Tensioning
The guy lines of a tent typically go unnoticed, but they are important for a good tent setup. Nonetheless, as any person that has actually tripped over them late in the evening after a few beers can testify, they can additionally be an actual annoyance!
There are many options for anchoring man lines, consisting of rope connection downs and cog settings up. Each has its benefits and disadvantages.
A common kind of anchor is a dead man anchor, which includes a pole with an eyelet hidden in the ground at the angle of the individual. Another type is a plate anchor, which has a steel plate inserted tent setup into a hole filled with concrete or structural epoxy.
The most popular method of attaching a man line to a stake includes running the cord through a slip loop made in a bowline or a slippery half hitch around the tip of the stake. This forms a 2:1 pulley and tightens the line to the risk.
