Multi-use items!

[Rick]

It's being handled.

[mbarnatl]

Thank you!

[nell67]

Can we create a "attitude" thread elsewhere and not discuss it here? I would like to see this thread stay as an information thread for multi-use items.

Where the heck is Sarge?

What did you do to him Rick?

I apologize mbarnatl

[Rick]

Cable ties can be sharp as heck once you cut them. We used tons of them in my job and I've poked myself sooooo many times. I wonder if a short section could be cut and inserted into the end of spear for fishing or even an arrow or dart? If cut to a point they will puncture skin.

[kabvorka]

There are Sooo many things that can be used for multiple purposes.. Whats important is keeping in mind the rules of improvisation... anyone remember all of them?

[mbarnatl]

Cable ties can be sharp as heck once you cut them. We used tons of them in my job and I've poked myself sooooo many times. I wonder if a short section could be cut and inserted into the end of spear for fishing or even an arrow or dart? If cut to a point they will puncture skin.

I work with lots of them... I now that you can cut human skin with them. My arms and hands have plenty of scars from sharp tie wraps.

[mbarnatl]

There are Sooo many things that can be used for multiple purposes.. Whats important is keeping in mind the rules of improvisation... anyone remember all of them?

1. Determine your need.
2. Inventory your available man-made and natural materials.
3. Consider the different ways you might meet your need.
4. Pick the one that best utilizes your time, energy, and materials.
5. Proceed with the plan, ensuring that the final product is safe and durable.

[Sam]

Cable ties can be sharp as heck once you cut them. We used tons of them in my job and I've poked myself sooooo many times. I wonder if a short section could be cut and inserted into the end of spear for fishing or even an arrow or dart? If cut to a point they will puncture skin.

Some cable ties have a plastic 'tooth' that locks the tie. If you have a multi-tool or SAK you can sometimes push it back and open the tie. Not every time thing, but worth a try.

[crashdive123]

Cable ties - lashing for shelter building (save your cordage)

[Lost Lebowski]

I just want to say I am sorry if I rubbed anyone the wrong way in earlier posts. I'm pretty laid back and easy going so I guess I need to be more careful how I say things some times and I could certainly stand to be less opinionated so Mea Culpa. I've forgotten it, I hope everyone else can too. Hope this gives us all chuckle I have no idea how I came up with this but.

Top Ten Off-Lable Uses For Comdoms...
1. just in case u run into the tree dwelling hippy gilrs from the movie "without a paddle" whilst following a blood trail after shooting bambi!
2. field expedient touriquet
3. smuggling
4. back up waterbaloon for fighting cabin fever or wicked witches
5. forgot to bring Rick's cable ties (dont try cable ties for #1 they don't work I know! LOL)
6. cache pemmican in it ( for this one dont use for #1 on list before hand! )
7. make a sling shot with it ( again could get ugly if used for #1 first)
8. finger puppet! Again with the cabin fever and avoid 1. on list before hand!
9. Back up scrunchy for those tree dwellers pony tails
10. Covering your rifle barrel when it rains. Possible it's the best real use but also a metaphor for the intended pun! "This is my rifle this is my gun" either way you're covered!

Who can think of others?

(Yeah I know it's after 3 here but I'm on a 24hr ER shift)

[crashdive123]

I just want to say I am sorry if I rubbed anyone the wrong way in earlier posts. I'm pretty laid back and easy going so I guess I need to be more careful how I say things some times and I could certainly stand to be less opinionated so Mea Culpa. I've forgotten it, I hope everyone else can too. Hope this gives us all chuckle I have no idea how I came up with this but.

Lost: all that people were meaning when calling you a newbie, was new to this forum. Because of the joys and annonymity (sp?) of the internet we don't know who you are or what experience you have. For all we know you could be Cody Lundin or a 14 year old brain surgeon. I know it's been said before, but there is an introductions section on the forum where you can tell the rest of us a little about yourself. Kind of helps us know where you're coming from. Anyway .... welcome.

[Lost Lebowski]

Thanks Crash. How do I get to introductions? I did fill in some info on my profile yesterday.. Hope that helps. I'm a 36 y/o former MP in maine. I am a biologist and have a medical degree. I now practice internal and er medicine and generally take 4-6 long backpacking trips a year as well as enjoying running, biking, paddling, skiing, fishing, hunting, and anything else in the woods or on the sea.

[crashdive123]

Thanks. "Introductions" is a section labled under "General". Here's a link.
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...splay.php?f=14

[mbarnatl]

ok... next one... uses for sewing thread!

[Rick]

Thread (too easy)
sutures
dental floss (hygiene in the bush!)
lashing (loop X ?)
tie off a water bag
expedient small game snare (dependent of type of thread)
replacement for lost eyeglass screw

[crashdive123]

fishing line
trip line
using with a stick for splint

[2pinesacres]

Here's a duct tape related story: this weekend while my 3 year old grandson was here making a tower with blocks, he advised me to get the duct tape to hold them together when it kept falling down! Conditioned by his poppa--you betcha!!!
I read an extreme survival article which showed a fellow using a plastic bag (one of the oversized leaf bags) as a sleeping bag stuffed with newspapers for extra warmth.
Recycling at its best--garbage bag and newspapers!!

[Rick]

You gotta love a kid that knows how to use duct tape!

[Tony uk]

You gotta love a kid that knows how to use duct tape!

You can fix anything with duct tape and a hammer.

[GVan]

You was one item with several uses for it? Hummmm,

DENTALFLOSS

tooth care
sewing thread
sutures
fishing line
guide line (Spelunking)
tiedown line
boot laces
snares
garroting line
clothes line
boundry marker


I'm sure that there are several other purposes, but I can't think of any more at this point.