Tuckahoe wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
BirdBrain wrote:
I could start another thread, but think this falls into the spirit of this one. Besides it might not get many responses and therefore would not be worthy of its own thread.
I used 550 paracord for my varmint deterrent food bag hang last year. I was happy with how it performed. It slid on the limbs fine and did not tangle easily. However, I am looking to make that item lighter and more compact this year.
For those that hang their food, what do you use for line and how does it compare to 550 paracord?
I use the 1.44mm orange dyneema slick cord from Zpacks ..65 oz for 50ft 330 lb test. It slides over branches nicely. It is small and slick and could possibly cut into your hands if a little care is not exercised. I used to use the reflective glow cord but it does not and gets hung up easily. I stuck some 3m reflective tape on my food bag so i can find it on those mornings i start before sunrise .
Zingit and dynaglide as well as other light weight cordage used for shelter guy lines, or for food bags are also the same lines that arborists are using as throw lines. Good strong and light weight lines.
wesspur.com/throw-line/zing-it-throw-line.html
There may be a good choice on the website TH, but there are too many choices for me to know what is good. If you have a preference and/or experience with one, I will ask specific questions about it.
JJ, does your choice tangle easily or cut into branches more than paracord? Like I said, I like paracord. It is just too bulky. If I can find a line that performs as good as paracord and save weight, I am all over it. What do you think of this stuff?
http://lawsonequipment.com/Dyneema-Ironwire-Cord/Dyneema-Ironwire-50-Lime-Green-p978.html
It is dyneema, but a bit heavier.
I also notice zpacks sells different thicknesses of dyneema.
Non hikers are about a psi shy of a legal ball.