Knowing how to tie these seven basic knots is something everyone – survivalist or no – should know.

You will use them over and over be it doing yard work, campaign or in a survival situation.

These seven knots are the basics, but each one, if used properly, can ensure you can secure or haul what you need to secure or haul.

Best of all, they are all easy to learn with a little practice.

What knots do you usually use? Tell us about it in the comments section below.