High angle rescue teams these days seem to favor the ”tensionless hitch” to tie a rope to a tree. The tensionless hitch is clained to retain 100% of rope strength. However, it will not stay in place without a load.
Hmm... reminds me of quick alpine belays/anchors; just wrap a rock once or twice.
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