Hitches
Killick Hitch
Kelson hitch
DIFFICULTY ●●○○○
A timber hitch with an extra half hitch added farther along the object. The timber hitch grips; the half hitch steers, keeping a long or awkward load pulling straight.
See it tied step-by-step ↗Why it earns its place
The towing upgrade: logs, branches and improvised stone anchors (the original 'killick') track straight behind the pull instead of slewing sideways.
Where it fails
Inherits the timber hitch's rule — steady tension only. If the load will bounce or snag, check both components stay seated.
Quick facts
| Type | Steering drag hitch |
| Under load | Good, steady pull |
| Untying | Easy when slack |
| Best for | Towing logs and long loads |