If I'm in a situation where I have to use a rope, I'm SOL anyway. Hysson and I are careful to stay out of such situations!

I do have a 50-foot cord that I could use to raise/lower a pack if needed. It doubles as a dog tie-out and at least to give the appearance that I can hang my Ursack in areas where hanging is required (since I can't throw due to shoulder issues, I can't really hang my food, which is why I bought the Ursack in the first place).