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Home » Gear Reviews » Reviews. We spent weeks researching, buying, and intensively testing over 20 types of paracord from popular brands and outlets like REI, Home Depot, Amazon, and specialty online paracord makers, in order to find the absolute best fit for this critical prep. What makes paracord the Swiss Army Knife of cordage is its composite nature. The shell can also be unraveled if you need very fine strands. We spent over 55 hours working with the leading brands of paracord, performing static load tests, abrasion tests, and chemical tests to verify the material the cord is made from. Here is what we learned:.

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Parachute cord also paracord or cord when referring to type-III paracord is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of parachutes. This cord is now used as a general purpose utility cord. This versatile cord was used by astronauts during the 82nd Space Shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. The braided sheath is usually made up of 32 interwoven strands, [2] giving it a relatively smooth texture. The all-nylon construction makes paracord somewhat elastic. Current technical standards for the manufacture of cord for use in parachutes are published by the Parachute Industry Association. Historically associated with airborne units and divisions, paracord is not used as cordage for modern "square" parachutes. However, it continues to be used by many military units in almost any situation where light cordage is needed. Typical uses include attaching equipment to harnesses, as dummy cords to avoid losing small or important items, tying rucksacks to vehicle racks, securing camouflage nets to trees or vehicles, and so forth. When threaded with beads, paracord may be used as a pace counter to estimate ground covered by foot.

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Paracord is a nylon rope made of several inner strands surrounded by a woven core. It was originally developed by the US military for use in parachutes during World War 2. As it is very strong and durable, it now has many uses in outdoor activities, camping, and sports. Paracord is known as a kernmantle rope. Kernmantle ropes consist of a multi-stranded core and a woven nylon outer sheath. Paracord was originally strictly for military use only.

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Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. This product has fewer returns than average compared to similar products. Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive. We've then included a single strand of our proprietary waterproof waxed jute tinder for starting fires, a strand of our 25 lb. From the original creators of the survival cord concept, SurvivorCord XT is our 3rd-Generation survival paracord, and is the ultimate paracord replacement - be it for a high-stakes military operation, prepper gear and supplies, or just a challenging camping hammock setup! Are you wondering who uses SurvivorCord XT and what is it for? To report an issue with this product or seller, click here.

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This information should be useful for preppers who plan to use cordage in an emergency. You can submit private feedback to editor theprepared. Some companies use paracord in conjunction with other survival components to create everyday wearable survival kits. The image above shows three survival paracord products with the extra strands visible. The strand at the tip of the pliers giving off black smoke is the polyester one. Polyester has some advantages over nylon , like lighter weight and better UV resistance. Each custom paracord design will come in a combination of either , , or foot spools that will equal total feet in length. Such bracelets are meant to be unraveled when one needs rope for whatever purpose — securing cargo, lashing together poles, fixing broken straps or belts, or assisting with water rescues. Contents move to sidebar hide. Always burn the ends after cutting a section of paracord, because this greatly lessens the odds that the jacket will separate from the inner strands. The polyester paracord will be made with a nylon core and a polyester sheath, and the nylon paracord will be made with a nylon core and a nylon sheath.

Not only does paracord help you to sew clothes, but it also helps in stitching up wounds which is why it should be a permanent part of your emergency kit.

Real milspec paracord contains one colored marker strand that identifies the government certified manufacturer. We then load tested them the same way we did the regular static load tests. Common Patterns. Contents move to sidebar hide. Comments Required. Lanyard Center. There is a help button located above to provide you with more info on how to get started. Paracord Planet. Sunlight is the enemy of milspec nylon paracord, and it should be kept out of direct sun if possible. A rendered pattern will appear in the area above the numbered boxes. Very comparable to the ParacordPlanet.