A simple coiling method to keep cord untangled until you need them. I learned this at Outward Bound. Firm Cord works best. I like to use 2mm cord on the most used tie outs and carry a bit of 1mm cord for long reaches to distant anchors.

Starting at the bitter end, coil around hand leaving a foot or two between the hand and tarp attachment point.
Great idea. Can’t believe this isn’t something we all know!
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Better to wrap the cords using a figure 8 motion since wrapping in a circle introduces twists.
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True, for longer cords, 6 foot ones are no trouble tho.
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