Rope bundle advice please

[justin.s]

Not entirely tree related but I think you guys can help: I would like to learn a way to bundle rope for the following purpose...
I am going on a canoeing trip and have a pack loaded with expensive backcountry gear onboard. Should the canoe sink (unlikely) I will have a buoy attached to one end of my rope which will float as the pack sinks. The other end of the rope will be attached to the pack. The bundle of rope must hold itself together but be able to be cleanly and reliably undone by pulling on opposite ends. HELP me please! Thanks!


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[acer-kid]

Google how to coil a rope. A mountaineers coil works well. Use it a lot, actually.

 

[dor-moor hands]

Stuff it in a nylon bag attached to the pack. Like a throw line bag. If you google rescue heaving line it should give you an idea.

 

[TheJollyLogger]

The bag trick is gonna work, but have you considered just attaching an extra large life jacket to your pack and tethering it to the canoe? Or for that matter just strapping it into the canoe?