Replacing tarptent end strut guylines

I’ve replaced it on all my TTs – generally making the lines longer as I find it more adaptable to pitch then.

I used 3mm polypropylene from eBay, it’s worked fine for years.

Ed do you have any tips on connecting the lines at the strut ends? Maybe it’s not as complicated as it looks.

I have done that on my tarptents as well, I also go longer for more adaptability.   Lawson’s glowire in 2.5mm works very well.

AK – I just copied what was there originally…..

I use Lawsons 2mm Glowire. Stepping up to 2.5 wouldn’t hurt, but 2 works. They moved.  It will be back in stock soon.

I redid the configuration of the strut lines on my SS for a better stake hold. If you’re not having problems, I’d just do it like it came originally. They’re pretty well thought out.

Always around to help with this kind of stuff. Direct email is “henry@tarptent.com”

RE: Lawson Equipment

The company has been radio silent for months now. The website is still up but nothing in stock to sell and no message about the re-start or the move.

The world waits for world-class cordage at reasonable prices.

I just bought guyline at our local outdoor retailer. It seems like it will work ok. It’s a bit stiff so hard to get the knots tight as they were.  You know how when you fix up one part of your house, the rest looks a bit shabby? Well now my Moment DW has fancy new guylines, but maybe i need to wash it!

Lawson moved. I contacted them. They should be back on line (ha) this month.it’s worth the wait, if you can.

I’m remodeling the bathroom.

I’m using the MLD 2.7mm cordage for my stratospire 2 pitchlock corners. I separated the top and bottom into two separate lines and made the top line longer (~twice as long as original) to get a more favorable angle with the ground when needed (i.e., when it’s really windy)

I’ve got some 2 mm glow wire I could send you if you give me a total length.  I do prefer it for 1) not tripping on guy lines as much after a pottie run and 2) finding the tent quickly in my headlamp if I get turned around.  One of my tents is a dark forest green that doesn’t stand out on its own without the glowire.

I also use the Glowire for things like a little loop on my NiteCore Tube, Victorinox Classic and other things I want to find in the dark.  A small amount of sticky reflective tape would also work (if applied to both sides).

Thanks everyone for your tips and offers. I just bought some 2.5mm line at my local outdoor retailer (truly local, not a chain). I made the top lines a wee bit longer, but otherwise did it the same as it was. I had a hard time tightening the knots on the new stiff line, so I’ll probably have to check them each pitch to make sure they’re solid. I’ll be heading out to a windy open area, so we’ll see how I did! I didn’t use reflective cord since the struts are inside the tent, so it would be really hard for someone trip on them anyway, although on longer lines I definitely use the reflective stuff.

I also had a bit of a laugh when I bought the line. I wondered why it cost so dang much, then I realized that he charged me for 224 feet, not inches, of line! The sales clerk was so embarrassed that he discounted the final price, after making the correction. It’s one of the reasons I like to shop locally; he didn’t even need to check with the boss/corporate overlord, before just deciding to give me a deal as apology for his error. How stores should be run…

If they are tight soak them than pull them taut; although the wind will probably snug them up on your first pitch.