Unit 2 1:6 Erect a Temporary Shelter with Tarpaulin and Ropes-A Kit Shelter

Aims

• To understand why shelter can be important.

• To understand the important elements of shelter creation.

• To understand a number of designs and their purpose.

Knots needed for making a temporary tarpaulin Kit Shelter

1. The Timber Hitch-An Anchor Knot

2. A quick release tension knot

3. A slip Knot

4. The Larks Foot Knot

5. The overhand knot