The Woodland Zip Tie Knot is used to tie sleeping bags, tents, or tarps.
It’s based on the Cow Hitch. The rope is wrapped around the object and both ends are passed through the Cow Hitch loops.
Once tightened, the knot cinches and stays in place even when the working ends are released.
Let’s learn it in detail.
Woodland Zip Tie Knot Details
Type: Binding Knot
Other Names: Bedroll Knot, Cow Hitch Lock Knot
ABoK Reference: Not Available
How to Tie the Woodland Zip Tie Knot
- Double up your rope and wrap it around the object.
- Flip the loop over so you have two loops facing you.
- Bring the two loops together by the side.
- Take the working end on the right and feed it through the loop.
- Repeat it with the left one.
- Pull both ends to tighten the knot.
To release it, pull out the working ends in the opposite direction. It slackens the knot, and it will come undone easily.
Application and Uses
The Woodland Zip Tie Knot is used in applications where a Zip tie like function is needed. It used to:
- Bundle up items together
- Tie a sleeping bag or bedroll.
- As a makeshift belt in survival situations
- As a lashing knot to secure two poles perpendicular to each other.
Other Alternatives
Canadian Jam Knot
The Canadian Jam Knot is an alternative to the Woodland Zip Tie Knot.
It functions like a Noose knot that cinches up as tension is applied.
It’s popularly used in bushcraft to bundle items like bedrolls, tarps, or sticks.
Packer’s Knot
The Packer’s Knot is one of the secure binding knots.
It looks like a Figure 8 Noose Knot with a Half Hitch Knot to lock it in place.
It’s used to tie parcels, hand bailing, or secure meat for roasting.
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