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09-01-2015, 11:32 AM
I use 6' nylon dog leashes for our day hikes because they're lightweight and easy to shove in a pocket. But if we were doing something more serious I'd use lengths of climbing rope because they're stronger and you can tie safely. Nylon webbing is an entanglement hazard because it loops easily, cinches tight, and the edges are sharp.
For my rope, I use 10 or 11mm "workhorse" climbing rope. I cut lengths off as needed to make lead ropes, high lines, tow ropes, etc. It's extremely strong, easy to knot and un-knot, it lasts almost forever, and it can't get full of burrs. It's somewhat heavy and bulky, but not so bulky as yachting rope. It's also not as soft on your hands.
For my rope, I use 10 or 11mm "workhorse" climbing rope. I cut lengths off as needed to make lead ropes, high lines, tow ropes, etc. It's extremely strong, easy to knot and un-knot, it lasts almost forever, and it can't get full of burrs. It's somewhat heavy and bulky, but not so bulky as yachting rope. It's also not as soft on your hands.