Learn one useful knot

Learn to tie a knot such as the bowline or a reef knot.

Why it helps

A good knot is a skill you can use for camping, packing or fixing things. Tying it once is easy, tying it fast takes repetition.

How to do it

1. Find clear instructions for one knot.
2. Follow them with a piece of cord or a shoelace.
3. Tie it three times without looking.

Make it easier

Tie a basic shoelace knot in a new way.

Make it harder

Learn a second knot and compare their uses.