What is the Highwayman's Hitch used for?

Tethering a horse or animal to a post, releasing it quickly in an emergency; Tying up a small boat or kayak temporarily; Suspending a load that needs to be released from below, without climbing up to the knot; Rigging an improvised lowering line that's recovered by pulling the working end; Hanging camp gear for fast breakdown.

How do you tie the Highwayman's Hitch?

The Highwayman's Hitch is a quick-release hitch: it ties a rope firmly to a bar or post while it's under load, yet comes completely undone with a single pull on the working end. It's the knot for when you need to tie up now and be able to cast off in an instant. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Highwayman's Hitch hard to tie?

The Highwayman's Hitch is rated medium, in the Hitches category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Highwayman's Hitch?

Never use it for life safety, rappelling, or climbing: it releases too easily; It can loosen on its own under a swinging load or vibration; don't leave a critical load hanging on it; It's only reliable if you tension the standing part firmly when finishing it.

Highwayman's Hitch

Q: What other names does the Highwayman's Hitch have?

It is also known as Highwayman's Hitch, Highwayman Hitch, Bank Robber's Knot, Draw Hitch, Vuelta del salteador, Nudo del bandolero, Nó do Salteador, Nó de Fuga Rápida.

Ties a rope to a bar and releases with a single pull on the working end

Also called: Highwayman's Hitch, Highwayman Hitch, Bank Robber's Knot, Draw Hitch, Vuelta del salteador, Nudo del bandolero, Nó do Salteador, Nó de Fuga Rápida

What it is for

Tethering a horse or animal to a post, releasing it quickly in an emergency
Tying up a small boat or kayak temporarily
Suspending a load that needs to be released from below, without climbing up to the knot
Rigging an improvised lowering line that's recovered by pulling the working end
Hanging camp gear for fast breakdown