line to the loop. That way I can quickly adjust the...
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    philipb reacted to crosslandkelly's post in the thread Tarp tie out points with Like Like.
    My DD tarps are years old now, paracord has never been a problem on the tie outs. I use a Larks head to attatch the guys, or use a...
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    philipb posted the thread Tarp tie out points in Bushcraft Chatter.
    I just got a new tarp and it is the first one I have had that does not have brass eyelets. It only has sewn in webbing tie out points...
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    philipb reacted to Suffolkrafter's post in the thread guy line tensioners with Like Like.
    Has anyone used a clam cleat set up in reverse, for a tent guy line? I.e. a fixed loop on the peg, and the adjustable loop passing...
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    philipb reacted to Stew's post in the thread guy line tensioners with Like Like.
    I have. No real issue but where I’ve wanted that more permanent I’ve also changed it to tie off the line lok at the tarp so it stays in...
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    philipb reacted to SaraR's post in the thread guy line tensioners with Like Like.
    I quite like the ones Hilleberg have on their tents, so I‘ve got some of their (both sizes) and put those on other lines as needed.
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    philipb reacted to Jared's post in the thread guy line tensioners with Like Like.
    The other are the MSR camring ones. https://www.msrgear.com/ie/tents/tent-accessories/camring-cord-tensioners/05817.html Can pick up...
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    philipb reacted to C_Claycomb's post in the thread guy line tensioners with Like Like.
    It can be confusing...my favourite hardware are LineLoc 3 by ITW https://global.itwnexus.com/content/lineloc-3-ll Easily confused with...
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    philipb replied to the thread guy line tensioners.
    cheers I will give them a try. I have a couple of budget tents that just have a small piece of bent metal or plastic as tensioners. they...
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    philipb reacted to Pattree's post in the thread guy line tensioners with Like Like.
    Yep! Them ^^^^^^ Never ever given way. Never ever unable to adjust even in the coldest and wettest I’ve been. But then I’ve never...
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    philipb reacted to Stew's post in the thread guy line tensioners with Like Like.
    My preference is for line loks. Simple and very effective. https://www.clamcleat.com/applications/industrial/camping.html
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    philipb posted the thread guy line tensioners in Kit Chatter.
    there are many different styles availble but what is your favourite. (Knots dont count for this thread)
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    philipb replied to the thread Bushcraft tools that could be classed as weapons?.
    police do have powers to deal with incidents that fall short of a full prosecution and involvement of the CPS. They may confiscate items...
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    philipb reacted to Chris's post in the thread Bushcraft tools that could be classed as weapons? with Like Like.
    It shouldn’t be the case that law abiding people are left with any doubt about whether they’re allowed to do these things. The very fact...
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