Knots have three practical purposes to attach a rope to another rope to attach a rope to an object or to allow a rope to perform a function. All knots have multiple uses. This DuraguideR provides simplified stepbystep reference on how to tie the most popular outdoor knots including those used for boating fishing climbing and camping. Learn a variety of ways to tie on to a post or rail join lines together shorten ropes stop a line from running bind materials together and rigging popular climbing and fishing knots. Printed on waterproof paper this lightweight pocketsized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information that can be used to solve a variety of outdoor challenges. Made in the USA. show more