Bag of Rope Ends

A bag of rope ends is a mixed bundle of short rope and cord lengths left over from cutting rope to length. It is handy around the shop and on the ground for tying loads, practicing knots and hitches, and small jobs that do not need new rope.

What rope ends are good for

When rope is cut from a reel to length, short tails are left over. A bag of those ends is useful in a lot of small ways: practicing friction hitches and knots on the ground, tying brush into a bundle, securing a tarp or a load in the truck, or making a quick tag line for a small piece.

Contents vary from bag to bag, so expect a mix of diameters, colors and constructions. Browse more tech cordage if you need a specific cord.

Rope ends are also handy for whipping practice, tying test splices, making a quick handle loop on a brush pile, or giving a new ground worker something to learn knots with during a break. Keeping a bag in the truck means nobody cuts a good rope for a small job.

Know the limits

Rope ends have unknown history and are not certified for any rated use. Never use them for climbing, rigging, lowering or anything that supports a person or a heavy load.

For training, they make great practice pieces. When it is time to climb on a hitch, tie it with new hitch cord rated for the job.

Mark them clearly or keep them in a separate bag from your climbing and rigging gear so they never get mixed in with rated rope.