No sink? No problem. Here's a step-by-step guide to backcountry dish scrubbing.
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Poles can prevent falls and stress injuries, particularly on rough terrain with big loads. But, the constant 'click click' can drive you nuts. They leave poked holes in soft trails, and on rock slabs trek pole tips skate dangerously. Here, a simple fix.
This method is popular with ultralight thru-hikers and requires two materials that you don't normally carry (cord and carabiner). Like all bag hangs, it can be foiled by smart, food-conditioned bruins. Check regulations to make sure bag hangs are legal.
The classic climber's waist loop knot for ultralight, and the strongest single-line knot you can tie in cord.
A half hitch is an overhand knot tied around departing cord. It's the simplest way to secure a bowline waist loop for critical uses like climbing.
Learn how to properly tie one of the simplest and most versatile knots known to man.
