What is the Tripod Lashing used for?

Setting up tripods for a campfire, pot, or cauldron; Raising wash-stand supports and field shelves; Supporting flagpoles and antennas; Creating self-supporting bases for tarps and shelters; Supporting pioneering and signaling structures.

How do you tie the Tripod Lashing?

The Tripod Lashing joins three poles to form a self-supporting tripod, a structure widely used in camping. The poles are lashed together at one end and then spread apart, creating a stable three-legged base on all kinds of terrain. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Tripod Lashing hard to tie?

The Tripod Lashing is rated medium, in the Lashings category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Tripod Lashing?

A lashing that's too tight makes the legs hard to spread; too loose leaves the tripod wobbly; On smooth ground the legs can slip; spread them well or brace the feet.

Tripod Lashing

Q: What other names does the Tripod Lashing have?

It is also known as Tripod Lashing, Tripod Lashing Knot, Figure-Eight Lashing, Amarre de trípode, Ligada de trípode, Amarração de Tripé, Amarra de Tripé em Oito, Brelage de trépied. (ABOK #2111)

Joins three poles to form a tripod support

Also called: Tripod Lashing, Tripod Lashing Knot, Figure-Eight Lashing, Amarre de trípode, Ligada de trípode, Amarração de Tripé, Amarra de Tripé em Oito, Brelage de trépied · ABOK #2111

What it is for

Setting up tripods for a campfire, pot, or cauldron
Raising wash-stand supports and field shelves
Supporting flagpoles and antennas
Creating self-supporting bases for tarps and shelters
Supporting pioneering and signaling structures