What is the Gnat Hitch used for?

Tie a rope to a post, ring, carabiner, or branch; Quickly secure a rope to small objects with good reliability; Attach tent and tarp lines to anchor points; Replace the Buntline Hitch when easy release matters; Make temporary ties that will need to be undone later.

How do you tie the Gnat Hitch?

The Gnat Hitch is a compact, secure turn for tying a rope to a post, ring, or branch with a single pass around the object. Introduced in 2012, it stands out for being simple, firm, and jam-resistant, and is easier to untie after loading than similar hitches like the Buntline Hitch. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Gnat Hitch hard to tie?

The Gnat Hitch is rated easy, in the Hitches category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What other names does the Gnat Hitch have?

It is also known as Gnat Hitch.

What precautions apply when using the Gnat Hitch?

Under heavy load on very thin objects, it can become harder to release despite its good jam resistance; On very thin rope, releasing it becomes harder; Confirm the pass is correct: a single turn, but locked, is what makes it secure.

Gnat Hitch

Compact, jam-resistant hitch for attaching a rope to an object with a single turn

Also called: Gnat Hitch

What it is for

Tie a rope to a post, ring, carabiner, or branch
Quickly secure a rope to small objects with good reliability
Attach tent and tarp lines to anchor points
Replace the Buntline Hitch when easy release matters
Make temporary ties that will need to be undone later