Survival Bracelet (Updated!)

Survival bracelets are often seen on soldiers in war or hikers in the woods.  Real 550 paracord has 7 inner strands.  The paracord sheath is rated at about 300-pounds.  7 strands made up on two strings each for a rating of 35 pounds.  14 inner strings, each of which have a rating of about 17.5 pounds  The paracord can be used for fishing, snares, sewing, etc.  The braided outer shell is durable yet cushioned, so it is the perfect wrap for knife handles, spears, and survival gear.  So if you looking for a way to hold a little extra cord, or just a good looking bracelet, here is the answer.  Good luck, and hope you have some fun.

Step 1 Supplies

In order to make a survival bracelet you will need
-6ft of 550 Parachute Cord (or whatever you have on hand)
-Pair of scissors
-Lighter

Comments

[gilleseg]

I really look forward to your future posts, I have been dabbling in this for some time (THANK YOU to stormdrane).  I like tutorials it helps me get going and really feel confident in what I am doing.  So i say thank you for this post and future posts.  

[tevers94]

I actually first learned from stormdrane as well.  I am a guy and some times i think why am i making bracelets, but i just do it when i am watching tv or just trying to relax.  After have over 130,000 views i am much more confident about it.

[gilleseg]

You should be confident, your pictures are clear and directions well worded.  It looks good.  I know what you mean about the being a guy part, it threw me off at first too.  I gave one to a male friend of mine and then kind of looked at him like, I'm not gay or anything.... Not saying there is anything wrong with that.  But given that the bracelet I gave him was in Camo color he didn't think anything of it and had me make him one for his girlfriend.  I haven't made one in sometime because I have been busy, but again thanks for the post.

[tevers94]

I gave one to my friend and did the same thing, and my brothers says "so your making bracelets"... But he asked for one some paracord stuff in his school colors.

[Robot Lover]

5* dude! this is great!

[jstnjns]

Very cool! Thanks for the instructions!

[Supasoldier27]

Learned how to make these when I was in Iraq, found it very therapeutic after I got back and been hooked ever since. Been making them with buttons, but i am transitioning to the buckles. This should help out a lot, thanks!

[tevers94]

That's really interesting, I enjoy hearing stories like this.

[tevers94]

Please do not leave links to websites that sell survival bracelet kits. So far every one that has been posted on here has been a ripoff. The only website I am willing to promote is:

http://www.supplycaptain.com/index.cfm?category=6

I have no affiliation with the company. They have the best deals I have seen on real 550 paracord and bracelet accessories. The shipping is fast and easy.

[cordman]

These instructions are great! So when I went looking for all the things that I need to make my survival bracelet I found them all in one place
survivalbraceletkits.com
they have a kits to make your own survival bracelet with 7 strand paracord 550
Outstanding!! I got my order in 2 days

[tevers94]

http://www.supplycaptain.com/index.cfm?category=6

Supply Captain is much cheaper than them, more paracord and less money. Most kits such as these are ripoffs, please do not promote those kits on my instructables.

[wagoneer]

I enjoyed making that, thanks for the tutorial. Once I'd worked out which way round to do the first 'S' it all came together nicely. This is a great way to occupy idle moments at work.

[pie popper]

Hey, so I know a dude who sells these for about $15 (USD). I really want one, but that's kinda off my budget.... Dx How much do you think the needed para cord would cost?

[tevers94]

Don't waste your money on kits, just buy from a reliable website like the one I added here. I have no affiliation with they company, but they have great deals and ship quickly. Good luck.

Paracord (where i buy)
http://www.supplycaptain.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=19

$7 for 100ft
#3.75 for 50ft
$1.95 for 25ft

Clips and Shackles (also where i buy the 3/8 clips)
http://www.supplycaptain.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=111

[pie popper]

Yaayyy! Now the only trouble I have is what color to make it xD Thanks!

[tevers94]

That's the biggest challenge!

[That One Eegit]

If you go to a website that sells it in 1 foot increments, 10 feet would cost you a dollar or less. The buckle would cost about 30 cents.

[bakedicecream]

if you make one, how much would it sell for... (a quick release one)

[tevers94]

Eh, it depends. I don't really have that many colors, in fact very few. What were you looking for?

[CaseBoy]

please make a instuctable on this weave

[lkuziez9680]

could you just add how to do the first few steps of the prototype
otherwise this is great

[tevers94]

The third picture is basically the first step, but just a little bit in. It is actually a chain sinnet around a center piece, which ends up looking like a cobra weave. You could check out the survival bracelet 2. Let me know if you get it, or if you need some more help.

[TheLodgeShop]

really cool Bracelet

[ninjasamurai]

Wow that is awesome and it looks cool too, but I don't think i have the attention span to be able to do all of the steps

[zigzagchris]

Where do most people buy their paracord? I just bought some from sosak online cause I needed more in my order but it was a dime a foot which seems expensive.

[prockwell]

also try any old military surplus store they have a lot of it, i guess you could say a surplus amount lol

[tevers94]

http://www.supplycaptain.com/index.cfm/category/19/550-paracord.cfm

[jmoore33]

could you use any strong string all i have is kite string sewing string twinelike stuff and horse rope

[jmoore33]

i have fishing rope too

[tevers94]

you could use yarn if you had to, but the survival capabilities would be limited. it still looks the same though.

[James3490]

Anyone know where to get the "adjustable shackle" as shown being used at http://www.survivalstraps.com/men/fish-tail-straps-1/survival-bracelet-fishtail.html I can find the D-shackle or an anchor shackle no problem, but the other piece they have hooked into the D-shackle I can't find. I would really love to get some to use on my bracelets.

[mconway3]

you can just get a DIY kit at this survival bracelet website. takes all of the guess work out of it and it entertained my niece and nephew long enough for their parents to come pick them up. thank goodness lol

[tevers94]

for one more dollar, you can have 100 ft instead of 16ft, or for $2 you can get 25ft at http://www.supplycaptain.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=19

[mconway3]

does it include the buckle? because if so that's awesome!

[tevers94]

It doesn't, but you can buy a bag of like 25 for a few bucks

[sockmonkeylover]

Thanks for your help, I just finished a pink camo and black and it looks so epic!! Without your instructions I would of been lost! I did have one question though, where do you hide all the loose ends??

[tevers94]

Cut off the ends and then melt the frayed bits with a lighter or use the stove top's flame if you have to.

[triumphman]

Any Dollar Store has $1. small cat and dog collars! Just get one with a curve in it, cut off the cloth collar and you have a nice clip! The flat one don't sit on your wrist as well! Then weave your magic with Parcord. But, be aware, everyone will want one!

[USAF101Cadet]

What kind of clip do you use?
Regarding to size and style--
and where exactally could i find the size clip? I normally find them but they're way to big. So i use the big ones to make belts. This time i want to make a bracelet.

[tevers94]

http://cdwplus.com/singleSRB.html The ones next to the bracelet pictures. Good luck.