Woodland Zip-tie Lashing
( Cow Hitch Square Lashing )
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Usage
The Woodland Zip-tie Lashing is a simple lashing knot used to temporarily secure two poles at right angles to each other.
Common Uses
- lash two poles at right angles quickly in the field.
- build a temporary shelter frame or camp structure.
- secure simple cross-braces.
- assemble a field-expedient structure without complex lashing.
- construct a quick, temporary frame or cross-braced structure.
Also known as
- Cow Hitch Square Lashing
Structure
The Woodland Zip-tie Lashing is based on the Cow Hitch Locking Knot, aka Woodland Zip-tie, and inherits that knot's ability to maintain tension as it is cinched tighter, even when the working ends are released.
Strength/Reliability
The Woodland Zip-tie Lashing is intended to be a temporary lashing and shouldn't be used for critical or permanent applications. The lashing can be made more secure by adding frapping turns and finishing with a square knot. For a more permanent attachment, consider the traditional Square Lashing or Japanese Square Lashing.
