Knots for Rafting & Other Activities

Trucker's Hitch A Trucker’s Hitch is tied to secure load or an object on a vehicle for hassle-free transport. In Rafting, this knot is usually used to secure the Raft and/or other pieces of Rafting Gear and equipment on a trailer. Learn how to tie a Trucker’s Hitch in this section. Bowline The Bowline has been called the "King of Knots" and it is used around the world in one form or another. This is one of the fundamental knots that you should get familiar with. Learn how and where the Bowline is used in this section. Alpine Butterfly Knot The Alpine Butterfly is also considered to be one of the best and most secure Single Loop Knots that can be tied in the middle of a rope when you don't have access to the ends. Know how to tie this knot with the help of our animation and easy-to-follow steps. Fisherman's Knot The Fisherman's Knot is usually used to tie two ropes or lines with roughly the same diameter such as Fishing Lines, hence the name. We have an animation and easy-to-follow steps that will teach you how to tie this useful knot. Double Fisherman's Knot As the name suggests, the Double Fisherman's Knot involves tying two Fisherman's Knots. This is commonly used to tie the ends of two ropes of different diameters. Learn how to tie this knot with the help of our animation and easy-to-follow procedure. Water Knot Also known as the Tape Knot, the Water Knot is usually used to join the ends of two ropes or tapes. This knot is actually two Overhand Knots using two ropes or tapes. It is also used in making tapes into slings. Learn how to tie this knot in this section. Figure Eight Knot The Figure of Eight Knot is one of the easiest knots to learn. This stopper knot does not jam and is easy to undo. In this section, learn how to tie a Figure of Eight Knot. Use our animation as your guide as you go through the steps. Square Knot Also called a Reef Knot, a Square Knot is usually used to tie two ropes or lines of the same diameter. It is very easy to tie and can be used to tie the two ends of a line or rope to bind an object that is not expected to move. Learn more about Square Knot in this section.