Paracord Survival Bracelets Defined

By Jeremy Silver

Paracord Survival Bracelets Defined

A Paracord Survival Bracelet in it's simplest form it's a single piece of 550 Type III paracord knotted into a bracelet. Many unique designs and interpretation are made today and similar to any product today the quality of the product will vary. US military specification paracord is widely considered the best quality paracord on the market. This reputation has been achieved largely due to the fact that American manufacturers conform to design specifications defined by the US military (MIL-C-5040). As you can see if you have a paracord survival bracelet on your wrist and you find yourself in a situation that requires some light cordage simply unbraid the bracelet and you have one continuous foot piece of cord (upto 24 feet).

What are the uses? You're limited only by your imagination. Need a shoe lace on a hike? The outer sheath makes excellent boot laces and will probably last longer than the originals that came with the boots. Need some fishing line, repair some clothing? The inner strands when gutted can do all of this! Need some paracord for an emergency shelter? Remove the inner strands and you have the required piece of cord! Need to fix the Space Shuttle (No not a joke, paracord was actually used to repair the Space Shuttle in 1997). Back on earth we can also use it for broken gear strap on your surfboard, making a field repair to your backpack or making an impromptu rope for a food bag whilst camping in the wild.

Paracord is without question one of the most versatile pieces of equipment you can take to the field. It's light, it's convenient and it's super tough. The sheath is braided from thirty two (32) strands and the inner strands are made up of seven (7) two-ply yarns. Paracord survival bracelets are in use by the US / UK security forces in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as by police units / law enforcement personnel across the USA.

Although the paracord bracelets share a common knotting technique the design can vary a great deal. It is possible to weave two, three and even four colours into a paracord bracelet with the option of a buckle or knot(s) to secure around the wrist.

If your spending time outdoors or making up a survival / first aid kit for a trip a Paracord Survival Bracelet is a useful method of carrying paracord with you.

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