Essential Knots for Search and Rescue and Survival Pocket Guide Review

Never underestimate the importance of knots. A solid knot is vital in many situations including, bowhunting, camping, hiking, fishing, and survival situations. Search and Rescue (SAR) professionals know this too. That's why they study this important skill regularly, and carry the Essential Knots for Search and Rescue and Survival pocket guide. ...read more

This guide features step-by-step illustrations for many common knots. You'll also learn about litter lashing techniques, a very important skill for making stretchers to carry accident victims out of the wilderness. In addition, Essential Knots features information on basic anchors and improvised seat harnesses.

This lightweight portable guide is perfect for beginners or experts in need of a refresher. It is completely waterproof and measures 3¾" x 5½" folded, and 18½" x 11" unfolded. Features 19 pages of information, with instructions for tying 37 different knots.

Essential Knots - Knots covered

Clove Hitch Knot

Girth Hitch Knot

Munter/Italian Hitch Knot

Prusik Hitch Knot

Klemheist Knot

Purcell Prusik Hitch Knot

Trucker's Hitch Knot

Munter Mule Hitch Knot

Super or Uber Munter Knot

Radium Release Hitch Knot

Overhand Knot

Overhand Loop Knot

Water Knot

Fisherman Knot

Overhand Used as Stopper

Grapevine Knot

Bowline Knot

Bowline Yosemite Finish Knot

Bowline-on-the-Bight Knot

Alpine Butterfly Knot

Square Knot

Figure 8 Knot

Figure 8 Follow Through Knot

Figure 8 on a Bight Knot

Inline 8 Knot

Double Figure 8 on a Bight Knot

Double Loop Inline Figure 8 Knot

High Strength Tie-Off Knot

Wrap Three Pull Two Knot

Basic Hitch Knot

Expedient Sit Harness

Improvised or Swiss Seat Harness

Improvised Chest Harness

Internal Lashing

Internal Lashing Complete

External Lashing "Shoelace"

"V-Bridles"