|
yingerman
Apr 28, 2014, 2:54 AM
Post #1 of 11
(9541 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jun 28, 2011
Posts: 6
|
Because my backpack has a top-mount compression strap that I can use to secure my rope, I don't want to spend $40 on a separate rope bag. I do, however, want to keep my rope in good condition for as long as possible, so I know I'll need something to keep it out of the dirt. I would like something that I could use to keep my rope wrapped up while still being able to use the backpack's straps.
Any suggestions? A tarp with a tie maybe?
P.S. Here's my bag if you're curious: http://www.backcountry.com/mountainsmith-centennial-30-pack-1890cu-in
|
|
|
|
|
edge
Apr 28, 2014, 3:11 AM
Post #2 of 11
(9532 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Apr 14, 2003
Posts: 9120
|
yingerman wrote: Because my backpack has a top-mount compression strap that I can use to secure my rope, I don't want to spend $40 on a separate rope bag. I do, however, want to keep my rope in good condition for as long as possible, so I know I'll need something to keep it out of the dirt. I would like something that I could use to keep my rope wrapped up while still being able to use the backpack's straps. Any suggestions? A tarp with a tie maybe? P.S. Here's my bag if you're curious: http://www.backcountry.com/mountainsmith-centennial-30-pack-1890cu-in
If you want cheap and functional, you won't be disappointed.
|
|
|
|
|
yingerman
Apr 28, 2014, 4:47 AM
Post #3 of 11
(9509 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jun 28, 2011
Posts: 6
|
PERFECT! That's exactly what I was looking for at the reasonable price of $0.59 :)
Max load of 55lbs too, so I shouldn't have too much to worry about. Thanks, edge!
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/17228340/
(This post was edited by yingerman on Apr 28, 2014, 3:17 PM)
|
|
|
|
|
rsmillbern
Apr 28, 2014, 8:36 AM
Post #4 of 11
(9481 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Sep 29, 2005
Posts: 319
|
You see these bags in the gym and crag here in Germany quite a lot. They last a long time and are dirt cheap...
|
|
|
|
|
gblauer
Moderator
Apr 28, 2014, 1:53 PM
Post #5 of 11
(9455 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Oct 4, 2002
Posts: 2824
|
Awesome idea Edge...Thanks!!!
|
|
|
|
|
lena_chita
Moderator
Apr 30, 2014, 3:59 PM
Post #7 of 11
(9196 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jun 27, 2006
Posts: 6087
|
not as cheap as the Ikea bag, but very much your "tarp with tie":
https://www.trango.com/...apper-rope-tarp.aspx
I got rid of my rope bag in favor of this tarp. It rolls up and secures with two straps just like rope bag, but doesn't have the extra " bag part" attached to the tarp, no straps, and quite a bit cheaper. You can roll up the rope in a slip package and still secure it under the pack flap.
|
|
|
|
|
yingerman
Apr 30, 2014, 4:16 PM
Post #8 of 11
(9189 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jun 28, 2011
Posts: 6
|
Great suggestion!
|
|
|
|
|
granite_grrl
Apr 30, 2014, 6:45 PM
Post #9 of 11
(9173 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Oct 25, 2002
Posts: 15084
|
lena_chita wrote: not as cheap as the Ikea bag, but very much your "tarp with tie": https://www.trango.com/...apper-rope-tarp.aspx I got rid of my rope bag in favor of this tarp. It rolls up and secures with two straps just like rope bag, but doesn't have the extra " bag part" attached to the tarp, no straps, and quite a bit cheaper. You can roll up the rope in a slip package and still secure it under the pack flap.
I have a similar tarp to this from MEC in Canada. I find it to be a bit finiky to roll up and still prefer a rope bag, but maybe I never got the knack or rolling it up properly.
I still have it and use it periodically though.
|
|
|
|
|
lena_chita
Moderator
May 1, 2014, 3:14 PM
Post #10 of 11
(9096 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jun 27, 2006
Posts: 6087
|
granite_grrl wrote: lena_chita wrote: not as cheap as the Ikea bag, but very much your "tarp with tie": https://www.trango.com/...apper-rope-tarp.aspx I got rid of my rope bag in favor of this tarp. It rolls up and secures with two straps just like rope bag, but doesn't have the extra " bag part" attached to the tarp, no straps, and quite a bit cheaper. You can roll up the rope in a slip package and still secure it under the pack flap. I have a similar tarp to this from MEC in Canada. I find it to be a bit finiky to roll up and still prefer a rope bag, but maybe I never got the knack or rolling it up properly. I still have it and use it periodically though.
To me, it's the opposite way, actually. With a rope bag, I would roll up my rope into the tarp, and then struggle to fit it into the bag compartment. So it would end up being uneven and hard to strap under the pack flap. With the rope tarp, I know exactly how i want to roll it, and there are two straps/buckles, so it stays rolled exactly as I made it, even and uniform.
|
|
|
|
|
ChalkIsCheap
May 2, 2014, 4:39 PM
Post #11 of 11
(8999 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Oct 27, 2010
Posts: 93
|
lena_chita wrote: granite_grrl wrote: lena_chita wrote: not as cheap as the Ikea bag, but very much your "tarp with tie": https://www.trango.com/...apper-rope-tarp.aspx I got rid of my rope bag in favor of this tarp. It rolls up and secures with two straps just like rope bag, but doesn't have the extra " bag part" attached to the tarp, no straps, and quite a bit cheaper. You can roll up the rope in a slip package and still secure it under the pack flap. I have a similar tarp to this from MEC in Canada. I find it to be a bit finiky to roll up and still prefer a rope bag, but maybe I never got the knack or rolling it up properly. I still have it and use it periodically though. To me, it's the opposite way, actually. With a rope bag, I would roll up my rope into the tarp, and then struggle to fit it into the bag compartment. So it would end up being uneven and hard to strap under the pack flap. With the rope tarp, I know exactly how i want to roll it, and there are two straps/buckles, so it stays rolled exactly as I made it, even and uniform.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
