Cane Clips Serve As Table (Nov, 1937)
Cane Clips Serve As Table
SMALL clips that can be readily attached to a cane or walking stick in such a manner that they will support cups and plates have proved to be popular with hikers in England. The clips can be conveniently carried in a box or knapsack and attached to the stick to serve as a table, keeping food off the ground away from bugs. The clips consist of a simple metal ring to which an adjustable clamp is riveted.
I’ed think getting a decent shot going at speed would be impossible...
As an adult I became skeptical of claims such as “have proved to be popular with hikers in England,” seeing them as hopeful PR rather than reports of fact.
Comment by TomLR — September 19, 2011 @ 8:21 am
Yep, these things work great, until the cane falls over. (Which considering its not stuck in the ground is about half a second!)
Comment by Hirudinea — September 19, 2011 @ 10:18 am
@Hirudinea have you never seen an old-style fellwalker’s cane, which usually had a good three-inch-long point on the bottom? Of course they can be stuck into the ground, just like this, and were also useful for fending off stray dogs, etc.
Comment by Charlene — September 19, 2011 @ 7:28 pm