2022 MK 2 - A guyline Knot/hitch/bend for Poncho and Tarps......

[lostplanet]

After some thought about the MK 1 "Buckle Loop", (which hasn't let me down so far) I came up with the MK 2 "Buckle Loop Evo" recently which is a bit more compact and quicker to tie but basically does the same thing as the MK 1.

"To act as a cord quick release between a guy line and an eyelet, particularly Ponchos/bashas."

This Version starts off with a simple loop tied with a overhand at the end. The Cord is 80 cm Long and I think any shorter would make it quite hard to do the final knot.

So its literally fold the loop in half and try and gauge that it sits near to the first overhand. (this can be adjusted at the overhand later if needed)

Gather All of the cords and tie another overhand in the bunch of 4 cords.
From here you can make it look neat and adjust it so you get the desired effect.

So you should get this (I spent a bit more time making this neater)

As before, an adjustable taut line hitch is tied at the two loops so tension adjustments can be made easily and close to the shelter.

Enjoy

 

[MrEd]

What a simple but elegant solution

 

[dean4442]

That's a great idea, looks like I'll be making a few of those up to replace the small carabiners I currently use.

 

[Mesquite]

That's a very neat idea

 

[Danceswithhelicopters]

That's Mondays project sorted. Like that alot.

 

[Mesquite]

I was looking at it more and thought if you wanted to show off you could do a diamond knot to replace the overhand at the end (and give a bit more grip).

 

[Minotaur]

Really nice.
Have you seen jungle toggles?

 

[lostplanet]

I thought I'd make a Video tying the knot. I'm going to share it with some other Youtubers and see what they think.

I'd also be interested to hear from anyone using it and their experiences.