The bowline is an ancient knot. It dates so far back historians can’t even pinpoint who tied it first, but what makes it so impressive is that it’s as important and useful today as it was to mariners, ...

A knowledge and mastery of tying knots is essential for anyone who spends time in the outdoors. And, sure, when faced with certain tasks that require knot-tying, you might be able to get away with ...

A Boy Scout I am not. I don’t like peanuts, I can’t whittle a stick man with a pocket knife, and I’m not that good at tying knots. But if you’re going to be a firefighter knowing how to tie rope into ...