What is the Figure 8 Double Loop used for?

Spreading load between two anchors in climbing and rescue; Creating a master point with two loops from a single knot; Clipping into two separate carabiners at the same time; Anchoring to two points to reduce the risk of a single-point failure; Improvising a redundant anchor in technical rescue.

How do you tie the Figure 8 Double Loop?

The Figure 8 Double Loop forms two fixed loops at once, both coming out of the same figure-8 knot. It's widely used in climbing and rescue to spread load across two anchor points, giving the system redundancy. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Figure 8 Double Loop hard to tie?

The Figure 8 Double Loop is rated medium, in the Loops category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Figure 8 Double Loop?

Both loops need to be sized correctly for the load to spread evenly; If one anchor point fails, the other takes a shock load; assess the system's extension; Don't trust weak anchors just because there are two loops.

Figure 8 Double Loop

Q: What other names does the Figure 8 Double Loop have?

It is also known as Figure 8 Double Loop, Double Figure Eight Loop, Figure Eight Double Loop, Bunny Ears (Figure 8), Nudo de ocho doble, Doble lazo de ocho, Orejas de conejo (ocho), Nó de oito duplo.

Two fixed figure-8 loops used to equalize load between two anchor points in climbing and rescue

Also called: Figure 8 Double Loop, Double Figure Eight Loop, Figure Eight Double Loop, Bunny Ears (Figure 8), Nudo de ocho doble, Doble lazo de ocho, Orejas de conejo (ocho), Nó de oito duplo

What it is for

Spreading load between two anchors in climbing and rescue
Creating a master point with two loops from a single knot
Clipping into two separate carabiners at the same time
Anchoring to two points to reduce the risk of a single-point failure
Improvising a redundant anchor in technical rescue