Marlin Spike Straps

**Pipsissewa** · 03-02-2014, 07:12

Originally Posted by Aardvark

... don't leave in there for the MSH, pink mason line tag tied on for visibility. ...

Originally Posted by Boston

I melt a hole in the end of my straps with my soldering iron, drill a small hole in the toggle, and use mason line loops to connect them together. Never lose a toggle. Even with a pocket you could drop it, etc.

Originally Posted by cdburgess

Sounds like I have been over thinking it too much. This is the feedback I am looking for. I like the idea of the drilling a hole and using mason line. I also like the idea of the arrow shaft. I am going to look into that too.

I do similar (also with hot pink mason's line!) I threaded a length of mason's line THROUGH the arrow shaft toggle and tied a loop. I LARK'S HEAD the loop on to the strap's loop when breaking down. Can't be lost and if I drop it, I can see the bright pink mason's line in the leaves. No drilling holes in the toggles and no melting holes in the straps. Good luck!

**Theosus** · 03-02-2014, 16:41

What about making a hole in the end of the strap, and drilling a hole in the toggle, and tying it on with paracord? Then it slips out easy but it won't get lost.

I have my toggles and straps in my "evening kit" bag - It holds my bear bag rope, tree straps, tarp pegs, and toggles. It doubles as my rock bag when I need to hang the bear bag. Pretty much all the stuff I need in the evening when making camp.

**HammockBackpacker** · 03-02-2014, 17:16

These variations are sparking new thoughts. I like the idea of keeping them attached to the ends of the straps so they are right where you need them. I will keep thinking about all of these ideas. His is great!

**gmcttr** · 03-02-2014, 18:56

I can't get over thinking that a big loop of one inch webbing hanging down from the toggle
would constitute an attractive nuisance to the camp prankster.

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