Rothco Paracords
Choose from an assortment of colors, all 100 feet long and made from 7-strand core nylon 550 pound tested paracord. This item is manufactured by a U.S. government certified contractor and has passed all tests and inspections for use of the most elite forces in the world.
Paracord Specifications:
- 5/32" diameter
- 100 ft long
- 100% nylon
- 7 strand core
- Made in USA
- 550 lb test
- Approximate weight <0.5 lbs
This type III commercial cordage is an all-around ideal utility rope that is super tough and long lasting. All rope really is, is a bunch of small fibers intertwined to create a synergistically stronger piece. Their practical purposes in the field of survival is countless. Available in a number of colors at 100 feet in length.
Design your own bracelets or laces, wrap your knife handle, secure your gear, and store in your survival kit and bug out bag. A short excerpt from "Survival Uses of Paracord" can be read below:
- Rappelling - Being able to move quickly and efficiently is so important in any survival situations and sometimes this involves conquering a steep hill or cliff. A rope will allow you to safely rappel when needed using proper technique.
- Build a Shelter - You can use rope to secure bundles of sticks and make walls and roofing for shelter.
- Build a Raft - If you need to cross a river or travel down stream having rope will significantly increase the ease of constructing a useful flotation vessel.
- Carrying - Strap tools and items to your backpack or clothing to be able to carry more things and keep your hands free.
- Trip Wire - Making a trip wire with a can and rocks or bells can help ward off or alert you of animal threats like bears or wolves.
- Clothing Line - Dry your clothing on the line after a heavy rain or encounter with a body of water.
- Food Line - Hang your food up to avoid losing your meals to bears and other wild animals.
- Tourniquet - If cut or wounded a rope can help stop serious bleeding when needed.
- Fishing Line - You can use individual strands to use as fishing line if you have some type of bait and hook.
- Fishing Net - Use the thin strands to construct a small fishing net to catch fish for food.
- Animal Trap or Snare - Catch prey by constructing a trap or snare of some type
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