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 guide provides simplified step-by-step reference on how to tie the most popular outdoor knots including those used for boating, fishing, climbing and camping. Learn a variety fo ways to tie on to a post or rail, join lines together, shorten ropes, stop a line from running, bind materials together and rig popular climbing and fishing knots. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information that can be used to solve a variety of outdoor challenges. Made in the USA.