MYOG ergonomic throw bag for bear rope

[Daniel Oxnard]

I got a new to me exofficio fishing vest from eBay today and converted the Tyvek packaging to a throw bag.

I reinforced the seams and point with Tyvek tape, after cutting was done.

I made a butyl rubber-band to tie of the throw-bag, and keep my rope in it.

I really like the spear tip end. Practiced today and it arced beautifully!

Weighs 0.2 oz., which could easily be reduced by reducing radius.

[Eric Blanche]

Why have I not used that super simple string method to produce accurate curves? omg mind blown!

 

Nice use of materials! What kind of tyvek tape are you using?

[Chris R]

The problem with the string method is that you have to work hard to keep the pen vertical and for larger diameters the string can stretch. I’ve found using a strip of card or even better a strip of plastic packaging with a map pin at one end and a hole for the pen tip at the other is a more reliable method. Plus you can mark out your holes for a variety of sizes.

The trick is to not forget where you carefully stored it for next time!

[Amber]

I’m so going to make one of those. I’ve been tying straight to a rock or stick and it doesn’t exactly…work out well most of the time 🙄

[Daniel Oxnard]

@eblanche

Tyvek tape from Lowes.

I made a 5.5, 7, and 9 inch radius bag, I am pretty sure the 9 is too big.

Tossed around in the yard today, and found that if small pebbles are in cone first that it arcs a bit better.

I will try them out this weekend in Clifty Wilderness, and put radius that works best.

[SIMULACRA]

I’ve had this throw bag for about a year now, still going strong. Sewn through and taped with DCF tape. 3.5″x4.5″ 0.15 oz. Doubles as a stuff sack for my NitecoreNU25 when not in use.

Also made one for my Chainsen spikes, sewn through and DCF tape. Several years old. 6″x7.5″ 0.45 oz

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