Knots are one of those “boring” skills that save the day over and over. Hanging a quarter, tying down... The post 14 knots ...

Learn how to tie the Clove Hitch step by step and discover when and where to use it effectively. This simple and adjustable ...

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 ...

To boost your outdoor knowledge, practice three beginner-friendly knots you will certainly use down the road: The bowline, clove hitch, and the double fisherman's bend. Bowlines are versatile knots ...

A version of this story ran in The Virginian-Pilot on Sept. 14, 2005. Hurricane or no, we’re in for a blow. Time to start thinking about how to secure the woodpile or lash the garbage cans to a tree.

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 ...

Knots: they attach us to ropes, connect slings to trees, substitute for dropped gear, secure tents, create belay anchors. Like the Force, knots surround us, protect us, and bind our galaxy together.