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.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

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.

 

[cmeadors13]

Paracord 2mm Reflective Rope 3 Strand Core

 

[Nine Banger]

I tend to go for wider rope than needed for all applications because its easier to tie knots and also the knots hold better.

I use Big Agnes tents and they ship with that little tiny line that's popular right now (and those little tiny stakes, and not enough of them!).

I add guy lines and stakes to the vestibules and use 7/64" dyneema line.

I use a boline for the tie off the taught line hitch for the adjustment loop. Its way faster than trying to mess with all those little aluminum gadgets that are popular right now.

 

[Marbles]

Not reflective, but New England Ropes Spiderline in 1.8 mm is great. I just leave a steak loop tied in one end, then run the bitter end through the tent attachment point and use a tautline hitch (in bad weather add a third turn on the loop side and the hold like iron even in heavy wind).

New England Ropes 1.8mm Spyderline Micro Dyneema Braid, Lime | West Marine

New England Ropes 1.8mm Spyderline micro Dyneema braid in lime. Strong, lightweight, low-stretch line designed for dinghy, control lines, and marine use.

www.westmarine.com

 

[Trial153]

lawsons glow wire..

 

[masterofnone]

Hard to beat the glowire, but the 7/64 amsteel is good stuff too. Strong enough for other applications as well.


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[stv117]

HIKEMAN 50m Reflective

 

[RyanSeek43]

Just make sure it has a little stretch. Some of the new ones are very strong but can abrade the loops on the tent.