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.

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 ...

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 ...

The mule knot is also sometimes referred to as a releasable knot. - For added security tie a safety knot by passing the finishing loop through the carabiner. Alternatively, clip a carabiner into the ...

Often maligned by fashionheads but never completely exorcized from the wardrobe of surly young boys forced to attend weddings ...

Whether you're an experienced adventurer or new to the game, there are a few knots that you should know how to tie. Here are three of the most useful knots, hitches, and bends.