Knot Tying: Learn the Quick Release Trucker's HItch
The best knot out there for tightening and releasing cords that will be heavily loaded. It's perfect for cinching down gear, tensioning horizontal spans of rope, or getting a large tarp tightly pitched.
This loop attachment slides easily when its unweighted, but holds tight when you pull it. Its a standard climbers knot thats perfect for ascending out of a jam (or up a tree).
This version of the overhand knot is stronger with lower-creep, yet easily-untied. This knot is perfect for securing everything from guylines to climbing harnesses.