Like many people who enjoys spending time in the outdoors, the cold and wet is one of the times where I do not relish going outside to hone my skills or just to practice what I know. But, to be a well-rounded survivalist and bushcraft teacher, you must practice in the cold and wet. However, the cold and wet presents its own unique problems and challenges, especially when you are trying to erect a shelter to get warm and dry. The most common issues which we all face in cold and wet conditions is cold is numb fingers and hands, which cause issues when we a trying to string up a tarp/shelter. We have all been there, trying to pull a bungee around a tree or tie a knot in para cord, when our minds are telling our hands and fingers to move but due to the cold and wet – the hands and fingers are stiff and numb. The answer is a quick release expandable string line, which are easy to make and far easier to use in all weather conditions.
The quick release expandable string lines have been used by countless people for many years. What’s more, the expandable lines are relatively cheap and simple to make. The only materials you really need is para cord and bungees. The benefits to using these types of lines are endless and they have multiple uses, and are very easy to put up and take down.