Stake loop extensions

[JigStick]

What is the easiest way to pitch tipi or pyramid shelters a bit elevated for improved airflow?

Is there a way to make guy out extensions using cordage only that will allow for this? How do you ensure a right pitch? Or do you need to use linelocs on the exitensions to adjust the tension?

 

[Tim in Wa.]

You can simply attach para cord loops Several inches long.Experiment the cord is cheep

 

[Jason_307]

I use lite outdoors linelock 3 with 1.8mm cordage that I bought boff of Amazon for about $16

 

[bbrown]

Line Lock Extension Kit (Set of 10)

Performance Built Backcountry Gear- Handcrafted in Colorado Made in U.S.A

seekoutside.com

 

[veganhunter]

I use 18” pieces of 2mm Lawson Glowire tied through the stake loops with a bowline and then use a taut line hitch around the stake. Super light and very adjustable

 

[Dirtydan]

what beefman said.

 

[JigStick]

I use 18” pieces of 2mm Lawson Glowire tied through the stake loops with a bowline and then use a taut line hitch around the stake. Super light and very adjustable

This is how I do my guy outs. But for pitching the shelter I’m having difficulty. For the guy lines I put the stakes in the ground. Then tie the knots and adjust the tension.

But when I stake the shelter I usually stake right through the stake loops. I’m finding it difficult to pre tie tautline hitch and stake through it because the knot isn’t really under tension and holding. I’ll have to play around with it I guess

 

[KurtR]

i use glow cord and line locs

 

[mrbillbrown]

Line locs and 2mm reflective cord around 12” long on my Tut

 

[Mosby]

I bought a new tent and tarp for this upcoming season. I am going to use the system described by Andrew Skurka for my guylines.

Guyline system & knots for tents, tarps, & hammocks, with Andrew Skurka

 

[JigStick]

That’s the system I use for my guy lines. But I can’t figure out how to use it to pitch the actual shelter. Atleast with adjustable extensions. Obviously it’s easy if I just tie 6in loops on all the guy out points. But then it’s kinda non adjustable on the fly

 

[Huntin wv]

If you use the line locs or tautline hitch, they are adjustable. Prob need to make them at least 12” though to have enough room to adjust. Would be hard to do at 6”.


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