Hi guys, it seems like I've only asked things lately so I thought it was about time I gave something back, and share a few things that I've found on ebay.

First up extra large cotton bandanas/wild rags the person makes these in 34"x34" and 42"x42". I've bought one in 42"x42" and the quality is very good. The fabric is a nice thickness without being to thick.

Secondly type IV paracord. This guy stocks 11 strand type IV paracord & 8 strand "normal" paracord in drab olive, black and coyote brown in 500', 200',100' and 50' lengths.

I have no contact with these people other than as a customer ect ect.

$14 for a drive on rag? Nope

Dummy cord is overpriced also

We have 99cents only or Dollar trees cheapy stores here in The USA that sell 21"x21" Bandanas in Every conceivable color,pattern,etc. for 99cents each.I can easily sew 4 together to obtain 42"x42" If I wanted one that large!As for Para-cord,If 7 strands are not enough for you,I have to ask",What purpose does one have in mind that would require more?"& The 11-strand type is double the price of 7-strand,I just don't see an advantage, short of actually having 11-strand in place of 7 supporting the risers on an M-8a floppy doing a HALO!

In my view the 750 Type IV paracord ebay page Cauldronborn2 linked & the storefront does have the ring of authenticity. If weight is an issue, keep in mind that this 750 - 11 strand paracord is heavier (per foot) than the standard 550 Type III.

One other thing of note about this paracord store Cauldronborn2 linked is that this store is upfront in listing on their ebay page the date of manufacture for each respective batch of paracord they sell. As you will see from the link, all of their paracord is only a year or so old. I've found that trying to get the date of manufacture from most all the other paracord sellers (at least the one's I've looked at) is like pulling teeth, and in most of the cases where I have been able to get the date of manufacture, its decades old.

Over here in the UK decent bandanas of any size are hard to come by, I've bought a few off ebay but they were poor quality for the price. Imagine having to pay $4-$5 for a $1 bandana.

The same holds true for para cord so I thought I would get some of the type 4 as there isn't much difference in price between it and what passes for type 3 over here.

Forgive me,I didn't mean to come off smug or anything like that.I didn't know you folks across the pond were subject to limited supplies,so to speak.Good Quality bandana's go for 4-5 bucks here as a norm,& 100ft of Paracord-typeIII(in Every color of the rainbow&then some) usually goes for around 5-8 bucks.One can practically see right through the cheapy bandanas,though they function ok,& are cheap enough to use for Anything,Up to & including TP,lol!Nevertheless,Thank You for the suggestions!

That's ok, after rereading my own post I think I came across as sarky myself so sorry for that. There are places you can get bandanas & para cord like ebay. Thought the at the prices their sold for it makes sense sometimes to get them from the US.

I've placed orders from both of the suggested ebay sellers. Thanks for finding and posting the links. I'm always looking to upgrade the quality of many of the components in my and my family's kits, and especially as to critical items. I'll generally bite the bullet on price (weather permitting) if it gives even a slight edge. I'll post my thoughts upon arrival.

I can't comment on the para cord but I was very happy with the bandana/wild rag I bought. I was going to place an order for para cord but the seller doesn't sell to the UK.