Recently found out that my charger cable is fraying (resorted to ol' duct tape to help for now), and I don't have the money to buy a new one right now, any suggestions to help with charging the iPod?
iTunes-OTHER, Windows XP
Borrow one? Look for a third party one that may be cheaper?
I've seen some 6 inch ones for less than 10 dollars (just keep to known brands, not the really cheap no name knockoffs from Amazon)
there's really no other way to charge an iPad without using a cable.
As Skydiver119 said, you could get a 3rd party cable. Also(you probably thought of this already), if you have another iOS device like an iPad you could just use that charger for both. Other than that, I don't think is any way to charge it.
iPod 5 has trouble syncing, cable is frayed.
