Backpack Hiking Knot Reference Card

Print this reference card and clip it to your gear when you are out exploring the wilderness.

There are 6 common knots shown on the card, click on the links below to see an animation on how to form each knot.

Bowline Knot
Secure Loop, easy to undo

https://www.animatedknots.com/bowline-knot

Clove Hitch
Temporary Hold

https://www.animatedknots.com/clove-hitch-knot-rope-end

Figure 8

non-binding, quick stopper knot

https://www.animatedknots.com/figure-8-knot

Sheet Bend
Join two ropes (strong)

https://www.animatedknots.com/sheet-bend-knot

Square Knot
Simple join two ropes (weaker)

https://www.animatedknots.com/square-knot

Zeppelin Bend
Join two ropes, avoid jamming

https://www.animatedknots.com/zeppelin-bend-knot