No.36 Bank Line - 1lb. Roll
Tarred Twisted Nylon Twine - 1 lb. spool contains approximately 470 linear feet with a 340 lb. breaking strength. This twine is black-treated and dried before it’s put on a reusable plastic spool. It has many advantages over twine treated by “spool dunking.” It is uniformly and deeply coated from one end to the other - no “zebra stripes” or tar globs to come off on your hands. It’s dry, easy to tie, and holds knots well.
Specs:
- 470 linear Feet
- 340 lb Tensile Strength
- .085" Diameter
Note: Tarred bank line can have a strong odor at first which will dissipate over time.
Bank Line vs. Paracord
Paracord is a favorite in the survivalist community. This versatile cordage can rig a shelter, secure your supplies in a storm, make a survival snare — whatever it is, you can do it all with paracord.
Bank line also has a lot of the same outdoor applications. Plus, tarred bank line is an especially excellent option for tying knots: That extra tar coating enhances knotting performance, guaranteeing an easy tie and exceptionally strong hold.
Overall, paracord is stronger: Pathfinder 550 Paracord has a tensile strength of 550 pounds. But a high-quality roll of tarred twine isn’t far behind. The Pathfinder No. 36 Bank Line has a breaking strength of 340 pounds, so it’s strong enough for ridgelines, fishing nets, boating, and other common uses.
But there is a reason many outdoorsmen prefer bank line, and it’s because it does have a slight advantage in terms of size. Since bank line cord has a smaller diameter than paracord, it’s lighter and will take up less space in your gear pack.
So, if your goal is efficient packing for a days-long wilderness trip, bank line might be a better choice. If you need extra strength, go with paracord. And if you want to cover all your bases, get both.
What You Can Do with Bank Line Cord
Bank line was created for trotline fishing, which is where you set up a main line with multiple baited hooks from the bank of a river or other waterway. As such, it’s purpose-built for marine applications and prized for its water resistance.
But turning your cord into a trotline to fish is just one way to transform this cord into a helpful tool. Here are some of the different purposes you can use tarred bank line:
-
Hanging loops for drying your gear or wet clothes
-
Making tools such as a spear or knife by wrapping the cord and finishing with a knot
-
Creating a taut ridgeline for a tarp shelter or a hammock
-
Raising a bear bag to keep your food supplies out of reach from bears
-
Setting traps and snares (tarred bank line is extra stiff, making it ideal for snares)
-
Fishing using the line or by creating netting to trap fish
-
Building a shelter for garden plants
As long as tarred twine that’s twisted (as opposed to a braided bank line), you can also separate the pieces of twine if you need a thinner cord for fishing or tying smaller knots.
When you choose good-quality bank line, you can do almost anything with your cordage — and you’ll be able to use it for years. Our Pathfinder bank line cord is nearly as strong as paracord, but it gives you all the benefits of tarred twine: Extra stiffness, water and rot resistance, and better knots.
Add the Best Bank Line to Your Survival Kit
From camping and fishing trips to week-long treks in the wilderness, you’ll appreciate having bank line in your gear pack. Get your roll from Self Reliance Outfitters today at an inexpensive, good price.
Shipping Charges are calculated at checkout.
Within United States:
We offer the following options:
- UPS SurePost
- UPS Ground
- UPS 2DAY
Outside the United States:
Shipping charges DO NOT INCLUDE any duties, taxes, and/or import fees imposed by your country's custom and/or clearance offices.
We offer the following services to most areas:
- DHL Express
- USPS (Canada only)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your hours of operation? Customer Service is open 9am to 3pm EST Monday thru Friday (we are closed all major holidays)
Do you have a retail store? No, we are online only.
Can I request personal modifications or customizations on a PKS Knife?
We are sorry but no.
What time zone is your sales and promotions based on?
Eastern Standard Time.
Do you offer Rain Checks or Extend Promotional Prices?
No, sale prices are only available during the promotional period.
How do I cancel an order?
To cancel an order please call Customer Service at 317.791.8777 Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm (Eastern Standard Time). Once an order has been processed for shipment (meaning a label has been created), it cannot be canceled. Sending an email will not guarantee it will be canceled prior to shipping.
Can I add to an order?
If your order has not started to be processed through our shipping department, you can modify the order. However, you must call Customer Service at 317.791.8777 to make modifications. Once an order has started processing through the warehouse, it cannot be modified, only canceled.
What cards do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Apple Pay.
Do you accept check or money orders?
Yes, we do. Make checks out to The Pathfinder School, and mail to:
Self Reliance Outfitters
6050 Churchman Bypass
Indianapolis, IN 46203.
If we do not receive your payment within 14 business days, your order will be canceled.
Are orders shipped insured?
Yes, all orders where product total equals $25 or more are shipped insured. For more information about the insurance and claim process, please click here.
How long does it take for an order to ship from the warehouse?
Orders typically take 2 to 5 business days to process through our shipping department. During the holidays or during high-volume order influxes, it may take up to 7 business days. UPS 2-DAY orders will be processed the next business day.
How long will it take for my package to arrive?
Once it leaves our warehouse, it will depend on the shipping option you choose.
What shipping options do you offer domestically?
Economy Shipping
UPS Ground
UPS 2-Day
FedEx Ground.
What international shipping options do you have?
UPS
FedEx
DHL
USPS (Canada ONLY).
To learn how to sign up, earn points, and redeem points, please click here.
Can I send it back for an exchange?
No, but you can send it back for a store gift to use towards your next purchase. Include a copy of your receipt or email confirmation and indicate what you wish to get as a store gift card. Return shipping is at your expense.
Send to:
Self Reliance Outfitters
6050 Churchman Bypass
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Attn: New Return
How will my refund be processed?
Domestic customers: Refunds (including canceled orders) will be processed by the original payment method or issued a store gift card if requested.
International customers: Refunds (including canceled orders) will be processed by the original payment method or issued a store gift card if requested.
Refunds on returned merchandise will be processed within 7 business days upon receipt of the returned merchandise.
Can I return an unwanted item?
You may return any unused item (in its original packaging) within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. Drop ship items are not returnable. Return shipping is at your expense.
Send to:
Self Reliance Outfitters
6050 Churchman Bypass
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Attn: New Return
What is the warranty on your products?
Most products (except PKS Knives & DIY Blanks) carry a 1-year warranty. View the Pathfinder Promise for our Pathfinder Stainless Steel gear - click here.
Does your PKS DIY Blanks have a lifetime warranty?
No, since they are a DIY item and an unfinished knife, blanks come with a 6-month warranty.
What is the warranty on PKS Knives?
All PKS knives (except DIY blanks) come with a lifetime workmanship warranty.
No.36 Bank Line - 1lb. Roll
Tarred Twisted Nylon Twine - 1 lb. spool contains approximately 470 linear feet with a 340 lb. breaking strength. This twine is black-treated and dried before it’s put on a reusable plastic spool. It has many advantages over twine treated by “spool dunking.” It is uniformly and deeply coated from one end to the other - no “zebra stripes” or tar globs to come off on your hands. It’s dry, easy to tie, and holds knots well.
Specs:
- 470 linear Feet
- 340 lb Tensile Strength
- .085" Diameter
Note: Tarred bank line can have a strong odor at first which will dissipate over time.
Bank Line vs. Paracord
Paracord is a favorite in the survivalist community. This versatile cordage can rig a shelter, secure your supplies in a storm, make a survival snare — whatever it is, you can do it all with paracord.
Bank line also has a lot of the same outdoor applications. Plus, tarred bank line is an especially excellent option for tying knots: That extra tar coating enhances knotting performance, guaranteeing an easy tie and exceptionally strong hold.
Overall, paracord is stronger: Pathfinder 550 Paracord has a tensile strength of 550 pounds. But a high-quality roll of tarred twine isn’t far behind. The Pathfinder No. 36 Bank Line has a breaking strength of 340 pounds, so it’s strong enough for ridgelines, fishing nets, boating, and other common uses.
But there is a reason many outdoorsmen prefer bank line, and it’s because it does have a slight advantage in terms of size. Since bank line cord has a smaller diameter than paracord, it’s lighter and will take up less space in your gear pack.
So, if your goal is efficient packing for a days-long wilderness trip, bank line might be a better choice. If you need extra strength, go with paracord. And if you want to cover all your bases, get both.
What You Can Do with Bank Line Cord
Bank line was created for trotline fishing, which is where you set up a main line with multiple baited hooks from the bank of a river or other waterway. As such, it’s purpose-built for marine applications and prized for its water resistance.
But turning your cord into a trotline to fish is just one way to transform this cord into a helpful tool. Here are some of the different purposes you can use tarred bank line:
-
Hanging loops for drying your gear or wet clothes
-
Making tools such as a spear or knife by wrapping the cord and finishing with a knot
-
Creating a taut ridgeline for a tarp shelter or a hammock
-
Raising a bear bag to keep your food supplies out of reach from bears
-
Setting traps and snares (tarred bank line is extra stiff, making it ideal for snares)
-
Fishing using the line or by creating netting to trap fish
-
Building a shelter for garden plants
As long as tarred twine that’s twisted (as opposed to a braided bank line), you can also separate the pieces of twine if you need a thinner cord for fishing or tying smaller knots.
When you choose good-quality bank line, you can do almost anything with your cordage — and you’ll be able to use it for years. Our Pathfinder bank line cord is nearly as strong as paracord, but it gives you all the benefits of tarred twine: Extra stiffness, water and rot resistance, and better knots.
Add the Best Bank Line to Your Survival Kit
From camping and fishing trips to week-long treks in the wilderness, you’ll appreciate having bank line in your gear pack. Get your roll from Self Reliance Outfitters today at an inexpensive, good price.
Shipping Charges are calculated at checkout.
Within United States:
We offer the following options:
- UPS SurePost
- UPS Ground
- UPS 2DAY
Outside the United States:
Shipping charges DO NOT INCLUDE any duties, taxes, and/or import fees imposed by your country's custom and/or clearance offices.
We offer the following services to most areas:
- DHL Express
- USPS (Canada only)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your hours of operation? Customer Service is open 9am to 3pm EST Monday thru Friday (we are closed all major holidays)
Do you have a retail store? No, we are online only.
Can I request personal modifications or customizations on a PKS Knife?
We are sorry but no.
What time zone is your sales and promotions based on?
Eastern Standard Time.
Do you offer Rain Checks or Extend Promotional Prices?
No, sale prices are only available during the promotional period.
How do I cancel an order?
To cancel an order please call Customer Service at 317.791.8777 Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm (Eastern Standard Time). Once an order has been processed for shipment (meaning a label has been created), it cannot be canceled. Sending an email will not guarantee it will be canceled prior to shipping.
Can I add to an order?
If your order has not started to be processed through our shipping department, you can modify the order. However, you must call Customer Service at 317.791.8777 to make modifications. Once an order has started processing through the warehouse, it cannot be modified, only canceled.
What cards do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Apple Pay.
Do you accept check or money orders?
Yes, we do. Make checks out to The Pathfinder School, and mail to:
Self Reliance Outfitters
6050 Churchman Bypass
Indianapolis, IN 46203.
If we do not receive your payment within 14 business days, your order will be canceled.
Are orders shipped insured?
Yes, all orders where product total equals $25 or more are shipped insured. For more information about the insurance and claim process, please click here.
How long does it take for an order to ship from the warehouse?
Orders typically take 2 to 5 business days to process through our shipping department. During the holidays or during high-volume order influxes, it may take up to 7 business days. UPS 2-DAY orders will be processed the next business day.
How long will it take for my package to arrive?
Once it leaves our warehouse, it will depend on the shipping option you choose.
What shipping options do you offer domestically?
Economy Shipping
UPS Ground
UPS 2-Day
FedEx Ground.
What international shipping options do you have?
UPS
FedEx
DHL
USPS (Canada ONLY).
To learn how to sign up, earn points, and redeem points, please click here.
Can I send it back for an exchange?
No, but you can send it back for a store gift to use towards your next purchase. Include a copy of your receipt or email confirmation and indicate what you wish to get as a store gift card. Return shipping is at your expense.
Send to:
Self Reliance Outfitters
6050 Churchman Bypass
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Attn: New Return
How will my refund be processed?
Domestic customers: Refunds (including canceled orders) will be processed by the original payment method or issued a store gift card if requested.
International customers: Refunds (including canceled orders) will be processed by the original payment method or issued a store gift card if requested.
Refunds on returned merchandise will be processed within 7 business days upon receipt of the returned merchandise.
Can I return an unwanted item?
You may return any unused item (in its original packaging) within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. Drop ship items are not returnable. Return shipping is at your expense.
Send to:
Self Reliance Outfitters
6050 Churchman Bypass
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Attn: New Return
What is the warranty on your products?
Most products (except PKS Knives & DIY Blanks) carry a 1-year warranty. View the Pathfinder Promise for our Pathfinder Stainless Steel gear - click here.
Does your PKS DIY Blanks have a lifetime warranty?
No, since they are a DIY item and an unfinished knife, blanks come with a 6-month warranty.
What is the warranty on PKS Knives?
All PKS knives (except DIY blanks) come with a lifetime workmanship warranty.
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