Upgrading Tent Guy Lines

[CjMelendrez]

I have a Mountain Smith Mountain shelter LT and the guy lines seems cheap and are bulky. What cord material are you all using to upgrade or replace guy lines on a tent or shelter?

Ideally something strong, light, and reflective.

Thanks!

 

[Drenalin]

Lawson Glowire, 2.5mm

 

[CjMelendrez]

Lawson Glowire, 2.5mm

looks like solid stuff! is their ironwire overkill?

 

[SuperDUECE22]

Amazon.com

Updated link, i don't use the 4mm with adjusters, i use the 2.5mm green reflective on my tent

 

[Drenalin]

looks like solid stuff! is their ironwire overkill?

The ironwire is a little stiffer. I've used both for guylines and still prefer the glowire.

Edit to add: I don't use any of the plastic tensioners or anything, just knots...hence the preference for the less stiff option.

 

[Vrybusy]

+1 on Lawson Glowire. Great stuff!

 

[*zap*]

I start with line lock on all stake loops/tie out loops for all tents/shelters. I believe the 2.5 glowwire goes thru those well(for tie downs)....but it has been a while.

 

[fishdart]

Edit to add: I don't use any of the plastic tensioners or anything, just knots...hence the preference for the less stiff option.

Same. No mechanicals for me either. Tie the "Adjustable grip hitch" at both ends and you are good to go.

 

[ScreamingPotato]

I've been usting Atwood Micro Utility cord for other things, thinking of using it for tents as well. It's light and tough, like a mini paracord. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X57J2WK/

Same. No mechanicals for me either. Tie the "Adjustable grip hitch" at both ends and you are good to go.

Taught line hitch FTW!

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

The Lawson stuff is great. Only guy out cord that no one has tripped over yet.

I probably tie fishing knots, the taught line hitch, and my shoes the most...in that order.

 

[Split toe]

Lawson, end of story.

 

[CjMelendrez]

Seems like Lawson is the way to go. any benefits to 2mm vs 2.5mm Glowire?

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

Seems like Lawson is the way to go. any benefits to 2mm vs 2.5mm Glowire?

I have the 2mm, it's pretty dang thin. I'll buy 2.5mm next time.