Paracord Survival Bracelets - Definition

By Jeremy Silver

Paracord Survival Bracelets Defined

With all of the buzz about Paracord Survival Bracelets, what actually is a survival bracelet? In it's simplest form it's a single piece of 550 Type III paracord woven into a bracelet. Like any product there are many interpretations of design and quality of the product. The paracord varies from manufacturer to manufacturer with the best quality generally being regarded as US military specification paracord. This American reputation for manufacturing the best quality paracord is largely due to the fact that American manufacturers have to conform to design specifications defined by the US military (MIL-C-5040). With the structure of the paracord bracelet defined you can see that if you find yourself in a situation that requires some cordage simply unbraid the bracelet and you have one continuous ten foot piece of cord.

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 weave it is possible to create many different designs. Two colour, three and even four colours can be woven into a paracord bracelet with the choices of a buckle or knot(s) to secure around the wrist.

It's difficult to imagine creating a survival kit or planning an outdoor hike / trip without including paracord. The Paracord Survival Bracelet is one of the most versatile and useful ways to always be prepared! - 32375

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