It is amazing the things we now take for granted. In talking to some other older friends, we were discussing things 
that were common in our homes, but now are no longer used. One was string and twine. String used to be a common household item.
This was before Ziploc plastic bags, wire ties, Tupper ware and Velcro. Even Scotch tape was not very common. The only kitchen paper was waxed paper. We used string for many things, even packages sent through the mail were normally wrapped in brown paper and string, no tape.
String was used for improvised shoelaces, to string up plants in the garden and was also used in butcher shops to wrap your meat. If we have to go back to the days before paper and plastic bags, Tupper ware and Velcro, a roll of string will become your best friend. String also made great kid toys such as a cat’s cradle or flying kites. In construction it can be used to keep things plumb.
Twine is a heavier version of string and can be used to secure items to a vehicle, tie up plants and young trees in your garden and yard and many other uses. I haven’t bought any in years or even really thought about them, but tomorrow I intend to go out and buy some. I suggest you consider doing the same.
Howard
Cordage of kinds is very important no matter whether it’s in a bug out or bug in.
Bought some twine at TSC today. It came in a spool 340 inches long for $3.99 and was still made in the USA. Good suggestion. Used to use twine all the time but haven’t in years mainly because I didn’t have any.
Thanks
We do have some string because the kids fly kites but the string we have is really a lousy quality. I have paracord which can be pulled apart for string but it sure is a good idea to buy some just to have on hand. Thanks for the suggestion.
I seem to find a need for good twine every other month or so. It used to drive me crazy when i could not find some, so I bought 4 reels and deposited them around the house/garage. Now I can rest assured it is there when i need it.
I like to carry a number if different sizes of string cut into six foot lengths in my pocket at all times…..the on-going uses are amazing ! A fair knowledge of simple knots allows me to have extended length if I need it,,,,,,