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cable ties

PostPosted: Wed 16 Apr, 2014 6:23 am
by phsculpture
Saw this coming back down from the top of Mt Gundabooka, just off the track. I'd missed it going up. Some type of stretcher. Maybe a seat for someone with a sprained ankle? The arrangement of the cross-members is not ideal though. And puzzling that it was abandoned half-way down.
Anyways, I noticed the cable ties, and now always carry a few. Not much weight, but potentially very useful.

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PostPosted: Wed 16 Apr, 2014 8:44 am
by GPSGuided
Only one cable tie. What's the tape material?

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PostPosted: Wed 16 Apr, 2014 9:38 am
by Lindsay
Cable ties and duct tape have repaired a boot on Mt Solitary, saving a very uncomfortable walk out. Never walk without them.

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PostPosted: Wed 16 Apr, 2014 5:33 pm
by north-north-west
Yeah, I always had a few of various sizes with me, although they went missing in the move so I haven't had them down here. Could have done with them on Clumner when that sole started coming off. Must but some more and remember to pack them.

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PostPosted: Wed 16 Apr, 2014 6:52 pm
by phsculpture
GPSGuided wrote:Only one cable tie. What's the tape material?


The white material was crepe bandage, so I guess they were prepared.

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PostPosted: Thu 17 Apr, 2014 1:23 pm
by David M
Might it have been a sled for a very uncomfortable or broken pack?

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PostPosted: Thu 17 Apr, 2014 2:01 pm
by climberman
Cable ties have joined in with duct tape and fencing wire as the items which make up all field repair capacity in the world. If they can't fix it, you need a new one.