| Z-Line Ultralight Spectra Backpacking
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Z-Line Spectra Cord
Z-line spectra cord is composed of a white Spectra core with a
braided Dacron sheath. Spectra is ideal for many purposes because of
its high strength to weight ratio, and the fact that it does not
stretch. Regular un-sheathed Spectra however is slippery and difficult
to work with.
The Dacron sheath on Z-line gives it a stiff feel, makes it tangle
resistant, and easier to tie and untie knots. This line also has a lot of grip; when used as a main tarp line or
bear bag line, just wrapping it around a tree or branch a few times
will hold steady without dealing with any knots.
There are two widths available. 1.25 mm cord is excellent for guy
lines, or for durable draw cords. This cord is shipped with the
Hexamid shelters .
1.5 mm cord is a bit easier to manage and less tangle prone for longer lines, and is a good
choice heavier weight applications.
Both cords are over 200lbs tensile strength.
Available in Yellow, or Black. The yellow cord is extremely bright and easy to see as
guy-lines. It is not reflective but it does stand out well at night
with a headlamp.
"Looking at that cord is like staring into the sun!" -Matt F.
1.25 mm Z-Line
.033 oz / yd
1 gram / meter
.55 oz / 50 feet
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1.5 mm Z-Line
.053 oz / yd
1.6 grams / meter
.88 oz / 50 feet
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Z-Line Slick Dyneema Cord
This cord is made of solid braided 100% Dyneema fiber. It has a slick
coating which allows it to slide over branches easier, perfect for
bear bagging.
The slick line is not as bright and doesn't grip as well as the
regular Z-line, but it is stronger by weight. Available in Orange or
Dark Gray.
1.4 mm / 330lb Z-Line Slick
.04 oz / yd
1.2 grams / meter
.65 oz / 50 feet
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1.75 mm / 450lb Z-Line Slick
.054 oz / yd
1.7 grams / meter
.9 oz / 50 feet
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2.2 mm / 650lb Z-Line Slick
.084 oz / yd
2.6 grams / meter
1.4 oz / 50 feet
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Micro Line Loc Guy Line Adjusters
Line locs are used to adjust the length of the guy lines on your tent
or tarp quickly and easily without dealing with knots.
These Line Locs are the smallest and lightest available and are
the only line adjusters that work with ultra thin cord. These will
hold tight with all of the sizes of Z-Line cord above.
Just .025 oz / .7 grams each. They are about the size of a penny.
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LineLoc 3 Line Adjusters with Loops
These are similar to the micro line locs above, except made for
thicker 2mm or 3mm cord. They can optionally be purchased with sewn loops of grosgrain ribbon
sewn to
each one so that they can be attached directly to the tie out loops on
your tarp, or staked into the ground.
These can also be attached to loops on your backpack for lashing
things on. They work just like a ladder loc buckle commonly seen on
shoulder straps, top straps etc.
These will hold with our 2.2mm Z-Line Slick cord under moderate
tension, or our 3/16" nylon
flat cord. The thinner Z-line cord is too thin and will slide loose
unless it is doubled up. Even the 2.2mm z-line may slide under
high tension.
LineLoc 3's with Loops Attached
.065 oz / 1.8 grams each. |
LineLoc 3's (no loops
attached)
.047 oz / 1.3 grams each |
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Tiny and Mini Cord Locks
These ultralight cord locks are a perfect match for your
lightweight draw cords. This variety has a strong
spring which grips thin cord well.
Tiny cord locks will fit the 1.25mm z-line cord, 80lb poly cord, or 1/16" shock cord.
Mini cord locks will fit the 1.5mm z-line cord, nylon flat cord, or
3/32" shock cord.
Tiny - .02 ounces / .57 grams each
Mini - .04 ounces / 1.1 grams each
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Mitten Hooks / Snap Hooks
These small hooks are handy for all sorts of things.
1 3/8" long x 9/16" wide. (3.5 cm long x 1.4 cm wide).
Just .03 oz / .85 grams each.
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80Lb Polyester cord
This thin, light cord has a tensile strength of 80lbs. It is
recommended for draw cords in stuff sacks and clothing. Tiny cord
locks fit well. It will stretch when it gets wet, so it is not the
best choice for guy-lines.
About 1 mm diameter
.021 oz / yard
.65 grams / meter
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3/16" Nylon Flat Cord
Nylon flat cord has a tensile strength over 150lbs and is a
good, inexpensive, general purpose cord. I use it for tie out loops
on tarps, and attachment loops on backpacks. Mini cord locks fit
well.
.114 oz / yard
3.53 grams / meter
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3/32" Shock Cord
This is the elastic shock cord I use on the backpacks. Mini cord
locks fit well.
.134 oz / yard
4.15 grams / meter
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1/16" Shock Cord
This thin shock cord is good for light duty applications such as elastic draw cords. I use this on pack covers, and for
draw cords on clothing. It has about the same elasticity as a
typical thin rubber band. Tiny cord locks fit well.
.048 oz / yard
1.49 grams / meter
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