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May 15, 2012. 12:38 PMdj.2291 says:

hi there all i have made a survival belt from parachord using the cobra not that holds three other short lengths of parachord with loops on the end to hold small to hand tools and so i always have a short length to hand when i need it i will post pictures soon

May 3, 2012. 8:54 AMalfred52 says:

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May 3, 2012. 9:21 AMalfred52 says:

Sorry, the prices on the 550 paracord varies depending on the color.
$6.85 - $7.65 for 100ft. shipping is free on all.

the 353 paracord is $7.13 - 7.51 for 100ft. and they also have a purple camo.

Mar 31, 2012. 1:33 PMmrknifeman says:

one of the best paracord sources (that i konow of)

http://www.visionforum.com/browse/product/genuine-paratrooper-cord/?search=paratrooper

really check this out i tried lots of other websites and stores and this is the best i found.

Aug 30, 2011. 7:48 AM

That One Eegit says:

campingsurival.com has paracord thats about 4 bucks for 100 feet.

Mar 22, 2012. 1:07 AMtabletkin says:

Good source for paracord here: http://www.redflarekits.com/paracord-550

Aug 23, 2011. 9:58 AMjmiller70 says:

Does anyone know how to make the Wooly Bear reins, as seen on woolybear.com.

Thanks

Oct 18, 2011. 8:37 AMMarronne says:

Hi jmiller70

May be a little late to reply to you !

Just joined and was looking up paracord project as I use it to braid dog leads and collars (thanks to Doggie Stylish!!).

I found the web site woolybeartack.com - really funky reins! I bet they're like the reins I make as a base and then the funky wool braided over the top. Have a look at www.selleriestpierre.com to see what I mean.

I'm actually knitting my daughter a scarf out of wool like the wooly bear reins - might unpick it - teehee - lol !!

Aug 25, 2011. 9:46 AMdcastor says:

Looks like that site is dead...redirects to woollybear.com, some web hosting site.

Jan 5, 2012. 1:15 PMnotreal says:

"woolybear.com" was never the one with that info, it's been registered to the same person and pointed at the same business since the year 2000. They must have the address wrong.

Aug 21, 2011. 3:28 PMMrFhrog says:

go on eBay if you want cheap paracord, one of the sellers there offers it in 25 foot lengths for 1.97 each or something like that, in countless different colors and patterns. Shipping was only a couple of bucks to send it from Texas to Ontario. Real Cheap!

Jul 17, 2011. 10:53 PM

StumpChunkman says:

Very cool projects!

May 24, 2011. 5:53 AMstruckett says:

Check with Surplus stores, many of them don't carry it but will order it for you if you don't feel comfortable with online ordering. The one near me does it for me and I get a pretty good price, you may be surprised at the price you can get by asking for them to special order it. If you use a lot like I do, they may even get it in bulk and charge a lot less.

May 3, 2011. 11:38 AM

NaVoronda says:

Paracord Army Men should be added!

Apr 7, 2011. 10:01 AMNaturalCrafter says:

I like doing any projects with cord, twine or fiber. I rated your project.

May 19, 2010. 1:35 AMac7ss says:

I used about 25 feet and wrapped my 4D Maglight. (Turks head, half hitch (repeat) and turks head.) Makes it 'not cold' in winter, the half-hitch ridge aligns it for your hand (thumb near the power switch,) better grip (non-slip and better for my hand size,) and an emergency supply of Paracord! With the added plus that you can identify your flashlight if you set it down.

Mar 10, 2011. 2:41 PMsgladden says:

good idea,makes it look not quite so menacing .think ill do the same.thanx

Apr 15, 2010. 9:18 PMjoe2171 says:

The easiest, and probably cheapest is online. Go to Google and type in '550 cord', that's what it's called in the military today, because it can support 550 lbs. Sportsmansguide.com has 300 ft rolls for $24.97

Jan 30, 2011. 2:07 PMthirtyfivefox says:

Please note that that is 550cord static and not a dynamic rating... in my crazier military days we used to rappel from the third story of our barracks on a single strand. It was extremely dangerous and we all ended up with cuts in our sides from it. A 200lbs man can easily generate enough force to snap 550 cord. Also the 550lb rating only exists if the inner strands are present. Be safe and have fun with the stuff... we use it for everything... handles, tent and camo net tie downs, improvised slings, clotheslines, equipment tie downs, etc. very very versatile just be safe with the stuff..

May 9, 2010. 2:43 PMtictaclad says:

sorry i disagree...shipping will bump up the price and at sportchalet you can get 100 ft. for 8 bucks so its the same price but shipping kills

Aug 31, 2010. 6:54 AMjoe2171 says:

I recently bought some new 550 cord, and by periodically going on google I was able to find an awesome deal on 1000' rolls of cord in multiple colors on LApolicegear.com for $12.99, and shipping was only $5.00...so for $17.99 I got enough cord to last a very long time.

Aug 31, 2010. 4:08 PMtictaclad says:

did you mean 100'??

Jan 30, 2011. 8:35 PMjoe2171 says:

No, 1000 ft...three zero's!

Mar 10, 2011. 2:39 PMsgladden says:

sweet deal,hope the colors weren't too....um not so cool in colors if ya get my drift.

Mar 10, 2011. 8:19 PMjoe2171 says:

No, they had olive drab green, tan, coyote brown and white...

May 7, 2010. 3:34 PM

abehambino says:

never usedparacord before and plan on buying some. does anyoneknow, afteryou cut it, can you fuse the end?

Oct 7, 2010. 8:06 AMemkayach says:

Don't cut it, burn it! Thta way it won't unravel at all. But be careful. When I was about 11 years old I used a candle to "cut" some paracord. When I reached across myself to put the candle down I rolled my left hand, palm up, which was holding the hot end of the paracord iIt stuck to the palm of my hand. At 61 years old I still have that scar. If you roll it between your fingers make sure your fingers are wet. Give a good lick first.

May 10, 2010. 7:00 AMjoe2171 says:

Yeah, you have to fuse the end otherwise the inner cords come out.

A little hit with a lighter and roll it between you're fingers...

Sep 17, 2010. 1:20 PMJefe75 says:

I had bought 1000' roll for about $40 at Cabela's. That was in store and not online.

May 16, 2010. 5:35 PMwhiskrs says:

i cant find paracord at any store near me in california
any help?

May 21, 2010. 10:08 PMkarlito says:

Try an army surplus store they all carry it. Paracord, aka 550 cord or parachute cord

May 17, 2010. 8:03 PMLaperax says:

If you don't mind ordering online, amazon.com has paracord for pretty cheap.

Jun 28, 2010. 5:05 PM

Schooniedude says:

that's where i got mine

Mar 18, 2010. 6:10 AMjerbush91 says:

Excellent stuff on the paracord. One can have to much of it on hand.

Mar 18, 2010. 7:12 AM

Goodhart says:

I'll bet you meant "one can't have too much of it on hand" :-)

Mar 30, 2010. 1:34 AMVoid Schism says:

Maybe, or perhaps they put too much on their hands and got stuck

May 10, 2010. 7:01 AMjoe2171 says:

Ahaha...ha..haha...hmmm?

Mar 19, 2010. 9:52 PMEnigmaMax says:

where can you get some paracord? at army surplus stores?

May 9, 2010. 2:46 PMtictaclad says:

i get mine at sportchalet 100 ft. for 8 bucks...totally worth it

Mar 30, 2010. 4:30 AMjerbush91 says:

coolglowstuff
Parachute Cord for sale - parachute cord spool
www.supplycaptain.com

These are some great places to get awesome colors and glowstuff have glow in the dark paracord, also see stormdane's blog and tuts here he dose great work and has lots of links.

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