I show you how to tie the Taut Line hitch. This is the best sliding knot for tying tents using thin guy lines to tent stakes. The knot holds together best with a flexible, thin line. The Taut Line ...

The Prusik knot is sturdy, adjustable, and incredibly easy to tie.

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 ...

Learning how to master various knots and hitches can be a time consuming process. Take it one step at a time and start with the basics. Before you learn how to tie knots, it's important to understand ...

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For many of us, untangling our earbuds is the extent of our survivalist knot knowledge. Tying knots is just for sailors and mountain climbers, right? Turns out, there are a few simple knots that you ...

The Scouts may have ditched them, but you never know when a reef, hitch or sheet bend might come in handy. Here are six great knots you’ll be happy you learned how to tie Scout leaders no longer need ...