Hitches
Timber Hitch
DIFFICULTY ●○○○○
Wrap the rope around a log, pass the end around the standing part, then twist it back around itself three or more times. Pull, and it bites into the wood.
See it tied step-by-step ↗Why it earns its place
Grips cylindrical objects fiercely under a steady pull, yet falls apart the moment tension is gone. The classic for dragging logs and starting diagonal lashings.
Where it fails
Only trustworthy under continuous strain in one direction. If the load bounces or the pull direction changes, add a half hitch farther down the log to steer it.
Quick facts
| Type | Friction hitch |
| Under load | Strong pull only |
| Untying | Falls open when slack |
| Best for | Dragging logs and poles |