how much rope
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 35
how much rope
i have seen quite a few people on here say to make sure to bring rope with you when out hunting. my questions is about how much rope does everyone bring with them? and is one style of rope any better than another style or is it just a preferance?
#2
RE: how much rope
I use 10-20 ft...I like a soft thicker rope because it is easier on the hands when dragging game...can be used for anything, aid in gutting, getting your stuff up to your tree stand, and many other things. I like black or any other dark color. I stay away from the plastic type ropes, they seem to tear right through your hands and get brittle at cold temps
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Colorado
Posts: 335
RE: how much rope
I use rope for dragging (if alone) or for hoisting my deer into a tree if I have to leave it, but usually I'm with someone. As a rule I always carry at least 50' of para cord with me when I'm out in the mountains. This is just in case of any need.
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Garfield NJ USA
Posts: 3,067
RE: how much rope
I carry two ropes myself, I have about a 10' length on my deer drag harness and I keep a 50' length of 500lb test in my pack. Haven't needed it yet but there is always a first. I'd rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it. I just don't feel safe in a climber tree stand without it.
#8
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location:
Posts: 819
RE: how much rope
I carry 20 feet of paracord, just to pull mybow or gunup/ most areas i hunt are accessible by vehicle to pick up a deer. the remote areas i hunt i just go back and get my nxt shot versa cart when i am successful.
#9
RE: how much rope
It depends. When hunting from a tree, take MORE THAN ENOUGH rope to go all the way up the tree. If not hunting from a tree I usually carry twelve feet. When I drag deer I break off about a 3ft. branch from somewhere and tie the rope to it in the middle. Makes a good handle