What is the Double Alpine Butterfly Loop used for?

Spreading load across two loops at a single point on the rope; Setting up a redundant anchor with two eyes; Hanging two objects or carabiners from the same point; Creating double connection points on lifelines; Improvising a two-loop seat in light rescue work.

How do you tie the Double Alpine Butterfly Loop?

The Double Alpine Butterfly Loop is the version of the butterfly with two fixed loops in the middle of the rope, used to spread load or create a redundant anchor point. It inherits the plain butterfly's virtues — holding load from all three directions and untying well — and adds a second loop for extra versatility. It's an advanced knot, ideal for anchors that call for two points. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Double Alpine Butterfly Loop hard to tie?

The Double Alpine Butterfly Loop is rated hard, in the Loops category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Double Alpine Butterfly Loop?

An advanced knot: practice thoroughly before trusting it with a life-critical load; Adjust both loops to split the force evenly; Check that it's properly dressed; a botched layout compromises safety.

Double Alpine Butterfly Loop

Q: What other names does the Double Alpine Butterfly Loop have?

It is also known as Double Alpine Butterfly Loop, Double Butterfly Loop, Nudo mariposa alpino doble, Doble lazo mariposa, Nó borboleta duplo, Laço borboleta duplo, Nœud papillon alpin double.

Double Alpine Butterfly Loop — step by step

A butterfly variant with two fixed loops in the middle of the rope, used to spread load or as a redundant anchor point

Also called: Double Alpine Butterfly Loop, Double Butterfly Loop, Nudo mariposa alpino doble, Doble lazo mariposa, Nó borboleta duplo, Laço borboleta duplo, Nœud papillon alpin double

What it is for

Spreading load across two loops at a single point on the rope
Setting up a redundant anchor with two eyes
Hanging two objects or carabiners from the same point
Creating double connection points on lifelines
Improvising a two-loop seat in light rescue work