Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Be Prepared With SurvivalStraps.com Paracord Accessories
Type III parachute cord, aka 550 cord (after it's 550lbs. minimum breaking strength) or paracord, is great stuff. Lightweight nylon kernmantle rope, which was originally used in the suspension lines of parachutes, can be used in all kinds of situations... 
Lashing things together, hanging things, binding feet for climbing trees, wrapping around handles for extra grip, restraining someone, pulling apart the kern for sewing or fishing, making traps, as line for a shelter, as an improvised weapon, as an emergency torch (it burns slowly) and probably thousands of other ideas.
I always keep 3' of braided paracord in my back pocket, have 50' in my car, 30' in my bug-out bag, and 10' hanks at work and in my room. If I plan on hitting the trails, I might wrap an extra 10' around my waist, as well as what I have in my pack. Braiding it is a great way to save space, and avoid tangles, but a little time consuming for all but a few feet at a time. Luckily, Tough Gear Inc. sells several really neat braided-paracord accessories at SurvivalStraps.com. They have rifle slings, bracelets, zipper-pulls, key fobs, watch bands, dog collars, and other useful designs that have the added benefit of being several feet of paracord that can be used in an emergency. They also donate a portion of their profits to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Cross-posted on my LiveJournal - SurvivalStraps.com.
Lashing things together, hanging things, binding feet for climbing trees, wrapping around handles for extra grip, restraining someone, pulling apart the kern for sewing or fishing, making traps, as line for a shelter, as an improvised weapon, as an emergency torch (it burns slowly) and probably thousands of other ideas.I always keep 3' of braided paracord in my back pocket, have 50' in my car, 30' in my bug-out bag, and 10' hanks at work and in my room. If I plan on hitting the trails, I might wrap an extra 10' around my waist, as well as what I have in my pack. Braiding it is a great way to save space, and avoid tangles, but a little time consuming for all but a few feet at a time. Luckily, Tough Gear Inc. sells several really neat braided-paracord accessories at SurvivalStraps.com. They have rifle slings, bracelets, zipper-pulls, key fobs, watch bands, dog collars, and other useful designs that have the added benefit of being several feet of paracord that can be used in an emergency. They also donate a portion of their profits to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Cross-posted on my LiveJournal - SurvivalStraps.com.
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