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 ...

The alpine butterfly knot, also known as the "linesman’s loop," has been singled out by adventurers and MacGyvers of all stripes as the world's handiest, multipurpose loop-style knot ever.

to tie a knot, there must be a tail or bight of rope to pass through a loop. Once this is completed, a knot will form. A hitch is created when you attach one end of the rope to an object or ...

Middle of winter in the Colorado high country can be a daunting place. Lately, frigid cold has slid down the mountains and ...

tie a Figure 8 knot in the rope approximately 3 - 3.5 feet (1 - 1.5 meters) from the end of the rope (Figures 1 - 4) Feed the running end of the rope through both the crotch loop on the harness (the ...

Use this knot to tie fixed, super-strong, non-jamming loops. The bowline knot makes a secure loop at the end of a piece of rope. It works best when it's holding a load, which helps to keep the ...

Green Lynx (David Kaldor): Aimless 20-something given a paid outlet for his thoughts on cartoons. Fears being boring slightly ...

This is by far the most elegant way to wear a scarf, best done with a simple “drape” over the shoulders, perhaps a scarf ring to hold it in place and elevate the presentation. If you are travelling ...