tie a Figure 8 knot in the rope approximately 3 - 3.5 feet (1 - 1.5 meters) from the end of the rope (Figures 1 - 4) Feed the running end of the rope through both the crotch loop on the harness (the ...

Learn how and when to tie these five knots for backpacking that should be in every hiker and camper's repertoire.

Use this knot to tie fixed, super-strong, non-jamming loops. The bowline knot makes a secure loop at the end of a piece of rope. It works best when it's holding a load, which helps to keep the ...