PARACORD? WHADDA YA DO WITH IT?

[RefuseToBeAVictim]

Hello,

No previous military or camping skills here. But I keep hearing about the greatness of Paracord (almost like Duct Tape it seems).

Anybody with a lot of experience with this please advise. Also, Do you have to know how to tie knots?

Thanks.

 

[littletommy]

I've made some lanyards, key fobs, and even a dog collar out it, but I mainly keep a bundle of it in my packs and vehicles because you just never know when it'll come in handy.

 

[gun_nut]

I use it for bootlaces.

 

[Jarhead77]

Bootlaces, bore cleaner, key fob, hold up yer pants, knife handle cover, axe handle cover, watch band, pandora bracelet, rifle sling, hammock, tie down, fishing line, etc...

 

[hooky]

Ridgelines for tarps.
Hang a food bag in bear country.
Anchor line for kayak.
Line for a bow drill to start a fire.
Clothes line in camp.
Loops for holding a 2 liter bottle on your pack.

 

[7.62]

I have posted some helpful links below...

80 Uses for Paracord: What Did I Miss? - Online Survival Blog & Survival News

Paracord

 

[Cameramonkey]

Yeah, what CANT you do with it might be a shorter list.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Yeah, what CANT you do with it might be a shorter list.

Yup. Paracord is so helpful.

 

[churchmouse]

Yeah, what CANT you do with it might be a shorter list.

This. It is a staple in any McGiver kit

 

[cmr13]

I keep a roll of it in my car, and I have it on one of my knives that I use for chopping a bit. I put it on there so if I happen to let go of the knife the cord won't let it go flying. I should get another roll to use around the house.

I've also used it when I was stringing cables above the drop ceiling in the basement.

 

[tom1025]

I use it to keep my beverages hot or cold.

I have also used it to make a gun sling.

And knife lanyards, pouches, bracelets and whatever else I feel like making.

 

[churchmouse]

Para-cord is a better material than the cord that comes with most tents/awnings. We use it to replace these cords. It will last as long as the tent/awning.

 

[Grizhicks]

Para-cord is a better material than the cord that comes with most tents/awnings. We use it to replace these cords. It will last as long as the tent/awning.

"churchmouse" hit it; for the weight/strength, you cannot find a most versatile cord around.

 

[cosermann]

Dental floss, sewing thread, fishing line, escaping from ziptie restraints . . .

 

[ghuns]

escaping from ziptie restraints . . .

Oh really? Do tell. I missed that one in the paracord handbook.

Nevermind, friction sawing. Cool.

 

[RefuseToBeAVictim]

Thanks for your Input

Hello,

No previous military or camping skills here. But I keep hearing about the greatness of Paracord (almost like Duct Tape it seems).

Anybody with a lot of experience with this please advise. Also, Do you have to know how to tie knots?




Thanks.

Thanks everyone for your input. Nice Pic's tom 1025.

 

[teddy12b]

Lots of the affection that para cord gets is from Vets who've found themselves in a tight spot in the field and all they had to repair or build something with was para cord. I've used it for tying down a tarp for shelter, used the innards for fishing line, keeping ground blinds from blowing away, etc. The last time I used some was because a buddy needed a sling for a rifle to be used in class the next day and he's new to firearms and didn't have his sling squared away yet. He showed up the night before with a sling that didn't mount right to his rifle, so a couple feet of 550 cord later and he was up and running with a working sling. It's just the little situations where you find yourself stuck and short on time that some 550 cord can make life a lot easier.

 

[DOYOUFEELLUCKYPUNK]

I've been hearing some great things about it to, going to order me some and then start on a rifle sling and might even replace the old boot laces with it.

 

[tom1025]

Thanks everyone for your input. Nice Pic's tom 1025.

Thanks

 

[RAMBOCAT]

This is just something I heard or read or something.......Emergency Garrote. Also to lash your knife sheath to your pack shoulder straps. Tying up bad guys. Flicker for the end of a Buggy Whip.