A piece of rope is like a Swiss Army knife. Without the spoon.
But only if you know your knots.
Otherwise it’s just oversized dental floss. Or a jump rope.
Grog’s Animated Knots is a hookup for tons of knot beta.
That square knot you see above?
Knowing how to tie it is one requirement for the Pioneering merit badge, one of the many you can earn at the Merit Badge Midway during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
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Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a training, Scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in Scouting America and anyone who loves the outdoors. The Summit Bechtel Reserve is also home to the National Scout Jamboree and the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base.
The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
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