Chuck7: An idea for replacing the bungee cord. Obtain some heavy
stainless steel wire or stainless steel welding rod. Now make two flat
loops (one for each side) where the bungee cord hooks into. In a
sporting good store, go to the camping area. They usually have tie
straps for tieing up a sleeping bag. They may also have buckles, a
roll over one would also work. This one works much like a lever: feed
your strap around a tree etc., tighten and role the lever over. If
not the buckle will work fine. Bushnell is one camera that uses the
buckle. One reason the camera is so heavy is the use of 6 "D" batteries.
Hope this helps. Good luck.