It is a simple knot to learn and comes in handy when you need to be able to adjust the tension. You can also tie it to pre-existing loops on your pack. Technique: Bend your rope in half ...

it’s the most efficient use of rope if you have a limited amount. Best for attaching ridgelines to trees: Siberian Hitch Historically used by the Evenk people of Siberia who needed to tie knots ...

To simplify matters the manoeuvre has been described using one single rope, but it is possible to carry out the same manoeuvre using two half ropes. The mule knot is also sometimes referred to as a ...