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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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Ultraglide Bear Line
Lawson Equipment
Purpose-built for PCT-method bear hangs: a slick, low-friction sheath that runs over a branch without sawing into bark or binding, plus enough strength to haul a loaded food bag well out of reach.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Triptease Lightline | Ultraglide Bear Line |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Dyneema core, reflective nylon sheath | Dyneema core, polyester sheath |
| Length | 50 feet | — |
| Color | Gold/Yellow | — |
| Diameter | Thin | 2.2mm |
| Primary Use | Tent/Tarp guylines | — |
| Visibility | High (reflective) | — |
| Maker | — | Lawson Equipment |
| Type | — | Specialized Bear Line |
| Weight | — | Ultralight |
| Purpose | — | Bear hangs, lightweight utility |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
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
Ultraglide Bear Line
- Exceptionally slick for smooth bear hangs
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Excellent abrasion resistance from polyester sheath
- Lightweight and compact for backpacking
- Bright color aids visibility and retrieval
- Slickness can make general knot tying challenging
- Higher cost than standard utility cordage
- Not ideal for tasks requiring high friction grip
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