A knowledge and mastery of tying knots is essential for anyone who spends time in the outdoors. And, sure, when faced with certain tasks that require knot-tying, you might be able to get away with ...

If you need to secure something quickly, the clove hitch and half hitch are the way to go. Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Stephen Jacob Cobb shares how to tie these two hitches together in cherished ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Learning how to master various knots and hitches can be a time consuming process. Take it one step at a time and start with the basics. Before you learn how to tie knots, it's important to understand ...

The Boy Scouts have three standards for a good knot: That it is easy to tie, that it stays tied and that is easy to untie, says Chad Schnitzler, director for the Wyoming Boy Scouts River Bend District ...