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    what to do with heavier shock cord?

    so I have this shock cord & a good amount - not sure what good uses it might have -- any suggestions?

    plus I have no idea how to figure out the size?


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    It's hard to determine the size without a reference object (dime, pencil, etc) but you might be able to use it for guyline tensioners.
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    Thank you bdpalace -- I'll take another pic later when I have a chance with something to compare to

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    This is for measuring the diameter of bolts so I guess it could do the same for your shock cord, no?
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    Heavy shockcord is good for winter underquilt suspension, or putting on your backpack for drying clothes. I have some on the bottom of my GoLite Pinnacle to strap my pad on.
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    I'd bet it is 1/4 ", just from the color pattern.

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    Looks like shock cord that's white with a black tracer comes in a variety of diameters from 1/8" to 1/2". Better measure it. No doubt worthless, as optimator says, but don't ship it all the way to Oregon; West Virginia is closer.

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    I have used some heavier shock cord for underquilt suspension, but instead of using it for the full length, I made a small loop (maybe 2" diameter) to use at the attachment point. I used regular, non stretch tarp line for the rest of the suspension.
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