The Outdoor Knots Book - (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics) by Clyde Soles (Paperback)

About the Book

A guide to the ropes and knots used in the outdoors by hikers, campers, paddlers, and climbers.

Book Synopsis

It's fair to say that climber Clyde Soles is obsessed with ropes and knots and their absolute performance-since he regularly entrusts his life to ropes on sheer rock faces. His unique book explains how to select and use ropes, cordage, and webbing for the outdoors. Invaluable information is provided on rope handling techniques (how to avoid dreaded tangles) and the best methods for rope care and maintenance. Step-by-step directions for tying over 40 knots are clearly illustrated with photographs. Other useful features include a glossary and a knot comparison chart by activity.

Chapters include Knots Basics (from Tripod Lashing to the Figure 8 Loop), Knots for Hikers and Climbers (from the Prusik knot to the Autoblock), Knots for Canoeists and Kayakers (from the Buntline hitch to the Bowline on a bight), and more. This is the definitive text on ropes and knots for anyone who plays in the outdoors!

Review Quotes

This book is not to be missed if you're an outdoors person...The scope of the book makes it a must-read for outdoors enthusiasts...The how-to-tie instructions and photographs will soon have you making a double bowline with out a hitch.-- "Los Angeles Daily News"

A thorough guide. -Sacramento Bee (Also ran in syndication)-- "Sacramento Bee (Also ran in syndication)"

An excellent resource for beginning and intermediate backcountry adventurers.-- "Outside Bozeman"

Could save your life during that assault on Denali or El Capitain....You will never need to buy another book on knots, but that's the point.-- "Pittsburgh Tribune-Review"

For serious rope users, this book is another great addition to the collection.-- "Farmington (NM) Daily Times"

Outdoorsy folk have been known to be obsessive about certain things, and this book could no doubt serve as a quintessential reference book.-- "Reno Gazette-Journal"

The preferred alternative for someone who wants a handy, practical reference.-- "Great Falls Tribune"

The Outdoor Knots Book is a great resource for any outdoor types in your family. This concise and well-illustrated book details how to make more than 40 of the most common (and not so common) rope knots that are used by campers, hikers, paddlers and climbers.-- "Camping Life magazine"

Whether cinching down a load on a horse or a pickup, securing a tent or a canopy, this book has some tried-and-true traditional and relatively new knots."-- "Salem Statesman Journal"

You will never need to buy another book on knots.-- "Pittsburgh Tribune-Review"