Tarp lines. What else is there?

**SpitballJedi** · 10-03-2015, 09:14

I use dyneema with dutchhooks attached via prussick. Adjustable and easy to move from one tarp to another. Holds prussiks well.

I takethe time to roll my lines ina figure 8 to help prevent tangles. Also, for my guy outs, I wrap the linearound the stake and pack seperate from my tarp

**swoody126** · 10-03-2015, 09:31

ZING-IT

make WHOOPIE SLINGS out of it and no knots or bling will be necessary

a locked eye in one end & a slip loop on the other

LARKS HEAD to the fastening points of the fly

SLIP LOOPS over the stakes

use the WHOOPIE SLING instructions found elsewhere on this forum

NOTHING SIMPLER, NOTHING LIGHTER, NOTHING TAKES UP LESS SPACE

one spool of ZING-IT will be enough for tie outs, ridge line, a bear bag & enough left over for an emergency coil

just this lazy old fat man's 2¢ worth on the subject

**olddog** · 10-03-2015, 09:37

30' of Zing-it with prussiks and dutch hardware permanently attached to the tarp. Makes for fast setup. 4- 12' lengths of braided mason cord for tie outs. Never have any trouble with it tangling as they are coiled and stored neatly at breakdown. Don't carry stakes as trees, roots or found stakes are everywhere. The tie outs have a tied loop at one end that is wrapped around tree/stake end. The working end is looped through shockcord loops at each corner of the tarp and attached with slip knots. This makes for easy adjustment from under the tarp if it's raining.

**Floridahanger** · 10-03-2015, 09:48

I missed you at the hang last weekend. I use Lash-it for CRL. Dutch Hook one end and Dutch Fleaz adjustable end. Tarp goes up super fast.

Guy lines are Braided Mason's line prussic to the guy out for adjusting length. I simply roll the tarp and pull on the skins. Very little tangle. The main problem is that Mason's line stretches a little and holds some water.

I'm thinking of using Dyneema fishing line instead for my guy lines. 100 lb line should be fine and several hundred yards on a spool.

**goobie** · 10-03-2015, 10:52

Knots work well..........unless you live in the North and hang in the winter!! You're correct, Dutch hardware isn't absolutely necessary. Just quicker and easier. I found masons line, and planer board line, way more hassle than it was worth.

Lawson glo wire is amazing stuff, I use a lot of it. Unless YOUR light is shining on it, it's regular line. Stealth minded hangers take note! I might try the 3mm version this winter, a little thicker might help when wearing gloves. His guywire is definitely worth looking into for you. I've just started experimenting with his ironwire fusion and I like it a lot so far.

**bwg** · 10-03-2015, 14:09

Western Filament Planer Board Line.

This stuff is strong, durable, stiff (so does not tangle easily), lightweight (it floats), does not absorb water, and inexpensive. Comes in 130lb and 200lb. I use 130lb for all tarp lines (ridgeline, guylines). I use 200lb for food hanging, although the 130 is sufficient. Overall this is excellent stuff.

I also tried Cortland brand, but that line is flimsy and does not seem to hold as well as the Western Filament brand.

$6 for 150 feet

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/produ...-feet?a=329029

**Springer** · 10-03-2015, 16:34

When did para cord become the fat kid no one wants to play with? I feel so 2014 for using para cord now. Wonder if gutting the para cord would be good enough to stool have strength but loose half the weight. I have so much I just can't let it go.

**BrianWillan** · 10-03-2015, 17:09

Originally Posted by Springer

When did para cord become the fat kid no one wants to play with? I feel so 2014 for using para cord now. Wonder if gutting the para cord would be good enough to stool have strength but loose half the weight. I have so much I just can't let it go.

The issue with paracord is that is nylon based cord, so it tends to stretch and abosrb water. The dyneema based cords don't have those issues and is significantly lighter and hollow braid. So splicing is easily done and preferred.

Western Filament Planer Board Line.

This stuff is strong, durable, stiff (so does not tangle easily), lightweight (it floats), does not absorb water, and inexpensive. Comes in 130lb and 200lb. I use 130lb for all tarp lines (ridgeline, guylines). I use 200lb for food hanging, although the 130 is sufficient. Overall this is excellent stuff.

I also tried Cortland brand, but that line is flimsy and does not seem to hold as well as the Western Filament brand.

$6 for 150 feet

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/produ...-feet?a=329029

I've also used planer board line as well. Mine is the Tuf-line brand. It is a polyester dacron hollow braid line. As mentioned, it floats and doesn't stretch. One should be able to find planer board line at their well stocked fishing tackle supply store.

Cheers

Brian