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I was having trouble storing empty platypus bags when I hike and so I thought I would look for a mod to fix my problem. I stumbled across a shock cord mod that would help you roll up the bags when they are in your pack to save room and keep them from getting damaged. so I purchased some 1\8Th inch shock cord from the local fabric store.
first you cut a length of 10 inches.
then you fold it in half and tie an overhand knot about 1 1\2 inches down from the loop.
make sure the loop fits over the bottle mouth snug. if it doesn't you can loosen the knot and tighten it on the bottle.
then you tie another knot at the two loose ends to make another large loop. this will hold the bottle rolled up.
after rolling up the bag, you pull the shock cord under the bag and loop it over the top of the mouth of the bag. this secures it and keeps it rolled.
now you give it a try. all in all this gear mod cost me $1.20. not bad.
first you cut a length of 10 inches.
then you fold it in half and tie an overhand knot about 1 1\2 inches down from the loop.
make sure the loop fits over the bottle mouth snug. if it doesn't you can loosen the knot and tighten it on the bottle.
then you tie another knot at the two loose ends to make another large loop. this will hold the bottle rolled up.
after rolling up the bag, you pull the shock cord under the bag and loop it over the top of the mouth of the bag. this secures it and keeps it rolled.
now you give it a try. all in all this gear mod cost me $1.20. not bad.
