Handy knots for camping and hiking (At Torbay Camp)

Torbay Camp Activity: Handy Knots for Camping, hiking and home (Members Only)

This is a hands-on is mainly for adults to get up to speed with useful knots. Participants are encouraged to bring piece(s) of rope, eg Grunt 3mmø x 20m cord (ie, Very thin) from Bunnings as this is a hands-on activity. There is a Bunnings in Albany or please buy in Perth. f

We will learn how to,

• String up a ridge line to set up a tarp shelter.
• Finish a rope with Figure-8.
• Hang your food bag in the air to keep it away from animals: PCT Bear Hang.
• Tie a shoelace that won't come undone whilst hiking.
• Guy a line without hardware
• How to roll up your rope.

Examples of knots we will review are:

• Double Fisherman
• Prusik
• Bowline
• Trucker's Hitch
• Half Hitch
• Clove Hitch
• Berluti
• Taut line
• Figure-8

Bring:

Participants are encouraged to bring cordage of any dimensions to string up a ridge line between trees and to hang a food bag over a tree branch. It is ok if you don't have any, as you can practice on using whatever is available.   

When: One arvo or evening at camp 

Organiser: Michael Lee. mastcell@gmail.com. 0421 783 083