Hitching tie

The hitching tie is a simple knot used to tie off stuff sacks that allows quick access as it unties quickly.^[1][2] To untie the knot, just pull hard on the free end of the rope and the knot will fall open. This is simply a noose or slip knot, with the loop tightened around an object. This is not a very strong knot for climbing or other extreme activities.

Diagram of how to tie the hitching tie knot

Related knots

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  Marlinespike hitch
  
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  Noose

See also

• List of knots