guyline tensioners for very thin dyneema cord?

[Shug]

I’m Shug approved
I’ll will rest my case.
Maybe Shug can do a video.

Done did. On my tarp tutorials......5:44 on video below.

[cmoulder]

I'm luvvin' Shug videos as much as the next person, but trust me, there are many, many (many!) places here in the NE where you're not getting away that easily when placing stakes.

Some places it's so frustrating that it's good to know how to use rocks, which you're going to find plenty of in a place like the aptly-named Rockland County. This is what you do when you've spent 5 minutes per stake trying to bang them into the ground without result.

[forces]

I'm luvvin' Shug videos as much as the next person, but trust me, there are many, many (many!) places here in the NE where you're not getting away that easily when placing stakes.

Some places it's so frustrating that it's good to know how to use rocks, which you're going to find plenty of in a place like the aptly-named Rockland County. This is what you do when you've spent 5 minutes per stake trying to bang them into the ground without result.

Neat trick. The more you know...

[Shug]

I'm luvvin' Shug videos as much as the next person, but trust me, there are many, many (many!) places here in the NE where you're not getting away that easily when placing stakes.

Some places it's so frustrating that it's good to know how to use rocks, which you're going to find plenty of in a place like the aptly-named Rockland County. This is what you do when you've spent 5 minutes per stake trying to bang them into the ground without result.

Rocks, stumps and such....always thought that was a given I reckon. Folks have to get out in the field and figure this stuff out in a real woods committed campout. These forums and videos just lay some thoughts so one can adapt and improvise out there.

[cmoulder]

Rocks, stumps and such....always thought that was a given I reckon. Folks have to get out in the field and figure this stuff out in a real woods committed campout. These forums and videos just lay some thoughts so one can adapt and improvise out there.

Indeed! Look at what Nature has made available and engage neurons!

And it's just plain fun to know multiple ways to do things.

[leiavoia]

Normally, I'd totally agree with you. However, This particular tarp also functions as a way to quickly get out of the rain on the trail - so I need to be able to tie it off to trees and what not to use as a sort of all-purpose tarp.

Then consider using a shockcord rubber band tied onto the the Tarp side. This works as an auto tensioner. On the stake side, tie the guy line with a clove hitch or similar as others have suggested. This setup tensions itself and can be used in any situation.

[rweb82]

Nature can provide many options for stakes as well as steaks!

[cmoulder]

Nature can provide many options for stakes as well as steaks!

No stakes? No sticks? Rock chock! (or you could use a frozen moose steak!)

[rweb82]

No stakes? No sticks? Rock chock! (or you could use a frozen moose steak!)

Now you're just making me hungry!

[chapinb]

Line loc v
Regular line loc with a stopper knot
Any Dutch hardware with a stopper knot