guy line tensioners
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My preference is for line loks. Simple and very effective.
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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 known any guyline tensioner give way but plenty get difficult to move at times.
Never ever given way.
Never ever unable to adjust even in the coldest and wettest I’ve been.
But then I’ve never known any guyline tensioner give way but plenty get difficult to move at times.
It can be confusing...my favourite hardware are LineLoc 3 by ITW
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Easily confused with the identical sounding Cam Cleat Line Loks.
I like the LineLocs when I make my tarps because I can attach them neatly on 1/2" tape and they allow tension adjustment in the rain without getting more than an arm wet. Also, they don't require the guy line to be looped around the anchor and then run past if for adjustment, no dirt or grit getting embedded in the line, they allow adjustment down to within about 1 inch of a tent peg and if a guy line needs to be longer, it is simple to tie on an extension.
For a tent, the Cam Cleats are probably a better bet. I use the LineLocs around the perimeter of my nylon tipis, but normal tents tend to have longer, fixed length, lines.
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Easily confused with the identical sounding Cam Cleat Line Loks.
I like the LineLocs when I make my tarps because I can attach them neatly on 1/2" tape and they allow tension adjustment in the rain without getting more than an arm wet. Also, they don't require the guy line to be looped around the anchor and then run past if for adjustment, no dirt or grit getting embedded in the line, they allow adjustment down to within about 1 inch of a tent peg and if a guy line needs to be longer, it is simple to tie on an extension.
For a tent, the Cam Cleats are probably a better bet. I use the LineLocs around the perimeter of my nylon tipis, but normal tents tend to have longer, fixed length, lines.
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 through the attachment point on the tent? Advantage would be you could easily tie off to something such as a branch or stump of heather, while still being able to adjust. Disadvantage might be friction on the webbing loop potentially leading to damage?
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 the same position, if that makes sense?
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.
The other are the MSR camring ones.
Can pick up knockoffs cheaply on Aliexpress
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Can pick up knockoffs cheaply on Aliexpress
10Pcs/lot Carabiner Tent Guyline Para Cord Rope Fastener Guy Line Adjuster Runner Wind Stopper Tightener Hook Buckle Tensioner - AliExpress 18
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is there a way of using lineloc 3's on bought tarps? I'm just wondering about it needing the webbing to stay located. I suppose I could extend my tarp loops with some webbing and they'd work.
I did look around a while ago to see if there were any cord anchoring and adjustment ones (so no webbing, just cord both ends) didn't have much luck though...
I did look around a while ago to see if there were any cord anchoring and adjustment ones (so no webbing, just cord both ends) didn't have much luck though...
Is this the sort of thing you are looking for Tony?
LiteOutdoors Ultralight Guyline Tensioners
or
cordlock-10
LiteOutdoors Ultralight Guyline Tensioners
or
cordlock-10
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Could try and put a diagonal slot in the webbing bar, so could feed the loop in. Like the field replaceable buckles.
For just cord adjustments Roperoller Roperollers look nice, though couldn't find UK source last time I looked.
Also Treadlite Gear does make Lineloc 3s with webbing loops
www.treadlitegear.co.uk
For just cord adjustments Roperoller Roperollers look nice, though couldn't find UK source last time I looked.
Also Treadlite Gear does make Lineloc 3s with webbing loops
4 x Linelocs line locs 3 self tensioning tarp shelter tie out on grosgrain loop
4x ITW Nexus Lineloc 3 self tensioner for shelters and tarp tie outs sewn onto grosgrain polyester webbing for easy attachment to your exising tie
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Yes, that's the sort of thing! Then I can just put a loop through the tarp loops with one of those attached, put it through itself and all's good, easy to put on and remove...
Cheers dude
I bought a pack of ten of those AE ones, unfortunately the edges even after anodizing were very sharp, it would cut through guy lines very quickly.The other are the MSR camring ones.
Can pick up knockoffs cheaply on Aliexpress
10Pcs/lot Carabiner Tent Guyline Para Cord Rope Fastener Guy Line Adjuster Runner Wind Stopper Tightener Hook Buckle Tensioner - AliExpress 18
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Figure 9's, these;
https://www.flashaholics.co.uk/products/nite-ize-figure-9-rope-tightener---small.html I still have a "few" left, that I use, but I mostly use knots nowadays.
https://www.flashaholics.co.uk/products/nite-ize-figure-9-rope-tightener---small.html I still have a "few" left, that I use, but I mostly use knots nowadays.
I discovered these at Joe Brown's in Capel Curig some time ago, they do for me. https://www.robens.de/en-gb/shop/outdoor-accessories/guyline-alloy-adjuster
Yeah, that works very well. So that's the standard ones (lineloc) that take webbing with the space taken up by the multiple loops through the opening. That would work out cheaper that's for sure...
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