In a wilderness survival class, I learned that a standard condom can be used a 1 liter canteen if you fill it from a running stream, optionally put some Iodine or Chlorine in it, then carry it in a sling made from a bandanna.<br>
<br>Arclight<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 10:57 AM, Lokkju Brennr <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:lokkju@gmail.com">lokkju@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
Idea #4: take way too many condoms, blow them up, put them in garbage<br>
sacks; then casually walk over to where the really bad band is<br>
playing, and start throwing condoms at them!<br>
<br>
Oh wait, we already did that at ToorCamp...<br>
<br>
*grin*<br>
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On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 10:51 AM, <<a href="mailto:druid@stonedcoder.org">druid@stonedcoder.org</a>> wrote:<br>
> It is common practice to cover the transmitters on lavalier (sic)<br>
> microphones to prevent talent (especially in musical theater) from sweating<br>
> all over the electronics.<br>
><br>
> from <a href="http://harada-sound.com/sound/handbook/rfmics.html" target="_blank">http://harada-sound.com/sound/handbook/rfmics.html</a> (I never used the<br>
> absorbent material trick, but it makes sense)<br>
><br>
> Avoid placing the transmitter directly against the performer's skin without<br>
> a barrier to prevent moisture from entering the transmitter and damaging the<br>
> fragile electronics. Most engineers use unlubricated condoms in which to<br>
> stuff the transmitter before rigging the transmitter to a performer.<br>
> Normal-sized condoms work just fine- stretch them out a bit before rolling<br>
> them onto the transmitter. Other people use small sandwich bags in a similar<br>
> fashion. At the top of the transmitter, where the connectors and switches<br>
> are usually located, stuff the top of the bag/condom with cotton or other<br>
> absorbent material, then tape the whole package shut, allowing only for the<br>
> antenna and microphone wire to stick out. Some engineers use art-gum eraser<br>
> to mold around the antenna and microphone connectors, providing a watertight<br>
> seal around those sensitive areas. Taping down all switches on a transmitter<br>
> before the transmitter is applied to the performer is also a good idea to<br>
> prevent inadvertent or intentional problems.<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> On Sun, 10 Jan 2010, Far McKon wrote:<br>
><br>
>> Idea #3 (via a Rumor, Academy of Natural Science)<br>
>> They unlubricated condoms by the thousands, because they wrap<br>
>> electronics and sensors in it for some of their field work to keep it<br>
>> dry and safe<br>
>><br>
>> - Far<br>
>><br>
>><br>
>> On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 12:40 PM, Hank The Curmudgeon<br>
>> <<a href="mailto:hkrishman@gmail.com">hkrishman@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>>><br>
>>> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqFUxO9XuTw" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqFUxO9XuTw</a><br>
>>><br>
>>> Discuss your new condom hack ideas not already covered in the video.<br>
>>><br>
>>> Note: Original intended application of condom is not considered a<br>
>>> valid new use for purposes of this discussion.<br>
>>><br>
>>> Hank's Idea #1 Use the condom as an improvised ice block for a lunch<br>
>>> pail to keep the interior contents cold yet dry until said lunch. Fill<br>
>>> the condom with water, tie off and freeze solid. Once frozen put in<br>
>>> lunch pail avoiding things like bottle cap edges that could compromise<br>
>>> the integrity of the condom allowing it to leak as it thawed.<br>
>>><br>
>>> Hank's Idea #2 Cut the condom into 1/4" (1 cm) wide strips (either in<br>
>>> circumference to make rings or lengthwise to make strips) and use them<br>
>>> either singly or in multiples to provide for emergency replacement of<br>
>>> small springs.<br>
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