Paracord

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

Every prepper knows by now that Paracord is one of those things that you always need to have with you. It’s so strong, so useful, and so versatile, you just can’t get by without it. Keeping a roll of paracord in your bug-out bag is one thing; keeping it in your pocket is another. But

Wearing a paracord bracelet on your wrist is a wonderful way to keep this versatile resource handy no matter where you go and no matter what you’re doing. Popular items with preppers and other hard-working professionals, the only problem with paracord bracelets is that makers tend to charge a pretty penny for them, despite them

Paracord is truly a prepper’s best friend, and I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s always a good idea to keep some on you. But instead of carrying around a small hank of paracord in your back pocket, you can wear it in the form of a stylish and handy bracelet. There are many ways