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Knots are something we come across in everyday life, from tying your laces to putting on a tie, but what are some of the simplest, easiest to learn knots that can help you out while out camping, hiking, fishing or even sailing! Check out our infographic on some of the top knots for each situation, h...

Whether you're a veteran fisherman or just looking to learn how to fish, you should know some useful knots to help you out when setting up your rod and line. These knots are used for everything from tying line to hooks and swivels to tying line back together. It's always useful knowledge to know!...

Children’s climbing frames usually always have one thing in common, rope-based games and activities. With technology advancing as it is, children are usually quite reluctant to actually go outside and play, iPhone’s, PlayStation's and other technologies have now become the norm....

With so many people feeling disenfranchised at work there are more and more stories surfacing of individuals and families alike. All of them sell their worldly goods and quit their jobs in favour of a life at sea. The main attraction of this life is freedom. You can go anywhere at anytime and there'...

With the Walking Dead Season 7 due to start in October, we decided to take a look at the possibility of an apocalypse actually happening and put together a guide on how to survive with the right equipment. So let's get into it!Accidents happen all the time and most of the time we're prepared for......

This post is going to highlight some of the most important and creative uses of Ropes, it is such a random topic and although not particularly cool it is important nonetheless. Ropes have been an essential component in innovation for thousands of years for a reason. We are going to explore alternati...

When you think about outdoor survival skills, you don’t necessarily picture ropes and knots. One would much rather think about knowing how to get a fire started, build a shelter, find clean, drinkable water and the safe plants and animals to eat, or navigate using the sun or stars. You would be surp...

John Vigor's BlogJohn Vigor's Blog offers readers a truly expert insight into the world of sailing. John is the author of 12 books on boating, and one of America's best known boating writers; he has appeared in plenty of "top 10" lists in his lifetime. He boasts a 40 year career as a journalist, E...

VECLRO is one of the most useful materials in almost every environment. Whether it’s using it around the house or to organise you at work, VELCRO will almost certainly come to the rescue. We decided to spend some time reading and collecting some of the most favoured articles, guides and resources fr...