Finding the Best Glow-In-The-Dark Rope: Our Tips

Let’s talk glow in the dark rope.

Why would you need this? Well, if you are camping, staking a tent with glow in the dark rope prevents you and your family from tripping on it in the middle of the night during a bathroom run.

Of course, there are other uses for this rope: crafts like braided bracelets are a popular use. Other folks like to have this rope in their emergency supplies or a bug-out bag—if the electricity is out, this rope could be helpful in shining a light.

Here are some basic tips to getting the most out of glow-in-the-dark rope:

  • Expose the cord to sun (UV light) to energize the glow-in-the-dark dye. Even if the rope is in the sun for an hour, it can provide hours of light after dark.
  • White is probably the best color for the best light at night, but other colors (like light blue) also work well. Yes, glow-in-the-dark rope comes in different colors—based on our research and reader feedback, the lighter the color, the better the results.
  • Yes, it works even if it gets wet. The glow-in-the-dark properties will work, wet or dry.

Here are the best glow-in-the-dark ropes from our research:

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