Uploaded December 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Here are my top 5 knots that I think are really good to know if you consider yourself and Outdoorsman (or outdoors woman).

The Square Knot 0:44

The Sheet Bend 1:20

The Bowline 1:58

Self-Tie Bowline 3:02

Figure 8 4:02

The Clove Hitch 4:32

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