Knowing a range of knots is a good way to untangle yourself from tricky situations in the great outdoors. A good repertoire of knots is also every sailor or angler’s way of proving they are worth their salt.

Most of the time, however, you’re only going to need to know a couple of knots really well, and be able to tie them every time without slipping up. The infographic below will give you a list of must-have knots for various situations, and best practices for tying them perfectly every time.

Jacks R Better Bear Mountain Bridge Deluxe Hammock (nearly)Complete setup:

Hey Everyone! Updated: DEC 02, 2014. Please note. Most of the Sales have expired. There’s a few still offering deals through Dec. Scroll down to visit your favorite gear maker or explore the new.

I’ll leave this page live through Dec. Thank you for your continued support of the cottage gear makers!

Hey Everyone! Chris from Father Nature Outdoors just launched a Kickstarter project. This project offers a integrated camping blanket. Listed below is more details about the blanket.

Visit the project on Kickstarter – https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/238053029/father-nature-outdoors-integrated-camping-blanket

The Hummingbird Single Hammock is a very impressive little package that packs a huge punch. Weighing in at 5.2 ounces it can hold up to 300 lbs of weight. The Hummingbird Single Hammock is the lightest and smallest hammock currently on the market.

Capture your view in style with the new iVUE 720P Camera Glasses. Eliminate the hassle of mounting a sport cam on your head, just slip the glasses on and you are ready to go. These glasses are designed with a wide angle lens which captures a wider field of vision.

Hi everyone! Today I’m going to talk about the Critter CR2 multi fuel camp stove stand.

Hi everyone! Today I’m going to talk about a small yet mighty little portable bluetooth speaker called the Roq Bloq.

Hey everyone! Lukes Ultralite has added quite a lineup of new gear the past few months.

Cottage Vendors Black Friday Sales.

Derek Hansen at Theultimatehang.com has recently put together a great demo on how to use the LoopAlien when making an Adjustable Hammock Ridgeline with a LoopAlien

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