Ultralight Dutch gear clothesline?

**hutzelbein** · 03-11-2015, 12:49

I have a walk on the Camino coming up next month and many pilgrims seem to recommend to take something that can be used as a clothesline to dry the nightly laundry. Being the Dutch addict that I am, I thought I might use some Dutch bling to make something more usable than what is sold by the shops. At the moment I'm planning to take some 1.75mm Lash-It, splice a Dutch hook in one end, and use a Wasp on the other end. I'm still looking for ideas on how to secure the clothes on the line. Maybe simply extra small clothes pegs? Or sewing clamps? I don't see anything on the Dutch website that would fit that purpose - but maybe I'm not imaginative enough?

Has anybody else done something similar and has additional suggestions?

I know this is not directly hammock related, but of course the line is multi-use and I might take a tarp for emergencies as well...

**Dochartaigh** · 03-11-2015, 13:06

Might be too small...

http://dutchwaregear.com/clip-on-quilt-hooks.html

**craige** · 03-11-2015, 13:11

Hmm, I cant think of anything ideally suited but how about binder clips? they won't stop your clothes sliding on the line but will stop them blowing off.

**hutzelbein** · 03-11-2015, 13:12

Originally Posted by Dochartaigh

Might be too small...

http://dutchwaregear.com/clip-on-quilt-hooks.html

No, unfortunately these won't work. I have a couple and they're very small. I managed to break a couple of the ridgeline quilt hooks as well

so I'm wary of this type of plastic hardware. But thanks for the suggestion!

**WaffleBox** · 03-11-2015, 13:13

Originally Posted by Dochartaigh

Might be too small...

http://dutchwaregear.com/clip-on-quilt-hooks.html

That's exactly what I was going to suggest.

**hutzelbein** · 03-11-2015, 13:16

Originally Posted by craige

Hmm, I cant think of anything ideally suited but how about binder clips? they won't stop your clothes sliding on the line but will stop them blowing off.

Yes, I had thought about these, too. But I was hoping to maybe find something lighter. I don't think that the clothes would slide (if you pin the fabric over the line), but I'm not sure if the sharp edges might be able to damage the clothes. Especially woolen tees and socks. I guess I'll test it as soon as I have the clothesline ready. Thanks!

**craige** · 03-11-2015, 13:34

What about wonder clips then? Still not the lightest solution but safer for your clothes.

**Tumbleweed** · 03-11-2015, 13:37

Cheep clothesline that works.

Simply go around the first tree with one end of the line until the tree is about in the middle of the overall length of line. Then go to the second tree with both ends, twisting the two lines (both ends of the line) together.

When you get to the second tree, go around it, pull snug, and tie a half hitch or two.

You will then have two lines (connecting the two trees), that are twisted together. Simply put the clothes between the two lines. No clothespins needed. Works great. The twists in the lines keep the clothes from getting loose.

Takes longer to explain it than to do it.