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I did the same thing with my daughter's scout Belt 2 years ago… she hated the extra length that was between the belt loops…. So I made her an extra "loop" to put the end of the belt through to hold it in place…. Cobra knots are so useful 😊😊😊
@@TheWeaversofEternity yep! I’ve been teaching our scouts some new knots besides the standard scout knots…. They call me "the crazy knot lady." lol…. Got them all tying alpine butterfly knots and the prusik hitch now…. Had some of the kids trying to hang stuff up and didn’t know how to get it done… so I said it’s knot lesson time! I love the prusik hitch….
I did this mod along with a cobra knot top handle wrap for my Tomtoc sling. It’s primarily a black bag, but has some red highlights, so I got some red/black camo cord from your store for the weaves. I love how it came out, I really feel like it personalizes the sling to me. I also added a fun bead on a tail at the end of the handle wrap for a little more flair. Thanks for the information and inspiration. Carry on.
I have had this exact issue with my Alpaka sling, ended up ordering oversized metal triglides that fit over the buckle. Can’t believe I didn’t think of this! You’re a legend!
Looks like a cool way to add a pop of color if you wanted, too. Speaking of color - that's a clever trick, coloring in the white core with sharpie. I'll have to remember that one!
Great idea, Ive got a few old 5.11 packs that have knackered elastic retainers, I like to roll the excess webbing and tuck the whole roll into the elastic so I am hard on them. I had been thinking of simply sewing some fresh elastics on but will try some cord first, cheers.
Sewing would be a great and more permanent option for sure, but the paracord would be a lot quicker and easier. Hope it works out either way! Thanks for the comment
My packs from Sandpiper of California came with the excess already rolled/folded up and tucked under the elastic and I’ve been using that technique for years 👍
Wow! What great and useful video! I bought elastic bands but often were too tight or too loose. So I’d cut them and restitch them. But even elastic doesn’t last. This is very helpful. Thanx!
Just discovered your channel and immediately knew it was for me! To abuse a popular maxim, “to a man with a box of paracord, every problem looks like an opportunity for cord weaving and knotting.” Or something like that. Anyway I’ve got a lot of dangly straps that need paracord cobra keepers.
The video and your comment got me thinking. . . This is certainly adding to my project list. I live in the desert southwest and elastic eats itself out here. Really? These base layer bottoms were still good when I put them in the drawer after the last trip . . .
I wear a body harness at my place of employment, same issue with crap Elastic bands, tried using Electrical tape, since the straps on my harness didn't really need regular adjustment. That too, wore loose over time. Definitely gonna give this a whirl whenever I find some paracord!
I love this mod! I stopped using my Aer City Sling because those dang elastic holders have stretched out. I'm now using an Alpaka Elements Tech Case and wanted to get an Alpaka pro strap but didn't want to deal with the elastic holders again...Thank you for this idea!
Awesome to hear that! I love my Alpaka slings too, but as you said the keeper elastics aren't the best. Even grabbing the bag in the wrong place sometimes causes the excess strap to come loose for me, so I just started doing this instead. Glad it's working out for you too!
I have that same water bladder with the additional spigot accessory. Like you, I've beat it up for about 10 years. Basically like new. I second the recommendation.
Hey brother!! I really enjoy watching your videos!! You’re doing an awesome job on your channel!! I’ll be working on my knots while listening to the melody of your channel it calms me down. Thank you so much for your time!!
Hey bro! Thank you so much for the support and joining up on Patreon, I really appreciate it. Glad the videos have helped you find a sense of peace. You're very welcome!
Didn't see this comment til now, but if you're supporting on Patreon, you'll have to watch the exclusives on the Patreon website or through the app. Member's videos on YT are for channel members, same content as Patreon, just different platform.
Yes I support you on Patreon , also, I’m subscribed to your channel on TH-cam, however, I’m old and my eyes are not doing so well and would have liked to watch your projects on tv. Thank you so much for your help!
Good way to carry cord, just in case. Add some simple bandages and alcohol pads between the phone and the plastic protector and a ring made with wire, and you have it all.
The excess on straps is meant to be folded on itself 3-4 times before going under the elastic band. This keeps it short, tidy, and snug. The trick is learning how tight to fold the strap. Too tight and you end up with too much material under the elastic. Too loose and you end up with a mess of strap that looks like you haven't used an elastic keeper at all. I've run so many military packs over the years and these always have absurd lengths of straps, as they usually make sure they have and adjustment range to fit on the smallest soldier without body armor right on up to the largest soldier with body armor. Efficiently rolling the straps is critical to having your equipment stay looking tidy, though most will just end up using tape in the end once they've got a "set and forget" length dialed in...
Great stuff thx!! I never thought of this one. I made use of a "soft shackle" when my umbrella had a breakdown recently, and remained half open bcoz well... It's old. And two times the paracord from deployable bracelets fixed broken bags, that breaks when u step off the bus. (Sharp edges from other packages cuts through plastic) Anyway, great upload thx!!
Those are great fixes! I've been thinking of doing a simple "soft shackle" tutorial too. Will have to come up with different examples of it's use in everyday life. So thanks for sharing those ideas with me!
i have other bags where this is a similar issue, thank you for this tip, I have plenty of 550 laying around, I'ma gonna do this today for several. Thanks again!
Thanks for the free ebook. Really enjoying it! Also, I found when doing this “hack” using a piece of cardboard sized to the belt worked so I could cinch down the cord without deforming the belt. Thanks again!
Long time ago, 55 years, my brother used to make bracelets from leather boot laces. Like para “survival “ bracelets of today. We called them anti bear bracelets. (We live in Illinois). When wearing one, we never saw a bear!
Thanks for another great video sir! Ive been accessorizing my own bag with the things I've learned on your channel and I'm definitely going to add this as well. Might be able to do something similar with my helmet strap, will have to experiment and see what works! Keep up the good work!
Well im definitely going to do this to my chrome industries kadet tomorrow. That my one gripe with the bag. It has the same stupid bungie on it that doesnt work just like yours.
When you snip, melt, and press down on the melted ends the molten plastic sticks the end of the cord to the surrounding area and keeps it secure. But you do have to melt it enough so that it does this.
G’day, love the idea and intend to use it. BUT I don’t like the look of it! Do you have another way where the cords are parallel side by side without the angled gaps between them?
Excuse me, I want to ask if there is more than one color, for example using green, yellow, blue and red rope, is that possible? How to? maybe you can try it
Yes, you can definitely use more than one color. You can join two pieces of different colored cord and then do the same method shown in this video. Here is how you join the cord: th-cam.com/video/a1JBWZ3HFhg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=hYF8HrRB5w_Z0Ss7
That's a titanium marlinspike by Obermetal Works. This one was more on the pricey side due to it's material. But there are cheaper options if you check out my Amazon page for my recommended tools
I tried that, but sometimes when grabbing the strap my hand would hit/knock the bundled up strap loose because it's not super tight/secure in the keeper, so this is much more effective for me.
And when you want to adjust it, you always have to sort it out and afterwards fold it back in. I have the strap (put it to various bags/pouches) and folding it nicely is always pissing me off. Staying folded out, flat and put would be it. Will definitely try this out.
I've never called it a cobra knot, I called it a cobra weave. Because it's a weave, not one knot. Achieved with square knots. As for the bracelet, someone else can die on that hill.
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Those bags are terrible for your spine. Dont be a fashion victim. Wear a backpack, leave the purse in your mom's closet.
I haven't used this sort of knot in many years, but now I remember how useful it can be. Thanks for sharing! (those elastic holders suck)
Ok, I've gotta state the obvious. The "only need one dangly thing" was hilarious!! 🤣
I wanted to comment the same😂
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Waiting for the paracord tip that stops this from dangling
@@jack002tuber
You're about to fall into a bondage rabbit hole.
We need to see the Paracord solution for that other dangling thing. A sheath perhaps.....😉
I’m just glad you brought up the Solomon knot/square knot/ cobra knot issue. As always thanks for the video!
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I did the same thing with my daughter's scout Belt 2 years ago… she hated the extra length that was between the belt loops…. So I made her an extra "loop" to put the end of the belt through to hold it in place…. Cobra knots are so useful 😊😊😊
They definitely are, amazing how such a simple knot can be used for so many purposes!
@@TheWeaversofEternity yep! I’ve been teaching our scouts some new knots besides the standard scout knots…. They call me "the crazy knot lady." lol…. Got them all tying alpine butterfly knots and the prusik hitch now…. Had some of the kids trying to hang stuff up and didn’t know how to get it done… so I said it’s knot lesson time! I love the prusik hitch….
I did this mod along with a cobra knot top handle wrap for my Tomtoc sling. It’s primarily a black bag, but has some red highlights, so I got some red/black camo cord from your store for the weaves. I love how it came out, I really feel like it personalizes the sling to me. I also added a fun bead on a tail at the end of the handle wrap for a little more flair. Thanks for the information and inspiration. Carry on.
Literally just made one of these keepers for my messenger bag. Gonna see how it performs when I work tomorrow, thank you for the idea Tim
You're welcome, hope it works well for you and let me know how it goes!
I have had this exact issue with my Alpaka sling, ended up ordering oversized metal triglides that fit over the buckle. Can’t believe I didn’t think of this! You’re a legend!
Thanks! If the triglides are too heavy or cumbersome, you can always switch to this method!
Looks like a cool way to add a pop of color if you wanted, too. Speaking of color - that's a clever trick, coloring in the white core with sharpie. I'll have to remember that one!
Great idea, Ive got a few old 5.11 packs that have knackered elastic retainers, I like to roll the excess webbing and tuck the whole roll into the elastic so I am hard on them. I had been thinking of simply sewing some fresh elastics on but will try some cord first, cheers.
Sewing would be a great and more permanent option for sure, but the paracord would be a lot quicker and easier. Hope it works out either way! Thanks for the comment
My packs from Sandpiper of California came with the excess already rolled/folded up and tucked under the elastic and I’ve been using that technique for years 👍
100mph tape bro, been securing straps and dangly things for decades
Dangly things lol just ask Rupaul about how to secure
Wow! What great and useful video! I bought elastic bands but often were too tight or too loose.
So I’d cut them and restitch them. But even elastic doesn’t last. This is very helpful. Thanx!
That’s a great idea so simple yet great. I can’t stand dangling straps so thank you very much for sharing your solution 👍🏻👍🏻
Hey thank you for the ebook. That’s really cool you did that. I’ve been watching for years and love the videos. Thanks again.
You're welcome, thank you for sticking with me!
This is great! The keepers on my fall arrest harness suck!! I'm gonna fix that tomorrow with this little trick. Thanks!
Just discovered your channel and immediately knew it was for me! To abuse a popular maxim, “to a man with a box of paracord, every problem looks like an opportunity for cord weaving and knotting.” Or something like that. Anyway I’ve got a lot of dangly straps that need paracord cobra keepers.
Seen this video, and modified two sling bags within a half hour. Awesome solution! 👍👍
The video and your comment got me thinking. . . This is certainly adding to my project list. I live in the desert southwest and elastic eats itself out here. Really? These base layer bottoms were still good when I put them in the drawer after the last trip . . .
I wear a body harness at my place of employment, same issue with crap Elastic bands, tried using Electrical tape, since the straps on my harness didn't really need regular adjustment. That too, wore loose over time. Definitely gonna give this a whirl whenever I find some paracord!
I love this mod! I stopped using my Aer City Sling because those dang elastic holders have stretched out. I'm now using an Alpaka Elements Tech Case and wanted to get an Alpaka pro strap but didn't want to deal with the elastic holders again...Thank you for this idea!
Awesome to hear that! I love my Alpaka slings too, but as you said the keeper elastics aren't the best. Even grabbing the bag in the wrong place sometimes causes the excess strap to come loose for me, so I just started doing this instead. Glad it's working out for you too!
Perfect. This one I can genuinely use right now. Thanx for the Ebook too.
Awesome video, have been having this issue with my alpaka utility pouch with the upgraded strap. This is the solution I have been waiting for!
I have that same water bladder with the additional spigot accessory. Like you, I've beat it up for about 10 years. Basically like new. I second the recommendation.
Tip: to avoid tying too tight, try putting a piece of plastic (about 3/4 the total width of the strap) and slide the plastic out after ur done!!
Hey brother!! I really enjoy watching your videos!! You’re doing an awesome job on your channel!! I’ll be working on my knots while listening to the melody of your channel it calms me down. Thank you so much for your time!!
Hey bro! Thank you so much for the support and joining up on Patreon, I really appreciate it. Glad the videos have helped you find a sense of peace. You're very welcome!
For the members only videos? Are the only viewed on patreon?
Didn't see this comment til now, but if you're supporting on Patreon, you'll have to watch the exclusives on the Patreon website or through the app. Member's videos on YT are for channel members, same content as Patreon, just different platform.
Yes I support you on Patreon , also, I’m subscribed to your channel on TH-cam, however, I’m old and my eyes are not doing so well and would have liked to watch your projects on tv. Thank you so much for your help!
Good way to carry cord, just in case.
Add some simple bandages and alcohol pads between the phone and the plastic protector and a ring made with wire, and you have it all.
The excess on straps is meant to be folded on itself 3-4 times before going under the elastic band. This keeps it short, tidy, and snug. The trick is learning how tight to fold the strap. Too tight and you end up with too much material under the elastic. Too loose and you end up with a mess of strap that looks like you haven't used an elastic keeper at all.
I've run so many military packs over the years and these always have absurd lengths of straps, as they usually make sure they have and adjustment range to fit on the smallest soldier without body armor right on up to the largest soldier with body armor. Efficiently rolling the straps is critical to having your equipment stay looking tidy, though most will just end up using tape in the end once they've got a "set and forget" length dialed in...
Great stuff thx!! I never thought of this one. I made use of a "soft shackle" when my umbrella had a breakdown recently, and remained half open bcoz well... It's old. And two times the paracord from deployable bracelets fixed broken bags, that breaks when u step off the bus. (Sharp edges from other packages cuts through plastic) Anyway, great upload thx!!
Those are great fixes! I've been thinking of doing a simple "soft shackle" tutorial too. Will have to come up with different examples of it's use in everyday life. So thanks for sharing those ideas with me!
Liked the reference to "Ashley's Book of Knots" or as I call it "My knotty book". Subscribed.
Nice knot. Looks easy enough. I bet ill mess it up though(overthinking it) 🤷♂️
Ill give it a try as soon as i get my hands on some paracord.
Thank you! I love my Mammut Seon Fanny pack but it has two dangling straps that kinda annoy me. Now I have a solution.
i have other bags where this is a similar issue, thank you for this tip, I have plenty of 550 laying around, I'ma gonna do this today for several. Thanks again!
You're welcome, glad I could be of service!
Best video on you tube to do this tie!!!
Cool !
I see at least half a dozen possibilities to implement this...
Great relaxing evening ahead.
Thanks!
I think you can use this knot to stop backpack straps from loosening too.
Thanks for the free ebook. Really enjoying it! Also, I found when doing this “hack” using a piece of cardboard sized to the belt worked so I could cinch down the cord without deforming the belt. Thanks again!
Long time ago, 55 years, my brother used to make bracelets from leather boot laces. Like para “survival “ bracelets of today. We called them anti bear bracelets.
(We live in Illinois). When wearing one, we never saw a bear!
I think I'm going to find a use for this today. Thanks for the tip Happy St. Patrick's Day 🍀
I just joined your channel on patreon. You’re doing an awesome job on your channel!! Thank you so much!!
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I've been using black 10 inch zip ties for this purpose. But I'm gonna try this one. Thanks!
What tool are you using to press the melted ends?
Paracord knotters tool/marlinspike
That's a titanium marlinspike by Patrick Ober of Ober Metalworks
This is perfect and works great! However, do you have a solution for excess straps which could be stored cos they're way too long after tightening?
Based on other comments that I've seen you're supposed to roll up the excess and then use webbing/elastic to keep it bundled against the strap.
I like this. I have a issue like this with my hunting backpack. I will be doing some of these. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome, hope it helps and thanks for the comment!
Great idea, i have the same pocket with the same strap thanks !!!!
Great idea!what bag is that?
Thanks! Link for the bag is at the top of the description box 👍
Like the Solomon Rope Ladder. ❤ Full sized rope ladder to climb.
Fantastic tutorial thanks!
amazing hack 👋👋👋 I have the same issue with my beltbag strap...thank you 😊
Thanks, hope it works well for you!
Idk I never thought about this. So simple but great idea thank you
Thanks for another great video sir!
Ive been accessorizing my own bag with the things I've learned on your channel and I'm definitely going to add this as well. Might be able to do something similar with my helmet strap, will have to experiment and see what works!
Keep up the good work!
You're welcome! That's what I love about paracord too, so easy to personalize and accessorize your own stuff and make it yours. Have fun!
You could also use ranger straps (think slices of bicycle inner tube.
I use it as a belt loop. Just had to fold my belt 3 times to have enough room left.
Love my alpaca sling keep all my gear in it along with an extra mag for the pistol
Well im definitely going to do this to my chrome industries kadet tomorrow. That my one gripe with the bag. It has the same stupid bungie on it that doesnt work just like yours.
Perfect solution for my daily nemesis 👍
Wait, how do the ends stay in place? Looks like it would easily pop out 😮
When you snip, melt, and press down on the melted ends the molten plastic sticks the end of the cord to the surrounding area and keeps it secure. But you do have to melt it enough so that it does this.
Great for women
What flashlight is that?
I've added a link for it in the description
I always used zip ties for backpack straps . Your solution is a bit more elegant.
Guess what I will be teaching all of the Scouts in my son's troop at the next meeting! 😂
Thick elasticated hair bands works well for this and many other applications.
Useful. Thanks for sharing.
Perfect. Just perfect. Thank you. 👍🏻
You're welcome!
Will definitely try that, thank you.
Please do and you're welcome!
Effectively does what you want it to do and looks good too, like it belongs.
Super cool tips!
G’day, love the idea and intend to use it. BUT I don’t like the look of it! Do you have another way where the cords are parallel side by side without the angled gaps between them?
Excuse me, I want to ask if there is more than one color, for example using green, yellow, blue and red rope, is that possible? How to? maybe you can try it
Yes, you can definitely use more than one color. You can join two pieces of different colored cord and then do the same method shown in this video. Here is how you join the cord: th-cam.com/video/a1JBWZ3HFhg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=hYF8HrRB5w_Z0Ss7
Nice idea dude
What’s the tool you use at 1:43?
That's a titanium marlinspike by Obermetal Works. This one was more on the pricey side due to it's material. But there are cheaper options if you check out my Amazon page for my recommended tools
cool purse hack.
Dang it! I clicked on this thinking there was some kind of new Tactical Trapper Keeper!! 😡
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Lol, you got the thumbs Up just for the "dangly bit" joke!
Gonna do this for my bike helmet, it didn't come with a keeper for the strap ends and it's driving me crazy
All along I've been weaving cobra knots thinking it's called a square knot, but a square knot is just for tying two rope ends together, am I right?
This'll go great with cobra buckles.
Thank you
I did knot expect this 😊
Such an awesome idea!! Love your channel. You have such great ideas. Thanks for the awesome content!
Thank you for the kind words! You're most very welcome!
i found a problem and the solution at the same time. thank you
Or you can just roll the excess strap and secure it with the elastic band that’s already in there.
I tried that, but I didn't like having a section of the strap that was extra bulky as I'd sometimes feel it against my back when I'm sitting in my car
@@TheWeaversofEternity well not with that attitude
I don’t see the link to the Alpaca Gear.
Ah my bad! I just added the links to the description and pinned comment. Thanks for pointing that out!
I mean you could do that, or and hear me out on this FOLD THE STRAP AND PUT IT IN THE KEEPER LIKE YOURE SUPPOSED TO. WOW just wow
I tried that, but sometimes when grabbing the strap my hand would hit/knock the bundled up strap loose because it's not super tight/secure in the keeper, so this is much more effective for me.
My simple solution, though not as stylish as yours, is to use the Velcro cable tie/ cable band from DAISO store to fix this problem.
Thanks for the video
You're most very welcome!
Buena idea 😊😊😊😊
Cool hack, thanks.
You're welcome, thanks for stopping by as always!
Get a bellroy sling. Best straps
I'll have to check those out, thanks for the recommendation!
Why not just fold up the excess and then secure it with the elastic?
It slips no matter what. I have this case and strap and it's a PITA. I ended up using black tape.
And when you want to adjust it, you always have to sort it out and afterwards fold it back in. I have the strap (put it to various bags/pouches) and folding it nicely is always pissing me off. Staying folded out, flat and put would be it. Will definitely try this out.
Or you could just put another piece of securing elastic around the strap?
I originally did that with a black rubber band, but it broke off not too long after
Every part of that bag is made using cord ... 🤯 depends how you like to tie your cobra knot.
Hi, what's with the bag?
Full review and what's in the bag here ▶th-cam.com/video/mxx8rc0875Y/w-d-xo.html
this dude wants to be EXCESSORIZEME sooooo much
I wouldn't dare even try... he's the 👑lol
@@TheWeaversofEternitygood long may he riegn i like your videos too
Yo what is that hoodie?
That's the stretch dry sweat full zip hoodie from Uniqlo
Don't forget to cut off all the length you'll never use, which is probably most of that, negating this problem in the first place.
Sweet
By knot definitions, it’s not a just a square knot, isn’t it more of a hitch?
I've never called it a cobra knot, I called it a cobra weave. Because it's a weave, not one knot. Achieved with square knots. As for the bracelet, someone else can die on that hill.
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