paracord
Braided nylon line
Paracord is a lightweight nylon rope originally used in parachute suspension lines.
Its strength-to-weight ratio and durability have made it popular for outdoor and survival applications: She braided paracord into a sturdy bracelet.
The inner strands can be pulled out for fishing line, thread, or other uses when needed.
Wrist-worn jewelry loops
- keychainsRings holding door openers
- lanyardsStraps holding credentials
- knottingForming fixed interlacements
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
DIY · projects · handmade · accessories · patterns · tutorials · buckles · beads
Serious sudden danger
- tourniquetCompression band stopping hemorrhage
- shelterProtected place or structure
- firestarterMaterial that initiates combustion
- snareDevice for catching prey
splint · lashing · rescue · signaling · bushcraft · wilderness · camping · hiking
Protective blade covering
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- braidedInterlaced into rope-like form
- coreCentral essential portion
- tensileCapable of elongation
gutted · mil-spec · diameter · melt · fuse · singe · cut · fray
Armed forces collectively
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- rappellingRope-controlled descent technique
- utilityFunctional worth or purpose
mission · camouflage · infantry · patrol · load-bearing · rigging · extraction · deployment
bracelets
Wrist-worn jewelry loops
- keychainsRings holding door openers
- lanyardsStraps holding credentials
- knottingForming fixed interlacements
weaving · DIY · projects · handmade · accessories · patterns · tutorials · buckles · beads · charms
emergency
Serious sudden danger
- tourniquetCompression band stopping hemorrhage
- shelterProtected place or structure
- firestarterMaterial that initiates combustion
snare · splint · lashing · rescue · signaling · bushcraft · wilderness · camping · hiking · prepper
sheath
Protective blade covering
tensile · gutted · mil-spec · diameter · melt · fuse · singe · cut · fray · stretch
military
Armed forces collectively
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- rappellingRope-controlled descent technique
utility · mission · camouflage · infantry · patrol · load-bearing · rigging · extraction · deployment · airborne
tying
Forming a knot
hanging · clothesline · ridgeline · anchor · tether · lashing · repair · shoelaces · drawstring · spool
- rope typesdouble braid, static rope
- campingtent, campfire, campsite, campground, sleeping bag
- braiding & weavingfriendship bracelets, macrame, basket weaving, rope making, lanyard
- cordsripcord
- survivalsurvival, survive, endure, persist, last
- survival gearfirst aid kit, survival kit, emergency kit, medical kit, knife
paracordclimbing rope
Dynamic cord for ascents
anchor chain · tow cable · steel cable · hawser · mooring line
paracordsteel rod
Cylindrical metal shaft
metal pipe · rebar · iron rod · solid wire
- paracord braceletWearable emergency cordage