When assembling a hasty harness, what should be done with the two loops of webbing?

• A. Clipped together
• B. Left untied
• C. Tied around the waist
• D. Wrapped individually

Answer: (A)

Clipping the two loops together forms a single, secure harness that stays in one piece during use. When the loops are connected, the waist and leg portions are held in the correct relationship and won’t slip apart under load, which is essential for a quick, reliable setup in rope operations. Leaving the loops separate would mean there’s no fixed connection, increasing the risk of the harness coming apart. Tying around the waist isn’t how this harness is constructed, and wrapping the loops individually wouldn’t create the necessary integrated system.