50 Feet 1.2 mm Z-Line Slick Cord

$9.07 ~~$12.95~~ In stock

This cord was my favorite for bear bag hangs on a recent thru-hike of the PCT. I tried a number of types of cord, braided, sheathed, and woven cord. I recall my first hang with the slick cord…there’s no better or more simple explanation than to say the whole experience was very slick! I finished the hike using this cord that out performed all the others.

– Melvin F., ★★★★★

This cord is made of solid braided 100% UHMWPE fiber with no sheath. It is smooth and slick which allows it to slide over branches easier. This cord is excellent for fixed length guy-lines, or bear bagging only if you are careful.

The slick line is not as bright and doesn't grip as well as the sheathed Z-Line, but it is stronger by weight.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Andrew F. ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

After a full season of use the coating is still holding up great, and the bright color makes it easy to spot when I’m setting up camp in the dark. It’s thin enough to pack down small but handles the weight of a bear bag without issue.

Timothy K. ★★★★★ Oct 20, 2026

The slick cord didn’t snag once on bark or branches, and I could yank it through a carabiner to cinch my bag tight even after a long, wet day. It held up through every jaw-dropping Sierra crossing without fraying or tangling into a mess. If you’re over wrestling with stiff rope on trail, this is the

Richard L. ★★★★★ Oct 19, 2026

For a thru-hike, you want gear you can count on, and this cord never let me down with my bear bag hangs — it slides through carabiners smoothly even when wet. The 1.2 mm diameter is surprisingly strong for its weight, saving ounces in my pack without compromising durability.