Field Guide to Knots

Choose the right knot for the job with this unique guide to outdoor knots. Whether you need to build a shelter, abseil a cliff, tie up a horse or anchor a boat, you’ll find the selection process in The Field Guide to Knots  quick, easy, and unlike any other knot book.

You’ll learn not only how to tie knots, but also how to recognize and untie them, and how to assess your needs and choose from among the often bewildering options of knots, bends, hitches, loops and lashings. Clear step-by-step instructions accompanied by colourful diagrams make even complex knots easy to learn and remember. The Field Guide to Knots  contains 70 carefully chosen knots that provide invaluable tools for safety, survival, and enjoyment of every outdoor sport.