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You may think that packing a backpack is a mundane task, however, it is both an art and science! How you pack your backpack can significantly impact your enjoyment on the trail. Much of this is common sense, however, a little thought into what and where can save time and make your load much easier… Read More Packing a backpack
River crossings are dangerous. Given that it is possible to drown in still water a finger length deep, attempting to cross a deep fast flowing river is very dangerous. One of the most common causes of death in US national parks is drowning. Far more than what most people fear the most. Any river crossing… Read More River Crossings
In this example, we lift a roll of duct tape, however, the Truckers Hitch is devised to lift much heavier objects. Take a bight of rope in reach and create a loop. Here we use an overhand but a figure-8 on a bight is probably better. Loop the rope though, use a carabiner if you… Read More Truckers Hitch
There is a bunch of knot terminology. Below are some key knot terms: Bight, a central part of the rope Cord, para-cord for example Cinch, tightening the knot Dressing, re-arranging a knot to ensure the knot is properly tied End, standing end – opposite end to the working end (where the knot is) Hitch, a… Read More Knot Terminology
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