guy out points on an ENO

[Mar]

I like the idea, but I'd be concerned about using a penny, or anything disk-shaped; I'd be concerned about the stress on the fabric. How about a river pebble, a marble or, one of those little super-bouncy balls? Or even a monkey fist, which could be made from some of that paracord you carry.

Actually, if you stuck to the monkey fist method, you wouldn't have to sew anything at all; you could adjust it for different scenarios, and you wouldn't have to bring anything extra, just use what you'd normally bring.

I don't know what a monkey fist is, but I get the idea -- very cool trick!

[jennalyn216]

Huh, I never thought about pull-outs... It could be nice to get more of a view while lying in it, though.

While sleeping, I don't mind it sort of closing up around me, and I sometimes even throw the stuff sack side with my phone and lip balm and stuff in it over the other side to use it in "burrito mode" as I like to call it. In fact, I have yet to use my bug net because burrito mode seems like enough protection in most cases, though I wonder if this would still be true in warmer weather...

Anyway, I may try the pull-outs with a pebble, just for kicks! Thanks for all the great ideas!

[RadicalHope]

Very cool ideas. I love this forum! I am gonna have to try this.

[bigsilk]

Monkey fist:



Monkey fist from animatedknots.com

[bmwrider]

Monkey fist:



Monkey fist from animatedknots.com

I was going to say its not a kung fu style, although, when made with think enough rope it becomes heavy and the knot is very hard, it would make a good flail A chain or rope with a weight on one end and handle on other