Know your knots
Most of us know how to tie our shoelaces, but beyond the basic structure of a reef knot, many might not be able to hitch something to a tree or secure heavy loads.
We got a few experts who make use of more knots than most of us on a daily basis to share their knot know-how.
“…anytime you need a loop on the end of a rope, this is your go-to knot”
QUICK-RELEASE TRUCKER’S HITCH
This popular trucker’s hitch knot has its origins in the long-haul drivers, while other names for it, such as harvester’s hitch – points in the direction of agriculture. Whether you want to call the lorry knot, it provides somewhat of a mechanical advantage when you tighten it – which comes
