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550 Paracord
Easily one of the most useful and versatile items to keep in your backpack, home, car or boat is 550 cord. Known as Mil-C-5040 Type 3 in military lingo, this small rope was originally developed for use in parachutes and is also referred to as paracord. Genuine 550 cord has a tensile strength of 550 pounds (hence the name) and is composed of seven individual nylon strands incased within a braided nylon outer sheath. One of the key advantages of 550 cord is the ability to remove the inner strands for individual use. The nylon construction dries fast and is mildew resistant.
Uses
Thin, strong and lightweight, there are literally hundreds of practical uses for 550 cord. Here’s a list of some common ones:
Lashings and Ridgelines
Securing Equipment
Shoelaces
Hanging Bear Canisters
Auto and Truck Tie Downs
Clothing repair
Shelter Repair and Construction
Gill Nets
Fishing Line
Clothes Lines
Lanyards
Anchor or Dock Line
For survival purposes, 550 cord is one of the most important items to have simply because it allows you to improvise in so many ways. With twenty feet of 550 cord, a plastic tarp and a couple of trees for support, almost anyone can build a shelter for the night in fifteen minutes. Chemlights can be tied to a short length and swung in a circle for signaling. One important use of the inner strands, along with a sail needle, is clothing and shelter repair, particularly in cold, windy or wet environments. The possible uses are almost endless.
The Real Thing
You’ll want to make sure that you’re buying real 550 cord. Much of what’s sold in big box stores is inferior braided cordage without the inner strands that can be removed and separated. LifeView Outdoors only sells genuine Mil-C-5040 Type 3, 550 cord from the same mill that supplies the government. Available in lengths of 100’ and 45’ this is definitely a must have.
Mil-C-5040 Type 3 cordage Minimum test strength 550 (lbs.) Natural white
See the 550 Paracord product page for more information.
Click Here to receive product spotlights and special offers via e-mail.
550 Paracord
Easily one of the most useful and versatile items to keep in your backpack, home, car or boat is 550 cord. Known as Mil-C-5040 Type 3 in military lingo, this small rope was originally developed for use in parachutes and is also referred to as paracord. Genuine 550 cord has a tensile strength of 550 pounds (hence the name) and is composed of seven individual nylon strands incased within a braided nylon outer sheath. One of the key advantages of 550 cord is the ability to remove the inner strands for individual use. The nylon construction dries fast and is mildew resistant.
Uses
Thin, strong and lightweight, there are literally hundreds of practical uses for 550 cord. Here’s a list of some common ones:
Lashings and Ridgelines
Securing Equipment
Shoelaces
Hanging Bear Canisters
Auto and Truck Tie Downs
Clothing repair
Shelter Repair and Construction
Gill Nets
Fishing Line
Clothes Lines
Lanyards
Anchor or Dock Line
For survival purposes, 550 cord is one of the most important items to have simply because it allows you to improvise in so many ways. With twenty feet of 550 cord, a plastic tarp and a couple of trees for support, almost anyone can build a shelter for the night in fifteen minutes. Chemlights can be tied to a short length and swung in a circle for signaling. One important use of the inner strands, along with a sail needle, is clothing and shelter repair, particularly in cold, windy or wet environments. The possible uses are almost endless.
The Real ThingYou’ll want to make sure that you’re buying real 550 cord. Much of what’s sold in big box stores is inferior braided cordage without the inner strands that can be removed and separated. LifeView Outdoors only sells genuine Mil-C-5040 Type 3, 550 cord from the same mill that supplies the government. Available in lengths of 100’ and 45’ this is definitely a must have.
Mil-C-5040 Type 3 cordage Minimum test strength 550 (lbs.) Natural white
See the 550 Paracord product page for more information.
| 100 feet Price: $9.95 |
45 feet Price: $5.95 |
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