Paracord, also known as parachute cord and 550 cord, is an extremely useful survival tool. Paracord is essentially nylon rope that has been intertwined to make it stronger. Standard 550 cord contains seven strands of nylon cord within it, and has a minimum breaking strenth of 550 pounds. Today, I want to share with you my top ten favorite uses for paracord. #10 Survival Bracelets Wrapping paracord into a bracelet is lightweight and easy to carry on your wrist. Then you always have some in case of an emergency. #9 Keychains and Lanyards Paracord makes a cool lanyard or a knife fob. It can be tied into … Continue reading →