What kind of shock cord are you buying?

**Woodsie8** · 04-28-2016, 06:02

I looked online, and it what is coming up, is rolls of bungee cord, shock cord.
Is this the same stuff and if so, are you buying 1/8th inch?
Black or white?

**sqidmark** · 04-28-2016, 06:31

I get mine from Dutch. Much better quality than from my local outdoor store.

**Woodsie8** · 04-28-2016, 06:37

I am beginning to think, I may have to start a tab with Dutch!

Originally Posted by sqidmark

I get mine from Dutch. Much better quality than from my local outdoor store.

**Lumberjackrob** · 04-28-2016, 06:38

I just picked some up at my local Ace Hardware, its not from Dutch but its shock cord and works just fine.

**michigandave** · 04-28-2016, 06:52

I buy mine from SLD, here's the link: http://www.simplylightdesigns.com/ca...hp/cPath/30_59 . Can't beat free shipping for orders of $15 or more, plus I'm sure you'll find something else to add to your order (those mini key chain LED lights are great for the ridgeline)

**Caminante** · 04-28-2016, 07:09

I've purchased from REI by the foot and RSBR by the hank. The shock cord from RSBR has a much softer sheath than the cord from REI, but I don't know which is preferable. They both work fine for me as applied. Right now I don't have a need for anything other than 1/8" which works just fine for primary/secondary underquilt suspension as well as snugging end channels. I'm also using it on a backpack project for snugging drawcord pockets and front panel pocket compression.

1/4" is huge and I can't think of what I'd use it for related to hammock camping. I would think that 3/32" would certainly be fine for many of the tasks I use 1/8" for, but I don't personally want to deal with two different sizes in my "inventory" and the weight savings would be very minor.