Must-Know Knots

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Must-Know Knots

Square Knot

The square knot can be used to loosely join two pieces of webbing together. If your backpack waist belt buckle breaks, use this knot as a temporary fix.

Overhand and Overhand on a Bight

Overhand knots are used as stopper knots at the end of a rope. Meanwhile, overhand knots on a bight are used to create a loop on either the end or middle of a rope. Applications are numerous, such as hanging a bear bag, securing a guyline to a tent, etc.

Bowline

Bowline knots are used to create a loop on the end of a rope that is easy to untie after being loaded. A few examples are securing a ca...

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