Three types of tie-in with or without chest coils.

For even terrain requiring little variation in spacing of the team members.

Advantages:

• Coils are stabilized, comfortable.
• Tie-in at end of rope.

Disadvantages:

• Rope adjustments difficult.

Tie-in on carabiner with figure-eight knot

Advantages:

• Reliable over time if knot is properly tied.

Disadvantages:

• Long to untie if knot is tightened by a fall.
• Use a directional carabiner or two reversed locking carabiners.

For terrain requiring frequent adaptation in spacing of the team members.

Advantages:

• Quick rope adjustments.
• Tie-in at end of rope.

Disadvantages:

• The coils can become undone.

Tie-in on carabiner with a clove hitch

Advantages:

• Quick adjustments.
• Knot is easy to untie even when tightened by a fall.

Disadvantages:

• Use a directional carabiner or two reversed locking carabiners.

Set configuration for long walks.

Advantages:

• Comfortable to carry.

Disadvantages:

• Tie-in at end of rope is redone in case of emergency.

Tie-in to harness with a bowline knot

Advantages:

• Stays in place.
• Unties well, even when well-tightened.

Disadvantages:

• The loop must be secured with a carabiner.