A good knot can make the difference between a good day and a bad day. There are several types of knots everyone should know for daily life and special considerations like camping. One basic knot everyone should know is the bowline which works well under tension. Another great knot to have while on a trip or camping is the timber hitch which works by friction. A prepared person will have a good amount of cord on hand to create any of these knots. Para cord is the standard cord to use in most applications.
Key Takeaways:
- The bowline knot is a mainstay that can increase its hold as tension is applied. It can fail if jostled and becomes unraveled.
- A great knot to have in one’s arsenal is the timber hitch which uses friction to maintain its constitution. It’s great to securing objects and loads.
- While almost any cord can be used to effectively create good knots, nothing beats several yards of good para cord.
“The timber hitch knot also goes by the name rolling hitch knot. Whatever name you use, it’s excellent for tying things to a peg and it’s been in use since the early pirates.”