Download or read book Backpacker magazine's Outdoor Knots written by Clyde Soles and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Backpacker's Outdoor Knots provides readers step-by-step instructions for tying the most useful knots and hitches, splices and lashings for the outdoors; info on the best type of rope and knot for each task at hand; how to properly prepare, coil, and maintain ropes for durability and reliability. This handy pocket-sized guide is 96 pages, includes two popouts, and incorporates color photos, charts, and illustrations as needed throughout the interior.