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Which knot is made for dragging a log across the ground?

The timber hitch.

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  1. Timber hitch ✔
  2. Square knot
  3. Taut-line hitch

Why: The timber hitch stays secure as long as you keep pulling, then loosens easily when you are done. That makes it simple to drag a log and free your rope after.

Huh, didn't know that: To tie it, you twist the rope end around itself three or more times.

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Why did the log follow the Scout everywhere? It was hitched.
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Answer: Timber hitch. The timber hitch stays secure as long as you keep pulling, then loosens easily when you are done. That makes it simple to drag a log and free your rope after.

  1. Scout Life (Scouting America): How to Tie the 7 Basic Scout Knots scoutlife.org/outdoors/176401/how-to-tie-the-7-basic-scout-knots
    The timber hitch is the perfect knot to use for dragging a log across the ground.
    Checked 2026-10-08.

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