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Reflective Glowire Cord
Lawson Equipment
Reflective tracer strands woven through the sheath light up like a road sign under a headlamp. It is the single cheapest way to stop shredding a shin on a guy line during a midnight trip out of the tent.
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Triptease Lightline
Kelty
Fifty feet of gold reflective nylon wrapped around a Dyneema core. Kelty's Triptease has been the default tent guy line for two decades because it is light, strong, and impossible to miss in the dark.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Reflective Glowire Cord | Triptease Lightline |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lawson Equipment | — |
| Core Material | Nylon | — |
| Sheath Material | Nylon with Reflective Tracers | — |
| Primary Use | Guy lines, general utility | Tent/Tarp guylines |
| Visibility | High (reflective) | High (reflective) |
| Material | — | Dyneema core, reflective nylon sheath |
| Length | — | 50 feet |
| Color | — | Gold/Yellow |
| Diameter | — | Thin |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Reflective Glowire Cord
- Exceptional nighttime visibility due to reflective tracers
- Significantly reduces trip hazards around camp
- Holds knots securely and handles easily
- Durable nylon construction resists wear and elements
- Good value for a specialized safety-enhancing cord
- Not the strongest or lightest cord per diameter
- Limited stretch when wet, common for nylon
- Not intended for heavy-duty load bearing
Triptease Lightline
- Excellent night visibility thanks to reflective sheath
- High strength-to-weight ratio from Dyneema core
- Lightweight and highly packable
- Holds knots securely
- Resists water absorption and remains pliable in cold
- Specialized use; not ideal for heavy-duty or multi-purpose tasks
- Not as strong as pure Dyneema cordage
- Sheath can show some fraying over extended use
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