Sea to Summit Clothesline

Wet clothing is probably the biggest cause of hypothermia or discomfort on outdoor trips whether it is from perspiration, rain or snow. Hanging clothes every day to air or dry is essential. But clotheslines are bulky, heavy and need to be tied to a tree. The weight of wet garments can tighten a knot and make it difficult to untie. This Sea to Summit Lite Line reduces weight and time spent setting up and taking down a clothesline. It is less than an ounce (25 g), more than 11 ft (3.5 m), does not require clothespins because of its dual cord with sliding beads, and is reflective so that you don't walk into it at night. It fastens around trees with plastic hooks so that tying and untying become a thing of the past. You won't use this for jackets and backpacks obviously ... MoreWet clothing is probably the biggest cause of hypothermia or discomfort on outdoor trips whether it is from perspiration, rain or snow. Hanging clothes every day to air or dry is essential. But clotheslines are bulky, heavy and need to be tied to a tree. The weight of wet garments can tighten a knot and make it difficult to untie. This Sea to Summit Lite Line reduces weight and time spent setting up and taking down a clothesline. It is less than an ounce (25 g), more than 11 ft (3.5 m), does not require clothespins because of its dual cord with sliding beads, and is reflective so that you don't walk into it at night. It fastens around trees with plastic hooks so that tying and untying become a thing of the past. You won't use this for jackets and backpacks obviously but for lightweight items. like long underwear, anything touching the skin that absorbs perspiration, socks, neck scarves, shirts, hats, microfiber towels and other light items that must be dried or aired daily. It is an ounce well spent. I would even find a way to suspend it in a tent during a rainstorm. It may seem expensive but Sea to Summit makes top quality items that last.

Bought this today and tested it out on the patio: The system is indeed brilliant: pull the garment through the two lines and secure with a rubber bead from both sides, thus avoiding the need for clothes pins. It worked surprisingly well with bike chamois and a bathing suit. The objects were not exactly ultra light and a breeze was gonig.What is disappointing though is that there are only 12 beads on the line, which has a generous 3.5 m in total max length. Most items would need to be attached at two points to allow for proper drying (except maybe socks). Thus: 12/2= 6 attachment points /2 attachment points per garment= 3 items. That seems to be very little. Better than nothing, for sure, but not enough to travel with out clothes pins in my world.I am keeping ... MoreBought this today and tested it out on the patio: The system is indeed brilliant: pull the garment through the two lines and secure with a rubber bead from both sides, thus avoiding the need for clothes pins. It worked surprisingly well with bike chamois and a bathing suit. The objects were not exactly ultra light and a breeze was gonig.What is disappointing though is that there are only 12 beads on the line, which has a generous 3.5 m in total max length. Most items would need to be attached at two points to allow for proper drying (except maybe socks). Thus: 12/2= 6 attachment points /2 attachment points per garment= 3 items. That seems to be very little. Better than nothing, for sure, but not enough to travel with out clothes pins in my world.I am keeping this thing, but I will try and find comparable rings somewhere to increase the number of possible attachments.

I ended up giving the first to my grandson. He uses it for day swimming and camping. I use mine mostly for traveling and backpacking. You don’t have to bring extra clothespins; makes this one a winner. I’ve never had any problems with cord breakage maybe a little slipping on branches. If anything at all, it’s great for traveling. As you should always bring an extra line when backpacking, or should, and use that for the clothesline.