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#283306 - 01/13/17 01:59 AM non 550 paracord?
TeacherRO Offline
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Registered: 03/11/05
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Has anyone tried the smaller paracords for edc?

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#283308 - 01/13/17 02:12 AM Re: non 550 paracord? [Re: TeacherRO]
hikermor Offline
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I don't know about EDC, but I employ braided nylon mason's twine on many (if not all) of my lightweight tarps that are deployed in the construction of shelters. They are significantly lighter and adequately strong. I also tuck away some lengths in various packs, because cordage, of course, can be very handy. There are lots of alternatives to paracord that are quite suitable.
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#283310 - 01/13/17 04:00 AM Re: non 550 paracord? [Re: TeacherRO]
chaosmagnet Offline
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For smaller kits I'm a fan of Gearward's Compact Survival Cord (no affiliation). Smaller paracords should be fine for any reasonable shelter building tasks.

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#283312 - 01/13/17 07:30 AM Re: non 550 paracord? [Re: TeacherRO]
Tjin Offline
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Registered: 04/08/02
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I actually never really cared for paracord. Any cord will do for me. For shelter building and more bushcraft like activities, i like twine.

For other things prussic cord seems to pop up everywhere, but i'm a climber.
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#283329 - 01/13/17 07:02 PM Re: non 550 paracord? [Re: TeacherRO]
MoBOB Offline
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I think you would have to experiment to see what would work best for you. You may want to consider getting a spool of B-50 bowstring string. That stuff is pretty useful.
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#283336 - 01/14/17 02:56 AM Re: non 550 paracord? [Re: TeacherRO]
clearwater Offline
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Registered: 03/19/05
Posts: 1177
Loc: Channeled Scablands
I really like 275 cord (4 strand). Half the weight and bulk, tighter weave so it doesn't snag and unknots easily.

http://atwoodrope.com

makes all sizes and colors, even glow cord.


Edited by clearwater (01/14/17 02:56 AM)

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#283337 - 01/14/17 03:46 AM Re: non 550 paracord? [Re: TeacherRO]
Rusty Offline
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Registered: 02/15/03
Posts: 204
Loc: College Station, Texas
I am a fan of MIL-C-5040 Type 1A cord. It is essentially smaller diameter 550.
1/16" diameter with 100lb tensile strength.
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