# Help: shock cord DIY **URL:** \ **Category:** Gear\ **Tags:** insulin, travel\ **Created:** [July 31, 2017, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505 "2017-07-31T01:02:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2017, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505/1 "2017-07-31T01:02:17Z")
My son has a nylon glucose bag that is really light and comfortable, and which he really likes: > **[Amazon.com: Sling Bag Backpack Chest Shoulder Compact Fanny Sack Satchel Outdoor...](https://www.amazon.com/LC-Shoulder-Unbalance-Backpack-Satchel/dp/B00NNEUYK6/)** > > Buy Sling Bag Backpack Chest Shoulder Compact Fanny Sack Satchel Outdoor Bike nylon fabric black, by LC Prime: Casual Daypacks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases But it does not have a shock cord assembly outside – it would be useful to have one so as to be able to use a Frio bag on the outside when needed. I have been looking for the right parts and ideas to sew some such thing together on his bag, but I am not finding anything just right - neither the parts nor the right design/ tutorial. I am looking to do something more or less like this out of shock cord: [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/c/c646f217930782b266eb057f438d16fdfaf38eb0.jpg) ](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/c/c646f217930782b266eb057f438d16fdfaf38eb0.jpg) Any ideas from a sewing/ outdoors gear master? ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2017, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505/2 "2017-07-31T03:43:31Z")
For things like this, being durable is always more of a concern than aesthetics. So for sewing things like this, I use **braided** saltwater fishing line. Make sure you use **braided** , not regular fishing line. Something like 40 pound test is easy to work with, but would withstand just about anything you could dish out. Use a big needle sewing it. After you have knotted it, singe the ends first, and then paint the knot with a coat of acrylic (something like a fingernail polish). That will never come apart. ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2017, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505/3 "2017-07-31T04:24:57Z")
Thanks for the great tip! What would you use for the tie-out loops to feed the shock cord through? I can’t find anything off-the-shelf that is made for the specific job. ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2017, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505/4 "2017-07-31T04:32:54Z")
Not sure if you are referring to the cinch assembly. There are a lot of things like this you can pick from: [https://www.amazon.com/Paracord-Planet-Double-Stopper-Various/dp/B01MTFC6K4/ref=sr\_1\_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501475222&sr=8-3&keywords=cord+cinch](https://www.amazon.com/Paracord-Planet-Double-Stopper-Various/dp/B01MTFC6K4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501475222&sr=8-3&keywords=cord+cinch) If you mean just something to run the cord through, you can use a piece of canvas strap and double it over to make a loop, and sewing it down. For the cinch assemblies, beware that some of them are not very strong. You need to find one with a strong spring to hold it securely. On Amazon, search for “cord lock”. ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2017, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505/5 "2017-07-31T04:34:31Z")
> [@Eric](#): > > If you mean just something to run the cord through That’s what I mean. I did try just folding over some strong nylon strip, but there was quite a bit of friction. I wish I could find just the right thing, something like this: ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/5/5b2017d9cba45b4cf7ab7f0a41bfb3b4eeed2135.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2017, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505/6 "2017-07-31T05:16:33Z")
Ok, to pass the cord through without friction, either a clip attached with a canvas strap: [https://www.amazon.com/Triwonder-Enlarged-Clips-Hooks-10-Pack/dp/B01IXWUXGW/ref=sr\_1\_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501477196&sr=8-1&keywords=paracord+hardware](https://www.amazon.com/Triwonder-Enlarged-Clips-Hooks-10-Pack/dp/B01IXWUXGW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501477196&sr=8-1&keywords=paracord+hardware) * * * Or a grommet punch (if there is a free edge you can attach it to): [https://www.amazon.com/Brass-Coated-Grommets-Set-pack/dp/B01G95L3NW/ref=sr\_1\_7?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1501477928&sr=1-7&keywords=heavy+duty+grommets](https://www.amazon.com/Brass-Coated-Grommets-Set-pack/dp/B01G95L3NW/ref=sr_1_7?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1501477928&sr=1-7&keywords=heavy+duty+grommets) [https://www.amazon.com/Grommet-Eyelet-Setting-Pliers-Grommets/dp/B0047AKK0Y/ref=pd\_sim\_60\_4?\_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=D0ZB1DW9NVR7DF1WD8Z2](https://www.amazon.com/Grommet-Eyelet-Setting-Pliers-Grommets/dp/B0047AKK0Y/ref=pd_sim_60_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=D0ZB1DW9NVR7DF1WD8Z2) ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2017, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505/7 "2017-07-31T23:57:26Z")
I post this link, not because the bag is great, (it is too big) but they have a nice and easy shock cord approach that should work for you. [https://www.amazon.com/G4Free-Tactical-Backpack-Military-Shoulder/dp/B00YGJ784C/ref=sr\_1\_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1501545360&sr=8-4&keywords=military+sling+bag](https://www.amazon.com/G4Free-Tactical-Backpack-Military-Shoulder/dp/B00YGJ784C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1501545360&sr=8-4&keywords=military+sling+bag) ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2017, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505/8 "2017-08-01T00:00:14Z")
And now I see on the other thread, that you already have a bag like above, and my comment is totally not needed. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2017, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505/9 "2017-08-01T01:52:14Z")
> [@Chris](#): > > my comment is totally not needed. On the contrary! Great pic – that’s just what I am trying to craft on the LC nylon bag. But I have not been able to find nice tie-out loops to feed the shock cord through.