3.)
4.)
1.)
2.)
• A commonly used knot for securing
a rope to stake is the clove-hitch
1.) Make two loops
2.) Cross loops by placing second loop
over the first
3.) Place the combined loops over stake
Option: loops can be form directly
on stake
4.) Pull on both ends to tighten rope
Note: outward force tightens and
inward force loosens the knot—when
making adjustments
5.) Excess line should be pulled half-
way up the rope and tied off
FIGURE C. CLOVE-HITCH KNOT
Anchor Ropes
should be tight
One rope per
leg pole
Position corner straps
straight off corner pole
• As the assembly nears completion it
is time to tighten all ropes/ratchet straps
• Keep an eye any lean that might be caused
by the tightening process
• Go around the tent, make adjustments
for any leg pole and tent lean
• Smaller tents use ropes to secure the tent
to the stakes— see (
figure C
)
• Finally, secure any remaining spring
buckle straps, under the canopy, that
were not secured in step 8
STEP 12. SECURING ROPES
8
FINISHED TENT (20x40)
10´
10´
10´
10´
10´
10´
6´-8˝
716 832-TENT
(
8368
)
