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I noticed there wasn't really a design for a paracord laptop harness/carrier made out of just paracord that didn't involve simply weaving it, so I decided to remedy this with the paracord contest as a motivator.
So please, do vote for me!
When starting this project, I had several criteria I wanted to hit, and after three other prototypes, this one succeeds.
1) 100% paracord
2) Symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing
3) Successfully holds the darn laptop where it's supposed to be!
4) Is easy to remove the laptop from and easy to put it back in
(Auxillary benefit was that it also happened to leave my stickers visible, because they're awesome.)
So please, do vote for me!
When starting this project, I had several criteria I wanted to hit, and after three other prototypes, this one succeeds.
1) 100% paracord
2) Symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing
3) Successfully holds the darn laptop where it's supposed to be!
4) Is easy to remove the laptop from and easy to put it back in
(Auxillary benefit was that it also happened to leave my stickers visible, because they're awesome.)
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You won't need much for this project. I used about 44 feet of paracord, though you will probably need more if your laptop is bigger. I used my 10" Acer netbook. If you don't already have this much paracord lying around, its cheap enough to buy. If you're the sort of person who likes paracord and has plenty, then its free.
Scissors are for cutting paracord.
Lighter is for burning the ends (do be careful)
Gaffer's Tape is optional, but I find it useful and it leaves no residue on either the paracord or the laptop. If you don't have gaffer's tape, any sort of tape will do.
Scissors are for cutting paracord.
Lighter is for burning the ends (do be careful)
Gaffer's Tape is optional, but I find it useful and it leaves no residue on either the paracord or the laptop. If you don't have gaffer's tape, any sort of tape will do.
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I used four strands of 7' each.
I'm using this as a sling for my netbook because I frequently carry it onto rooftops in my job.
I did not cobra weave the handles. Instead, I tied a butterfly loop (search Animated Knots by Grog) on one side and threaded the other handle through it, linking a carabiner to it. I link the carabiner to another loop of rope and swing the notebook over my back.
Thank you, Emily!
I'm glad that you found my 'ible useful. It's great to see what you've been able to do, you took great pictures. I think your job, whatever it is, is pretty awesome if you're taking your netbook onto roofs with that kind of frequency. Have a blast!
Unfortunately, I'm also a bit short on paracord at the moment (need to drop by the next gun show in town) to go about making shoulder straps but I'm definitely going to look into it when I rework the project.