Best Cordage · #5
Reflective Glowire Cord
Lawson Equipment
#5
Reflective Glowire Cord
Lawson Equipment
Gear
Why it made the list
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.
Pros
- Highly visible under any headlamp
- Strong for its diameter
- Sold in useful trail lengths
Cons
- Reflective strands dull after heavy abrasion
- Less break strength than Ironwire
Best uses
- Tent and tarp guy lines
- Marking camp perimeters
- Night navigation aids
Where to buy the Reflective Glowire Cord
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