What Scouting Knots are Used For

Joining Ends of Two Ropes

Slide and Grip Knots

Make a Loop in a Piece of Rope

Stop a Rope's End Unravelling

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The list above provides you with some of the uses you are likely to need while scouting. Visualize what you would like to to do. Move the mouse over the items. Read the description. Click on the item you decide best meets your needs.

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What Scouting Knots are Used For

Joining Ends of Two Ropes

Slide and Grip Knots

Make a Loop in a Piece of Rope

Stop a Rope's End Unravelling

Tow a Log or Spar

Take the Load Off a Taut Line

Secure a Tarpaulin

Stopper Knot

Select the Use You Need