A knowledge and mastery of tying knots is essential for anyone who spends time in the outdoors. And, sure, when faced with certain tasks that require knot-tying, you might be able to get away with ...

1. Bowline Bowlines are versatile knots that can be used for a wide range of outdoor adventures, including camping, paddling, and climbing. Tying down your shelter is a real-life application in which ...

Commercial fishermen use lines, or ropes, for a variety of purposes. Boat anchors, nets and buoys all need to be secured and safely managed. A working knowledge of knots is a necessity. If you open a ...

If you need to secure something quickly, the clove hitch and half hitch are the way to go. Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Stephen Jacob Cobb shares how to tie these two hitches together in cherished ...

Five thousand years ago, the Egyptians used reef knots to fasten their belts. In the first century, Greek physicians employed both reef knots and clove hitches to tie surgical nooses. Today, these ...

The 'Surrey Six' is a collection of ways to tie rope that, for most people, are the only six knots you'll ever need. Agnes Stamp tries her hand at tying them, and looks in to the lore of knot tying.

If you’ve ever wanted to build a structure or shelter with nothing but some branches and some rope, this video will show you how. In this lesson from the ITS Tactical YouTube channel, you’ll learn the ...