The Field Guide To Knots

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.

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!

This manual includes two small pieces of rope for practicing your new skills.