I'm trying not to become too OCD about organizing my pack, but I needed a simple, lightweight way to keep my 50' of paracord from tangling. I thought of the throw bags we used for whitewater kayaking rescues and came up with the following, similar design. Maybe some of you can use or improve this idea.

I've been saving small bottles and stuff bags I come across to help keep my pack organized. One of the plastic bottles I have is a light weight empty vitamin bottle. It looked about the right size. As it turned out, I could stuff the 50' of paracord inside with little room to spare. Perfect! I drilled a small hole through the lid and another through the bottom. Passing the line through, a knot on each side of the holes keeps the two parts from sliding around. A little figure eight knot on each end with a small beaner completes this simple and compact container. Just unscrew the lid, pull out the line (no tangles), place a few stones in the bottle and toss!

I added the cool skull camo duct tape to give it style and strength.

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