Northwest Paracord

Northwest Paracord 550 Paracord Once in the field, paratroopers found this cord useful for many other tasks. While the U.S.

Parachute cord (also paracord or 550 cord) is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of US parachutes during World War II. It is now used as a general purpose utility cord by both military personnel and civilians. This versatile cord was even used by astronauts during STS-82, the second Space Shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.[1]

The braide

d sheath has a high number of interwoven strands for its size, giving it a relatively smooth texture. The all-nylon construction makes paracord fairly elastic; depending on the application this can be either an asset or a liability. military has no overall diameter requirements in its specifications, in the field 550 cord typically measures 5/32" (4mm) in diameter. Despite the historic association of pararopes with Airborne units, virtually all US units have access to the cord. It is used in almost any situation where light cordage is needed. Typical uses include attaching equipment to harnesses, as dummy cords to avoid losing small or important items, tying rucksacks to vehicle racks, securing camouflage nets to trees or vehicles, and so forth. When threaded with beads, paracord may be used as a pace counter to estimate ground covered by foot. The yarns of the core (commonly referred to as "the guts") can also be removed when finer string is needed, for instance as sewing thread to repair gear or fishing line in a survival situation. The nylon sheath is often used alone, the yarn in the core removed, when a thinner or less elastic cord is needed. Ends of the cord are almost always melted and crimped to prevent fraying. In addition to purely utility functions, paracord can be used to fashion knotted or braided bracelets, lanyards, belts, and other decorative items.

02/23/2021

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Zombie belt
05/03/2014

Zombie belt

05/05/2013
These are different items, other than bracelets, that are made from paracord.
03/26/2013

These are different items, other than bracelets, that are made from paracord.

Robby's belt. Approximately 100 + ft of paracord was used.
06/25/2012

Robby's belt. Approximately 100 + ft of paracord was used.

#25 The Patriot division.
10/27/2011

#25 The Patriot division.

10/26/2011
#24 Blue with black reflective. Works great at night.
10/24/2011

#24 Blue with black reflective. Works great at night.

This is a "Wide Solomon Weave" belt with a basic side release buckle. You can have almost any kind of buckle you want f...
10/24/2011

This is a "Wide Solomon Weave" belt with a basic side release buckle. You can have almost any kind of buckle you want for it.

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