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    Ringworms and bungee

    I just got a set of ringworms to go on my tarp. They are intended to snap onto bungee, but I was a bit hesitant of using bungee for durability in such a critical situation (from wear and tear).

    Then I found in my bag of elastic cord some shock cord I picked up at West Marine. 3mm Dyneema Shock cord made by Robline. The ringworms have a very satisfying snap when attached, and the dyneema sheath will last much longer in the sunlight. It's much stronger if the rubber gives up.

    https://www.westmarine.com/buy/fse-r...1?recordNum=13

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    Steve

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    Nice find.

    I never worried about the heavier shock cord supplied with hook worms. It was a part of gear that I touched often so it was easy to inspect. I now use cuben tarps and have since both the shock cord (on all but one tarp) and the hook/tarp worms, but always felt my tarp would fail as easily as the shock cord could. I slept well.
    Yes, my pack weighs 70lbs, but it's all light weight gear....
    Bob's brother-in-law

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