Pot Shot 4
Pot Shot 4, Imlay Pot Shot 4 -- PotShots are simple but effective tools for escaping keeper potholes. Fill 'em with sand, tie a rope to 'em, and toss 'em past the difficulty. Works great, when they work. For them to work, the far lip needs geometry that holds the PotShot, either by constriction or by counter-balance. Toss BEFORE you enter the pothole. Put in just enough sand to get the job done, so you can make the throw. Have the lightest person climb the rope extra-gently. When tossed from quite high, the bags CAN burst on impact. Avoid this. Carry extra bags. At some potholes, 2 or 3 or even 4 Pot Shots will be required. If sand is not available, try scuzzy pothole water in waterbottles, 3/4 full. PotShots can be stacked as an anchor, but this is pretty dodgy. PotShots are useful for carrying your SandTrap, and bringing sand to a SandTrap, and as emergency camp booties.