Which knots are best for ………

[BPLwiia]

TARP RIDGELINE:

Conceptually, if I wanted to tie a ridgeline between two trees, would I use an anchoring knot on one end and a tensioning knot on the other?

If so, would a mooring knot on one end and a tautline knot on the other end work best?

What results would I get if I had a tautline knot on both ends?

TENT GUYLINE TENSIONING:

Would a tautline knot on all guylines work best or is there another knot that works best?

[David Noll]

Trucker's hitch

http://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/truckers-hitch/

[Brian Johns]

Don is my favorite. After that, I'll take a clove hitch around a trekking pole as a mid-point, bowline for non-adjustable loops, trucker's hitch (stupid easy) for adjustable guylines, and two half hitches for adjustable loops at stake ends.

[BPLwiia]

I know how to tie a trucker's hitch which I've used in the past to fasten down things on a car/truck. That makes perfect sense to use to get the ridgeline piano-wire tight.

What knot do you use on the other end to fasten to the tree that will unfasten easily?

[Derek M.]

I'd suggest either installing LineLocs on your tarp for all the tie outs and the ridge lines (easiest, fastest adjustment)

or

Using the system demonstrating by Andrew Skurka here (lightest option, more finicky):
http://andrewskurka.com/2012/tarp-guyline-system/

[Nathan Coleman]

I use a niteize figure nine on one end and a knot bone on the other. It adds a bit of weight, but it is extremely easy to use.

[David Noll]

Double half hitch

http://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/half-hitch/

[Scott S]

I like Skurka's version of the trucker's hitch, too. http://andrewskurka.com/2012/tarp-guyline-system/

[spelt with a t]

Prussik slider with a small plastic hook attached. Throw a loop on the outer end of the line and you're good.

[Andy F]

Siberian (Evenk) hitch for anchor

Truckers hitch for tension

A Four Wrap knot often works to tie and tension separate guylines on the ends instead of a ridgeline:
http://www.imrisk.com/hammock/speerknot.htm

[Laurie Gibson]

+1 on AndyF's suggestion of the Siberian Hitch for a mooring knot that comes undone easily. It's one knot I don't seem to forget.

Here is a good demonstration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ84BLdwLUQ

[Anonymous]

Farrimond Hitch reminds me a bit of the Siberian Hitch, both are easy and quick to do, and very quick release.

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