How to tie a taut line hitch


Here’s a short video demonstrating how to tie a taut line hitch, a timber hitch and also how to hank your cord again afterwards.  

Typically I’m going to use these 2 hitches to put up a tarp, so they’re useful to know.

Learning how to tie a taut line hitch, as well as a few other hitches to put up tarps and hammocks is something we do on both our 2 Day Bushcraft Course and 5 Day Bushcraft Course.  It really is a fantastic way to camp out in the woods, really helps with ‘leave no trace’, is quick to put up and comfortable to boot.   You can see photos from those courses, as well as all of our others, on our Facebook page.


About Gary

Lead Instructor at Jack Raven Bushcraft, teaching bushcraft, wilderness and survival skills to groups and individuals.

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