This also applies to cable, chain, and webbing.
Gear that is anchored includes anchors, rocks, trees, tripods, trucks, etc.
A "bight" is a simple loop in a rope that does not cross itself.
A "bend" is a knot that joins two ropes together. Bends can only be attached to the end of a rope.
A "hitch" is a type of knot that must be tied around another object.
"Descending devices" (e.g., ATCs, Brake Bar Racks, Figure 8s, Rescue 8s, etc) create friction as their primary purpose. The friction in descending devices is always considered when calculating forces.
The "Safety Factor" is the ratio between the gear's breaking strength and the maximum load applied to the gear (e.g., 5:1).
This legacy continues in modern blogs and community boards. The "Fiesta" style of letter—bold, personal, and often provocative—paved the way for the personal essays and "confessional" blog posts we see today. Finding Modern Equivalents
Never return an empty container. That is a declaration of war. The code is simple: Return it filled with different leftovers (rice & beans works best). The cycle of gifting continues.
Writers risk nothing, so false claims or anonymous letters (if allowed) can be problematic.