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Knots/Binding knots/Packer's knot

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Packer's knot

Use: The Packer's Knot is a binding knot usually used in smaller line. This knot is sometimes used in baling and in parcel tying.

How to tie:


  1. Make a figure eight not near the standing end of the rope. Wrap the running end around the "parcel" and pass it through the top loop of the "eight" following the same path as standing end.
  2. Make a loop in the running end and pass the standing end through it.
  3. Tighten.