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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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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

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.