How to tie the clove hitch?
The clove hitch quickly secures rope to a post, pole, or tent pole - a camping staple.
How to use the clove hitch
The clove hitch wraps the rope twice around a post or pole, secured by friction - the fastest quick-anchor for camping and tarp setup.
It is instantly learned, holds when let go, tightens with a pull - good for anchor first, fine-tune later.
The 3D animation focuses on are both wraps tight to the pole and does the finish press on the load side - otherwise it can slowly slip under load.
Weakness: under sustained vibration or one-directional load it creeps loose; for long-term anchoring add a half hitch or switch to bowline.
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