Knot tying is a critical survival skill in the sense that all of us in a survival situation will at some point have to haul or secure something.

Understanding the basics is key to understanding how to tie secure knots.

It usually does not rank too highly on the priority list of most interested in survival, but in a SHTF moment or survival situation, being able to tie a secure knot is a critical skill you must learn and perfect.

Knowing how to in most cases, can help you avoid the frustration of having to collect and re-secure something you were hauling. If you are dangling on the side of a cliff, knot tying could be a life saver.