Name: Sandy B. Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b) (Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
I think either duct tape or gorilla tape would work -- I'd just make sure to wrap it all the way around so it can grip on itself. Or maybe just some heavy twine (like baler twine).
“Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight." ~ Albert Schweitzer C/F temp conversion