Useful knots for everyday

Have you ever had to secure a tarp to a tree or a boat to a dock and didn't know how to get the job done? Learn the five most useful knots that can get you through most outdoor rope-tying scenarios.

Modified Poacher's Knot: I modified the Poachers Knot ABOK 409 by adding some turns. It makes an attractive join between a carabiner and a snap clip oy any other items. In addition to the rings and cord you will need a hemostat (forceps, needle nose pliers).

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Scouting Knots. The selection of Scouting Knots is based on consultation with many scouting leaders and a review of the requirements by some national organizations.

We always carry some rope with us and it's handy to know a few knots, so you can use the rope to maximum effect, Allan Whiting from Outback Travel Australia reports. The Truckies' Hitch and the Bowline are very handy.

You don't really need paracord to survive... until you do. Some people don’t think of paracord as a survival tool, but its versatility makes it one of the most crucial assets you can have in a life or death situation. When left intact, paracord has lots of important survival uses and if you unweave the threads of the inner core, the number of uses grows. Bottom line: You NEED to have paracord with you on your adventures. Period. Here's just a small handful of possible uses. The only…