What is the Adjustable Grip Hitch used for?

Tensioning tent guy lines and rainfly cords; Tightening anchor lines for canopies and tarps; Adjusting clotheslines and lashings that need fine tension; Securing and regulating light stays and support lines; Any situation where you need to adjust length while under tension.

How do you tie the Adjustable Grip Hitch?

The Adjustable Grip Hitch is a friction hitch that slides freely when the rope is slack and grips firmly under load, letting you tension guy lines and stays without buckles. It's a favorite among modern campers because it's easy to tighten and release, working as an alternative to the traditional tautline hitch. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Adjustable Grip Hitch hard to tie?

The Adjustable Grip 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 Adjustable Grip Hitch?

Only takes the load after the final turn: hold tension until the hitch is fully dressed; Can slip on very smooth or thin rope; test before trusting it; Not a knot for life-support loads or climbing.

Adjustable Grip Hitch

Q: What other names does the Adjustable Grip Hitch have?

It is also known as Adjustable Grip Hitch, Cawley Adjustable Hitch, Adjustable Loop, Vuelta de agarre ajustable, Nudo de agarre ajustable, Nó de aperto ajustável, Volta ajustável de fricção.

A friction hitch that slides freely when slack and grips under load, for tensioning guy lines and stays

Also called: Adjustable Grip Hitch, Cawley Adjustable Hitch, Adjustable Loop, Vuelta de agarre ajustable, Nudo de agarre ajustable, Nó de aperto ajustável, Volta ajustável de fricção

What it is for

Tensioning tent guy lines and rainfly cords
Tightening anchor lines for canopies and tarps
Adjusting clotheslines and lashings that need fine tension
Securing and regulating light stays and support lines
Any situation where you need to adjust length while under tension