How much Rope

LWILLIAMS

LWILLIAMS

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How much rope do people carry on there bags. I have 120' on there now and it carries extremely easy as it slides in the side water pouches but I think I could lighten up my pack with about half the rope. Just not sure how much is needed. I am talking rapeling rope here not something like paracord.
 
I carry a 150' line of static Class B rapelling rope (9.5 mm), Ushba ascenders (just started carrying them), Figure 8 rapelling device and locking carabiners.
 
LWILLIAMS said:
How much rope do people carry on there bags. I have 120' on there now and it carries extremely easy as it slides in the side water pouches but I think I could lighten up my pack with about half the rope. Just not sure how much is needed. I am talking rapeling rope here not something like paracord.
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I usually carry about 110'-210' it becomes heavy but I wear it separate under my pack. But I like to use it all the time when ever i have the chance I do use it for climbing and repelling if i have the time. If it was for emergencies I'd Carry 120-130'
 
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This is how the 120' length sits now.
 
I carry 120' rapelling rope, and I believe either 50' or 75' of swift water rope in a float bag.
 
LWILLIAMS said:
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This is how the 120' length sits now.
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That's pretty much how I carry the 150' line. Of course it packs up a little smaller being 9.5mm. What size rope is that? I assue that is 1/2" or better making it a Class A line?
 
Damn good thread. Here is a pretty good data sheet on rapelling ropes:

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I will have to look at the tag when I get home as to the rating. I know it is mil issue rapelling line.
 
Yes, it doesn't look like Kernmantle rope to me. I would assume it's good rope though as long as it's in date and good shape.
 
I will post up the information later that is on the tag. As far as the rope goes you couldnt tell it from new. I am the one who uncoiled it from the original coil.
 
I don't carry any rope at all in my pack. Some 550 cord, but no rope. In Florida, there just isn't any need for it.

Now in my 4Runner, I carry recovery gear, including ropes when I go 4 wheeling.
 
I don't carry rope most of the time. I've never needed it. I sometimes carry a 50' section for hauling stuff into a tree stand or to get myself out if something goes awry, but just hiking or camping, I don't do it.

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I figure in the mountains where I do most of my hiking there are alot of vertical walls and such and a guy just never knows. I use paracord for the normal ridge line and such but like having the rope along also should the need arise.
 
Well the rope is Nylon 1-1/4"CIR (7/16" DIA) MIL-R-1688D rated. So it seems like it will have no problem and is made to rapel. I gather it has a tensile strength of 4500lbs. I will keep all 120' on the pack with me, in the pack.
 
The mil-spec right-hand lay "assault line" is OK, fine for rappelling, of course, because it has with stretch under load - where it is not as good as kernmantle is when creating rope structures like bridges, etc.

I usually don't carry anything except my old short rope, biner, and gloves to make a swiss seat, if need be... I have a 120' line I can bring if I think I'll be anywhere that it'll be used, but don't lug it around all the time.
 
I care 75' of paracord in 25' lengths but do not carry a stronger rope because there are not a lot of cliffs or edges in Florida.
 
I usually carry 30 feet or so of climbing-grade 8mm cord, 20 feet of climbing-grade webbing and a couple of locking carabiners. I'm not really a climber so I rarely need more than that for handlines or (really) short rappels.

Then there's the occasional SAR mission where we hump a couple of 300 foot lengths of 13mm static rescue line and a ~15 pound rigging kit. Not fun...
 
what kind of harness do you guys use? Or are you guys like me and use webing as a harness.
 
I use an 8.3mm Imlay Canyon Rope. Length varies depending on the the hike/canyon.

Keyhole Canyon (Zion Park)
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