Hiking Knots

Kyoto: Hiking from Kibune to Kurama

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This knot can be used for securing lines from a grommet to a stake or tree. Because it can be tightened without being retied, it is particularly useful for tying tent and tarp guylines to a tree or stake. The knot will easily slide up and down the standing part of the line, but won't budge when strained.

• Create a bight buy passing the free end of the rope through the grommet or around the pole you are tying the rope to.
• Loop the free end twice under the standing part of the rope, moving away from the grommet or pole.
  
• Make another loop around the standing part with the free end, by wrapping over, then under the standing part and pulling it through the loop.
• Pull the hitch taut. It can now be worked up and down the standing part as needed and will hold tight under pressure.