by Gordon » Wed Sep 29, 2004 4:14 pm
I keep and use zip ties often in my workshop, but for trail emergenices, I prefer a 10' roll of stiff wire. (We call it "bailing war" heah in Alabammy.)
1. It's stronger than plastic.
2. It's impervious to gasoline and heat.
3. It can be cut to the length needed.
4. It can be used over and over again.
Someone even suggested once that it can be used as a fishing hook when you get REALLY lost. I dunno.
The worst case of LOST I ever suffered was in a shopping mall with my wife! "I was looking for the jewelry store, honey, honest! But I took a short cut through Radio Shack, and then couldn't find my way back!"
Gordon Banks, Huntsville, AL
2005 Honda Pilot Tow Car
2005 Honda CRF450X w/Rekluse
2005 Honda CRF250X w/Rekluse
2001 Honda Gold Wing GL1800
1997 Honda 300 4x4 w/Powroll Big Bore Kit