Paracord

Blown-out, raggedy shoelaces and boot laces are a major bummer. They look unsightly, and at worst, they can completely compromise your mobility. It’s hard to make good time and remain stable if your footwear won’t stay on your feet! Luckily, whether you want to avoid a trip to the store for new laces or you’re […]

The sling is an ancient, and highly effective, projectile weapon and also one of the most versatile. Using nothing but skill and small projectiles in the form of stones or marbles, these innocuous, simple straps can propel their tiny missiles to lethal velocity, more than capable of bringing down man and beast with a good

If you had to pick one piece of gear that could truly be said to be a prepper’s best friend, you’d have a really hard time arguing against paracord. Yeah, duct tape would have a lot to say about that choice, but paracord is reusable and, in my opinion, infinitely more useful if you know

Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past 20 or 30 years, you’re probably already familiar with paracord. Even if you aren’t a prepper yourself! This military-issue parachute cordage has firmly established itself as the go-to choice for making gear modifications, carrying cargo, improvising tools and shelter, making wearables, and even just decorative

Paracord has seemingly limitless applications. It’s terrific cordage for setting up a shelter, making traps, and even utilitarian purposes like attaching stuff to your pack or tethering critical gear to your person to prevent loss. It can even be woven into things like paracord bracelets and knife handles… I particularly like Paracord for knife handles

It’s always a good idea to keep plenty of paracord on hand. You never know when it’s going to come in handy, from impromptu repairs to field expedient improvisations. The problem is that carrying any quantity in your pocket is both bulky and prone to turning into a tangled mess. You can avoid that entirely,

It’s always a good idea to keep some paracord on you, but you don’t really want to carry around a roll or hank of it unless you’re out camping, working, or bugging out. Luckily, you don’t have to do that if you have a paracord bracelet or keychain that’s both stylish and functional. And wouldn’t

If you want to get the most out of your paracord, you’ve got to have a thorough working knowledge of knots. But there are dozens and dozens of different knots out there, each with its own strengths, weaknesses, and peculiarities. If you weren’t fortunate enough to grow up a fisherman’s son or in the boy

Paracord is truly a prepper’s best friend, and if you’re anything like me, you always want to have some of this supremely useful cordage with you. The thing is, unless you’re carrying your bug-out bag or some other luggage, Paracord tends to take up room and it just isn’t convenient in day to day life.

Paracord has a thousand and one uses, from serious life-and-death situations to recreational pastimes, and everything in between. Paracord has even been turned into something of a fashion statement, woven into watch bands, necklaces, rifle slings, bracelets, and keychains. It’s definitely cool to make your own and show off your skill, but it’s also an