Cord & lashings

A loop for an empty mug or small item

Folded cord and a small gear clip make a light-duty hanger on a stable rail.

Camp craft10 min

Approximate hands-on time; drying time is additional

Project overview: A loop for an empty mug or small item4
Schematic illustration, not a photograph or a load-rated construction drawing.

Make it step by step

  1. Step 01

    Inspect the cord and rail. Fold the cord in half to form a central bight.

    Step 1: Inspect the cord and rail. Fold the cord in half to form a central bight.1
  2. Step 02

    Take both free ends around the rail and through the bight, then snug the lark's head onto the rail.

    Step 2: Take both free ends around the rail and through the bight, then snug the lark's head onto the rail.2
  3. Step 03

    Tie both ends together with an overhand knot, leaving a loop for the clip and adequate tails. Do not trim close to the knot.

    Step 3: Tie both ends together with an overhand knot, leaving a loop for the clip and adequate tails. Do not trim close to the knot.3
  4. Step 04

    Clip on an empty, cool mug above the ground and away from passing people. Move it gently to test.

    Step 4: Clip on an empty, cool mug above the ground and away from passing people. Move it gently to test.4

Check before use

The end knot cannot pass through the clip and the loop cannot slide off the rail.

Limits of this project

No hot drinks, knives or heavy gear. An accessory clip is not a climbing carabiner.

Take down and restore

Remove the clip and cord rather than leaving a loop on a branch.

Practise in an area where building activities are permitted. Bring materials or obtain permission to collect them. Do not cut living trees or dig tent trenches. Take projects apart afterwards.
All lashings and racks here are for light objects, never people, climbing or rescue.

Further reading

References support relevant principles, not certification of these projects or their dimensions. These original practice designs and diagrams have not been field-tested by this website.

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