Which knot is used in webbing when creating an anchor?

• A. Water Knot
• B. Figure Eight Knot
• C. Bowline
• D. Ring Bend (water knot)

Answer: (D)

When building an anchor from webbing, you need a knot that connects the two ends of the strap into a continuous loop. The water knot, also called the ring bend, is designed precisely for this purpose. It binds the ends securely and lies flat against the webbing, which helps avoid snagging and distributes the load evenly across the strap. That flat, low-profile join is ideal for creating a reliable webbing anchor around features like trees or bolts. The other knots shown are rope-oriented and don’t form the appropriate continuous webbing loop for anchoring in the same way.