So you’ve probably heard all the hoopla about how we should be working harder to not kill our already ailing environment. You have a few ways you can go about this without cramping your style too much, such as recycling (duh), using low energy light bulbs, and by not driving a tank. Let me elaborate on that last one because it seems to be the one most people are having trouble with. No one, outside of the United States Army, needs to be driving a Hummer. Seriously, there is nothing you could possibly say to me that would justify the utilization of that vehicle. Not only that, a lot of us are driving huge SUVs when it would be much more economical, not to mention kinder to the environment, if we scaled it back a bit. Just because you might need to move a large object in the distant future does not mean you need to buy an 18 wheeler.
A simple (and cost effective) solution to this fictional problem is to opt for the Adjustable Bungee Cord (ThinkGeek, $9.99). Instead of purchasing an oversized, overpriced automobile that you don’t really need, why not just throw this bungee cord in your trunk? That way, in case the need to move a large object suddenly arises, you’ll be prepared because this 9mm cord is 10 inches long and can expand to a maximum of 48 inches. Because the cord uses self-clipping carabiner clips instead of open hooks, the cord will actually lock onto its anchor points and the extra length secures to itself so it won’t flap around. And because this bungee cord is made of high quality cord instead of the standard elastic, it’s not going to wear out over time.
Go on, buy that hybrid car. I hear the Prius is lovely this time of year.
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: Adjusts from 10″ to 48″ long
-9mm cord
-Self clipping carabiner clips on each end for secure hold
-End caps have self locking gates
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