Smycz Orca Ultralight

The weight is barely noticeable clipped to my pack—you really feel the difference on a long day out. The 1-inch width still feels solid in hand despite how featherlight it is, and the tight weave gives it a clean, smooth finish. Exactly what I wanted for a backup line that won’t weigh me down.

Three and three-quarter ounces and it still feels like it could tow a small car—the weave on this thing is tight and tough. I’m impressed how it coils down to nearly nothing in my pack, yet the 6-foot length gives me plenty of room to work. Honestly, I keep forgetting it’s even attached until I need

I grab it by the wrong end half the time and still almost forget it’s attached to my harness until I need it. The 3.75-ounce weight is real, and the woven fabric hasn’t frayed a bit after a month of rocky trails.