The Blake's Hitch tied with the tail of your climbing line - it just doesn't get any simpler than that. This is the classic set-up for beginners getting into tree climbing. For production climbers, I consider this set-up essential knowledge, allowing for a secondary tie-in in a pinch, or an emergency bail-out when all you have is a rope and a carabiner.

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