Outward Bound Ropes Knots And Hitches

Knot-making is simpler than ever. This revised easy-to-follow guide, published in partnership with Outward Bound, includes information on using knots in your favorite outdoor activities. Outdoor expert Buck Tilton takes you step-by-step through each bend and turn with clear instructions and detailed photographs. You can count on this handy volume to guide you toward quick success and fool-proof knots.

Outward Bound Backcountry Cooking is a handy resource on the fundamentals of great trail food, including information about food preparation and storage, cooking tips for different weather, keeping food fresh, and planning and packing meals plus recipes for great outdoor meals. In partnership with outdoor leader Outward Bound, this book combines expert instruction with practical tips to ensure a fun and a satisfying meal for your next outdoor adventure. About Outward Bound: Outward Bound is the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs for teens, adults and professionals. Outward Bound is a non-profit educational organization and expedition school that serves people of all ages and backgrounds through active learning expeditions that inspire character development, self-discovery and service both in and out of the classroom. Outward Bound excels in curricula developed for struggling teens, groups with specific health, social or educational needs and business and professional organizations.

A guide to the ropes and knots used in the outdoors by hikers, campers, paddlers, and climbers. *Guidelines for selecting the best rope and the best knot for the activity at hand *Knot-tying directions clearly illustrated with photos *New entry in the Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series It's fair to say that climber Clyde Soles is obsessed with ropes and knots and their absolute performance--since he regularly entrusts his life to ropes on sheer rock faces. His unique book explainshow to select and use ropes, cordage, and webbing for the outdoors. Invaluable information is provided on rope handling techniques (how to avoid dreaded tangles) and the best methods for rope care and maintenance. Step-by-step directions for tying over 40 knots are clearly illustrated with photographs. Other useful features include a glossary and a knot comparison chart activity. This is the definitive text on ropes and knots for anyone who plays in the outdoors!

The author offers instrucitons for tying 19 fundamental climbing knots and 16 additional variations and using these knots safely and effectively. Each knot is illustrated and its primary and secondary uses are described.

Outdoor Knots delivers relevant and expertly curated content in a convenient, travel-ready package. With step-by-step instructions on tying the most used and useful knots, this is a book to keep with your gear, in your car, or on your person at all times.

A fasten-ating guide to knots for every adventure, from the author of Wilderness Survival Skills and The Camping Bible. The perfect knot can make any job quicker, easier, and safer—whether you need to build a shelter, tether a horse, rappel down a cliff, or moor a boat. In The Field Guide to Knots, veteran outdoorsman Bob Holtzman helps you: Select and tie the right knot for any task Identify and untie existing knots Choose and maintain your rope, and more With more than 80 time-tested knots and more than 600 color photos, this field guide is indispensable for backpackers, climbers, sailors, anglers, hunters, equestrians—and anyone else who’s ever needed to change a sail, reposition a climbing rope, or splice a tent pole! Praise for The Field Guide to Knots “A handy guide describing practical knots for outdoor enthusiasts.” —Library Journal “The text and illustrations are clear and precise.” —Manhattan Book Review

Are you looking for that one book to help you perfect the knot tying art to enable you make several kinds of knots for different purposes, whether as a sailor, rock climber, fisherman, or camper? If so, then read on... Knot Tying Book for Everyday Occasion amazingly has all you need; tips, techniques, guidelines, and graphical illustrations needed to make you feel like you are in a classroom where the art of rope knotting is taught. Are you perhaps just coming across rope knots for the first time? Have you probably gotten intimidated by the way some rope knots are made? Relax and know what this art entails. Trust me; you'll love it and feel more confident afterward. What does knot tying entail? Knot tying is an art that involves braiding ropes in ornate designs and structures. Knot tying serves several purposes apart from those tied to decoration. They could be used as hitches, bends, loop knots, splices, and so on. So, linking threads together will create knots. This step is produced by linking the end of one thread line called the working end through a circular loop. Then, you draw it tight to get the knot style mentioned earlier. However, the craft got better and more efficient over the years, causing many people to take the art as hobbies and jobs. Whether you want to tie a knot for your rock climbing adventure, to tie your tent while camping, your boat while sailing, to tie your package, or even for your home décor and usage, etc., your ability to master the art of tying knots can be a life-saving skill that could make the difference. Below is a sneak peek into what you will learn; 1. The historical information of knot tying 2. Application areas of knot tying 3. Terminologies used in knot tying 4. Choosing the right rope material for making knots 5. Tips and techniques that will set you on your way to becoming a knot tying expert 6. Caring for your rope and knots the right way and safety measures to adopt when handling them 7. 25 everyday knot tying projects (such as fisherman's knot, camping knot, hiking knot, sailing knot, etc.) with step-by-step instructions and graphical illustrations to get you started 8. Knot tying mistakes and FAQs to help you fix your knot tying mistakes, including having pre-informed knowledge of the most frequently asked knot tying questions. …And a whole lot more! What more then are you waiting for? Grab a copy of this book RIGHT NOW