Backpacker magazine's Outdoor Knots: The Knots You Need To Know (Backpacker Magazine Series)

Backpacker magazine’s Outdoor Knots brings you essential mind gear from the two most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. More than 130 color photos accompany step-by- step instructions for tying 30 of the most useful knots for the outdoors, including joining knots, loop knots, and hitches. Also included is information on which knots work best for specific situations.
 
Perfect for pack or pocket, this book breaks down its subject into the essential topics, providing practical and portable information useful in the field. Full-color photos  complement concise, clear text, introducing you to the basic and intermediate skills needed to safely and successfully get by in the outdoors.

 

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Backpacker's Outdoor Knots provides readers step-by-step instructions for tying the most useful knots and hitches, splices and lashings for the outdoors; info on the best type of rope and knot for each task at hand; how to properly prepare, coil, and maintain ropes for durability and reliability. This handy pocket-sized guide is 96 pages, includes two popouts, and incorporates color photos, charts, and illustrations as needed throughout the interior. Backpacker Magazine's Outdoor Knots provides readers step-by-step instructions for tying the most useful knots and hitches, splices and lashings for the outdoors; info on the best type of rope and knot for each task at hand; how to properly prepare, coil, and maintain ropes for durability and reliability. Provides step-by-step instructions for tying the most useful knots and hitches, splices and lashings for the outdoors; information on the best type of rope and knot for each task at hand; how to properly prepare, coil, and maintain ropes for durability and reliability