How to weave your rope into an emergency sleeping pad / hammock
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I was just messing around the other day, and tried knitting my rope into some kind of net. I found that a 70 m rope makes a pretty good size for a hammock. The picture has 10 stitches, but I think 6 to 8 stitches would be a good width. It's quite stretchy. This might actually be useful if you found yourself stuck somewhere with minimal space, or just have a lazy afternoon. Folded in half it also makes a decent sleeping pad. The whole process took about 15 minutes, and unravelling it is as easy as just pulling on one end. |
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Thanks, grandma! Want to knit me a hat, next? |
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I think this is pretty cool. Unfortunately, I know I'll butcher it when I try. |
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It looks like it has potential for medevac applications as well. |
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Looks nice, I have no patience for technique or talent to do this.....need help on mine. |
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That's pretty cool. I don't think I have the patience for that. I just roll it up and dump it under my pad if I need the extra. |
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Now my regular 70 M climbing rope?/ THAT would look exactly like this weave job if I stuff it into the bottom of my pack and leave it there overnight. Happens to all of us, doesn't it? Rutabega knots all over. |