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Paracord Bracelets: 10 Practical Uses (Other Than Fashion)
Is it just my imagination or are an awful lot of folks on the trail, at the shooting range, and at hunting camps wearing some kind of parachute cord bracelet nowadays? What started a few years ago as a practical way for soldiers, firefighters, and outdoor adventurers to carry some extra 550 cord has mushroomed into a multi-million dollar business serving fashion-conscious urbanites and true wilderness aficionados alike.

http://survival.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/2013/04/paracord-bracelets-10-practical-uses-other-fashion

Bear Grylls

Edward Michael Grylls or better known as Bear Grylls on the hit series Man V.S Wild is known to carry multiple pairs of paracord bracelets. For those of you who do not know the legendary Grylls just know that one of his titles is the "Born Survivor" and anyone with a title like that knows what they are doing in life. In the show Man V.S Wild Grylls goes on a number of adventures from the ice cold mountains, to the tropical jungles and even the scorching desert he still manages to survive. Now most importantly...

Paracord Bracelets are IN

Yes we said it Paracord Bracelet's do not only saves lives, but it is the new trend for fashion. Or at least it should be. There are a million ways you can wear a paracord bracelet. You can wear it on your right wrist, your left wrist, your ankles and any other creative way you come up with. But most importantly the paracord braclet's come in every color you can imagine just look at this picture. Therefore don't just wear paracord bracelets to save your life, but to look good as well.

Yours Truly,

Survival 550

Paracord facts

Did you know that a standard 8 inch paracord bracelet contains over 60 feet of usable cord? That is because an 8-inch bracelet contains approximately 8 feet of paracord, and you can take it apart and use each of the 7 interior strands plus the outside portion of the paracord as it is needed.

Wearing a paracord bracelet is a practical way to always have an emergency supply of paracord at your disposal.

Lost in the woods?

Want to know some common uses for paracord when you are lost in the woods?

You can use paracord to:

1. Tie together your shelter

2. Create snares/traps to catch animals

3. Hang your food from a tree, out of reach to other animals

4. Tie a raft using logs/wood

5. Sew broken/torn clothing

Want to assemble a Bug-Out Bag?

A bug-out bag (BOB) is a portable pack with items that can be used as a short-term survival kit. Generally, people put together BOBs so they can survive and escape from catastrophic events such as natural disasters or even zombie attacks. When putting together a proper BOB, make sure you include these items:

• Enough food (non-perishable) and water to last for 72 hours. This includes water for washing, drinking and cooking. It is recommended to have at least 1 gallon (3.78 liters) per person per day
•  Water purification supplies
•  Cooking supplies
• A first aid kit
• Hygiene kit
• Fire starting tool (e.g., matches, ferrocerium rod, lighter, etc.)
• Maps, including a disaster plan with location of emergency centers, rallying points, possible evacuation routes, etc.
• Professional emergency literature explaining what to do in various types of disaster, studied and understood before the actual disaster but kept for reference
• Standard camping equipment, including sanitation supplies
• Weather appropriate clothing (e.g., poncho, headwear, gloves, etc.)
• Bedding items such as sleeping bags and blankets
• Medicine
• Pet, child, and elderly care needs
• Battery or crank-operated radio
• Lighting (battery or crank operated flashlight, glow sticks)
• Firearms and appropriate ammunition
• Cash, since electronic banking transactions may not be available during the initial period following an emergency or evacuation
• Positive identification, such as drivers license, state I.D. card, or social security card
• Birth certificate and/or passport
• Fixed-blade and folding knife
• Duct tape and rope/paracord
• Plastic tarps for shelter and water collection
• Slingshot, pellet gun, blowgun or other small game hunting equipment
• Compass

 

Let's Talk First Aid

How can paracord assist in a first aid situation?

1. Make a splint: tie straight sticks around a broken limb
2. Tie a sling to hold your arm
3. Sew up a wound using the internal strands. (The internal strands are kind of thick, so you can unwind those for even smaller strands)
4. Make a tourniquet to slow blood loss
5. Make a stretcher by running paracord between two long sticks

Are You Going Fishing?

Well, don't forget your paracord!
Here are some fishing applications for paracord:

1. Make fishing line from the internal strands of your bracelet
2. Make a fish stringer!
3. Secure your boat or raft
4. Make a net

Wacky Wednesday Facts

Paracord was used by astronauts during STS-82, the second space shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope

Even useful in anti-gravity situations

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Paracord Uses Cont.

Outdoor Adventure? Keep these helpful paracord uses in mind just in case something bad happens.

Oh. It's not going to happen to you?
It could. You never know. So just read these 'kay?

The Woods can be a scary place, just ask Little Red Riding Hood.

1. Build a shelter by using paracord to tie together sticks or the corners of a poncho or tarp
2. Build a hammock
3. Build a snare
4. Tie logs together to build a raft
5. Is it snowing? Make some snowshoes. Bend a one-inch branch into a tear-drop shape. Weave the paracord across the opening and tie this to your shoe
6. Make a slingshot for protection

Wacky Wednesday Facts

WACKY WEDNESDAY FACTS
Every Wednesday we will be posting a weird or wacky fact that involves the amazing paracord.
Today's wacky fact, drum-roll please.......

Paracord was first used by the U.S. Military. It's most popular use was as suspension lines for parachutes for US paratroopers during World War II.

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Make sure to take our poll, what is the best use for a paracord bracelet! Located on the right hand side of the blog. Have any other awesome ideas for using a paracord bracelet please let us know and comment below. You never know, great things happen to people who comment :)

Wilderness Survival Tips

Disclaimer: If lost, please do not attempt. Except for 6, always use 6.

1. You can determine which direction is north by asking someone.  Failing that, float a stick on a still body of water.  North will be the direction that is opposite of south.
2.  Use your shoes as mittens if your hands are cold.  If your feet get cold, maybe you should think twice about getting lost in a forest.
3.  If you’re injured, may as well sever the limb.  It’ll make for a cool story when you get home anyway, plus you qualify for handicapped parking, too.
4. You can determine if a mushroom is safe to eat by trying a bit.  If your stomach feels like fire, don’t eat any more.
5.  If you encounter a grizzly bear, attempt to punch it in the eye.  This will not scare the bear off, but you’re dead anyway.
6.  Use your handy, nature approved paracord bracelet. This will save your life, seriously. 

He didn't have a paracord bracelet.

For more Wilderness Survival Tips click here

Here are some uses for Paracord :)

#1 First of all, one of the main questions we get is, "How do you hold up your pants after you've taken apart your PreparaCord Belt?" Well, after you take it apart, you should have 70 to 100 feet of paracord with which to form a makeshift belt or suspenders. (It's best to use a simple knot like a square knot that can easily be undone when you need to pull down your pants. Suspenders are easier, because you just slide them off your shoulders to take off your pants.)

#2 Repair torn clothing with the internal strands which slide easily out of the kernmantle (casing). Use a makeshift needle or be sure to keep one in your first-aid kit.

#3 Repair torn or broken equipment either by sewing or tying the pieces together securely

#4 Rig a makeshift tow rope.  A single length of paracord has been tested to handle 550 lbs of weight, so wrap it securely 10 times and you have the ability to pull 5500 lbs.

#5 Securely tie down items to the top of a vehicle, or to protect them from a wind-storm

#6 String up a clothes line. Wet clothes are uncomfortable when you’re camping and dangerous when you’re trying to survive.

#7 Hang a bear bag to keep your food away from critters. This is good whether you’re camping or roughing it in the woods

#8 Replace your shoe laces. Just burn the ends and thread them through.

#9 Replace a broken Zipper pull

#10 Use it as dental floss. Pull out the internal strands and keep up your hygiene even in the woods, or to get that pesky piece of meat out from between your teeth.

#11 Tie things to your backpack with it so you can carry more stuff hands free

#12 Secure an animal to a tree or post, or make a leash

#13 Tie up a person

#14 String up a trip wire to protect an area…rig it with bells, or cans or make a fancier trap

#15 Lower yourself or an object very carefully down from a height.  (note:  paracord is NOT climbing rope, and is NOT a realistic replacement for true climbing rope; do not expect it to catch you should you fall. For security double or triple the thickness if you can)

#16 Rig a pulley system to lift a heavy object

#17 Make a ladder to get up or down

#18 Tie up a tarp or poncho to make an awning to keep off sun or rain

#19 If you’re hiking in a place where there is danger of avalanche tie yourself to your buddy so you can find each other should one of you get caught under snow

#20 Keep your stuff. Tie objects you're likely to drop around your wrist, ankle, or waist

#21 Make a pack by first making a netting then adding a draw-string

Welcome

First of all, I like to welcome everyone to our "Survival 550" blog :).

You might be thinking 'why the name Survival 550?' well I'm glad you are thinking that. The answer is simple.

This product can do AMAZING THINGS!!!

Paracord is a Commercial Grade Nylon parachute cord that was developed to meet the specifications of the Military. this piece of strap can hold up to 550 Lbs. At times it can even exceed that weight.This is where we came up with the idea of "Survival 550" as a blog name. Neat right :). To show you how durable this product is we will Provide this link we found in YouTube. Hope You enjoy.