Types of Rope Knots Used to Secure a Load

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Tip 1 - Trucker's Hitch, THE most awesome knot on the planet!

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by kim tessier | permalink

Yes I know that there are plenty of other cool knots out there ... many of which I literally couldn't live w/o ... I rock climb. However, this knot ...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/Truckers-Hitch-THE-most-awesome-knot-on-the-plan/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Tie the 10 Most Useful Knots

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Koen Cools | permalink

Whether it's a simple overhand or the more complicated sheepshank, here are ten useful knots to know whether you're homesteading, boating, or camping.
Tags: Useful Knots, Taut Line Hitch, Square Knot, Figure Eight Knot, Bowline Knot, Clove Hitch, Carrick Bend, Sheepshank, Sheet Bend, Timber Hitch, Modern Homesteading

For further reading: http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/useful-knots-zmaz79mjzraw.aspx ^[2]