Knowing how to tie a knot is an essential set of skills needed in order to stay safe out in the wilderness, and one of the ...

These knots are recommended for joining two ropes of unequal diameters. This type of knot works equally well if the ropes are of the same size too. For more security, you can use a doubled version ...

Additionally, the ropes hold up to water and dirt quite well. If your dog is a hiker, this is a massive bonus. However, if simplicity is your style, you can simply tie a figure 8 knot into one end ...

The Mule Knot (a.k.a releasable knot) is ideal to lock off the rope on the belay plate. There are many occasions in climbing when, belaying from the harness using a device which does not self-arrest ...