What is the Siberian Hitch used for?

Tie the end of a tarp's ridgeline to a tree; Quickly tie up shelters and awnings that will need to be taken down; Secure tent lines in cold weather, with gloves on or numb hands; Temporarily tie gear or an animal to a post; Any temporary tie that needs fast setup and takedown.

How do you tie the Siberian Hitch?

The Siberian Hitch is a quick-release hitch designed to be tied and untied easily even with thick gloves, in extreme cold. It secures a rope to a tree or post and releases with a single pull of the free end. It's one of the most practical knots in bushcraft and camping for setting up tarps. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Siberian Hitch hard to tie?

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

What precautions apply when using the Siberian Hitch?

It's a quick-release hitch: one pull on the end frees everything, so don't use it for critical loads; It's not for safety at height, climbing, or hoisting people; Under heavy load it can cinch too tight; keep the release loop within reach.

Siberian Hitch

Q: What other names does the Siberian Hitch have?

It is also known as Siberian Hitch, Evenk Hitch, Evenk Knot, Nudo Siberiano, Nudo Evenki, Nó Evenk.

Quick-release hitch that's easy to tie with gloves in the cold, ideal for attaching a tarp to a tree

Also called: Siberian Hitch, Evenk Hitch, Evenk Knot, Nudo Siberiano, Nudo Evenki, Nó Evenk

What it is for

Tie the end of a tarp's ridgeline to a tree
Quickly tie up shelters and awnings that will need to be taken down
Secure tent lines in cold weather, with gloves on or numb hands
Temporarily tie gear or an animal to a post
Any temporary tie that needs fast setup and takedown