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Learn a handful of knots. You don't need to know the entire boy scout manual, but solid understanding of 4-5 knots - be it a trucker's hitch (adjustable), improved clinch (fishing/permanent), half hitch, etc - will be the right tool for the moment. When we go camping, we end up bringing a handful of tarps and paracord. Always fun to see the monstrosities people come up with as we try to string up a sun/rain shelter.

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Learning the bowline, trucker's hitch, and double half-hitches will get you the most value for your time in my opinion. They're all I've ever needed for moving or camping.

Taut-line hitch or Tarbuck is my go-to. Use it half the time, the double half-hitch the other half.

Figure eight! Learned it recently to tow a canoe. I was always towing them with a two half-hitch and trucker’s hitch. I think I like the double figure eighth to attach to the car better than two half hitch.

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