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Z-Line Ultralight Spectra Backpacking Cord

Description:
Our Z-line spectra cord is composed of a white Spectra core with a braided Dacron sheath. It 100 lb strength weighs just .35 ounces per 50 feet, and is the lightest practical backpacking cord we could find.

Regular un-sheathed Spectra can be slightly lighter, but it is extremely slippery and difficult to use. If you tie a knot in it, or get it tangled up, it might take you all day to get it undone. The Dacron sheath on Z-line gives it a stiff feel, making it more tangle resistant and easier to tie and untie knots while still being extremely light.

It also has a lot of grip to it. 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.

The 100 lb strength cord is a perfect weight and strength for most backpacking applications including tarp tie-outs, draw cords, light bear bags, and general use. We use it on pretty much all of our products. The 170lb version is a little easier to handle, and is better for heavy duty applications.

Compare with Kelty Triptease (1.5oz/50ft on our scale) and other spectra cords which are heavier and more expensive.

** We now have tiny cord locks available. They are the smallest and lightest around, and our new variety has a strong spring which grips 1/16" cord well. Replacing the draw cords in your hoods, stuff sacks, etc with Z-line and tiny locks is an easy way to drop some weight! Use either size on 100lb cord, or the Mini size on 170lb cord.

100lb Cord Specifications:
< 1/16" Diameter

.007 oz / ft
.35 oz / 50 ft   (10 grams)
.42 oz / 60 ft
 

60 feet 100lb: ($9.95)
Temporarily Out
5x Cord Locks ($1.75)
Size
 

170lb Cord Specifications:
3/32" Diameter

.018 oz / ft
.9 oz / 50 ft   (25.5 grams)
2.7 oz / 150 ft
 
50 feet 170lb: ($9.95)
Color
150 feet 170lb: ($19.95)
Color
 


Tip: Alternate hands as you wrap the cord to prevent it from twisting up do to the coiling motion.