Camping Knots

How to tie camping knots.

Camping Knots

Camping Knots

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Adjustable Grip Hitch

Adjustable Grip Hitch

Adjust tension on a line.

Artillery Loop

Fixed loop in the middle of a rope.

Autolocking Trucker's Hitch

Autolocking Trucker's Hitch

Mechanical advantage system for securing loads using a block-and-tackle mechanism.

Backhand Hitch

Secure a rope to a spar or rigging.

Becket Hitch (Slipped)

Becket Hitch (Slipped)

Quickly attach/release a rope from a fixed loop.

Blake's Hitch

Slide and grip friction hitch used for ascending and descending.

Broach Bend

Join two ropes with a compact, non-jamming bend.

Bull Hitch (Bight)

Bull Hitch (Bight)

Securely attach a rope to a post, spar, or ring.

Bull Hitch (End)

Bull Hitch (End)

Securely attach a rope to a spar, post or ring.

Canadian Jam Knot

Canadian Jam Knot

Ratcheting loop for binding or securing loads.

Clove Hitch

Secure a rope to a post or spar.

Clove Hitch on a Bight

Clove Hitch on a Bight

Attach a rope to a post without access to ends.

Constrictor Knot

Constrictor Knot

Secure temporary or semi-permanent binding or clamp.

Double Constrictor

Double Constrictor

More secure version of the Constrictor Knot for semi-permanent binding/clamping.

Double Dragon

Strong, fixed, end-of-rope loop that is quick and easy to tie.

Double Dragon Bend

Double Dragon Bend

Strong joining knot for ropes of equal size.

Double Fisherman's Knot

Double Fisherman's Knot

Securely join two ropes of similar size, often used in climbing.

Double Harness Bend

Double Harness Bend

Securely join two ropes with ends exiting in parallel.

Estar Stopper Knot

Estar Stopper Knot

Bulky stopper knot for standard and high-modulus rope.

Farrimond Friction Hitch

Farrimond Friction Hitch

Quick release adjustable friction hitch for use on lines under tension.

Gnat Hitch

Compact hitch for attaching a rope to a post or ring.

Halter Hitch

Quick-release hitch for tying animals or securing rope.

Inuit Bowline

A secure fixed loop for synthetic rope.

Jar Sling Knot (bight method)

Jar Sling Knot (bight method)

Useful sling knot used for carrying jars, bottles, or cylindrical containers.

Jar Sling Knot (end method)

Jar Sling Knot (end method)

Useful sling knot used for carrying jars, bottles, or cylindrical containers.

Kalmyk Loop

Quick-release fixed loop knot at the end of a rope.

Killick Hitch

Temporary hitch for securing a rope to a log or improvised anchor.

Lanyard Hitch

Temporarily attach cord to a post, ring, whistle or name tag.

Marlinspike Hitch

Marlinspike Hitch

A secure temporary hitch employing a quick-release toggle.

Midshipman's Hitch

Midshipman's Hitch

Adjustable friction hitch for use on lines under tension.

Miller's Knot

Binding knot for closing the neck of a bag or sack.

Poldo Tackle

Mechanical advantage tensioning system designed for rapid tightening or loosening.

Reever Knot

Secure knot for joining two ropes or bungee cord.

Sheet Bend

Securely join ropes of different or similar size.

Siberian Hitch

Quick-release hitch, ideal for cold conditions while wearing gloves.

Slipped Buntline Hitch

Slipped Buntline Hitch

Secure and compact hitch with quick release.

Slipped Clove Hitch

Slipped Clove Hitch

Quick release, temporary attachment.

Slipped Constrictor Knot

Slipped Constrictor Knot

Quick release temporary binding.

Slipped Miller's Knot

Slipped Miller's Knot

Quick-release binding knot for closing bags or sacks.

Slipped Sheet Bend

Slipped Sheet Bend

Temporary quick release joining knot.

Snuggle Hitch

A secure hitch under variable tension, for use with natural or synthetic ropes.

Square Knot

Simple binding knot for securing objects, not suitable for joining two ropes.

Strangle Knot

Tight binding knot for cylindrical objects or bag necks.

Tarbuck Knot

Adjustable friction hitch for securing tent lines, tarps and hammocks.

Taut Line Hitch

Taut Line Hitch

Adjustable friction hitch used to maintain tension in ropes and tent lines.

Timber Hitch

Simple knot for hauling timber, initiating lashings, and attaching bowstrings or guitar strings.

Tripod Lashing

Create tripod structures used in campsite and pioneering projects.

Tucked Sheet Bend

Tucked Sheet Bend

Securely join ropes of different or similar size.

Two Half Hitches

Two Half Hitches

Used to secure a rope at a right angle to a fixed object such as a pole, ring, or tree.

Woodland Zip-tie

Woodland Zip-tie

Binding knot that cinches down and locks in place.

⚠️ Verify tying technique with a skilled instructor where knot failure could cause property damage, injury, or death.

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