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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Re: cable ties
by GPSGuided » Wed 16 Apr, 2014 8:44 am
Only one cable tie. What's the tape material?
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Re: cable ties
by Lindsay » Wed 16 Apr, 2014 9:38 am
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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Re: cable ties
by north-north-west » Wed 16 Apr, 2014 5:33 pm
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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Re: cable ties
by phsculpture » Wed 16 Apr, 2014 6:52 pm
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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Re: cable ties
by David M » Thu 17 Apr, 2014 1:23 pm
Might it have been a sled for a very uncomfortable or broken pack?
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Re: cable ties
by climberman » Thu 17 Apr, 2014 2:01 pm
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.
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