The alpine butterfly knot, also known as the "linesman’s loop," has been singled out by adventurers and MacGyvers of all stripes as the world's handiest, multipurpose loop-style knot ever.

To create a fixed loop at the end of a rope, the bowline knot is your best bet. This versatile knot is easy to untie, even after bearing weight, making it perfect for various applications such as ...

and is relatively easy to untie after it has been loaded by a fall. To tie into a harness with a Figure 8 Follow-through, tie a Figure 8 knot in the rope approximately 3 - 3.5 feet (1 - 1.5 meters) ...