The Bowline
| Attribute | Notes |
| Strength | 60% |
| Ease of Tying | Quite easy. |
| Recognisable | Average to Good - the main mistake that can be made is easy to spot as the knot simply comes undone. |
| Also known as | . |
| Usage | Tying in to the rope. |
| Advantages | Strong. Easy to undo after loading. |
| Disadvantages | Can work loose, especially if it is knocked when unloaded. Always use a stopper
knot on the tail. Not as strong as the Figure of Eight (but not much in it) |
The photos take the view of looking down on top of the person tying the knot. The encircled area would be the person's waist.