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Campcraft Skills (Lashings)

Explore the fundamentals of campcraft skills. Watch instructional videos and diagrams to master the essential techniques, then practise, practise and practise!

5 Basic Lashings

1. Square Lashing

Square lashing

Used to join two spars at 90 degrees to prevent the tendency for the spars to slip over each other under heavy load.

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2. Shear Lashing 

Shear Lashing

Somewhat alike to the round lashing, this lashing allows the spars to be opened to form an A-frame or sheer legs (used in pioneering). The spars open from angles between 0 to 45 degrees.

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3. Round Lashing 

Round Lashing

Used to tie two spars together side by side. Can be used to extend the length of the poles. One example would be flagstaff.

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Gyn Lashing

gyn or tripod lashing

Used to join 3 or more spars together. One common usage would be to make a tripod stand for cooking with three spars. Another common use would be to lash many spars/poles together to form a raft.

diagonal lashing

Diagonal Lashing

Used to join two spars from angles between 45 degrees to 90 degrees. The only lashing learnt that does not start with a clove hitch.

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