The Bowline Knot is one of the most important knots you can know. It creates a secure loop that will not get stuck and is easy to tie and untie, even when tension has been applied to it. It is a reliable and strong knot that has been around for centuries. Although commonly used for boats, the Bowline Knot has also used to hoist and haul objects and to fasten one rope to another.We used Olive Drab…
Team building exercises and fun school, or party games can
include using a rope or cord. Several of these games can include large groups
of people or a small group of friends depending on the size of the event. They
are also an amazing ice breaker for clubs, volunteer groups, or workplaces that
have new people or work with camps and moral boosting organizations.Tug of WarWhen thinking about ro…
Knot tying has been around for thousands of years and is something that many people underappreciate but often use every day of their life. From functional uses to art techniques, knots have been an essential tool for people tackling any project or task.So, what is a knot? A knot is a fastening made by tying a piece of rope, cord, or string. This tying can be done in an infinite number of different…
Several kinds of loops and knots are
used to end a piece of rope to keep it from coming undone, hang it up, and hold
an item or other knot in place. Knots are used in everyday activities to
organize, secure, and keep everything together. An easy loop that would do well
for ending a piece of rope or cord is the Double Dragon Loop.This loop holds better than similar
knots and loops like the bow…
Knot tying is essential knowledge for any outdoorsman, sailor, or rope enthusiast that many inexperienced people take for granted. Whether you're sailing, performing first aid, or in a survival situation, knots are one of the most important details that can make any scenario go right or wrong.One of the most used and simple knots out there is the square knot. This knot is great for tying up things…
If you’re going on a fun camping trip with your family, or
on a one-man adventure outdoors, it is always a good idea to have some kind of
rope with you whether it’s as small as paracord, or as big as twisted nylon rope. Cordage has several uses in the outdoors and can help in medical and
survival situations or as just a simple support for a tent. Here are just some
of…
