Knots 3D vs E9 Conclave 2026

Learn to tie over 240 knots for fishing, climbing, boating, sailing, camping, scouting and other ropework. Knots 3D is the original 3D knot-tying app, first released in 2011 and rated 4.9 by tens of thousands of users worldwide. Choose a knot app with care, as your safety may depend on it. Watch each knot tie itself in 3D, slow it down, and turn it around until it makes sense. Browse by category or type, search by name, common synonym or Ashley Book of Knots (ABoK) number, or describe what you need the knot to do. Save your favorite knots for quick review. Features: - 241 knots in over a dozen categories, with new knots added regularly - No ads, no subscriptions and no in-app purchases. Ever! - Completely OFFLINE and self-contained. No additional downloads or internet access required! - Watch knots tie themselves and pause or adjust the speed of the animation at any time - Rotate knots in 360-degree, 3D views to study them from any angle with a swipe of a finger - "Scrub" over the knot with a finger to advance or rewind the animation - Mirror (left-hand) mode, zoom, and rotate the view to match how you hold the rope - Describe a task in your own words, like "tie a boat to a dock", to find the right knots for the job - High-res graphics with photorealistic rope textures - Dark mode and light mode - List, Card and Icon view options - Create your own custom categories to group knots, such as "Mastered", "Practice" or "Top Ten" - Add personal notes, links and your own search keywords to any knot - Share a knot link by text message, email, social media and more - ABoK numbers for cross-reference to The Ashley Book of Knots Includes the knots people look for most: Bowline, Clove Hitch, Figure Eight, Trucker's Hitch, Square Knot, Sheet Bend, Prusik, Taut Line Hitch, Cleat Hitch, Palomar Knot, Uni Knot, Double Fisherman's Knot, Alpine Butterfly, Monkey's Fist, Munter Hitch and many more. Every knot comes with a description of what it is for and a list of common uses. Most also include the other names the knot goes by, strength and reliability notes, structure, related knots, ABoK numbers and history. Available in 25 languages: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese Categories: - Essential Knots - Arborist - Boating - Camping - Caving - Climbing - Decorative - Diving - Fire & Rescue - Fishing - Military - Neckties - Pioneering - Rope Care - Scouting - Theatre & Film Types: - Bends - Binding - Coils - Friction Hitches - Hitches - Lashings - Loops - Mats - Multi-Loop - Quick Release - Stoppers - Whippings The complete list of knots: https://knots3d.com/en/complete-list Missing a knot? Suggest one from inside the app. Knots 3D is a learning reference. Learn from a skilled instructor if you plan to use ropes or knots in a situation where failure could cause property damage, injury, or death.

Your Conclave in your pocket. The Section E9 Conclave 2026 app is the official digital companion for the Order of the Arrow's signature public event in Eastern Region Section 9, putting the full Conclave experience in the palm of your hand. Eastern Region Section 9 serves the six Virginia-based Scouting America Councils and their six respective Order of the Arrow lodges, covering most of the Commonwealth of Virginia and portions of West Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Every year, these lodges come together at Conclave for fellowship, competition, training, and the traditions that define the OA experience. More than a Passport. You know the Passport, the printed booklet that has been your guide at Conclave. The E9 Conclave app takes everything you love about it and supercharges it with features only a native app can deliver. WHAT'S INSIDE Live Schedule - Browse the full event schedule by day, time, and track. Always up to date, even if plans change on the fly. Your Personal Account - Log in with your BSA member ID for a personalized experience tied to your lodge, role, and registered events. QR Check-In / Check-Out - No more paper sign-in sheets. Scan in, scan out. Staff can confirm attendance instantly, and event leadership has real-time accountability across the site. Works Offline - Camp signal is famously unreliable. The app caches your schedule and content locally so it works even when the cell towers don't cooperate. Real-Time Updates - When you're connected, the app syncs instantly, pushing announcements, schedule changes, and program updates from event staff directly to your device. Program and Training Content - Session descriptions, training tracks, and lodge development programming organized and searchable, right where you need them. Built for Arrowmen, by Arrowmen. The E9 Conclave app is built exclusively for registered Conclave participants, lodge staff, and event administrators. Access is restricted to authenticated attendees. Section E9 Conclave 2026 takes place April 24-26 at Camp T. Brady Saunders in Maidens, Virginia. We'll see you there.