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  1. #11
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    Re: Let's talk backpacking rope

    Quote Originally Posted by Danny_29 View Post
    What's all in the retrieval kit?
    1/2" static rope, biners, pulleys, prussicks, mule tape. Even a single pulley cuts effort in half.

    Then for the big jobs, we have the Moose Rope, 800' of 1" braided, haven't needed that one for a few years now.
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    Re: Let's talk backpacking rope

    I pack at least 100’ of 550 paracord. My kid ties them up in donuts so you can spool a bit off and cut it without it getting tangled up. There’s lots of videos on YouTube if u guys want to check it out.
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    Re: Let's talk backpacking rope

    50 feet of Para cord.

    Use it for everything from stringing up sil-tarp to hanging quarters of moose, although Moose hunting, for me, is not a backpacking type of activity.

    However, for me, high country mule deer is a backpack/packboard affair. Para cord and the diamond hitch are your friends when strapping your deer to a packboard.
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    Re: Let's talk backpacking rope

    Figured paracord would be good enough. Never needed it for more than tarps, tent and repairs though...

    Quote Originally Posted by swampthing View Post
    Rope is very heavy to carry! You want at least a 1/2" rope for supporting your body, by regulation anyways.
    Like climbing rope?

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    Fishing line?

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    Re: Let's talk backpacking rope

    Quote Originally Posted by alpinedust View Post

    Fishing line?
    I believe its a type of waxed twine that a lot of commercial fisherman use. Its really strong stuff.

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    Re: Let's talk backpacking rope

    I carry mule tape. 1800 lb rated. It is flat and light.
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    Re: Let's talk backpacking rope

    50 ft of 1/4 samson braid rope 50 ft paracord, and 2 70" shoelaces,
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    Re: Let's talk backpacking rope

    I keep 100 feet of 2mm reflective cord.
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    Re: Let's talk backpacking rope

    Quote Originally Posted by alpinedust View Post
    Figured paracord would be good enough. Never needed it for more than tarps, tent and repairs though...

    Like climbing rope?

    Fishing line?
    yep! Amazing stuff!!
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    Re: Let's talk backpacking rope

    Quote Originally Posted by 3than View Post
    I believe its a type of waxed twine that a lot of commercial fisherman use. Its really strong stuff.
    Halibut ganging is a lot like chain saw pull cord, a touch thinner, but even a tighter braid so a little harder or stiffer if you will, its very durable lightweight nylon cord.

    I keep 100' of spectra twine in my daypack with a few more shorter random lengths, strong and light, I also carry some #18(size) very thin 3 strand tarred seine mending twine, its very handy if you need to lash something together and weighs nothing and takes up no room in your pack.
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