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100ft length tan Parachute Cord 550lb test

100ft length tan Parachute Cord 550lb test for $4.65

Apr 11, 2010 6:19 AM

I found this stuff just a little while ago, and while it's not necessarily on sale right now, this stuff is a great deal for how many uses you can get out of it.

This is the stuff that parachutes are made of and it will hold up to 550lbs without breaking.

For anyone, like myself, who is always looking for things to add to his trunk in case of emergency/zombies, I was surprised to find that I've never seen this stuff before.

It's enough to do basically anything that requires string/rope, and it's well priced to boot. I bought 100ft of this stuff and loved it so much that I went for a 1200 foot spool which is on it's way to me now.

Anyways, give it try.

Product Features
Made of 100% nylon
550lb. Test - 7 strand core
Made by a certified government contractor
5/32" in diameter

Product Description
Rothco 550 lb. Type III Paracord, 550 lb. Test, 100% Nylon 7 Strand core. Made by a certified U.S. Government contractor. Made in the USA.

@ amazon.com

jcharlson34 jcharlson34

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Not free shipping for the $4.75 one. The free shipping ones are about $8-$9.

This is real parachute cord, though - it's good to have. Don't get duped into buying "paracord" which doesn't have the individual strands inside.

00woot 00woot
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One piece closer to making my own parachute.

mikeymet mikeymet
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@00woot:The link says Type III Paracord...is that not what are saying not to get duped into buying?

danduhman danduhman
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@danduhman: Check this out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parachute_cord

Type III Paracord (Parachute Cord) is a military spec classification that basically tells you how much it can take before breaking.

In the case of type III paracord, it is required to have a minimum breaking strength of 550lbs with between 7 and 9 core strings (yarns).

This is the good stuff, supplied by a military contractor.

jcharlson34 jcharlson34
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I bought two of the black. I don't know why.

tekdude tekdude
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I love 550 cord ive made it into bracelets lanyards knife handles weapon sling and once during a long time in the field a wallet. Theres plans for a belt that i want to try sometime as well.

alfredenigma alfredenigma
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Oh 550 cord where have you been.

gilfilent gilfilent
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paracord belt:
http://www.m4040.com/Survival/Projects/Rescue%20Belt/RescueBelt.htm
my favorite paracord lanyard which I have my leatherman on;
http://stormdraneslanyard.blogspot.com/
The top know is a little difficult to get but it looks cool when done right

djyoung4 djyoung4
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Hells yes! This is the perfect accessory for any kidnapper I MEAN date raper I MEAN bondage dungeon I MEAN...

I'm not sure what I mean. But cool.

tyedyeboy tyedyeboy
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There's lots of projects for this type of cord, here is a link to a few:

http://www.instructables.com/tag/?q=550+paracord&limit:type:id=on&type:id=on&type:user=on&type:comment=on&type:group=on&type:forumTopic=on&type:forumTopic=on&sort=none

jcharlson34 jcharlson34
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For any of the workouters out there..I've just recently designed a suspension trainer similar to a TRX training system using paracord (type III) and specialized climbing knots..

I had a 290pound man hang from it and it didn't budge. I used two 100 foot pieces with each folded up to make a 16 strand piece.. Quite impressive if you ask me.. I mean I only saved 185 bucks lol

billyshoe billyshoe
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@jcharlson34: Thanks for the clarification

danduhman danduhman
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@danduhman Glad to help =)

jcharlson34 jcharlson34
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With this and some hundred mile an hour tape, there's pretty much nothing you can't fix/make better.

bravo6 bravo6
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@bravo6: As long as you've got your trusty multi tool with you. =)

jcharlson34 jcharlson34
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There seem to be QA/qc issues. Amazon reviews suggest that most, but not all, lengths are 7-strand. One reviewer broke the cord under a 290-lb load, others found 4 or 6-strand cords in their orders. Probably not significant for tying down a tent, but may be an issue if you're hoping to pull your injured buddy up a cliff.

Still, it seems way cheaper and stronger (even at 4-strands) than the stuff we bought for tarps at the local outdoor store. For camping, I'd prefer to have neon-yellow (easier to see at night), but this stuff all appears to be low visibility. You get the impression that people doing air drops don't want to be seen.

toooldforthis toooldforthis
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@bravo6: Tape and cord for the things that shouldn't move, but are, and wd-40 and a hammer for the things that should move but aren't.

robinbobcat robinbobcat
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@toooldforthis: Breaking strengths aren't hard and fast rules. It depends greatly upon how the load is secured, knots used, whether it's a jerk or a slow pull, etc. Add to that possible issues with storage, or just getting what you think is the Real Deal from a company in Pakistan....

robinbobcat robinbobcat
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@billyshoe: any chance you're willing to share your design? I've been intrigued by the TRX system after a friend recommended it, but couldn't pull the trigger on a $200 strap with handles.

jkroadman jkroadman
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sweet!
550lb tested rope from woot check
$550 pistol from woot check
big gummy bear from woot check

if anyone has an old rusty van please let me know. I may have some interesting plans by the end of the day.

mrwolfe00 mrwolfe00
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@toooldforthis: The mil-spec stuff will never be neon, as they only make the standard military colors under those contracts. However, the same contractors are free to make a commercial version (which is likely the same manufacturing process) in any colors they want.

The quality issue is concerning, though - missing strands might mean that reviewer got a counterfeit/imitation product. I haven't had that problem with parachute cord I ordered in the past. I haven't strength-tested it though.

00woot 00woot
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would this be good for a clothesline?

surprisingwoman surprisingwoman
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@robinbobcat: The average review was pretty good, and most people seemed happy. What struck me about the review I mentioned was that the guy seemed to be testing the cord under plausible conditions, setting up a sling arrangement, keeping the load away from the knots, and adding the load slowly (apparently by sitting slowly in the sling arrangement, only to fall suddenly on his derriere when the cord snapped). I believe what he said was that it was a good thing his butt was well padded when the line broke. Inasmuch as one might pack paracord for emergency use in lifting fellow hikers out of ravines, it seemed like an inauspicious review.

toooldforthis toooldforthis

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