The purpose of this exercise is not to discourage anyone from "going on a hike" because a piece of equipment is missing. Indeed, 95% of hikers at best have a water bottle and little else. As Doug writes onsite, being prepared is a hard sell. I started this for the benefit of Zoltan and people like him. He realised the need, but then looked at the considerable cash outlay and ( for many nations) difficulty in simply acquiring the gear at any cost. I don't see us reviewing the load bearing strength of Grandma's clothline. Paracord may be the cordage of choice, but for many clothesline the cordage of reality.