Highwayman's Hitch

The highwayman's hitch, also called the Fireman's Hitch, is ideal for tying a rope to an object when you need a quick release. The knot will take any amount of strain on the standing part, and can be untied with a very light tug of the free end.

To Tie a Highwayman's Hitch:

Pass a bight (a doubled rope) around the object
Take the main part of the rope and push a bight through the first bight
Take the end of the rope and push a bight through the second bight
Tighten the knot

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