Basic Knots

There are certainly more than enough knots in the world that we can learn. However, to make use of them efficiently, you need to practise, and actually make them practical to use.

Here I compiled a list of 8 basic knots, some of which I've been using since I was a cub scout. Practically, I use everyone of them in every camping trip.




Square Knot Double Fisherman Figure 8 Bowline
Water knot (for webbing) Clove Hitch Tautline Hitch Trucker's Hitch


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