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#36 Tarred Twisted Nylon Bank Line
SGT Knots
#3
#36 Tarred Twisted Nylon Bank Line
SGT Knots
Gear
Why it made the list
The bushcrafter's workhorse. Tar-treated twisted nylon holds a knot under load, resists rot and UV, and grips wet wood. A one-pound roll carries hundreds of feet in the space of a fist — you can afford to cut it and leave it in a camp build.
Pros
- Enormous length-to-weight ratio
- Tar coating grips knots and resists rot
- Cheap enough to use freely on camp craft
Cons
- Tar leaves black residue on hands and gear
- Thin diameter bites into bare hands under load
Best uses
- Camp craft and trap lines
- Tarp tie-outs
- Lashing shelter frames
Where to buy the #36 Tarred Twisted Nylon Bank Line
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