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Knots And Gear

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Browse definitions, examples, and related concepts for 28 knots and gear terms commonly used in camping and backpacking.

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Term Definition
bear pole A tall, smooth pole with horizontal crossbars installed in some campsites,...
course record The fastest time achieved by a participant on a specific course in a race or...
food pole A tall pole used to hang food and other items out of reach of wildlife while...
food storage pole A tall pole used for hanging food bags to keep them away from wildlife.
hiking poles Poles used by hikers to provide stability, reduce impact on joints, and...
parachute cord A lightweight nylon rope originally used for parachute suspension lines,...
record time The fastest time in which a particular activity or course has been completed.
ropeless climbing Climbing without the use of ropes or other safety gear.

bear pole

noun

A tall, smooth pole with horizontal crossbars installed in some campsites, designed for hanging food and scented...

biner

noun

A D-shaped or oblong metal coupling link with a safety closure (spring gate or threaded closure). Climbers commonly...

carabiner

noun

A D-shaped or oblong metal coupling link with a safety closure (spring gate or threaded closure). Climbers commonly...

Cordura®

noun

A group of fabrics recognized for their durability, ability to withstand abrasion, and tear resistance. These fabrics...

corduroy road

noun

A type of road comprised of logs placed side by side and running perpendicular to the road’s direction. This...

course record

noun

The fastest time achieved by a participant on a specific course in a race or organized event.

food pole

noun

A tall pole used to hang food and other items out of reach of wildlife while camping.

food storage pole

noun

A tall pole used for hanging food bags to keep them away from wildlife.

ground stake

noun

A small metal anchor with a hook at the top, used to secure a tent to the ground.

guyline

noun

A cable that’s attached to a tent’s rainfly and then staked to the ground. This technique stabilizes the...

hiking poles

noun

Poles used by hikers to provide stability, reduce impact on joints, and assist with balance on uneven terrain.

multitool

noun

A portable device that combines several unique functions into one unit. Included tools vary but might include knives,...

parachute cord

noun

A lightweight nylon rope originally used for parachute suspension lines, popular among campers for its versatility...

pole sleeves

noun

Fabric tunnels in the tent’s enclosure that poles are fed through to erect the tent. These sleeves run along the...

quick-release knot

noun

A kind of knot that loosens when its tail end is pulled.

record time

noun

The fastest time in which a particular activity or course has been completed.

ropeless climbing

noun

Climbing without the use of ropes or other safety gear.

shock-corded pole

noun

A type of tent pole that folds into sections that are held together by an elastic cord. This cord runs through the...

shore cord

noun

An external electrical cord that connects the RV to an electrical hookup (known as shore power) or a generator.

Snow Peak

noun

A Japanese outdoor lifestyle brand founded in 1958 in Tsubame-Sanjō, Niigata. Known for meticulously crafted titanium...

snow stake

noun

A type of tent stake made for use with a 4-season tent in the snow. These stakes are wider than standard tent stakes.

speed record

noun

The fastest known time for completing a specific trail or hiking route, often recognized as an accomplishment in the...

stake puller

noun

A small, handheld tool that makes it easier to remove stakes from the ground when disassembling one’s tent.

stakes

noun

Pegs or pins used to secure a tent or tarp to the ground.

tent pole

noun

An aluminum or fiberglass rod that attaches to a tent enclosure (using clips or pole tunnels). The tent poles give...

tent stake

noun

A spike that holds a tent to the ground. Most pegs are made from metal, plastic, composite, or wood, and pegs have a...

trekking poles

noun

Lightweight poles designed to provide stability, support, and reduce impact on joints during hiking or trekking.

walking poles

noun

Long, lightweight poles used by hikers to provide balance, stability, and support while walking on uneven terrain.