How to Tie a Water Knot

A water knot is the all-purpose webbing knot. Knots for normal rope are ineffective and possibly dangerous in webbing, so this knot is essential for your repertoire.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Webbing

1. 

   Tie a normal overhand (granny) knot, leaving at least a 6-inch tail. Make the webbing is flat, not twisted.

2. 

   Insert the other end of the webbing where the tail comes out.

3. 

   Follow the webbing around the knot.

4. 

   Go back through the knot to the other side so you have tails sticking out both sides of the knot.

Tips & Warnings

• You should have at least 6 inches of tail for this to be a safe knot.