A sliding knot that lets you tighten or loosen a rope, like the guy lines of a tarp or tent. See ch. 17.
Technician license
The first FCC ham radio license. It is earned by passing a multiple-choice exam; local clubs offer classes. See chs. 1 and 19.
Teepee fire
A cone-shaped fire: tinder in the center and small sticks leaned around it, with a "door" on the windward side. It lights fast. See ch. 4.
Tinder
Very fine, dry material that catches from a spark: shredded inner bark, dry grass, dryer lint. See ch. 4.
Tourniquet
A band tightened on an arm or leg to stop life-threatening bleeding. Place it 2–3 in (5–8 cm) above the wound and do not loosen it. See ch. 7.
Transpiration bag
An Army manual technique: enclose a live branch in a clear bag in the sun to collect the water the plant "sweats." See ch. 3.
Treating water
Making water safe to drink: removing solids (settling, filtering) and killing germs (boiling, bleach, SODIS). See ch. 3.
Trench foot
Damage to the feet from keeping them wet for a long time in the cold, even without freezing. It is prevented with dry feet and spare socks. See ch. 14.
Trucker's hitch
A knot that works like a pulley to tighten a rope a lot: tie down loads or tension a tarp. See ch. 17.
Turn Around, Don't Drown
An NWS campaign: never cross a flooded road on foot or by car. A small amount of moving water is enough to sweep away a person or a car. See ch. 10.
Two half hitches
A simple knot for tying a rope to a tree, ring, or post. See ch. 17.
