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Introduction

The use of rope and knots go hand and hand in the prepping
world. Many preppers go to extreme lengths to stockpile
items such as food, water, and medical supplies. Unfortunately,
one thing they are often lacking is essential in emergency
preparedness and it’s stored right between their ears. This
missing link is good old-fashioned knowledge.
It’s not uncommon for people who are concerned about
preparing for major catastrophes to stockpile rope, and it’s
important for them to take the time to learn about and
become proficient in tying the various knots they might need
in a survival scenario. Knowledge, when paired with training
and practice, results in developing essential survival skills.
Rope is an important survival item but without the proper
knowledge and experience in tying the correct knot for a
particular task, it’s just a piece of rope. It becomes a valu-
able survival tool when the user has acquired the necessary
knowledge to select the appropriate knot for a particular
situation and the skill to tie it proficiently.
Take a minute and think about that last paragraph. How
many uses for rope can you think of that don’t require one

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