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Summary: Scouting knots are generally used around the campsite. Learn about tying scouting knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.
Derek Tarnow has been playing the guitar for over twelve years. He is currently working on a guitar performance degree with an emphasis in jazz. Tarnow is well trained in both jazz and...read more
"So the first general area of knots we're going to talk about are scouting knots. Scouting knots that you generally use around the campsite. And most of them have lots of other applications for other things. Just because like we talked about before, good knots are useful for a lot of things, and you can get a lot of mileage out of. So scouting knots include, knots that you'd use for setting up your tent, knots you'd use around the campsite, like for, putting up like a bear bag in the trees, so, you know, animals don't get to your food. And also just setting up general things like if you're going to be camping for awhile, maybe you want to set up like a tripod, or something that you'd use for cooking, or even attach like, you know, some sort of railing to a couple trees, so. You could, you know, store stuff there, off the ground. And also for, you know, making a structure that would block the winds if you're trying to be, cook with fire. You know, wind blows out fire, and it's really frustrating. Anyway, so let's get started with scouting knots."
eHow Article: Tying Scouting Knots