better alterntives to paracord?

[Reflex]

Been reading around paracord is so-so? Wondering what else out there?

I would need paracord or whatever else to hang bear bag and dry clothes.

Edited February 11, 2016 by Reflex

[jay]

personally, paracord is my go-to cordage.. It is cheap, durable and strong enough to do pretty much anything you need on the trail.. I keep a 50' length in my bag on every trip.

[PaulMags]

Bank line is lighter, less bulky alternative to paracord. Not as strong, but for tarps, bear bagging and light repair, works rather well.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/998516-Paracord-vs-Bank-Line

[PaulGS]

7 hours ago, Reflex said:

Been reading around paracord is so-so? Wondering what else out there?

I would need paracord or whatever else to hang bear bag and dry clothes.

Utiility cord shouldn't be as stretchy as paracord. 

REI sells lots of types like the following:

http://www.rei.com/product/782824/bluewater-3mm-niteline-utility-cord-package-of-50-ft

Edited February 12, 2016 by PaulGS

[Reflex]

cool, thank you!

[wspscott]

For just hanging a bear bag or a clothes line, you don't need a really strong line/rope. I use masons line for my tarp and have used it for a bear bag in the past. It has a tendency to cut into the tree branch so I have stopped using it for bear bags.

[slosteppin]

I use mason twine for hanging clothes. I like a reflective cord for hanging my food. I often get my food down in the morning before it becomes light. Reflective cord is much easier to see with the headlamp.