Rope tying is a great skill to have. You never know when you need to tightly secure equipment or create a knot that’s not going to budge. There are so many rope knots out there, and our experts will show you how to tie each one and what they’re best for.
Summertime is in full swing, and there's no shortage of ways to celebrate. From backyard BBQs to backpacking through on of our nation's protected parks or wilderness areas, heading to your favorite swimming hole or scaling a mountain face that's...
If you've been a SGTKNOTS fan for a little while, you probably know that paracord is a major player in my world. It's the product that got my business off the ground after proving its versatility and reliability to me...
There are a lot of options out there when it comes to your outdoor gear, and a lot of claims about quality and reliability to boot. Some brands have built up a trusted name after decades in the hunting, camping,...
From car camping to backpacking to serious survival prep, there's one rule that always holds true: space is limited. Even if you have a car or truck to haul your gear around, there's only so much that can fit, and...
Summer is here: the season sees more outdoor activity than any other, from wilderness enthusiasts and backyard BBQers alike. Sometimes, simply lounging in the sun or dozing off in the cooler evening air is the best activity of all, whether...
If you're reading this, you probably don't need me to tell you (again) how awesome paracord is. Strong, lightweight, affordable, and most of all versatile, 550 paracord is great in a pinch or in a planned project, whether it's a...
Military grade paracord is harder to find than you might think, given the number of suppliers willing to slap the "mil-spec" label on their cord without actually adhering to the standards set by the Department of Defense. But that begs...
There's plenty of high-quality commercial grade paracord out there, and it's great for a variety of purposes. Paracord makes a great and versatile tool when you're camping, hunting, fishing, or off on pretty much any outdoor adventure. It can also...
Most commercially available paracord is manufactured without adherence to US military specifications—even cord purported to be "military grade" or "milspec" is often substandard. Fewer inner yarns, corners cut in the manufacturing process, and the use of lower quality raw materials...
