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Bowline The Bowline is a great knot to know and involves tying a loop in the working end of a rope or cord. It has many uses. Though primarily a loop, it can also join a rope to an object (hitch) or to join two ropes (bend). It can be untied when done with it and is stable and strong, retaining 60% of the rope’s strength. If extra stability is needed, the working end can be finished with a stopper knot or half hitch. This knot can be used anywhere a loop is needed. This provides a way to attach a rope to a tree limb or object. Examples: tie a hammock to a tree trunk, attach a guy line to the grommet in a tarp, tie lashing cords to a pack frame or D-ring. |
 Examples of bowline knot on hammock |
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