Rope In A Can Is Handy In The Field

Rope In A Can Is Handy In The Field Drawing from over 20 years of hunting experience and a career as an electrical lineman, Chris Rodgers invented a handy carry-around tool. “Many people pack rope in their truck, camper or 4-wheeler, and no matter what, it’s always a tangled mess,” says Rodgers. “We thought we could come up with a better way.” The better way turned out to be Rapid Rope, featuring two sizes of reusable plastic, shatterproof canisters that hold 50+ or 100+ ft. of coiled rope. The small canister is perfect in a backpack for camping or hunting, and the larger canister fits into a work truck’s standard cup holder. Rapid Rope is rated for over 1,000 lbs. of test cord strength and is cross-stitched every 1/4 in. to prevent unraveling when cut. The top of the canister features an integrated cutter blade to cut any desired length. The rope can be pulled from the canister in any direction, even upside down, without unspooling. “Just take out as much as you need, wrap it around the cutter, and pull,” Rodgers says. “You can even do it with one hand. The rope doesn’t come apart but stays right there for the next time you need it.” He says it’s become popular for outdoorsmen, farmers, workshops, hiking, gardening and having it available in the garage. “We like to refer to it as dental floss on steroids,” Rodgers laughs. “You never have to worry about carrying a knife or having a mess of rope to untangle.” Rapid Rope is manufactured in Idaho and distributed through a network of farm, ranch and hardware stores. The 70-ft. mini canister, including rope, sells for $19.95, and the 120-ft. canister retails for $24.95. The 120-ft. refills are priced at $14.95. S&H is free on domestic orders over $85. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Rapid Rope (ph 800-974-4703; info@rapidrope.com; www.rapidrope.com).

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