Nite Ize reflective cord

[f k]

Reading these comments, I might change course and go with some braided mason's line instead.

I have used that as well, and that stuff stretches.

[ntxkayakr]

There are several options you can experiment with that may give you the results you want:

1. Just tie a short piece of reflective cord to the low stretch guy line you prefer. This is my method for going from camo mode to "hi-viz" quickly.

2. Carefully remove the reflective ribbon from a few feet of reflective cord and use a yarn needle to weave it into the low stretch guy line (Mason cord or dyneema or whoopie sling etc).

FYI: dyneema is just another way of saying Zing-it, Lash-it, and several other even smaller diameter types of very low stretch, low weight, small diameter cord. Just splice locked Brummel loops into one or both ends use various hitches to attach and adjust and you will soon learn why this is long term most cost effective and used by many highly experienced campers both ground and hangers.
BTW don't need the reflective ribbon over entire cord just on long length between tarp and stake or hammock and tree where there is no hitch. Makes hitch stiff. Also www.rockywoods.com sells reflective fabric by the yard if you really want to go crazy with it.

[MAD777]

I don't always bring stakes but when I do, they are the kind that have a small loop of cord at the top to facilitate pulling them out. I like the reflective cord just for that loop because I can see it just before tripping, but my rig doesn't resemble a UFO landing in the night.

[ntxkayakr]

It's good when there is a source of light to reflect off of it and i dont think it stretches much, it's made for guy lines and tent lines.
If your having trouble seeing your lines in the middle of the night then 1 trick i have done was i found some glow in the dark yellow para cord and pulled out the center and ran zing it thru the shell, light wieght and glows bright

That is a good idea, here is a link for one of several sources for reflective and also glow in the dark 550 para cord, I would note that "glow in the dark" typically only glows for a hour or two after being in bright sun light for a long time. Also if true 550 cord the outer layer should be rated at 200 lbs and inner 7cords at 50 lbs each. So remove all inner and just use outer without replacing inner with dyneema or similar cord and works fine for guy line.

http://www.rockywoods.com/Fabrics-Ki...ective-Fabrics

550 Parachute Cord - OD with Glow in Dark Fleck
Paracord 550 parachute cord (also called 550 paraline) is perfect for crafts projects like paracord bracelets, lanyards, decorative knots or chinese knotting. Also great for safety and survival applications, or ropes for halters or reins. Light and strong, paracord 550 features a seven strand core with 550 lb. tensile strength.
Nominal Fabric Width: 1/8"
Price $1.99 per Linear Yard

OR what I would recommend is:

550 Parachute Cord - Black with Reflective Flecks
Same price but more effective

Under this try:
Tech Line. 100% Dyneema. Gray. 1.2mm: 285lb avg. break strength. 0.009 oz/ft.
http://diygearsupply.com/product-category/cord-line/

or weave in ribbons of reflective material into 1.9mm tech line or lash-it or whatever you prefer like I mentioned before.

[FishingJunkie92]

I use this in orange in line loc's on my tarp. Works very well, easy to see at night and in low light conditions.

http://www.rei.com/product/782824/bl...d|52673741440|

[f k]

I use this in orange in line loc's on my tarp. Works very well, easy to see at night and in low light conditions.

http://www.rei.com/product/782824/bl...d|52673741440|

Does the reflective material get caught on the line loc's when you pull it through?

[FishingJunkie92]

Does the reflective material get caught on the line loc's when you pull it through?

No it does not. I have no issues at all. I'll take pictures soon and post them.

[cjayflo]

I put gutted glow in the dark paracord loops on my tarp stakes.
I got a pack of this for the lines on the ends of the tarp. No issues so far. 1.8mm
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...FVE1aQod5k8ANQ

[Gruxxx]

I like it. It isn't slippy and holds a taut line hitch well. I figure eight the tie outs for packing and never have tangle issues. Pretty cheap, too.

[redpossum]

I use this type line and have had no problems. It lights up well when a flashlight shines on it. I tie shock cord to my tarp, then tie this line to the shock cord. When you tie the lines out, pull the lines out tight enough to stretch the shock cord but don't max it out. If your line stretches the shock cord will pull in some and take up the slack keeping the lines tight.