Fix.com created a useful inforgraphic that illustrates how to tie different kinds of knots for different kinds of tasks, including hiking, mountain climbing, camping, fishing, and sailing.
You may need to tie a rope to a tree, you may need to lash something up, or bind two ropes together. Knots serve different purposes and excel in different situations for various reasons. From sailing to mountain climbing, your backyard or the backwoods, knowing three or four knots that do different tasks well is always for the best.
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