How Do Tent Cinches Work? How do you tie down tent stakes? How do guys use rope tensioners? Why is it called a guy rope? The name guy wire is derived from the term guy: defined as a rope, cord or cable used to steady, guide, or secure something. Guy wire is a tensioned cable
How Long Should A Tent Guyline Be? A-frame tarps: 8 feet for ridgelines, 4 to 6 feet for sides depending on the usual side height. Hex-shaped hammock tarp: 8 feet for the ridgelines, 6 feet for the side corners. Tents and mids: 3 feet for ground-level corners and sides. How do you make a tent
How Long Should A Tent Rope Be? For ground-level perimeter tie-out points like at the corners and vestibules, I recommend 4 feet of cord. With a 4-foot length, the McCarthy hitch (my preference) can be completed if the anchor is less than 1.5 feet away. How long should a tarp cord be? In Lots of
How Tent Tie Downs Work? Mostly yes. Not all tents or rainflies will have guy lines or necessarily require them to function well. Some tents may only use them on the rainfly, which you may skip on a warm, clear night to catch some stars (I know I do!). How do you tie down a