Cross posted from Farcebook for prosperity.
We all have those small, seemingly insignificant little things with our gear that often makes life easier or more comfortable.
Sometimes, that small thing can inspire others because it may not be widely realized or known.
Best example I have is my boot laces.
Nowadays, I tie three Figure Eight knot’s in my laces. One in the middle to prevent slippage, and one at each end to prevent the lace from slipping out of the eyelets and save me time whilst tightening up my boots.
From the photos, it can also be observed I also have two surgeons knots at the junction point of my ankle/foot.
These surgeons knots allow different tension zones in my boot.
Normally, I like it slightly loose in the foot, and tight in the ankle. These two surgeons knots allow that change without using locking eyelets.
I’m actually not a fan of locking eyelets on my boots, because they always seem to be the first point of mechanical failure, and can fray or cut laces at the most inopportune times.
So, what are your little tricks on gear?
We all have those small, seemingly insignificant little things with our gear that often makes life easier or more comfortable.
Sometimes, that small thing can inspire others because it may not be widely realized or known.
Best example I have is my boot laces.
Nowadays, I tie three Figure Eight knot’s in my laces. One in the middle to prevent slippage, and one at each end to prevent the lace from slipping out of the eyelets and save me time whilst tightening up my boots.
From the photos, it can also be observed I also have two surgeons knots at the junction point of my ankle/foot.
These surgeons knots allow different tension zones in my boot.
Normally, I like it slightly loose in the foot, and tight in the ankle. These two surgeons knots allow that change without using locking eyelets.
I’m actually not a fan of locking eyelets on my boots, because they always seem to be the first point of mechanical failure, and can fray or cut laces at the most inopportune times.
So, what are your little tricks on gear?