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#191962 - 12/27/09 09:57 PM Re: Survival uses of "ranger bands" [Re: ]
JohnE Offline
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You guys are way off base. The first known use for a "Ranger Band" was when Clayton Moore used one to keep his mask on.

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#191978 - 12/28/09 01:03 AM Re: Survival uses of "ranger bands" [Re: ]
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Quiet down separate pieces of gear that would otherwise click, chime, rattle, wear, rub, etcetera, together.

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#191996 - 12/28/09 05:34 AM Re: Survival uses of "ranger bands" [Re: dweste]
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Cover shiny stuff to reduce your visual profile.

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#192037 - 12/28/09 10:18 PM Re: Survival uses of "ranger bands" [Re: dweste]
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Add a rubber grip to the outside of whatever.

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#192039 - 12/28/09 10:22 PM Re: Survival uses of "ranger bands" [Re: dweste]
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A simple and excellent idea. Now I need a source of used inner tubes.
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#192040 - 12/28/09 10:44 PM Re: Survival uses of "ranger bands" [Re: RobertRogers]
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Originally Posted By: RobertRogers
A simple and excellent idea. Now I need a source of used inner tubes.


Bicycle shop?

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#192041 - 12/28/09 10:46 PM Re: Survival uses of "ranger bands" [Re: dweste]
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When wrapped around a container seam: holds top on, creates a grip, more water- and dust-resistant, dull down any flash, creates a "pocket" within which to stow other small items, etc,


Edited by dweste (12/28/09 10:47 PM)

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#192043 - 12/28/09 10:56 PM Re: Survival uses of "ranger bands" [Re: RobertRogers]
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Any cyclist will have plenty.....
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#192064 - 12/29/09 03:21 AM Re: Survival uses of "ranger bands" [Re: hikermor]
dweste Offline
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Protect the surface of whatever it is wrapped around [?signal mirror?].

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#192101 - 12/29/09 05:21 PM Re: Survival uses of "ranger bands" [Re: dweste]
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Fasten splints or 'sister' pieces to reinforce / temporarily repair something thin that is broken.

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