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I came across these couple of items recently that have both turned out to be very useful:
The Tac Link is made by ITW Military Products http://www.itwmilitaryproducts.com/content/tac-link and available from Cheaper Than Dirt http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/TAC061-1.html as well as others for about $4 each. Since they're made of plastic they don't rust and don't rattle. Also can be used while wearing gloves. The photo is of the Foliage Green color and seems to match better than the Olive Drab imo.
The loop is available from Expedition Exchange http://www.expeditionexchange.com/transportloop/ for about $9 each.

The carabiner fits thru the large loop in the transport loop. I mounted a few of these in key spots using rivet nuts. The holes already in the tops of the 2 rear panels are the perfect size for 6mm or 1/4" rivet nuts. Loops mounted here provide a great spot for lashing gear.

Nice. I'm using carabiners attached to the seat tubes at the moment.

the tac links are $12 when I click on the link

$12 for a 3 pack, so $4 each. I wouldn't mind have a few of those.

The Tac Links are also available individually from Simmons Law Enforcement http://simmonsle.com/itw.php. I ordered from them and their shipping cost was reasonable and they shipped same day.

The shipping charge on the Transport Loops seemed very high ($16+ ???) but I found something else to order so it worked out.

A few photos of them in use:
My canine containment system - my dog jumped out once too often.

pcolette:
I need a "dog containment system" as well.
Where did you find the web netting?
Ed

I found the cargo net here: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/m ... x?a=683649

Had to do some cutting and sewing but one net did both sides and the back on a 710.

Paul, please post more pictures of your 710 containment system. More of the side view with details and rear view with details. Your system is awesome, I would like to copy your idea to contain my kids and friends too.




V/R David

I'll try to get some more shots later today and post them along with descriptions.

It's worked out really well and even the dog likes it. I tried the elastic netting and it just wasn't strong enough for my needs.

More photos of the dog/kid/? containment net:
More to follow.....

Net details:
After cutting the net, use a lighter to melt/fuse the cut end so it doesn't unravel. I used a pliers type leather punch to make holes in the nylon webbing and then used a soldering iron to seal the edges of the hole. If you use the soldering iron to make the hole it builds up a ridge of hardened plastic around the hole which makes it hard to bolt or rivet together. On the side panels I used bolts and nuts but then switched to 3/16" rivets with a washer on the rear. I can't really say one is better over the other - personal choice.

The cargo net comes with ~ 3' nylon tie-downs on each corner which I cut up to make the loops for the rubber cord.

Any questions, let me know.

It works!

Paul:
Thanks for the great idea. My dogs love the Pinz, but I've been looking for a better system than the elastic nets.
You put some great ideas and work into this one!
Ed

How many of those nets did you need to buy? :?: