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Insects

There are more than 100 million insects for every human on the planet, so pretty much anywhere you go, there will be insects waiting to say ‘Hi’. Some will see you as their next meal ticket and this usually involves a blood meal. Since most insect don’t necessarily care where their blood meal comes from,… Read More Insects

October 15, 2017September 6, 2020 jollytrailsLeave a comment

Farrimond hitch

The Farrimond hitch is a great quick release and tensioning hitch. Take care when dressing this knot. It works in a very similar way to the Prussic hitch but is tied on a bight of cord and it is quick release knot. This knot requires carful dressing to ensure it does not slip. Once the knot… Read More Farrimond hitch

October 15, 2017September 6, 2020 jollytrailsLeave a comment

Sheet Bend

Sheet-bend

The sheet bend knot is a simple knot which is used to tie two ropes of unequal thickness. This knot should be used instead of the figure eight or/and square/reef knot when the cords or ropes are of a differing diameter. As suggested by the name, the thicker rope could be a sheet. This is an… Read More Sheet Bend

October 15, 2017September 6, 2020 jollytrailsLeave a comment

Cord Carabiner

Metal carabiners are super useful, being metal, they are not exactly lightweight, this is where a cord carabiner is a great compromise. Depending on what is being attached, different sizes can be used. See instructions on how to make the below, or alternatively, shop for them here. We recommend carrying a few cord carabiners, especially… Read More Cord Carabiner

October 14, 2017September 6, 2020 jollytrailsLeave a comment

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    • Clothes Line Hang
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    • Farrimond hitch
    • Figure Eight Knot
    • Figure Eight Knot – Bite
    • Cow Hitch Knot
    • Klemheist hitch
    • Overhand Knot
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    • Rope – Cord coil
    • Sheet Bend
    • Square Knot (Reef knot)
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