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Jan 21, 2010 at 1:39 pm #1254337
Hi everyone-
New here. Really like what I see.
Question:
Anybody ever take those KwikTwist Bungees with them on a trip? I have the last few trips and found them to be really useful. Lightweight and strong.
Just Curious – COJan 21, 2010 at 1:45 pm #1564895Why would you need a bungee for backpacking?
Jan 21, 2010 at 2:01 pm #1564902Mini-bungee cords are handy for lashing something bulky, such as a foam pad, to the outside of a pack. Standard bungee cords and KwikTwists are rather heavy, in my opinion.
Incidentally, in the trivia department, where did the name "bungee cord" come from?
It is a corruption of the term "bunching cord" that was used to bunch together crops during harvest.
–B.G.–Jan 21, 2010 at 3:13 pm #1564937These "bungees" are not the "stretchy" kind. They have a flexible, strong, yet super light wire inside and a tough foam outside. You can twist them, knot them, shape them. Google it. They sell 'em at Home Depot. Very handy for hanging gear off trees, attaching extras to your pack…etc.
Mar 3, 2010 at 9:40 am #1581109You could probably fashion something like this on your own using duct tape and a coat hanger. Could probably make them a lot lighter as well
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