title: Basic Illustrated Knots for the Outdoors (Basic Illustrated Series)
author:  Cliff Jacobson 
description: <DIV><DIV><DIV>Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know. <P></P><P>Look inside to find:</P></DIV></DIV></DIV><UL><LI>Step-by-step instructions for tying the ten most useful knots and hitches, twenty-two variations, and four essential splices and lashings<LI>Easy-to-follow illustrations for both righties and lefties<LI>Information on the best type of rope and knot to use for each task at hand<LI>Directions on how to properly prepare, coil, and maintain ropes for durability and reliability</LI></UL>
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  **Outdoor Knots**
  
   **Outdoor Knots**
  
  A Pocket Guide to the Most Common Knots, Hitches, Splices, and Lashings
  
  CLIFF JACOBSON
  
  ILLUSTRATIONS BY LON LEVIN
  
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  GUILFORD, CONECTICUT
  
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  Copyright © 2019 Cliff Jacobson
  
  Illustrations by Lon Levin
  
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