Ok, I realise I could save some weight downsizing to the 3.6mm stuff. But what are the disadvantages?
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3.7mm para cord V 3.6mm
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Nobody uses 3.7mm since Ray had some 3.6mm in his possibles pouch during a 30 second interview on Loose Women last week. Noob!
I always used 3.7mm, but switched to 3.6mm recently and shaved 0.005 grams on my pack weight. So glad I went ultralight weight. 
Perrari
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I always used 3.7mm, but switched to 3.6mm recently and shaved 0.005 grams on my pack weight. So glad I went ultralight weight.
So you said you saved 0.0005g is that per metre, if so thats some weight saving
Jason
I've actually modified my 3.7mm by removing half a strand to make it 3.65mm. Best of both worlds!
whats the difference in diameter of these cords ? is there an advantage with a smaller diameter for threading through eyes etc or is there an advantage with the larger diameter for grippyness in said eyes ?
if there is one less inner core, is there a significant cost saving ? which would be useful if you are on a budget.
is the 3.6 stuff available over here or do you have to add the cost of shipping ?
anyone got a link ?
if there is one less inner core, is there a significant cost saving ? which would be useful if you are on a budget.
is the 3.6 stuff available over here or do you have to add the cost of shipping ?
anyone got a link ?
Obviously, the 3.6 is considerably (0.1mm) thinner, and I think you lose about 0.0005KN in breaking strain. Depends whether you hammock fabric is 1mm or 1.5mm thick as to whether this is important.
Perrari
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Harvestman is wrong anyway, it's 0.00045 Kn Statnamic !! (maybe I just invented a new word ?)
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