The first knot in this series that I'd really say everyone needs to know, the Taut Line Hitch works like one of those adjustable buckle-straps they put on packs and binoculars and stuff. One end has a loop, the more rope you put into the loop, the "shorter" the overall rope will be. This is most famously used for tightening the guy lines on tents, but you can also use it for things like hanging a clothesline or protecting the Hubble Telescope
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I think the version I tie is technically a midshipman's hitch, but it works more or less the same (with minor trade offs in security, slideability, etc.) outside of some edge cases.
To tie: Make a loop. Put the end of the rope through the loop at least twice (more will help if rope is wet, slippery, etc.) Then make a second loop on the rope "outside" the main one.
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Quick and easy to tie, I think the taut-line is the knot that I've forgotten the least over the years. 5/5, an easy one to add to the challenge.
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