Thanks for the additional info from Hiker Duane. Right now I am thinking the silicone is worth a try and maybe with some experimental work I can get the sliding down to an agreeable level. If it doesn't eat the material, etc. I should be able to find some work around to get me by. Thanks to all for the help. I'll be working on this and see where it goes. Going to be a long hot summer on the trail so take it easy out there. See yo'all down the road a bit.