Essential Knots
Secure Your Gear When Camping, Hiking, Fishing, and Playing Outdoors
Will be published approx. on 4. July 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
28 pages
978-1-59193-899-6 (ISBN)
Description
Learn to tie 21 knots for the outdoors and everyday life!
You never know when you'll need just the right knot. Maybe you want to haul something atop your car. Perhaps you have to stake a tree or tether your dog. From tying a kite string to mooring a boat, Essential Knots has you covered. This pocket-sized booklet contains 21 versatile knots for getting things done at the campsite, on the dock, and at home. Author Karen Berger provides easy-to-follow instructions-supplemented by full-color, step-by-step illustrations-to help you quickly and correctly tie the knots you need. With this guide in hand, you'll always know which knots to use and when, even if you're a beginner. It's conveniently sized to keep in your glove box, backpack, back pocket, or desk drawer, so it's always there when you need it. Get Essential Knots and find a handy spot for it. You'll be surprised how often you use it.
You never know when you'll need just the right knot. Maybe you want to haul something atop your car. Perhaps you have to stake a tree or tether your dog. From tying a kite string to mooring a boat, Essential Knots has you covered. This pocket-sized booklet contains 21 versatile knots for getting things done at the campsite, on the dock, and at home. Author Karen Berger provides easy-to-follow instructions-supplemented by full-color, step-by-step illustrations-to help you quickly and correctly tie the knots you need. With this guide in hand, you'll always know which knots to use and when, even if you're a beginner. It's conveniently sized to keep in your glove box, backpack, back pocket, or desk drawer, so it's always there when you need it. Get Essential Knots and find a handy spot for it. You'll be surprised how often you use it.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United States
Product notice
Concealed wire
Illustrations
Color illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 108 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
97 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59193-899-6 (9781591938996)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Karen Berger has used a variety of knots while hiking, camping, kayaking, and riding horses on six continents. She is the author of 17 other books, including America's Great Hiking Trails, a Lowell Thomas award winner and a New York Times travel best-seller. She lives in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts.
Content
List of Knots
Half Hitch
Quick-Release Knot
Overhand Knot
Clove Hitch
Bowline Knot
Square Knot
Sheet Bend
Carrick Bend
Improved Clinch Knot
Blood Knot
Fisherman's Knot
Grapevine Knot
Figure-Eight Stopper Knot
Figure-Eight Follow Through
Water Knot
Timber Hitch
Prusik Knot
Trucker's Hitch
Taut-Line Hitch
Barrel Hitch
Chain Sinnet
Half Hitch
Quick-Release Knot
Overhand Knot
Clove Hitch
Bowline Knot
Square Knot
Sheet Bend
Carrick Bend
Improved Clinch Knot
Blood Knot
Fisherman's Knot
Grapevine Knot
Figure-Eight Stopper Knot
Figure-Eight Follow Through
Water Knot
Timber Hitch
Prusik Knot
Trucker's Hitch
Taut-Line Hitch
Barrel Hitch
Chain Sinnet