I am looking for a good cord to use for guy-lines for my tarps. Any recommendations?
While I like amsteel and similar uhmwpe cordage, the difficulty in getting them to hold a knot makes me think they aren't a good option (maybe 2mm UCRs would be ok with a long bury). I see people using zingit for ridgelines, and lashit might be a good choice for guy-lines, but was wondering about sheathed-dyneema cords (cords with a dyneema/uhmwpe core) that could hold a knot, like a slippery-tautline.
If you made your own tarp(s) what kind of cord do you use? If you replaced the original guy-lines on your tarp, what did you replace it with?
Options I am looking at:
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Light-R.../dp/B00Q9IHLCW
https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.co...-core-guy-line
https://www.pariaoutdoorproducts.com...-tent-guy-line
Other consideration: I could use a thin (2mm?) uhmwpe cord like zingit or lashit and make long UCRs and bypass the need for a tautline or any other knots. Does anyone use these for guylines? I prefer something reflective to avoid midnight stumbles.
Thanks!
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