So, over Christmas Chris and Batman came by. Christmas spirit was shared over the poker table. Chris was showing off his new bail out bag that he got for Christmas from his fiance’s family. It came packed with all sorts of nifty survival stuff. A multi-tool, a length of rope, etc. Anyhow, so a couple days go by and I stumble upon a nifty little grappling hook.
This got the gears a turning. I wondered if I could find a foldable grappling hook to give away for a late christmas gift. It was about that time that the clouds parts and floating down from the internet heavens on a beam of glorious light, came this little bad ass. I found a micro grappling hook.
This thing is built of 330 stainless steel. Not-so-scientific research claims they can hold up to 350 pounds of weight. The spikes are stored inside of the device. You can add weight to the thing by filling it up with water or sand. The eyelet accepts standard 550 cord.
These hooks are the smaller cousin of a hook used to pull trip wires from a safe distance. The military wanted a smaller version, and this was their answer. County Comm had 200 made. Gave some to the military for testing, then sold the rest on their website.
Immediately, I knew I have to buy 3 of these bad boys. Two of them would go to Chris and Batman as late Christmas gifts, and I would treasure the last one.
I bought 3 plus a 100′ section of 550 cord. I cut the cord into 3 equal lengths, then gave them as gifts. I think it may have been one of my best gifts ever.
Cheers,
Jonathan