You do not need to be a rope rescue technician or some end-times survival wizard to know a few knots that might keep your gear, your buddy, or your own backside from making a bad day worse.

Animated Knots is a perfect site for learning everything about knots: how to tie them, what they’re for, and how to choose the best knot for a specific job. The site lists 196 knots for ropes, straps, ...

If the only knot you know involves tying your shoes, then this infographic provides clear, step-by-step instructions on tying some of the most useful knots out there. The infographic, from Fix.com, ...

How to tie a tie may seem like a simple question for those who’ve been doing it since their schools days, but do you know your Windsor knot from your Pratt knot? Are you short or have a tiny head? Do ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A finished Alberto knot, which is used to connect line to leader. (Photo by Joe Cermele) To understand the Alberto knot, one must ...

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Rope technology is nearly as old as civilization and is one of those things we usually take for granted. But without ropes, cables, cords, yarns, threads, and strings much of our modern life would be ...

When it comes to climbing, don’t underestimate the power of a well-tied knot. The importance of knots in climbing for both safety and efficiency can’t be overstated. The best climbers are those that ...