What is the Beer Knot used for?

Making tubular-webbing slings for anchors in climbing and mountaineering; Making rappel and protection slings that need maximum strength; Joining tubular webbing discreetly on sports equipment; Creating closed loops for tree climbers and rescuers; Splicing webbing when you want a low profile with no loose ends.

How do you tie the Beer Knot?

The Beer Knot joins two ends of tubular webbing by hiding the splices inside the tube of the webbing itself, producing a stronger, cleaner, and less bulky joint than the traditional water knot. It's the go-to knot for climbers and mountaineers making slings out of webbing in the field. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Beer Knot hard to tie?

The Beer Knot is rated medium, in the Bends category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What other names does the Beer Knot have?

It is also known as Beer Knot, Nudo Beer, Nó Beer para fita tubular.

What precautions apply when using the Beer Knot?

One end stays hidden inside the tube, making it harder to check the length of the tail during a safety inspection; Needs a generous internal overlap (10 to 15 cm) so it doesn't slip under load; Only works on TUBULAR webbing (hollow inside), not on flat webbing; For life-critical use, prefer factory-sewn slings with a rated strength label.

Beer Knot

Joins two ends of tubular webbing internally, stronger and cleaner-looking than the water knot

Also called: Beer Knot, Nudo Beer, Nó Beer para fita tubular

What it is for

Making tubular-webbing slings for anchors in climbing and mountaineering
Making rappel and protection slings that need maximum strength
Joining tubular webbing discreetly on sports equipment
Creating closed loops for tree climbers and rescuers
Splicing webbing when you want a low profile with no loose ends