Zipties, a MUST HAVE in the pack

[boom]

i thik youre the first person to say sheep are cheating...

Haha. Great sheep pic.

 

[Buster]

Forgot to mention in original post that if you cut the tail off, make sure you cut it flush, or they can be razor sharp. Inadvertently sliding your arm over them can be dangerous. I'll post a couple pictures on how to use another tie to twist them off flush.

 

[Buster]

Here is how to use another ty-rap to twist the tail off flush so that it is not sharp. First, tighten the original strap. Then slide another one down tight to it.

Start twisting the extra ty-rap.

Usually 2 full rotations will due.

Makes a flush finish that is not sharp.

 

[Buster]

The best part is that the extra ty-rap is still good.

 

[HellsCanyon]

You guys ever use Mule tape for rope in your pack? Got a few lineman buddies who get it to me for free... stuff is stronger than crap and very lightweight as well.

Mike

 

[Stid2677]

The best part is that the extra ty-rap is still good.

Great tip Mr Buster,, WOW you got some hardworking man hands.

 

[bbrown]

You guys ever use Mule tape for rope in your pack? Got a few lineman buddies who get it to me for free... stuff is stronger than crap and very lightweight as well.

Mike

I have a spool of the smaller stuff from a commercial electrician 250lb test i think - stuff is great. Weighs almost nothing and packs down way smaller than 550. Can be a pain to untie and any tension on the line and you are almost guaranteed t o get a rope burn.

 

[Buster]

Great tip Mr Buster,, WOW you got some hardworking man hands.

Lol, good thing I used my prettier hand.

 

[Buster]

You guys ever use Mule tape for rope in your pack? Got a few lineman buddies who get it to me for free... stuff is stronger than crap and very lightweight as well.

Mike

Will have to check into it with my lineman buddies. They've never mentioned it before. Maybe it also goes by another name?

 

[BigMac]

You guys ever use Mule tape for rope in your pack? Got a few lineman buddies who get it to me for free... stuff is stronger than crap and very lightweight as well.

Mike

I always carry mule tape in my pack, usually 50-60 ft of 1200lb. Its light and I get it for free, it's good stuff.

 

[jquarnberg]

Cool post Buster. I am going to add some of these to my little necessities pack I always carry. Your due for a manicure man! Haha

 

[Buster]

You guys are shooting down my aspirations of becoming a hand model.

 

[bbrown]

Will have to check into it with my lineman buddies. They've never mentioned it before. Maybe it also goes by another name?

http://www.grainger.com/product/GREENLEE-Measuring-Tape-4A764?s_pp=false
I think this is the stuff I have which is great for small jobs instead of para-cord but going to 1/2" ups the tensile strength to 1250lbs

 

[boom]

Lol, good thing I used my prettier hand.

this was an awesomely funny retort!! LOL.

 

[2rocky]

Well if you can't get balin' twine then I guess tha'll do.....

 

[Buster]

Well if you can't get balin' twine then I guess tha'll do.....

Your top picture is the real work of art.

 

[Mad Mountain Mike]

I'm not an electrician but I work along side them in the oil patch and ti-raps are a plenty. I have them in my pack, tool box, glove box, junk drawer, shaving kit....

 

[Buster]

Did I just read "shaving kit"?

 

[ColoradoBackpackHunter]

I keep zip ties and paracord in both my main pack and another set in my day pack. Endless possibilities with them.