If you're heading into the wilderness, you're going to need to know knots. This back-to-basics guide will be your navigational resource to the 50 most essential knots you'll need in the wilderness, organized by application usage. Whether you're hiking, camping, climbing, or fishing, knowing your knots is important for any outdoor adventure. Illustrated throughout with handy step-by-step diagrams, this book will even teach you how to make some rope from a few scraps you might find lying around your composite. Also included are special knot projects, such as how to tie up a hammock. Master Key Knots to Survive in the Wilderness, for Climbing, Fishing, or Tying a Hammock: Camping The jam knot, toggles, and the stop knot, Fishing, The Palomar, turtle, and double surgeon's loop, Hiking Anchor knots, butterfly loops, and the ring bend, Nautical The double fisherman's knot and anchor hitch Book jacket.