I've wondered about this for quite a while, so I thought I would ask.

If you have something like an Altoids PSK, do you wrap it with anything, like duct tape, electrical tape, fishing line or 550 cord? Not just a bit to keep it closed or sealed, but around and around and around?

And if you do, why? Isn't that a great way to slow down access to something you might need in a hurry?

I use mine quite frequently, and if I had to unwind a bunch of stuff, I wouldn't use it much at all, and probably wouldn't bother carrying it after a while. The one time I really needed my lighter, I was hyperventilating, sweating, scared to death and my hands were shaking (bear). If I had had to unwrap 20' of duct tape from around it first, I doubt that I could have gotten it open.

So, what's the thinking on this?

Sue