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		Scalestein 3 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A simple way to measure knots has come unraveled There are three knots I use that have covered all my needs as a casual camper: Taut-line hitch Sliding knot for fastening loads or setting guy-lines https://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/tautline-hitch Bowline Essential general knot for tying a loop. https://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/bowline Square Knot Used for joining ropes or just an easy to unite knot. For joining ropes you could do a sheet bend which is stronger https://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/square-knot https://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/sheet-bend There are a billion options so I recommend just picking a few and practicing until you can tie them quickly without references. You'll start to understand hope knots in general work and be able to pick up other knots much easier.

david-gpu 3 months ago [–]

PSA: the square knot is notoriously unsafe and should never be used in safety critical applications. Ditto for the sheet bend.

If you care about safety, look for knots used in climbing instead.

IAmBroom 3 months ago | [–]

And the bowline is considerably weaker than the figure-8. The latter is also easier to learn and remember.

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