There will always be a constant debate over which survival skills are most important. Some will say the ability to build a fire or procure food is the most critical, while others would argue that you should know how to build a proper shelter or filter clean water before learning anything else.

It’s often said that building a shelter is the first action you should take if you ever spend a night in the wilderness. Whether you planned to spend that night in the woods or not, a shelter is imperative for your survival. It has to be durable and sturdy. You may not even have a tent or hammock on you, so what can you do? It turns out that learning how to fashion a few different types of knots can help you create the ideal survival shelter.

So, let’s take a look at 4 knots you should know how to make when it comes to survival!

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