Cordage

[Matt In Oklahoma]

I recently bought a cold weather vest (pic 1204101745) and like alot of the pants and gear I have it has those plastic d-rings sewn in. I enjoy the option of having those d-rings though sometimes they are useless.(see pic 1204101358) The few times I have used them on other gear in the past I noticed that they click and clack with whatever plastic clips or metal carabineers you have attached. I thought about putting tape on them as I did some of my gear in the Military but decided against that as it looks bad after awhile and I wear this vest daily. I ain't pretty in it but I don't wanna look like joe dirtbag either. I have some cordage that is Military and was used for repairing camo netting. It is about a 40lb test weight and I have used it snaring which is new to me. I have trapped some but improvised snares are new to me. I am learning alot from Dave Canterbury and his http://www.youtube.com/user/wildernessoutfitters channel. The line is similar to their recommended bank line but lighter and is good to work with.This cordage is also good for tying makeshift improvised shelter pieces together. (see pic 1204101724 next to some 550 cord for comparison) I decided to try and wrap the rings thinking they will not draw alot of attention for normal folks but some LMI might pick up on it. (Pics1204101406 & 1204101415) The string wrapped silences attached items very well. I got 3ft of cordage on each ring. After I assembled one I unassembled it and it took about 37 seconds not hurrying to get my 3ft of line back off. I am always looking for ways to carry cordage with minimal space usage. I know most here carry 550 cord but look at some other types as well.
It's a small modification that I believe is worth the time and enhances my capabilities and might be something to look at. The weight is minimal, the mod is easy and the knowledge it is there if I want/need it is priceless.

[slingshot]

Good idea! Thanks for the post.

[610Alpha]

I have a small kit that fits inside a magazine pouch, that has Spiderwire fishing line 50 lb., Mil. trip wire, 550 cord, and some regular ol 15 lb fishing line. It is always good to have exposure to other types of material. You never know what you may be faced with. Thanks for sharing the pics.

BTW - what type of cordage is this?

[Matt In Oklahoma]

I have a small kit that fits inside a magazine pouch, that has Spiderwire fishing line 50 lb., Mil. trip wire, 550 cord, and some regular ol 15 lb fishing line. It is always good to have exposure to other types of material. You never know what you may be faced with. Thanks for sharing the pics.

BTW - what type of cordage is this?

It's some military stuff used to repair camo nets

[Matt In Oklahoma]

I began replacing the zipper pulls on my jackets, vest and coats with the cobra weave instead of the cheap material or shiny pot metal pulls they usually come with.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

I added this to my hunting knife sheath. I saw a guy with his on the handle. I think that would soak up blood and smell after a while and I have been know to "misplace" my knife but have never lost my sheath and the chances of me having another blade to cut the cord are pretty good or I can just make an improvised rock, glass etc cutting edge.