One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

Also known as the reef knot or the Hercules knot, it comes in handy for a variety of situations where you need to connect two pieces of rope, string, or cord. In the backpacking world, it is most ...

The Mule Knot (a.k.a releasable knot) is ideal to lock off the rope on the belay plate. There are many occasions in climbing when, belaying from the harness using a device which does not self-arrest ...

Additionally, the ropes hold up to water and dirt quite well. If your dog is a hiker, this is a massive bonus. However, if simplicity is your style, you can simply tie a figure 8 knot into one end ...