The Siberian Hitch is used to tie a rope to an object.
It’s a quick release knot you can tie and untie with gloves on, perfect for cold climates.
The best part?
You can release it by just pulling the tag end of the rope.
Let’s check it out in detail.
Siberian Hitch Details
Type: Quick Release Knots
Other Names: Evenk Hitch Knot
ABoK Reference: Not Available
How to Tie a Siberian Hitch Knot
- Pass the rope over your hand, go around the object, and back across your hand.
- Pass the working end under your hand and over both ropes.
- Pass it under both the ropes.
- Pull the bight through the loop.
- Tighten the knot.
Note: This is only moderately secure knot. It should not be used for the critical loads.
Application and Uses
The Siberian Hitch is mostly used in cold weather. It’s perfect for winter camping, bushcraft, or survival situations.
It’s also used to set up a tent or tarpaulin. On one end, you tie this hitch, and on the other, you tie the Trucker’s Hitch.
Siberian Hitch vs Halter Hitch
The Halter Hitch and Siberian Hitch are both quick-release hitches that can be released even under tension.
The Halter Hitch is used to tie animals like horses to a post or fence.
It forms a Slipped Overhand knot around the standing part of the rope.
The Siberian Hitch is a variant of the Halter Hitch with an extra twist of the bight forming a Slipped Figure 8 knot around the standing part.
It’s used in the survival and bushcraft world to tie up the tarpaulin or the tent ridgelines.
Both hitches are moderately secure and should be used for light-duty applications.
Other Similar Knots
Highwayman’s Hitch
The Highwayman’s Hitch is another quick release hitch that is used to tie off horses.
The knot tends to fail when there is heavy loading on the standing end of the rope.
It should only be used for non-critical applications.
Slipped Buntline Hitch
The Slipped Buntline Hitch is probably more secure than the Siberian Hitch.
It maintains its grip even when tension is released.
Tumble Hitch
The Tumble Hitch is tied similarly to the Highwayman’s Hitch but is more secure.
Fun Fact: Have you ever seen Ray Mears tie this knot on his television series Bushcraft? He obviously showed it without the gloves, but it can be tied and released as easily with gloves on.
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