Must-Know Hitches
Girth Hitch
Girth hitches are used to connect two bights of separate material such as a tent guyline to the tent fly.
Clove Hitch
Clove hitches are used for securing a line to a tree, carabiner, or post.
Trucker’s Hitch
A trucker’s hitch is used to tighten a line between two points such as the midline on a tarp or guyline. To tie it, you’ll also need to tie a slip knot, which is a self tightening knot used for keeping things in place.
Taut-Line Hitch
A taut-line hitch is similar to the trucker’s hitch, but is more adjustable.