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- Keeps it all together
- Long lasting, stretchy silicone
- Four sizes for items 8 to 34 in. around
- Bright colors, hard to lose
Cross Bands are like having two bands in opposite directions to hold things together. Put it around the item(s) just like you would a rubber band, then separate the straps to form an X or plus. This spreads the holding power over a larger area. Super simple.
They’re made of silicone, the same material used on the famous yellow wrist bands. While moderately stretchy, they don’t age and wear out like rubber bands or elastic. And silicone is heat resistant, offering insulation from a hot pot.
Many trail uses:
- Keeps the lid on a cooking pot for packing
- Makes a bail for a small cooking pot/mug
- Compresses clothes and gear
Cross Bands are available in four different sizes – 4, 6, 9, 12 in. – to hold things from 8 to 34 in. circumference. They come in seven bright colors – yellow, orange, blue, red, green, purple, black – making them easy to find and hard to lose. You can choose a different color for each size if you wish.
Which size should you use? Measure the circumference around the item(s) you want to hold together using a sewing tape measure, or use a string and measure the length of the string with a ruler. Refer to the chart below and select the size that best matches your measured circumference.
Specifications
Material: Silicone, food/cooking grade
Heat Capacity: 700°F (370°C)
| Size | Circumference Held* | Good Use | Dimensions (L x W x T) | Weight |
| 4 in. (10.2 cm) | 8-12 in. (20.3-30.5 cm) | 600 ml Mug Bail | 4 x 0.625 x 0.079 in. (10.2 x 1.6 x 0.2 cm) | 0.21 oz (6 g) |
| 6 in. (15.2 cm) | 12-18 in. (30.5-45.7 cm) | 0.9 L Pot Lid | 6 x 0.625 x 0.079 in. (15.2 x 1.6 x 0.2 cm) | 0.29 oz (8.1 g) |
| 9 in. (22.9 cm) | 18-26 in. (45.7-66 cm) | 0.8 L Jetboil Lid | 9 x 0.75 x 0.079 in. (22.9 x 1.9 x 0.2 cm) | 0.51 oz (14.4 g) |
| 12 in. (30.5 cm) | 24-34 in. (61-86.4 cm) | 12 x 1 x 0.079 in. (30.5 x 2.5 x 0.2 cm) | 0.93 oz (26.4 g) |
*Silicone bands are not quite as stretchy as rubber bands. Over stretching could cause the band to break. Select the correct size and use caution when stretching over an item.
- Inspect before each use. DO NOT use if damage is found to the band.
- This product is elastic and will snap back. To avoid injury, be careful of recoil.
- Over stretching could cause the band to break. To avoid injury, select the correct size and use caution when stretching over an item.
In no event shall Litesmith, LLC be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, or special consequential damages, to property or life, whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of its products.
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Excellent for holding a pot together
Posted by Geoff on 2nd Jan 2023
I carry my Starlyte stove, wind screen, alcohol bottle, and Lightload towel in my Evernew pot. The cross band holds it all together.
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Exactly what I needed
Posted by Robert P. on 10th Nov 2022
Got a 9" set and they fit perfectly over a SnowPeak 1.4L titanium (the one with the janky frypan lid) and a 2L Toaks (with bail handle). Lids stay on and contents stay inside. Perfect. I'm sure I'll find a use for the other and will totally get more. These are great.
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Does exactly what you need it to
Posted by Zach Johnson on 20th Jul 2022
These bands allow you to overstuff items into containers (i.e. cookpot with lid) and still keep everything intact. So useful when trying to compact your overall kit and stuff sacks.
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Better Than a Rubber Band, For Sure
Posted by Michael Roark on 14th May 2022
Rubber bands tend to fall apart and break fairly quick. These will last and secure your gear much better.
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Simple lightweight and works
Posted by PHIL MORNEAULT on 11th May 2022
Is a simple light weight solution to keep the cover on my pot and whats inside it while in my pack. Love it.
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Great Idea for My Cook Kit!
Posted by Peter Gaffney on 9th Aug 2021
I needed something to hold the lid of my pot securely. I didn’t want to use the bag it came with because it wouldn’t hold it on securely, and it would rattle around in my pack. This is a very good solution! I recommend this product! Keep up the good work!
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Great product
Posted by Unknown on 28th Jun 2021
Got the green - feels solid and is easy to wrap my pot/fuel for camping. I am also a fan of these to use to keep board game boxes closed.
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keeps it all together better!
Posted by Isaiah Moya on 10th May 2021
Been looking for a set of bands like these for a while! I was using rubber bands and they would break or slip off my stove and Toak’s 450 cup. Makes a nice essential part of a light backpacking cook set. I liked it so much I ordered more once I tried out the first one I ordered. (You might want to get more than just one!)
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OMG, these are genius!
Posted by Jordon on 22nd Feb 2021
These things fit my cook kit perfectly and when u don't have them crossed around it the thing becomes a band. So I just put it on my wrist at cmap so I don't loose. I was always losing the grey bungie paracord thing I used before, no longer an issue!!! Get this, sooo awesome!
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Do you need these?
Posted by Steve M on 22nd Dec 2020
I have a couple of different cook kits from very minimal to a Jetboil. I have used stuff sacks in the past but tried to get by with rubber bands instead, since I use gas cannisters and soot is not an issue. These are a heavy duty version of the rubber band approach. Generally found these to be my preference over stuff sacks.
Great customer service from Litesmith!
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