Double overhand noose

Double overhand noose
NamesDouble overhand noose, Scaffold, Poacher's Knot
CategoryHitch
EfficiencyHigh
RelatedNoose, Double overhand knot, Double fisherman's knot
ReleasingJamming
Typical useBind a carabiner
CaveatDifficult to untie
ABoK#409, #1120, #1228

The double overhand noose is a very secure hitch knot. It might be used by cavers and canyoneers to bind a cow tail or a foot loop to a carabiner.

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