In Parachutes - Parachute cord in essence is what connects a parachutist to his canopy and is the life line of paratroopers the world over. Parachute cord has found its way into the commercial market due to the thousands of uses a high quality cord has in a field environment. Parachute cord or 'paracord' as it is more commonly referred to can and has been used in a variety of ways. Its initial design function was in the construction of parachutes in World War 2. Each line of paracord is made of continuous filament nylon outside covering and seven high strength inner nylon cords. Each single line of paracord has a tensile strength tested to 550 pounds and is designed to last.
More than just a parachute cord - Although paracord was designed for use as a suspension line for parachutes. This high strength cord has proven over the years to have a number of other uses. No camping / hiking or survival gear would be complete without a length of this highly versatile cord. Uses for paracord are endless. Below are a few ideas:
Use parachute cord for:
· Ridgeline for Tarps
· Restraints
· Shoe & Bootlaces
· Tourniquet
· Repairing Equipment
· Bottle Holder
· Camp and Bushcraft
· Zipper Pulls
· Securing Equipment
· Guylines
· Hanging Food from Bears
· Washing Lines
· Making a Fire Bow
· Handle Wrapping
· String for a Bow
· Trail Marking
· Shelter Making
· Surfing \ Snowboarding leashes
· Hammock Making
· Kite Surfing \ Wind Surfing
· Fish Nets
· Boating
· Snares/Traps
· Whip Making
· Weapon Straps
· Binding
Use the Inner cores for:
· Fishing Line
· Dental Floss
· Sewing fabric together
· Small twine for whipping ends of larger cord
· Emergency Stitches
' Many other applications . . .
AND MORE - Parachute cord received international publicity in February 1997 when it was used by Discovery astronauts to repair the Hubble Telescope. In places where the insulation had been worn away, Teflon® patches were applied and secured with parachute cord. Many army units have fashioned parachute cord into bracelets denoting their unit and geographical area of deployment. This reflects both the comfortable texture of the nylon rope and its place as a military icon.
