Tensioning
The person lines of a tent often go undetected, but they are essential for a great tent arrangement. However, as any person who has actually tripped over them late at night after a couple of beers can testify, they can likewise be a real annoyance!
There are lots of choices for securing man lines, including rope tie downs and ratchet settings up. Each has its benefits and negative aspects.
A common sort of support is a dead man anchor, which contains a pole with an eyelet hidden in tent poles the ground at the angle of the person. One more type is a plate anchor, which has a steel plate put right into an opening full of concrete or structural epoxy.
The most preferred approach of connecting a man line to a stake involves running the cable via a slip loop made in a bowline or a slippery half drawback around the idea of the stake. This forms a 2:1 wheel and tightens up the line to the stake.
