Originally Posted By: Frankie
… but what would you use as a substitute for its intended purposes?

Well, since 550-pound parachute cord has “intended” uses numbering into the millions, you very well may have millions of options. smile For something that is just cheap and versatile, good braided cotton rope works pretty well. It has its downfalls, of course, but so does anything else.
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