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.
It was first used in the construction of parachutes, back in the World War II, and is now commonly used in military applications, police, and the scout and by civilians for countless applications. Even though the civilian market is flooded with many copies, the military grade cords are distinct with a designation of MIL-C-5040 Type III. It is also rated at 550 pounds. It normally has 7 inner yarns, each with three strands.
There are no specific standards when it comes to the civilian markets; however, this is not the case with the military varieties. The military cord is distinctly marked as MIL-C-5040 Type III with a rating of 550 pounds. The military cord must have 7 inner yarns, each coming with 3 separate strands.
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.
The benefits are also countless. First, its strength cannot be compared with any other cord in the similar category. The sting is only one eighth inch diameter, but has a breaking strength of 550 lbs. It is also very durable. It can withstand countless uses without being compromised in flexibility.
A cord with a length of 225 feet, weighs only 1 pound. This makes it easy to carry around. The cord is also resistant to the outside elements like water and mildew, drying very quickly in case of contact with water. Lastly, the inner strands can also be removed, a factor that makes it extremely versatile.
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.
However, the inner strands can also work as fishing string, sewing, dental floss, boiled to work as emergency stitches, and for trapping-snares. Generally, this is a cord that should never miss in your toolbox, this is a tool that you will find necessary in any job you do.
It was first used in the construction of parachutes, back in the World War II, and is now commonly used in military applications, police, and the scout and by civilians for countless applications. Even though the civilian market is flooded with many copies, the military grade cords are distinct with a designation of MIL-C-5040 Type III. It is also rated at 550 pounds. It normally has 7 inner yarns, each with three strands.
There are no specific standards when it comes to the civilian markets; however, this is not the case with the military varieties. The military cord is distinctly marked as MIL-C-5040 Type III with a rating of 550 pounds. The military cord must have 7 inner yarns, each coming with 3 separate strands.
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.
The benefits are also countless. First, its strength cannot be compared with any other cord in the similar category. The sting is only one eighth inch diameter, but has a breaking strength of 550 lbs. It is also very durable. It can withstand countless uses without being compromised in flexibility.
A cord with a length of 225 feet, weighs only 1 pound. This makes it easy to carry around. The cord is also resistant to the outside elements like water and mildew, drying very quickly in case of contact with water. Lastly, the inner strands can also be removed, a factor that makes it extremely versatile.
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.
However, the inner strands can also work as fishing string, sewing, dental floss, boiled to work as emergency stitches, and for trapping-snares. Generally, this is a cord that should never miss in your toolbox, this is a tool that you will find necessary in any job you do.
