xkcd #3276: Recursive Trucker’s Hitch
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As if the americium smoke detector incident wasn’t enough, now nuclear regulators have ANOTHER reason to worry about the Boy Scouts.
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Source: https://xkcd.com/3276/
Are they so simple and convenient? And you have properly rated rope? That you can also easily fix somewhere?
Once you’re good at them I’d consider a trucker hitch more simple and convenient than ratchet straps.
Plus you can make them out of any rope or cord to tie up various sized items. I keep paracord tied inside the cargo area of my cars and trucker hitches make securing small loads really easy.
And carry a blanket to hang from the rope
Don’t forget your towel