<DIV><DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Backpacker <I>Magazine's Outdoor Knots</I> provides readers step-by-step instructions for tying the most useful knots and hitches, splices and lashings for the outdoors; info on the best type of rope and knot for each task at hand; how to properly prepare, coil, and maintain ropes for durability and reliability. </DIV></DIV>