A clove hitch is a useful knot for attaching a rope to a pole, but tying it is only part of the skill. You also need to understand how it behaves when the rope is pulled, how to dress the knot correctly and how to…
The clove hitch is a useful knot for attaching a rope to a post, pole or other suitable object. It is quick to tie and easy to adjust, which makes it handy for everyday outdoor tasks such as starting a lashing or temporarily positioning a…
A good knot is one of those small outdoor skills that becomes genuinely useful once you know how to do it without thinking. The reef knot is a classic starting point: it is quick to learn, easy to check and handy when you need to…
In the previous challenge, you learned how to light a fire with natural tinder. For Challenge 04, we’re going back to one of the most useful basic outdoor skills: knots. The bowline is a classic knot that creates a fixed loop in the end of…
