Structure: The Hasty Webbing Harness enables a temporary lifting harness seat to be constructed from a piece of webbing strapping.

Technique: Approximately twenty feet of webbing strap is required. Form a loop about six inches away from the center of the webbing and tuck the loop into the waistband. This means that the final knot will be offset and located above one hip. For security the Square (Reef) knot must be backed up with a pair of Half Hitches either side of the Square (Reef) knot.

Comments: I am indebted to Boyd Hoyle for his reminder that Square knots are best avoided in safety applications. While fully supporting his caution, there is no ideal alternative which acts as a binding knot and readily cinched tight. A Water Knot may be more appropriate for webbing but it is almost impossible to tie quickly and cinch it tight. And, it would also require back-up half hitches either side.

Alternative Harness: Alternatives to the Hasty Webbing Harness can be found online such as the Swiss Seat which employs a similar principle.