The slip knot is not only useful in a wide variety of outdoor scenarios, but also incredibly simple to tie. Especially if you already know how to tie a basic fishing knot.

From the bowline to the backpacker's hitch, learn how to tie the perfect loop knot for your next backcountry camp setup.

Many people find this an almost instinctive way to form a loop that tightens under load — a slip knot. It’s clearly based on the Overhand Knot and is an easy way to attach a line to a post or ...

As you pull the slip knot tight, the loop tightens, dissipating the energy through friction, until the loop is tight enough that friction holds the knot in place.

SPRINGVILLE, Alabama -- Here is a step-by-step photo gallery on how to tie a Non-Slip Loop knot. Michael Belcher with Mark's Outdoors show us how to tie this knot. This knot is popular and useful ...

As you pull the slip knot tight, the loop tightens, dissipating the energy through friction, until the loop is tight enough that friction holds the knot in place.