I was taught to use the clove hitch as a fast and easy to check way to secure something, typically for a backup to a primary anchor or knot. Like once you get

I was taught to use the clove hitch as a fast and easy to check way to secure something, typically for a backup to a primary anchor or knot. Like once you get up to the top and are anchoring in you can throw a quick clove hitch on as a backup while you get a stronger anchor setup. We also used it in crevasse rescue situations as a backup for the prusik/friction hitch.