That's a key ring that will hold under normal loads, but will break if you try a little. It's not as small as the whipping, but this setup is more adjustable and friendlier to changing items. A simpler solution is to attach the ends to the keyring on the flashlight you see there. An all paracord solution would be ideal, but I haven't found an elegant solution.

The breakaway is the keyring on the flashlight. The knots are Bowlines. This solution is nice because there's no annoying knot on the back of my neck. Also, the items stay put and can't wander around the lanyard.

Even better...


This way, I don't lose the flashlight if the center keyring breaks away. Everything stays on the paracord.

Mild obsession here...



The breakaway is an O-ring, instead of a metal keyring. I'm guessing that O-ring breaks somewhere between 10 - 20 pounds. Extra O-rings are attached to replace a broken O-ring, or to increase the break strength if desired.

Now that is a great idea!

It beats my current heated paracord with silicone tubing coupler. It holds ok but is a pian to put together when seperated.

Also you can carry spairs. I have been thinking about gluing one end to avoid loss of the rubbe pice.

Time to ransack the garage.

Very smart!

I would not have gone through the challenge of making a breakaway lanyard if it wasn't for this site. My first post in this thread shows that I was previously opposed to the idea. Now, I realize its importance. Further, my new lanyard is more comfortable anyway. It's the little things that can matter so much.

I came across this video on another board and thought to add it to this discussion.

A Break Free Knot for Neck Carry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=864FSx_cTYQ

I didn't have much success with the overhand knot the author uses. Instead I used a nail knot and that seems to have enough tension for my tastes. A nail knot is similar to a hangman's noose.

Here's a link to the nail knot.
http://www.animatedknots.com/nailknot/index.php?Categ=fishing&LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg