Why You Can't Miss The 550 Paracord In Your Toolkit

By Ines Flores


In a survival tool kit, one item that is never missing is the paracord. It is very simple, practical and can be used by anyone at any given time. It is also cool and trendy. This is highly versatile-filament nylon cord that has unlimited applications. It can be used in different situation by different people and comes with huge benefits. Originally, it is made from seven strong nylon cords. Each of the seven cords is made of equally strong woven strands that are smaller in size. All these are then wrapped in a flexible outer branded nylon wrapper. This gives results to a cord that has a combined breaking strength of 550 pounds. This is why it is commonly known as a 550 paracord.

Having been widely used for parachute applications during the WWII, the prefix "para" was added to the "cord" to give it its name. However, it has found its use in other areas outside the military field. It is now used by virtually all other armed forces, including the police, forest guards, scouts, and all other troops you can think about. It is also available commercially for home applications and other uses like camping.

However, the civilian or commercial version may not have the said seven inner yarns or if it does, the inner yarns may not be made of 3 strands each. However, depending on the purpose, the civilian version still works for many ordinary applications.

This cord is available in many different colors which give the buyer a wide option to choose from. The same applies for length, depending on the budget and the intended use; there is one that can fit the purpose. They can also be cut into smaller pieces. However, this requires that the cut end is either burnt or signed so that it can prevent fraying.

They are also available in many different colors which allow the buyer a wide option to choose from. They are also available in different lengths. If a very long cord is necessary, then this is always available. If a short one is required, then it is a good idea to cut one into smaller portions, after which the cut end should be burnt to avoid fraying.

There are several benefits associated with this cord; one being strength. Just an eighth of an inch in diameter, the cord has a massive 550lbs breaking force. This means that it can support the weight of humans. Once bought, its durability is also impressive. It can be used countless times without being compromised in flexibility.

When it comes to the area of uses, the list is simply endless. However, there are some ideas that make it a necessity at home. It works best as a clothesline, a tarp tie down, a towline, string for supporting tents and poles or building of shelters. The other possible areas of applications include the lanyard, fire bow, shelter making, shoe lace, garden lines, and equipment guy-lines, pack strap, fasten, survival kit, lifeline and several others.

There are also wide areas of application such as the use as cloth lines, towlines, survival kit, and even life line. The inner strands can also be used as fishing strings, dental floss, trapping-snares, and even shoe laces. The important factor is to choose a good cord that can serve the purpose.




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