What is the Bottle Sling used for?

Carrying a bottle or canteen with no handle by its neck; Improvising a grip for jugs and narrow-mouthed pots; Hanging containers around camp; Carrying gourds and smooth-necked vessels; Knot demonstrations and challenges in Pathfinders.

How do you tie the Bottle Sling?

The Bottle Sling creates a loop around the neck to carry a bottle or jug that has no cap or handle. It's an ingenious knot from seamanship that grips the neck of the vessel and forms a carrying loop. It takes practice to build the web of loops that hugs the neck. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Bottle Sling hard to tie?

The Bottle Sling is rated hard, in the Lashings category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Bottle Sling?

Check the grip around the neck before lifting: a full bottle that slips can fall and break; Don't use it as a safety point for people or heavy loads; Very smooth necks need a snug, well-set knot so it doesn't slip.

Bottle Sling

Q: What other names does the Bottle Sling have?

It is also known as Bottle Sling, Jug Sling Knot, Jar Sling Knot, Hackamore Knot, Braga de botella, Eslinga de botella, Nudo de jarra, Estropo de jarra. (ABOK #1142)

Creates a loop around the neck to carry a bottle or jug with no cap or collar to grip

Also called: Bottle Sling, Jug Sling Knot, Jar Sling Knot, Hackamore Knot, Braga de botella, Eslinga de botella, Nudo de jarra, Estropo de jarra · ABOK #1142

What it is for

Carrying a bottle or canteen with no handle by its neck
Improvising a grip for jugs and narrow-mouthed pots
Hanging containers around camp
Carrying gourds and smooth-necked vessels
Knot demonstrations and challenges in Pathfinders