Knots have three practical purposes, to attach a rope to another rope, to attach a rope to an object or to allow a rope to perform a function. All knots have multiple uses. This guide provides simplified step-by-step reference on how to tie the most popular outdoor knots including those used for boating, fishing, climbing and camping. Learn a variety of ways to tie on to a post or rail, join lines together, shorten ropes, stop a line from running, bind materials together and rigging popular climbing and fishing knots. This lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information that can be used to solve a variety of outdoor challenges. Made in the USA. ...you can stick one or more guides in a pocket or pack for handy use. And don't worry about getting a Duraguide soaked in the bottom of your boat. They're water resistant. Don't fear tearing it, either. These babies are rip-proof. Smash it, step on it, kick it all you want, a Duraguide keeps on giving. - Albuquerque Journal, Toby Smith Pocket Naturalist guides are to nature-loving backpackers what Cliffs Notes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential. - Backpacker Magazine "...you can stick one or more guides in a pocket or pack for handy use. And don't worry about getting a Duraguide soaked in the bottom of your boat. They're water resistant. Don't fear tearing it, either. These babies are rip-proof. Smash it, step on it, kick it all you want, a Duraguide keeps on giving." -- Toby Smith ― Albuquerque Journal "Durable, lightweight, easily affordable, and especially useful in a wide range of outdoor activities..." ― American Rifleman “The Pocket Naturalist Guides quickly and easily introduces novice outdoorsmen to the wonders of animal and plant life, as well as other aspects of the wilderness.” ― Camping Life Magazine "Waterford Press' Duraguide and Pocket Naturalist Guides make great additions to any outdoor enthusiast's library." ― NY Conservationist “Pocket Naturalist guides are to nature-loving backpackers what Cliffs Notes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential.” ― Backpacker Magazine Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.