How can I avoid drilling into a tree?

[+Anonymike7]

Hi all,

 

I've been working out the details of a cache hide with a mechanical component (essentially a counter-weighted rope system). I'd like to install it up in a tree, but would like to follow the rules and avoid doing any drilling to set eyebolts. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can "painlessly" and securely mount some eyes or rings on a tree limb?

[+Shaved Ewok]

Hi all,

 

I've been working out the details of a cache hide with a mechanical component (essentially a counter-weighted rope system). I'd like to install it up in a tree, but would like to follow the rules and avoid doing any drilling to set eyebolts. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can "painlessly" and securely mount some eyes or rings on a tree limb?

 

You could use zip ties and key rings. Or if the tree is larger rope and rings.

[+blackhorse221]

I'd suggest either a ratchet strap which can be tightened or loosened as needed, or some kind of elastic cord (bungee cord?) that wouldn't bind or cut into the tree too much.

[+cosninocanines]

Straps or bungee will work, if you want to use the eye bolt place it in a 2x4 camoed to match the tree and strap that to the tree.

[+StarBrand]

Keep in mind the prohibition about drilling into a tree is largely a perception issue - not any real issue with harming the tree. The land owner/manager/public may wish to no more see a bungee corded 2x4 in a tree as an eyebolt drilled into it. Both can make us Geocachers look bad.