Hitches
Bachmann Knot
Bachmann hitch
DIFFICULTY ●●●○○
A friction hitch wrapped around both the rope and the spine of a carabiner. The carabiner acts as a rigid handle, so the hitch slides smoothly and resets instantly.
See it tied step-by-step ↗Why it earns its place
The friction hitch you can operate with gloves or cold hands — the carabiner handle makes it the favorite for rescue hauling systems and self-belay backup.
Where it fails
Never load the carabiner itself as an attachment point — it is a handle only, and pulling on it releases the grip. That mistake has caught many beginners.
Quick facts
| Type | Carabiner friction hitch |
| Under load | Locks on rope |
| Untying | Slides instantly |
| Best for | Hauling systems, gloved hands |