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Post by tomqvaxy on May 28, 2021 9:17:09 GMT -8
anyone link a suitable ranger band to seal my pants cuffs against creepy-crawlies?
thanks
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Post by dayhiker on May 28, 2021 9:43:16 GMT -8
Never heard of them , but found this link www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8XvhWEyKhcjust use old bike tires, or a guy in the comments says to use wheel barrel tires. Seal pants not a big thing where I hike, gators, or maybe a bike strap could work too? |
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Post by zeke on May 28, 2021 10:02:14 GMT -8
Any Army surplus should have blousing bands, or they are available on the web. Not so sure I would trust them to completely seal the pant leg, but they'll do for starters. linklmgt4u |
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Post by tomqvaxy on May 28, 2021 12:09:35 GMT -8
well..... guess we're even because i never heard of a "blousing band". i figured all those GIs just tucked them fatigues into their boots or something.
i'm perhaps a bit overly cautious of ticks & lyme disease stuff. i may try bicycle cuff holder-backers since their design has already taken into account my ankle diameter.
thanks for the suggestions; got trapped by mine-own thinking again!
but i did finally get that cup! (toaks 550 & 650 - two-fer!)
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Post by trinity on May 28, 2021 12:37:24 GMT -8
i'm perhaps a bit overly cautious of ticks & lyme disease stuff. Perhaps. But my wife has chronic Lyme Disease, and it is no joke. I visited a family last week, the husband also has chronic Lyme. He is bedridden and unresponsive. Really tragic. As dorky as it looks, I've always thought the most effective means of preventing ticks was to tuck your pants into your socks and then spray your socks down with DEET or picaridin, or dust them with sulfur powder. |
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Post by zeke on May 28, 2021 13:31:11 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2021 17:53:37 GMT -8
there are two kinds: Sawyer pump bottle is most popular (can find it even at Walmart) but the stuff sold at Tractor Supply and other farm related supplies is much better. You MUST dilute it, It's toxic to cats and fish in its liquid state, but after its dry its fine. There are a lot of posts here and elsewhere on the web on how to use it, dilution ratios etc.
You can even purchase clothing that is pre-treated that will last for at least 50 washings.
As for pants, if you're rich and famous Rail Riders makes a great hiking pant that is designed to fit over boot tops. I've had them for years. Gaiters will work too. Look at the Mountain Laurel Design ones. they make a shortie for trail runners, but I never use those, I much prefer a boot. but that's another thread.
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Post by ErnieW on May 30, 2021 11:08:26 GMT -8
I have velco straps for securing my pant legs to stop them from getting into the chain when I bike ride. Would something like that work for you?
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Post by tomqvaxy on May 31, 2021 2:09:55 GMT -8
that's what i'm leaning towards. if nothing else, the reflector strip will dazzle them as i fleetingly pass.
for anyone with a bug-phobia ..... watch Bug on amazon prime . . . .
i had to stop when he started pulling his own teeth with vise-grips.
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Post by Coolkat on Jun 2, 2021 9:00:28 GMT -8
Maybe I don't understand what is wanted here because if I understand correctly, what is wrong with a rubber band?
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Post by tomqvaxy on Jun 2, 2021 12:47:13 GMT -8
so bland . . .
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Post by ErnieW on Jun 2, 2021 13:38:50 GMT -8
I was thinking by context here what ranger bands are, pants clips, but then I thought maybe I would check with a Google. I found this video:
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Post by Lamebeaver on Jun 2, 2021 17:51:32 GMT -8
This is what you're looking for.
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Post by tomqvaxy on Jun 3, 2021 1:12:00 GMT -8
i need higher boots . . . s i g h . . .
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Post by Westy on Jun 3, 2021 8:14:11 GMT -8
Thanks for the flashback! |
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