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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

For those trying to move away from plastic I recommend buying some hemp cord and learning to tie a taut line hitch. It can serve a similar purpose as a zip tie

Please comment with your favorite knots

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That's gonna be bowline and taut line hitch from me, friend! I'm zip ties for life, but they're not gonna hold my hammock up.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Bowline is a great knot. Definitely my go to for making loops and linking small lengths of cord together. I've even used it on a blanket to create tie outs to insulate the bottom of my hammock.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Nice-- I just use spring clamps to attach blankets to my hammock lol... But I bet rope would be better in a few ways.