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General Topics => Preparedness and Survival => Topic started by: 2aHawaii on November 15, 2011, 05:58:56 AM

Title: Paracord storage?
Post by: 2aHawaii on November 15, 2011, 05:58:56 AM
How do you guys store your paracord for the BOB? Right now I got 1000' on a spool just waiting to do something.
Title: Re: Paracord storage?
Post by: tonsofguns on November 15, 2011, 08:52:34 AM
I keep about a fifty foot length on me, in a pocket, and another fifty or so in the bag.

Title: Re: Paracord storage?
Post by: Funtimes on November 15, 2011, 07:04:30 PM
People make  those bracelets and stuff, its not just for looks :).
Title: Re: Paracord storage?
Post by: Heavies on November 16, 2011, 03:39:46 AM
People make  those bracelets and stuff, its not just for looks :).

This.
A quick YouTube search is all you need. Bracelets, belts, and many other cool ways to make up the paracord.
I like the Cobra braid, but I had seen a quick release version of this type of braid too.
Title: Re: Paracord storage?
Post by: hvybarrels on November 16, 2011, 11:16:03 PM
here's a simple idea

http://www.youtube.com/embed/2MM7uw42cJg (http://www.youtube.com/embed/2MM7uw42cJg)

i used to be able to post youtube videos but can't remember how for some reason. where did you get the paracord? I see lots of deals on the cheap stuff but it seems hard to locate the genuine article.
Title: Re: Paracord storage?
Post by: 2aHawaii on November 17, 2011, 04:35:06 AM
To put the videos up, you just copy the page link like so
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MM7uw42cJg
Knot of the Week - Paracord Deployment Lanyard (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MM7uw42cJg#ws)

I got my paracord through Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002HJ1CK4/?tag=2ahawaii-20) for $40/1000' spool, but it looks like the price went up since I bought it. I think it is just the commercial version rather than the mil-spec. Here's a place that has the milspec stuff and a link to their commercial page too. http://militaryparacord.com/ (http://militaryparacord.com/)
Title: Re: Paracord storage?
Post by: 2aHawaii on November 17, 2011, 04:43:22 AM
While looking for other sources of paracord storage I came across a version that looks similar to the ITS Tactical version.

Paracord bundle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zfe-DHMMy4#ws)
Title: Re: Paracord storage?
Post by: tonsofguns on November 17, 2011, 07:53:33 AM
Paracord Hammock anyone?
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Post by: Tom_G on November 17, 2011, 10:31:20 AM
Paracord Hammock anyone?

Slept in one once.  Very uncomfortable.  Made by a friends who was an Eagle Scout.  It was damned easy to store and carry, though!
Title: Re: Paracord storage?
Post by: hvybarrels on November 21, 2011, 12:29:25 PM
I ordered militarparacord spool. Hopefully it's worth the extra 25 bucks over the amazon stuff.

paracord through Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002HJ1CK4/?tag=2ahawaii-20) for $40/1000' spool, but it looks like the price went up since I bought it. I think it is just the commercial version rather than the mil-spec. Here's a place that has the milspec stuff and a link to their commercial page too. http://militaryparacord.com/ (http://militaryparacord.com/)
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Title: Re: Paracord storage?
Post by: dmas on January 11, 2012, 08:12:37 PM
County comm has or at least had a delrin spool on a biner.  Both parts appear to be well made though the spool doesn't spin that freely. They call it drop-line rapid line deployment system.  Holds 50 feet of paracord according to them.  Countycomm.com.  lots of other knicknacks on their site.
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Post by: bass monkey on January 11, 2012, 08:59:00 PM
Not to thread jack but what other leading brands of rope are out there besides paracord?
Title: Re: Paracord storage?
Post by: 2aHawaii on January 12, 2012, 03:45:35 AM
Not to thread jack but what other leading brands of rope are out there besides paracord?

That's an interesting question. The types of ropes I've found uses for are paracord, fishing line, and climbing rope. There's not much you can't do with those three. I'd be interested in other people's opinions though.
Title: Re: Paracord storage?
Post by: rswarrior1700 on March 01, 2012, 11:53:20 AM
another way is use old credit cards or gift cards
Title: Re: Paracord storage?
Post by: DuckFat on March 02, 2012, 11:25:35 PM
County comm has or at least had a delrin spool on a biner.  Both parts appear to be well made though the spool doesn't spin that freely. They call it drop-line rapid line deployment system.  Holds 50 feet of paracord according to them.  Countycomm.com.  lots of other knicknacks on their site.
If anyone is ordering from countycomm can I jump in on it? I wanted to get their cleaning sticks a long time ago but am not willing to pay the ridiculous shipping on it.
Title: Re: Paracord storage?
Post by: rswarrior1700 on March 03, 2012, 12:43:28 AM
If anyone is ordering from countycomm can I jump in on it? I wanted to get their cleaning sticks a long time ago but am not willing to pay the ridiculous shipping on it.
problem with countycomm is the shipping cost.
Title: Re: Paracord storage?
Post by: TeamSDSHawaii on March 16, 2012, 12:45:06 AM
I wear a para-cord bracelet.

Carry a 50' line in my bob...

People always ask about the bracelet... I be honest an tell them what it is.... so far they say cool...

Have had a few know what it is off the bat,,,,  they like it... almost like a prepper badge! :thumbsup: