Paracord - Uses for Parachute Cord
What can we use Parachute Cord (Paracord) for ?
Paracord is simply Parachute Cord which attaches the parachutist to the canopy. Commercially marketed today, paracord has hundreds of uses often not initially thought of. Manufacturing of Paracord first started in World War 2 and the design has remained unchanged today. The outer sheath is a filament nylon covering with seven high strength inner nylon cords. The combined breaking strength of a single piece of paracord is 550 pounds. The breaking strength of the cord can be increased during manufacturing but is not usually less than this unless otherwise specified.
More than just a parachute cord - Although paracord was designed for use as a suspension line for parachutes. This high strength cord has proven over the years to have a number of other uses. No camping / hiking or survival gear would be complete without a length of this highly versatile cord. Uses for paracord are endless. Below are a few ideas:
Use 550 Paracord (Parachute Cord) for:
Ridgeline for Tarps/Bashers Restraints
Shoe & Bootlaces Tourniquet
Repairing Equipment Bottle Holder
Securing Equipment Zipper Pulls
Securing Equipment Guylines
Hanging Food from Bears Washing Lines
Making a Fire Bow Handle Wrapping
String for a Bow Trail Marking
Shelter Making Surfing Snowboarding leashes
Hammock Making Kite Surfing Wind Surfing
Fish Nets Boating
Snares/Traps Whip Making
Weapon Straps Binding
Use the Inner strands for:
Fishing Line Dental Floss
Sewing fabric together Small twine for whipping ends of larger cord
Emergency Stitches
' Many other applications . . .
NOT JUST ON EARTH - In February 1997 paracord received global attention when it was used by Discovery astronauts to repair the Hubble Telescope in space. Patches were applied and secured with paracord to fix a re-occurring problem with the Hubble Telescope.
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