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We had an outdoor movie night earlier in the summer using a borrowed projector screen. It was entirely too small for the space in our garden, so I started to look around for something that would fill the space and collapse for easy storage. I got sticker shock and decided to just build my own with a budget of $50. Great for both indoor and outdoor use.

The original idea sketch is here. This is pretty much identical to the final product.

Step 1: Light blocking fabric for the screen. JoAnn’s sells cheapo light blocking fabric that works great. The spool width is 54”, so that became my screen height. I wanted a 16:9 aspect ratio at minimum so I purchased 3 yards of fabric (108”). I had a 40% off coupon so got all of the fabric for $12.60.

Step 2: I sewed 1” hems on the fabric for stability and aesthetics. I just used normal cotton thread. You may be able to skip this step, but I think you would run into problems later. The screen needs to stay in tension to provide a nice picture when you project on it and I was worried that the fabric may rip without the hem.

Step 3: Add Size 4 grommets (1/2” internal diameter) at equal distances around the fabric. I purchased this kit from Amazon for $8.67, and ended up using 16. Overall the kit was really easy to use. I cut small holes in the fabric using scissors since I didn’t have a hole punch.

Step 4: Make a frame using PVC pipe. I purchased four 1” diameter, 10 ft long pipes from Home Depot for $12.88 and fittings for the various connections, $8.91. I used a hacksaw to cut them then sanded the ends. I ended up with a piece of fabric that was 52”x100” after hemming. I wanted the frame to be 2” larger on each side so that I could pull the fabric taught. The final frame is 56”x104”, so I used the following cuts from the PVC:

• 4 x 50”, 1" PVC <-- 2 top and 2 bottom
  
• 2 x 54”, 1" PVC <-- 2 sides
  
• 3 x 20”, 1" PVC (from the scraps) <-- 3 legs
  
• Use the extra 1” PVC scraps for the feet
  
• finally, 1 x 54” from 1/2" PVC pipe (for the middle pole)
  
  Note: each connector adds an inch of length.
  
  At one point I had this set up. This is when I realized the middle bar needed to be 1/2” PVC to prevent a center line. Also I realized that I needed to use PVC glue on the top and bottom bar joints to prevent torque. This was a bummer because I wanted the screen to be fully collapsible. It is still compact, but the two long poles make it less portable. I used glue that was on hand and purchased a 10 ft long 1/2” PVC as well as two reducers for the middle joints, $2.52.
  
  Grand total for the frame = $24.31.
  
  Step 5: Attach with bungee cord. I purchased a box of mini bungee cords, which worked perfectly. I used two bungees through each corner grommet, so I needed all 20 bungees. $8.03. This step could probably be done more cheaply, but I like the convenience of bungees.
  
  Step 6: Invite some friends over to celebrate your birthday with beer, popcorn, and your favorite movie. ftw.
  
  Total screen cost ~ $53.61 This ended up being over my $50 budget, but I’m happy with the results.
  
  The test run was on a calm day (~ 5 MPH breeze) and there was no problem with the screen wobbling. If it were breezy, I would put weights on the feet and use eye-screws to run line from midway up the side to tent stakes in the ground.
  
  We used a basic projector and laptop and set up our Cambridge Soundworks 5.1 speakers around the yard.
  
  Very easy project with fantastic results.
  
  edit: formatting, clarity

We have an NRS Baron 6, an Isle Airtech, and a Solstice Bali (listed most expensive to cheapest, also most volume to least, and I think longest to shortest). We bought the Solstice four years ago because it was the cheapest one available at the time and I wanted to see if we liked SUPing before throwing a bunch of money into it. I'm 5'10" and 150lbs and my boyfriend is 6'2" and 225lbs. He can ride the first two, but the solstice is much too short and thin (too little volume) to support him stably and he said he doesn't enjoy it at all. The NRS Baron is too much board for me to maneuver around the lake over a few hours and especially on rivers, thus I have a less enjoyable time on it. However, the Baron is super stable when inflated to the right pressure and it can hold a heavy cooler and I can even sit on it with him. It's a pricier board, but I thought I'd throw that in there if you ever find yourself wanting more stability. I primarily only ride the Isle and I love it, but I do find the Solstice easier to maneuver as it is shorter and has the touring style. I mostly ride the Isle over the Solstice for silly reasons--I like the graphic design better and since I spent more on it I feel like it should see the light of day more often.

Your height and weight can make a significant difference as to your enjoyment on the board so I would base your decision on how much weight there is to you and how much core strength/stability you have (more weight/less stability/easier board to balance on, go with a higher volume board, want ease of maneuverability, go with a touring board; it's kind of a balancing act of features to get the right fit). Here is a very short guide from REI, and one from StandUp Journal (which I recommend a subscription to if you get really into paddling).

Also, if you get one with D-rings but no deck rigging, I highly recommend getting some. I clip my water bottle to it with a carbiner and use it to hold down my shoes, food, hammock, and drybag.

When it comes to ordering, we've both had much better customer service with Backcountry than REI, and with Amazon, they have a great customer protection policy if you're unsure of your seller.


Edit to add that I couldn't imagine backpacking/hiking with my Isle. It's so cumbersome alone, and any additional gear would be too much bulk for me (I can fit inside the bag) to carry over terrain that isn't completely flat. I'm not very strong for a female but I am athletic (for an idea of fitness level I do Insanity 5 days/week for the past year and jog ~ 8 miles 3 days/week). My boyfriend has some severe back issues so I couldn't tell you how it is for a taller or more muscular person as he is unable to carry it far without pain.

Some of these might not be exactly what you're looking for .. but I've done several thousand miles in the last 2 months and these come to mind:

Sounds cheesy, but a paper map of the USA is great to have if you're sentimental and like to "mark up" your travelled routes with a Sharpie. There's no digital substitute for hanging one of these well-worn unfolded things with multiple colors scrawled all over it and everything.

Clean wipes for the hands. You will occasionally come across a dirty rest area that doesn't have a working faucet, or have to handle something yucky... Have em handy.

Rain-X. Drown your windshield and windows in this stuff, it is super helpful on long journeys through rainy areas. Have a bottle on you. I've been able to significantly wear down a fresh coat of Rain-X after only 700mi or so, simply by driving through torrential downpours for a few hours.

Air travel pillows. The ones you get at airports. Awesome!

Lighter-to-USB power converter, more than one if you have more than one 12V outlet in the vehicle.

A decent pair of binoculars -- especially if you're going through the western US, is great to have. Saves you having to use those sucky telescopes they charge 50 cents to use, and you get stereo vision.

Knotbone bungee straps for your storage area: http://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-KBB9-03-01-KnotBone-Adjustable/dp/B0037H3K3C ... Great for tying stuff down so you're not constantly listening to your larger items sliding across every time you make a sudden turn. These are awesome. (edit: check to see that you have D-rings to attach these to in your car.. sometimes they can be hidden under panels).

Gorruck 34L GR2 Coyote Tan - a good bag, heavy, uncomfortable, probably give it to my grandchildren in like 50 years

Flip Flops - generic things

Bigblue 28W solar charger - very good, can charge my battery up during the day if i leave it in the sun which I've never really done honestly

Jakemy hardware tools - seamed useful? i've never needed this

Army glove shells - i thought i used these a lot and were indistructable but now that i think of it, i don't use them that often and are probably pretty cheaply made.

Sharpie, pen, all weather notebook - probably should switch over to a fisher space pen...

Straws - these are probably already broken.

Whistle - really really really loud

Fire-striker, matches, lighter - i'm not sure i have enough ways to start a fire

Fresnel lens - ok, now i have enough

LED flashlight - i used to go running in the middle of the night with this flashlight, its tiny

LED flashlight - this isn't the one i have but looks kinda similar? i don't remember where i got mine

Earbuds - generic cheap earbuds

Leatherman Surge - given to me by my wife for passing the bar. thanks wife!

First Aide kit - i put mine together from stuff i've stolen from friends houses whenever i go over and use the bathroom

playing cards - these look very similar to the ones i have, they are plastic so they won't get rained on

glasses/ sunglasses - i have really bad vision

personal hygiene kit - aahhhh dry shaving

Sawyer Mini / syringe, collapsible canteen (dirty), heavy duty straw - i've never used this

collapsible canteen (clean) - i've never used this either

sewing kit - i've used this a lot

ID tags - i guess if i get blown up they'll know my blood type?

garbage bag - for when my pockets are full

elastic bands - i use these when packing to keep rolled socks and things from falling apart

Salt - i have nooooo idea why i have this

cooking grate - i'm not going to hold meat over a fire with a stick like some sort of caveman

heavy duty ziplock bag - in case my mapcase breaks and other reasons

rip-patch - leftover from when i needed a pack because i bought a crummy cheap inflatable sleeping pad.

Army Fleece Beanie - i always keep this at the top of my pack

4 Bungie Cords - not the one i use but similar. to make a field-expedient shelter

Trowel - for disposal of biological wastes

Lensatic compass - because GPS should only be a backup

Pocketboy 130 folding saw - i have a bigger one for yardwork, this small one is really great

Tent stakes - for tent staking

Ravpower 26800 Battery - use this all the time can fast chage my stuff

Battery Battery holder, cables, wall charger - all fits togehter like glove!

Army Poncho - wear it, make a tent out of it etc

Microfiber towel - not the one i use but similar. i mainly use this for when the kids accidentally fall in a lake like they tend to do for some reason

Down Jacket - cheap chinese knockoff... i feel bad for not buying american

Wet weather top - not sure this is worth the space/weight

Wet Weather bottom - not sure if this is worth the weight/space

Silkweights - PJs! and warmth

Jungle Blanket - this is a lot better than the army's woobie. lighter and warmer

Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet - again, gift from wife. she wanted me to chop things and be more manly, generally. now i come home with parts of wildlife for her to cook

Map of New England - or, how i stopped worrying and love dismounted land navigation

PT belt - keeps me safe in all situations

Compression straps - i don't like lashing things to the outside but i guess i can if i wanted to

Fork and Spoon - stole these from the kitchen. i'll probably be replacing this soon with something titanium.

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EDIT: i just priced it out: $1,585.08 total

I've seen a similar problem before and I think you'll be just fine. The top two clips may not fully close but it is not the end of the world as long as the clip "eyelets" are resting flush on the rack. First, I would make sure the bottom adjustable arm is adjusted to where it will prevent the bag from moving upward. Then I would get something like this. I would test different sizes to find one that doesn't put too much pressure (or friction) on the pannier, but enough to prevent it from moving too much on bumps. It may not look pretty, but touring is not for the narcissistic. I would definitely test your set-up on several shorter 1-2 day rides to make sure no friction is occurring which might tear up your panniers and that (most importantly) the panniers won't pop off the rack frame or slide around. Though this is just good protocol with any new gear.

Regardless if you go this route or not - DO NOT CUT your RackTime rack. It is tubular aluminum so it won't rust, but it also is a lot weaker than steel. If you cut it, you could really jeopardize the integrity of the rack (which is probably rated at a little over 50-60lbs as is), and set yourself up for a catastrophic touring accident. Given the money you spent on those nice panniers, I HIGHLY suggest supplementing them with a Surly Nice Rack up front. It's steel...and it's heavy(er)...but it will fit the Ortleibs very comfortably and will last a lifetime. I have two Ortleib FrontRoller Classics on a Surly Nice rack in the front and and works great!!!

Nice. I envy your trip, as I sit at my desk in the midst of a conference call that started 4 hours ago and shows no sign of ending any time soon.

Gonna throw a couple of questions out at ya (no need to answer me - more for you to think about). Experienced WW/flatwater kayaker & canoeist here, with some rescue training... I can't see everything you have, but am wondering what safety stuff you've got with you.

+1 for the attached knife to PFD (tip - get a bungee ball thing, wrap it thru the hole in the base of the knife and flip the ball portion up above the tip, over the part that is permanently attached to the PFD. That way, it can't end up on the bottom of the lake/river (with umpteen others just like it). Also, when you pop it off intentionally, you can slide the bungee thing over your hand so that if you drop the knife, it hangs from your wrist. (need to be careful not to stab yourself, though. ;-) ) Here's a link to Amazon for the balls I'm talking about: https://www.amazon.com/ABCCANOPY-Bungee-Canopy-Elastic-String/dp/B07M7TLS1C/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=bungee+ball&qid=1573753498&s=hi&sr=1-6

*) any bailers or bilge pump coming with to empty water from a swamped kayak

*) anything to help you climb back in in deep water - a paddle float or a length of webbing/rope to be used as a step off of the

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Just a couple of things to think about.

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Enjoy your trip - I SOOOO envy you right now. :-)

I see you have 4" ducting but trust me you're definitely going to want to have this, thankfully 6" ducting isn't to expensive. Also buy these, so much easier than duct tape and these for managing the ducting. This and this too for supporting the inline fan and filter, the inline fan at full power will vibrate very slightly and I feel that the bungee cords help minimize vibration. I usually use zip ties for managing cords but also as a precautionary measure, I have a few loosely secured zip ties on my inline fans just in case a bungee cord were to become unsecured which that has never happened thankfully but you can never be to safe.

My one bag at home experiment preparations so far yields 2 things a must-have:

1. A good clothes line with solid attachment ends with built in hangers, fully adjustable and super lightweight.
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NUM8D4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
   
2. A dry bag size 4-10L that serves multiple purposes ie. to keep water out for like electronics when needed, to hold dirty laundry that needs to be washed, and most importantly: To hand wash your clothes in. Please fellow one baggers, let us reconsider washing our clothes in a sink. Washing in dry sack is far more superior and hygienic, and can just flip inside out to wipe dry after use. So easy! And adds mere ounces to your overall carry.
   https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Ultralight-Alloy-10-Liter/dp/B00ATNIGKO/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1504905265&sr=1-1&keywords=dry%2Bbag%2Boutdoor%2Bresearch&th=1&psc=1

Okay 4 plants with good genetics can yield just as much weed as 6 plants with lesser genetics.

So here is what I recommend.

Tent: 4x4 minimum with 5x5 preferred because it gives you room to walk in the tent which saves your back and also gives you room for extra equipment inside the tent, buy Vivosun they are good quality and have excellent zippers.


Seeds/breeders: Dinafem and Dutch Passion are excellent breeders you can buy both from Dinafem.

https://www.dinafem.org/en/

Grow Light: Depending on how large of a yield you want you have several options.

500 Watt Samsung LED.

https://meijiuled.en.alibaba.com/product/62001333924-807906070/Fomex_hlg_550v2_Samsung_lm301b_480w_288_full_spectrum_dimmer_function.html?spm=a2700.icbuShop.41413.8.24d4185dhzMSXW

320 watt Samsung LED.

If you want more than 500 watts in a 4x4 or 5x5 you can buy more than one of these lights and hang them side by side.

https://meijiuled.en.alibaba.com/product/60803100408-807313817/2018_new_products_quantum_board_800_V2_samsung_lm301b_top_bin_full_spectrum_led_grow_light_with_320W_HLG_driver.html?spm=a2700.icbuShop.41413.72.39352189gT0xyF

Ventilation:

Exhaust fan.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XBXFPD?pf_rd_p=c2945051-950f-485c-b4df-15aac5223b10&pf_rd_r=MZ90W6M80NJB8KY91153

Carbon Filter.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01731MLFK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ducting.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791V19H7/?coliid=IOTPSB8SN2VX3&colid=2JRQ421G587OR&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Fertilizer/supplements:

https://www.advancednutrients.com/

Misc stuff:

Hygrometer.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HDW58GS/?coliid=I3I7T3XZ9CIWY3&colid=2JRQ421G587OR&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Rope Hangers.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BWQB49J/?coliid=I3UY93HADIWB52&colid=2JRQ421G587OR&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Jewelers Loupe.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077XWJGN4/?coliid=I2Z2SKYZ5WH6JZ&colid=2JRQ421G587OR&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Trimming Scissors.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00114TK46/?coliid=I1DY00ZE56UXO4&colid=2JRQ421G587OR&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Felt Pots.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TF9E6XE/?coliid=I21TH7VWPFRA0E&colid=2JRQ421G587OR&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

TDS Meter.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2O1Z5B/?coliid=I1SGIRSI7FWY4V&colid=2JRQ421G587OR&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

pH Meter.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M87S9F4/?coliid=I2H2GCFLMBVHM4&colid=2JRQ421G587OR&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Is there anything else I can help you with?

If you want to walk from one end of the ship to the other quickly, use the hallways on a passenger cabin deck, not the crowded main hallways where the casino/restaurants are located, or the crowded sun deck. Don't run though. Somebody's bound to be sleeping.


For a Caribbean vacation, bring more than one swimsuit. Bring an extra clothesline to hang wet clothes from. This is what I use.
https://www.amazon.com/Coghlans-0433-Adjustable-Bungee-Clothesline/dp/B000NUM8D4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1494271465&sr=8-5&keywords=travel+clothesline


Shore excursions cost a lot more if you purchase them from the cruise line. The extra peace of mind might be worth it, though.


Book dining well in advance if you want to eat at normal hours.


I signed up for a meet up for the first day of our cruise on Cruisecritic.com. Good way to meet other people.


Congratulations and best wishes!

I don't think it's for sale anymore, it's something like this one only slightly taller.

I love my portable racing setup; if it weren't so goddamn expensive, I think we would hear a lot more PSVR reviewers talking about how awesome racing games are in VR. My favorite simple mod for my Playseat Challenge is using a tie down to bind the peddle board to the back of the chair; really makes the whole thing super stable for transit.

It's funny, because I get made fun of for having like 30 ratchet straps stowed in my truck cab, in a bag in the bed of my truck, and in the tongue-box of my equipment trailer. What can I say, I like to be prepared!

So the other day I was joking that I was going to mount a plastic Plano tackle box on the tongue of a tiny utility trailer I'm borrowing from a friend and fill it with harbor freight ratchet straps. That led to a couple of us scouring the internet for tiny ratchet straps, because it would be even more hilarious to put a little 10" tool box on the tongue with a little bag of those tiny bungees and a half dozen ratchet straps with like 1/2" webbing.

Unfortunately, whiel I can get the tiny bungees (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M18BBH9/ref=asc_df_B01M18BBH95138790/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B01M18BBH9&linkCode=df0&hvadid=194861420852&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14895718080282729704&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1019111&hvtargid=pla-315303029231), I can't find true "mini" ratchet straps.

Could you get someone to sew some pannier bags for you? I'm pretty sure their are DIY patterns out there and I've heard it's super cheap to get clothes and bags custom made there (could have heard wrong)

I wouldn't recommend welding a metal box unless you've tried every other option because for sure there would be drawbacks with that.

Just in the meantime, can you get hold of a bungee net like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Fuel-Helmets-Bungee-Cord-Cargo/dp/B001RBQF4G

If so you could probably put your current backpack on top of the rack and strap it down with the bungee net.

I don't know about cruiser bikes, they are very heavy and slow, not much good if there's any hills around. I'd way rather adjust another kind of bike to the sort of ride position I want. If you really want to change the handlebar position there are more drastic options that haven't been mentioned for bringing it higher or closer (swept back trekking handlebars, stem extender).

A regular MTB is maybe not the best choice for commuting (though you can do worse), but something like the Giant ARX 2 works better and is what I would recommend if you aren't doing extreme offroad riding: https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/arx-2

>and what do you do with all that stuff?

Folding hand truck and budgie cords or ratchet straps should be able to be stowed. Put the hand truck on the back of the seat with the bungee cords, or lean the folded package on the back of your tower.

Nova Folding Hand Dolly Truck 170 lb W/Free Bungee Cord, Collapsible


Olympia Tools 85-601 Olympia Telescoping Hand Truck, 155 Lb, 2 Wheels

UPCART 125 lb. Capacity Deluxe Folding Hand Truck

Tie Down Straps,4 Pack 6.5 Ft Adjustable Ratchet Tie Downs Lashing Straps Ratchet Straps

HeavyWeight Flat Bungee Cords 4 PACK 48" with Adjustable Length

I really want the Blichmann Riptide, but that is too strong for this purpose.

Instead I got this little guy

Be sure to put a ball valve on the output side so that you can control the flow of wort. Magnetic drive pumps are safe to slow down without causing damage to the pump itself. There is no physical gear spinning the pump element it is just a magnet ring that can slip safely. Also, you need to be able to disassemble your pump for cleaning so choose something that is stainless steel instead of plastic. Plastic ones will wear and eventually break. Furthermore, this pump needs to be primed. Do not run it dry.

PBT sells a bungee kit for €137.

I think that's as good of a deal as you can possibly get from a fencing vendor.

That said, you could buy the pulleys, bungees, and build your own central anchor point (which is for the floor-cords, not the bungee) on your own and save. I used marine pulleys when I made mine, which was a needless fancy "upgrade," but whatever, I liked it.

All you would need then is the two floor-cords.

It's really pretty simple to figure out how to set it up.

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PS: What kind of box do you have? You might need/want to upgrade the timings on it to the modern timings. If it's a favero box the upgraded chip is $60 at Blue Gauntlet or Absolute. If you have an SG (St. George) box then try shooting BG or Absolute an email asking about it. Obviously, Leon Paul would be the person to contact if you bought yourself an LP box.

One more! These were the perfect bungees for reinforcing the monkey hut: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EC2CN2K

The way it works is that you remove the carabiners from the ends. (Hey, free carabiners!) Then, the loops are the right size to fit over the stakes (assuming you're using the smoothish cement stakes from HD rather than rebar, I don't know how well rebar does or doesn't work, haven't tried it). So you slip them down over the stakes you've pounded in for the hut, then put the PVC over the stakes, then once the hut tarp is on, throw rope over the top, tie to the middle on one side, pull a bunch to tighten down and tie on the other side. It made our hut really solid in the wind. A little expensive to get 4 of them, but at least we got carabiners out of it too :)

Amazon's got the 10-footer for under $100

http://www.amazon.com/Banshee-Bungee-Package-Complete-Leadline/dp/B0029VLS9K

I think people have inquired about making one themselves but that seems like a good way to hurt yourself. The Banshee Bungee is pretty nice, and not that expensive if you are going to use it more than once or twice.

That's just where it ended up at the top at the end of the grow so it's wired to the top, normally I use Polypropylene rope to hang it, I like knots and rope work so adjusting the lines every 2 days or so as the plants grow is fun for me lol. BUT if I was normal, I would just buy ratcheting hanging straps from amazon that are made for grow lights. Vivosun's straps look nice: https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-2-Pair-Hanger-Improved-Convenience/dp/B079DLF99K/ref=sr_1_27?qid=1561955173&s=gateway&sr=8-27&srs=11914446011

I recently got a similar bungee net off of Amazon for under $10 and it's been the best. My bike doesn't have any saddle bags so if I end up getting groceries it's perfect. It's also non intrusive when you don't need it.

http://amzn.com/B001RBQF4G
it's seems smaller in the picture than in real life.

If you like the elastic type headgear what I think works even better than surgical tubing for an upgrade over the Fibre-Metal supplied black band is a piece of flat bungee cord. Looks like this. One bungee will supply enough raw material to make a few bands and it's flat and fabric covered so it doesn't roll around like that latex surgical tubing. Most hardware stores have the "fat bands" brand and they only cost a few bucks. You can burn the ends with a lighter and it won't fray. Rivet a couple Mini D-rings (Look in picture hanging supplies at hardware store) instead of using the slots in the plastic headband, use two Fastex sliders to attach the bungee strip and you've got yourself a comfy setup that holds adjustment very well and won't pull your hair out.

Ball Bungees to secure tapestries/sheets to the EZ up

I use these clips on the bottom of the sheet and then I use a length of paracord to tie it to a plastic stake which keeps it in place.

Weights filled with sand to keep it all on the ground and out of the next lot

I use some bungee cords and they work great.

Like these.

I've grown to love these rope ratchets for self bondage. A great way to adequately tighten restraints in most self bondage situations. (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B079DLF99K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

In the first pic, I'm on my knees, head pulled back by the D ring on the harness gag, neck pulled forward to the frame of my bed, arms pulled backwards, and also have a line attached to the cock ring of my chastity cage pulling behind me. Effectively stuck in that position. Release for this one is easy enough, I just unbuckle the cuffs when I'm ready to be done.

Second picture is one I do often. Spread eagle, arms, legs, thighs all pulled to the corners of the bed, Balls pulled toward the foot and harness gag pulled toward the headboard. Again, basically stuck in that position, I couldn't really move anything more than an inch or so in any direction. Lovense vibrator on my dick set to a 25 minute cycle of teasing short 1-3 second bursts followed by 3-5 seconds of nothing. It did a great job of not letting me climax before I was released by an ice ring system.

I am using these 11 inch cords. I initially bought 6 inch but it was too short. You want a little play so they can move a little as you get the one across from it strapped in.

Kotap BB-11B Ball Bungee, 11-Inch, Black, 25-Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DPLM62G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_D56grkSxrrzD3

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DPLM5YU?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Those are the Bungie loops.

The screen listing had ended but it's 150" and they're all the same. Straight from China

About $6 on Amazon. You won't regret it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RBQF4G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What kind of sport bike do you have?
I have a '97 VFR (sport touring) and I use this cargo net. It just has some simple hooks on it that I place under the plastics; my buddy has a '96 F3 and uses the same one, works fine for him.

For laundry in hostels, I just found a time when most people were out and about (or not using bathrooms) and washed my clothes in the sink. Some travel laundry soap and a little rubber sink stopper came in handy. Then ring them out, roll them up in a towel to get them a bit more dry, then I hung them over/near my bunk using this thing. Cheers!

A tail bag on a motorcycle is utilitarian in purpose. Fuck what it looks like. It's about how much it can hold and what you need it for.

Why not just get some bungee net and strap a gallon of Arizona to your passenger pillion?