Paracord (3/16") is rated to 550 lbs breaking strength (that why it is also known as 550 cord). The inner (7?) strands are rated 25-30 lbs IIRC.

The greater breaking strength, plus the fact that you can pull out and use the smaller inner strands for other purposes are some of the advantages.

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