Nite Ize Shineline Reflective Cord — Green

The Nite Ize Shineline is a 15.24-metre nylon cord with a reflective strand woven throughout its entire length. It is designed for anyone spending nights outdoors in hunting, hiking or field use scenarios who needs to mark a perimeter, pitch a shelter or secure loads without creating invisible trip hazards in the dark.

The 2.44 mm diameter strikes a balance between strength and handling: robust enough to hold tension on a tarp or a field line, yet slim enough to take up minimal space in a pack. At 86 grams, the total weight goes unnoticed even when carrying an already full kit.

The main benefit of the reflective strand is practical, not cosmetic: when caught by a torch beam, the cord remains visible at a distance even at low height, reducing the risk of tripping during night movements around camp. It is worth noting, however, that reflection depends on the angle of the light source — a beam running parallel to the ground illuminates the cord more effectively than one coming from directly above, so cord placement relative to foot-traffic paths remains something to think through.

Key points

• 15.24 metres in a single piece: enough to run a perimeter line, pitch a shelter or set multiple anchor points without joins.
• The woven reflective strand makes the cord visible in a torch beam, eliminating the risk of a night-time trip without the need for additional markers.
• 2.44 mm diameter and 86 grams: it takes up very little space and adds no meaningful weight to a field kit.
• Nylon construction: resistant to moisture and the abrasion typical of extended outdoor use.

In the box

• Nite Ize Shineline reflective cord, green, 15.24 m × 2.44 mm