great question. I'd say from my view the most important are the ones I use the most for day to day stuff: bowline for loops, round turn & two half hitch (I use this anywhere someone else might use a clove hitch), taught-line hitch (guy lines), double sheet bend for tying two ends together, and the truckers hitch (tying stuff down tightly). of course lashings and whippings for tying stuff together/shelter building are important, but not necessarily "knots" per se
Hey Kevin,
Since you're the "knot" tying person here, and seem to have more experience than myself at hiking and camping, what are your thoughts on the 5-8 most important knots to know how to tie and use. I teach a Royal Ambassador's class at my church and i'm incorporating some of the camping stuff into our class. They have a campcraft section that we will be working on in time. Thanks.
Brad
Hey Kevin, Ran upon a gear site that had a good selection of colors for paracord, thought of you with all your nice knot work. site is Going Gear, Gearing you up for the outdoors check it out, though you may already have a connection. Have a good one. Brad (cuttoheal)
