The Farrimond hitch is a great quick release and tensioning hitch. Take care when dressing this knot. It works in a very similar way to the Prussic hitch but is tied on a bight of cord and it is quick release knot. This knot requires carful dressing to ensure it does not slip. Once the knot… Read More Farrimond hitch
The sheet bend knot is a simple knot which is used to tie two ropes of unequal thickness. This knot should be used instead of the figure eight or/and square/reef knot when the cords or ropes are of a differing diameter. As suggested by the name, the thicker rope could be a sheet. This is an… Read More Sheet Bend
Metal carabiners are super useful, being metal, they are not exactly lightweight, this is where a cord carabiner is a great compromise. Depending on what is being attached, different sizes can be used. See instructions on how to make the below, or alternatively, shop for them here. We recommend carrying a few cord carabiners, especially… Read More Cord Carabiner
Always carry a handful of cord loops. One use for these loops is to hang and dry clothes. See here for knot terminology. Steps are as follows: Take two loops (joined with square/reef knot), roughly 3 inches in diameter. Longer is ok. Tie them to the line with a simple cow hitch or to grip the… Read More Clothes Line Hang
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