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Hi everone just wonder what type of rope do you use to hand your food bag and pack if need be. I was thinking abound 1/4 75 lbs. would work ok. :-?
RiverWarriorPJ
08-13-2007, 14:07
50/50 aka para cord..
Time To Fly 97
08-13-2007, 15:11
Here is a lightweight reflective cord (very similar to the standard parachute cord):
http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=12355&memberId=12500226
Happy hiking!
TTF
550 cord with the center strands stripped out - approximately flat shoe lace cord
bigcranky
08-13-2007, 17:13
If you've got the $$$$, this version (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/aircore_pro_ursa_bear_bag_hanging_rope.html) from backpackinglight.com is good stuff.
buckowens
08-13-2007, 21:17
Paracord is the best I have found. I have seen a bunch of other stuff hanging in the trees like fishing line :D I carry about 50 feet or so, and it is pretty lightweight. Never weighed the ball of it though...
If you've got the $$$$, this version (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/aircore_pro_ursa_bear_bag_hanging_rope.html) from backpackinglight.com is good stuff.
I agree with cranky. This rope is very slick, so it doesn't get stuck as easily. Plus with the high strength rating, you can use it for anything and not worry about it breaking.
aaroniguana
08-13-2007, 22:12
I bought a spool of mini cord at Hudson Trail last month for $8.00. It's 1.5mm, 100' long, 100 pound test. Fifty feet of it winds to about the size of my thumb. Using it for bear line, guy line and the rest in my Murphy bag. Black with slightly reflective silver braid, though it came in other colors and sizes. Good stuff so far.
I bought a spool of mini cord at Hudson Trail last month for $8.00. It's 1.5mm, 100' long, 100 pound test. Fifty feet of it winds to about the size of my thumb. Using it for bear line, guy line and the rest in my Murphy bag. Black with slightly reflective silver braid, though it came in other colors and sizes. Good stuff so far.
Very small cord will cut into the bark on tree branches. Parachute cord usually doesn't
The Weasel
08-14-2007, 19:38
Most better outdoor stores will have shoe lacing on wheels to be cut to length. Get 50' of that. It can be used for anything para cord can, but also for shoe laces when you need to replace them. (Cut off full length needed; tie old laces together and onto end of long piece of lacing to keep to length. )
The Weasel
hopefulhiker
08-14-2007, 20:13
I used the stripped out 550 para cord.. but I have heard that the new glow in the dark cord is light and glows in the dark...
aaroniguana
08-15-2007, 00:31
OK, so it looks like I have lots of guyline for tents and othermisc stuff. Thanks!
It was only $8. Could have been worse, I drove past an REI today with a full wallet. Self-control is a wonderful thing.
Most better outdoor stores will have shoe lacing on wheels to be cut to length. Get 50' of that. It can be used for anything para cord can, but also for shoe laces when you need to replace them. (Cut off full length needed; tie old laces together and onto end of long piece of lacing to keep to length. )
The Weasel p-cord makes great lacing, just remove the inner strands and use them for whatever's clever...
apo;ogies hopeful, didn't read far enough...
7Sisters
08-15-2007, 05:57
I use parachute cord for both my laces and hanging food. However most of the time I don't hang my food.
The exceptions are GSMNP, PA, and NJ. If I am near a shelter I put hang my food in the shelter. Otherwise I sleep with it in my vestibule (separating my trash from my food). My trash is put under a couple rocks about 100' away.
CoyoteWhips
08-15-2007, 09:23
I use paracord for work, so got 30,000 feet on hand. For outdoors, I'm particularly fond of the neon yellow. It's easy to find and if I've strung some between trees, I'm not as likely to try to walk through it.
I like to leave the core in. More bulk, but tangles less.
gearfreak
08-15-2007, 10:40
Take a look at this Kelty Triptease cord. Weighs just 1oz per 50ft and it's not too expensive. http://www.rei.com/product/617569 :cool:
Waterbuffalo
08-15-2007, 21:32
Kelty triptease is all I use B/C at night I'm a klutz and trip over stuff Availiable at campmor or REI
bobgessner57
08-15-2007, 23:01
Parachute cord works best for me. The itty bitty ultralight stuff cuts into my hands when pulling up a full load of food. It is also harder to untie when wet or icy than the chute cord.