Break-Free Neck Lanyard

[MathewsBowHunter2000]

Great video. Here in California a concealed neck knife is illegal (at least a fixed blade, I'm not sure about a folder but I think it's OK).

[bullthrush]

Removing the inner core will reduce the 550 strength to 100 pounds. A knot will further reduce the strength to about 85 pounds.

[mysss29]

@bullthrush bullshit. the core accounts for 300 pounds of the cord's breaking strength.

[mysss29]

@mysss29 ...besides, 85 pounds is still quite sufficient to strangle you.

[VoidOnTuesday]

this is a great idea, thanks man

[biguy525]

How would it react if you were to get in a fight and someone was to grab it an try to choke you? Good video.

[VoidOnTuesday]

@biguy525 grabbing any kind of neck loop from the front is just going to give you a better angle to strike back at your attacker, you only have to worry if the chord loops around the FRONT of your neck.

[YoungGun0085]

Great Channel. I've watched a handful of your videos and Thumbs Up all around. Very imformative and detailed. That's much appreciated. I was wondering if you could put together a video with your suggestions for apparel. Something for outdoor gear that includes multi weather applications. 24/7 pants, shirts, jackets, boots, utility belts, pouches, etc. Regardless, I look forward to using what Ive learned already. Thanks for the videos.

[oud25]

do u know of any knots that would do the same thing?

[EagleScout556]

Very good video.All your videos are full of valuable info.

[TheYTViolation]

Simple..yes, but a great idea. Thanks for the vids!!

[hinckleypoland]

great idea. 

[braxtonamour]

I simply don't understand why people post negative comments on PackRat's channel. He seems honest and nice enough

[mrmonkeyman50]

Google "safety lanyard". There are places that sell in-line break-away pieces that won't require pain/friction.

[patidwelljr]

Just curious, do the cords still pop free easily if you pull them in opposite directions? In other words with a 90 degree bend at the slider? I get the impression that your test was to grasp the slider and snap it off the end of the cord, but I may be mistaken. Thanks.

[CampfireTalk]

I've been using this same set up for a while now & I've experienced zero problems.

Great comment on getting quality toggles (sliders) & I'll second that they should be the right size for the cordage.

Thanks again Packrat & thanks to JC. Sharing tips & ideas like this one helps us all.

[60odeeman]

Thanks for posting!

Your ideas are always helpful

[Cr0cket20]

Great idea PackRat. 

[medicjimr]

Good idea and tip glad you shared it.

[7inmag1inpipe]

Great stuff. Keep em coming.

[barnettzack]

rock on! great idea



[epetrie]

great idea!!!! I use a neck knife around the camp but never walk with one because of the points you have brought up.

[1420truthseeker]

Great safety tip. Kudos!

[jaytheirish]

Great idea! For those of you concerned with the slider getting hung up, you can use simple large wooden or plastic beads similar to a ranger bead setup for this. You will need to test a few sizes to get the right tension you desire. But the end result will be a lower tension threshold to release it. Another idea would be to make a slider using a small separate piece of cord or rubber banding tied with just enough tension to hold ends together. I prefer the beads though. Nice video!

[buggymak]

nice vid

[05MagnumSXT]

Great video. Gives you something to think about. Keep up the good work.

[Roboflux]

Nice one, thanks.

[crazzzyduckz1]

great job 7 stars for safety you and bcafotw both great channels thank you again

[rogrich]

Great job PackRat556, I have never worn gear from around my neck for exactly the reason you mentioned.Gonna go get some sliders ASAP.I mountain bike, Kayak, hike and camp so I will use your idea a lot.Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

[PittRules55]

can you do a review of this knife?

[Pir8AdventureLeague]

Great idea, and those are meant for two pieces of cord. I make a lot of my own gear and use those all the time, it's a pain in the butt to get them threw, but they are quite sturdy.

[darkwhitedirewolf]

Thanks

After watching your channel I wont look like such a camping noob.

[cadrician]

Nice topic! great job!

[tislafl]

I tried this some two years ago carefully using a slider with a weak spring and avoiding ridges on the end of the 3mm pp cord, put it around my neck and janked. It hurt more than i care for and i use a thin (say 1/8 inch) ring of bicycle inner tubing now, wrapped a few times (i use 3).

Please consider that the forces on the slider will be sideways increasing friction and the ridges may jam in the slider.

You have me quite a bit worried, please reconsider your system.

[markshmily]

Great video.

Is that knife the Rat 3 by any chance?

Also... have you, or could you, do a vidoe on knots?

Maybe ones you use the most or what not.

[ColinOutdoors]

Fantastic idea PackRat, great safety feature.

[tekknorat]

Great video. I was concerned about this issue too. Thanks for sharing ideas.

[faranglaw]

Good idea bro... :)

[xAZAZELx13]

Kool video. I highly doubt anyone would ever hang themselves with their neck lanyard by mistake though.

[AppalachianFreedom]

-- Great idea! -- I wonder how the sliders from CountyComm would measure up....Just wondering.

[bcafotw]

Great demo and info, for any one choosing neck carry system.

thank you for the kind words, look forward to feed back.

thanks and our best, Tom / JC