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Sun 29 Nov, 2015 2:17 pm
These woven carriers have a long history and seem to be found everywhere but I have never carried one myself
I've been Googleing for pictures of the cane pack basket carried by the Royal Marine Commandos but with out luck
Has anybody here ever carried a woven pack basket in any of the various iterations and have a comment on weight and carrying capacity/comfort?
I have never done any cane weaving but how hard would it be to weave one?
Our cane picnic basket is incredibly flexible and strong and doesn't weigh much empty and I was idly wondering if such a basket was a viable option these days I know cane fishing creels still sell very well
I've been Googleing for pictures of the cane pack basket carried by the Royal Marine Commandos but with out luck
Has anybody here ever carried a woven pack basket in any of the various iterations and have a comment on weight and carrying capacity/comfort?
I have never done any cane weaving but how hard would it be to weave one?
Our cane picnic basket is incredibly flexible and strong and doesn't weigh much empty and I was idly wondering if such a basket was a viable option these days I know cane fishing creels still sell very well
Re: Cane baskets/pack baskets
Sun 29 Nov, 2015 8:11 pm
hot air balloon baskets are still largely made of cane. I have not carried a basket, but I've seen harnessed canoe barrels, and they seem to work. I think it would be very dependent on the type of gear to carry, otherwise I would think it would be very similar to an external frame pack.
Re: Cane baskets/pack baskets
Mon 30 Nov, 2015 12:54 am
Here's a how-to courtesy originally of the BoyScouts of America http://chestofbooks.com/outdoors/Time-O ... asket.html
For the straps I've seen leather or webbing used, but not carried one myself.
There are fancy versions like these you can make:
and places that make them http://www.adirondackpackbaskets.com/packbaskets.htm
I have only tried carrying the version that the Nepalese porters use https://www.google.com.au/search?q=nepa ... =univ&sa=X These don't have the shoulder straps and I found these very difficult to lift using the Nepalese method of using your forehead. The porters laughed when I struggled with the 30-40kg load...
For the straps I've seen leather or webbing used, but not carried one myself.
There are fancy versions like these you can make:
and places that make them http://www.adirondackpackbaskets.com/packbaskets.htm
I have only tried carrying the version that the Nepalese porters use https://www.google.com.au/search?q=nepa ... =univ&sa=X These don't have the shoulder straps and I found these very difficult to lift using the Nepalese method of using your forehead. The porters laughed when I struggled with the 30-40kg load...
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