Attaching paracord to tarp eyelet

[bushcraftbob]

When setting up tarp, what knots do you use to attach the paracord to the tarp eyelets?

I use the slippery knot for attaching to pegs/saplings ala Rays book but was wondering if the same knot can be used to fasten to the tarp eyelet, so both ends can be adjusted??

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[Podcast Bob]

I use a slippery clove hitch (Page 156) which is perfect. Simple, holds tight and releases easily.

Just replace the solid pole in the drawing with your cord, run it through the eyelit, then tie the slippery clove hitch around the cord and slide it up to the tarp.

I wouldn't suggest using a adjustable loop at both ends as it will work slightly loose and once the cord isn't under tension, the knot will fail.

 

[Cobweb]

I like to use the tensioning knot at both ends, so if you need to adjust the tension at the tarp end, you can

 

[mick miller]

My tarp has loops, so I use the sheet bend (I believe it's called) to fix that end, I find it doesn't stress the loop material at all, so no fraying. I'll try and find a link to it if you need it but... I'm guessing from your question that your tarp doesn't have loops but has eyes instead. In that case you could try the double adjustable as cobweb suggests.

 

[Peter_t]

the amount of knots you could use is endless. a reely good adjustable knot (friction hitch) to fit onto the eyes of your tarp is the blakes hitch. its used by tree surgeons to hold their life so i can garentee that it won't slip! lol
heres how its tied http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake's_hitch
as its only holding your tarp i wouldnt bother useing a stopper knot as it doesnt come loose easily

personaly i dont have an adjustable knot on the edge of my tarp, i just use an overhand loop.

hope this helps!

pete

 

[Humpback]

I use a loop passed through the eyelet with the loose end then passed through the loop if I want to remove/fit the line regularly. I use a tensioning knot at the peg end.
Alan

 

[Shewie]

I use a loop passed through the eyelet with the loose end then passed through the loop if I want to remove/fit the line regularly. I use a tensioning knot at the peg end.
Alan

What he said

I always take my guys off when I`m breaking camp and this method just makes life easier.

 

[Cobweb]

Good linkage on Blakes Hitch, it looks like a good knot, if a little difficult to undo.

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

I use a slippery clove hitch (Page 156) which is perfect. Simple, holds tight and releases easily.

Just replace the solid pole in the drawing with your cord, run it through the eyelit, then tie the slippery clove hitch around the cord and slide it up to the tarp.

I wouldn't suggest using a adjustable loop at both ends as it will work slightly loose and once the cord isn't under tension, the knot will fail.

Bob demonstrated his tarp / knots system at last year's Wilderness Gathering, and it's the system I've been using ever since - simple & effective. His lightweight tarps are great too! (No connection, other than as a satisfied customer!)

DHD

 

[Ogri the trog]

As my guys are permanently attached, I use a bowline on the tarp end.
Attachment to ground or branch is by a slippery guy hitch.
When striking camp, I hank the cords in such a way as there are never any tangles and the cords deploy immediately for use (figure of eight hank) - even to the point of remaining semi-bundled if the anchor point is close-by, the remaining cord gets stowed between the two lengths of guy cord down fron the hitch.

I can work on a picture tutorial if anyone is interested.

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[g4ghb]

As my guys are permanently attached, I use a bowline on the tarp end.
Attachment to ground or branch is by a slippery guy hitch.
When striking camp, I hank the cords in such a way as there are never any tangles and the cords deploy immediately for use (figure of eight hank) - even to the point of remaining semi-bundled if the anchor point is close-by, the remaining cord gets stowed between the two lengths of guy cord down fron the hitch.

I can work on a picture tutorial if anyone is interested.

ATB

Ogri the trog

sounds very similar to my way or working Og but I never say no to the offer of a picture tutorial!

 

[bushcraftbob]

That would be helpful Ogri!

 

[durulz]

Use bungees instead - it's a lot easier and, I think, more efficient.

 

[Canalvoyageur]

Hi, I'm sure that I will be accused of trying to teach my grandmother to suck eggs, but here goes, I personally use a piece of car inner tube attached to the tarp then attach para cord to that, as it serves twofold one to keep the tarp under constant tension and can save damage to tarp should the wind really get up as something has to give.
hope that explanation is satisfactory.
Regards Bill

 

[Lurch]

Use bungees instead - it's a lot easier and, I think, more efficient.

Burn the heretic!

 

[durulz]

Burn the heretic!

Oh bugger...erm...er...well...er...I meant...er, I meant use bungees and see how hopeless they are and then go over to paracord. :sulkoff:

 

[Peter_t]

i used to use bungees too when i was in army cadets but it just didnt seem bushcrafty enough

pete

 

[Dougster]

This is brilliant.

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66683&highlight=Roefisher

 

[Ogri the trog]

OK guys,
I'll get something sorted out over the next few days, though it is broadly similar to the one linked over on Britishblades.
You should be used to the Evenk hitch by now, but for the second ridge knot I now use a "Power Cinch" thanks to Cobweb.
The rest is just variations, but they work well for me.

Back in a day or so.....

Ogri the trog

 

[hedgepig]

I tried the slippery clove hitch after seeing it on one of podcast bobs vids. Great idea - I'll be using it from now on.