Bushcraft - Making a Tripod for My Backpack/Rucksack

I make a tripod using my Leatherman Super Tool 300's saw blade and some paracord. This tripod is used to suspend my backpack off the floor for our day in the woods.

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Education

Tags:

• Bushcraft
• tripod
• rucksack
• backpack
• 550
• paracord
• leatherman
• super
• tool
• 300
• saw
• blade
• survival

[theNewCodingFrontier]

I know I'm a little late on this...but to save resources strip the paracord to have multiple strands. Also paul from hedge hog leatherworks gives a great tutorial on lashing a tripod here watch?v=k-btbzNu4So

[ColinOutdoors]

@theNewCodingFrontier Not really mate, the cord I used is part of the shelter kit, so not cutting it as it was only a temporary tripod

[xACeHeAdx]

insted of using of that cord a better not to use is a jam not it uses alot les cord :)

[ColinOutdoors]

@xACeHeAdx Ok mate, nice suggestion, nothing wrong with the way I did it though and its a piece of cord I use for shelter so no need to cut it

[sweetypie000]

oh.... i mostly lash my pack to a tree......

[ColinOutdoors]

@sweetypie000 Thats a good option too :-)

[ColinOutdoors]

@andrewsheldonreeves Interesting, thanks for the tip. 

[ColinOutdoors]

@andrewsheldonreeves Good point my friend, I wanted a clean cut and had the right tool for it :-)

[andrewsheldonreeves]

50 pound test monofiliment works also and you get 200 yards for $2. It's also biodegradable and super lightweight.

[andrewsheldonreeves]

experienced woodsmans trick - after cutting halfway snap it between the crook of two trees or just bash it on the ground. leverage and momentum do the rest.