What is lighter than para cord?

[Derek0525]

I have para cord on my Megatarp now is there anything lighter to use that will work with guy line tighteners? Was kinda looking around on Zpacks website but not sure what to go with I don't even know the weight of para cord either though.

 

[Solitude]

Here is an option for you.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi...ums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=53252

 

[Browtine]

I use 1.25mm (maybe 1.5mm, can't remember for sure) spectra cord with a tautline hitch, no line tighteners. I don't know the weight, but lighter than PC.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

that 2mm Dacron is less than half the weight of paracord if my figures are right.

Dacron 2mm cord is .0264 ounces. (1.32 ounces per 50 ft hank.)

Paracord 3.525 ounces per 50'

 

[William Munny]

I use stuff called zing-it on my tarp. I think it is dyneema, or something like that. It feeds through line locs real well, keeping everything taut. I went with glow in the dark line locs so I don't trip on them stumbling back in the dark.

 

[weaver]

You can also remove the inner threads of paracord. That's what I do if I don't need it for anything heavy

 

[TJ]

Bearpawd has cord & line locks etc. They don't give weight s though.

http://bearpawwd.com/fabrics_misc/fabrics_misc.html

 

[Ed T]

+1 on the zing-it. You can buy it from Redden Marine:
http://www.reddenmarine.com/
It is great for guy lines, hanging food bags, tying off elk legs when boning and many other used.

 

[lintond]

I use dynema cord. Super lightweight and strong. The only downside would be the size for gripping it, but that's being pretty critical.

 

[Travis Bertrand]

I use dynema cord. Super lightweight and strong. The only downside would be the size for gripping it, but that's being pretty critical.

I second Dyneema. The trade off of diameter(harder to work with) vs weight is worth it to me.

 

[JustOneMoreShot]

I have used speargun line purchased off Amazon. It comes in different pound test strengths, colors and composition. I cannot remember which I bought but I know Kevlar and Dyneema are available. It is very light and strong but the thin diameter makes it a little challenging to work with unless you have good eyes and manual dexterity and knot tying skills. I use it where it will work but not entirely in place of para cord in my kit.

 

[Ramshead]

Have a look at Lawson's Glowire. It's all I use on my shelters. Great stuff.

http://lawsonequipment.com/

 

[Brock A]

Have a look at Lawson's Glowire. It's all I use on my shelters. Great stuff.

http://lawsonequipment.com/

I use this stuff on all my shelters. Its great.

 

[Derek0525]

I will start checking all of these out thanks

 

[castandblast]

Lawsons is running a 20% off with free shipping thru today. Got a spool of glowire heading my way. Thanks Brock & RH.

 

[colonel00]

coupon code?

Duh "Christsmas2014" didn't see their front page.

 

[AzHntr]

Lawsons is running a 20% off with free shipping thru today. Got a spool of glowire heading my way. Thanks Brock & RH.

Thanks for the heads up on the 20% off. Just picked some up myself.

 

[HardcoreHunter]

Thanks Guys, just picked up 100 ft reflective for 20 bucks, that's awesome.

 

[lintond]

Thanks Guys, just picked up 100 ft reflective for 20 bucks, that's awesome.

X3!

 

[sfischer]

order in. Thanks!