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 explains how 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 by activity.
Chapters include Knots Basics (from Tripod Lashing to the Figure 8 Loop), Knots for Hikers and Climbers (from the Prusik knot to the Autoblock), Knots for Canoeists and Kayakers (from the Buntline hitch to the Bowline on a bight), and more. This is the definitive text on ropes and knots for anyone who plays in the outdoors!
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- An excellent resource for beginning and intermediate backcountry adventurers.
— Outside Bozeman
- A thorough guide. -Sacramento Bee (Also ran in syndication)
— Sacramento Bee (Also ran in syndication)
- The Outdoor Knots Book is a great resource for any outdoor types in your family. This concise and well-illustrated book details how to make more than 40 of the most common (and not so common) rope knots that are used by campers, hikers, paddlers and climbers.
— Camping Life magazine
- Outdoorsy folk have been known to be obsessive about certain things, and this book could no doubt serve as a quintessential reference book.
— Reno Gazette-Journal