Paracord - Uses for Parachute Cord

By Jeremy Silver

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.

Definitely more than just parachute cord (paracord) it's regarded today as an iconic military rope for any situation requiring lightweight cordage. Whether you camping / hiking or making up a survival kit, you would be at a disadvantage if you did not include paracord as an extra piece of kit. Uses for paracord are endless Uses for paracord are endless and are often limited by a persons imagination. Below are a few ideas:

Use Paracord 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. - 30318

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