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#158049 - 12/12/08 02:47 AM Re: Survival "bracelet" - 15-20' of #550 paracord [Re: Glock-A-Roo]
OldBaldGuy Offline
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"...ankle bracelet..."

I did just that, made one sized to fit at the top of the "combat boots" I normally wear. Can't be seen, lots more paracord...
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#158057 - 12/12/08 03:26 AM Re: Survival "bracelet" - 15-20' of #550 paracord [Re: ]
Desperado Offline
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Originally Posted By: Smash
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Either way, I think I may know why they are single. laugh


What? you don't think girls will find a guy attractive if he is wearing a watch band, an ankle braclet, a belt and a sweater woven entirely out of para-cord?


Well, you brought that up. I just meant that seemed like a lot of time spent to create those fashion statements. NOW WHAT, HUH!?! Nothing like a little face wash with the old Easton gloves eh? laugh laugh laugh


Edited by Desperado (12/12/08 04:04 AM)
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#158068 - 12/12/08 08:50 AM Re: Survival "bracelet" - 15-20' of #550 paracord [Re: thatguyjeff]
Fishmode Offline
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Haha, what else can I make paracord with? Hmmm, how bout a belt. OK I gotta stop
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#158069 - 12/12/08 10:03 AM Re: Survival "bracelet" - 15-20' of #550 paracord [Re: Fishmode]
Glocker36 Offline
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Registered: 07/05/07
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I made a hat band that goes around my boonie hat, that has at least 25 feet of paracord.

The other application that I have found works great is a slightly different knot that gives you the ability to wrap about 10 feet of paracord around a small ferrocerium rod and striker. I also wrapped about 3 feet of snare wire around that before knotting the FOB.

It took me a little looking to find a video on how to tie the knot, but this makes a very handy little EDC item and is the perfect size for a keychain.


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Edited by Glocker36 (12/12/08 10:03 AM)

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#158085 - 12/12/08 02:06 PM Re: Survival "bracelet" - 15-20' of #550 paracord [Re: CAP613]
paramedicpete Offline
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Registered: 04/09/02
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Here you go:

Slatts Rescue Belt Knot

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#158087 - 12/12/08 02:37 PM Re: Survival "bracelet" - 15-20' of #550 paracord [Re: ]
Glock-A-Roo Offline
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Registered: 04/16/03
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Originally Posted By: BigDaddyTX
I replaced the shoe laces of my hunting boots with paracord. Seems to work just fine and is multi purpose JIC.


I have seen that technique mentioned before. Thing is, if I'm in a situation where I need to scavenge 550 cord, I'd probably need to keep my boots on too.

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#158096 - 12/12/08 04:17 PM Re: Survival "bracelet" - 15-20' of #550 paracord [Re: Fishmode]
snoman Offline
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Registered: 09/22/02
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Originally Posted By: Fishmode
Haha, what else can I make paracord with? Hmmm, how bout a belt. OK I gotta stop


A rifle sling...


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#158099 - 12/12/08 04:28 PM Re: Survival "bracelet" - 15-20' of #550 paracord [Re: ]
MDinana Offline
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Registered: 03/08/07
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Originally Posted By: Smash
Quote:
Either way, I think I may know why they are single.


What? you don't think girls will find a guy attractive if he is wearing a watch band, an ankle braclet, a belt and a sweater woven entirely out of para-cord?

laugh That's hilarious. My new 3-layer system for warmth:
1) Long sleeve athletic shirt
2) Paracord-woven "hoody" sweater
3) Gore-tex shell

And of course, if my feet get cold, I'll put on my paracord beanie.

Better go find myself a few quilting needles!


Edited by MDinana (12/12/08 04:29 PM)

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#158100 - 12/12/08 04:55 PM Re: Survival "bracelet" - 15-20' of #550 paracord [Re: MDinana]
Still_Alive Offline
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Registered: 04/08/08
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Loc: Utah
I decided to give this a try last night, took about 30 minutes (took longer as it was first time) to knock out an 8 inch braid, about 18-20 feet of paracord.

A little too long for a key chain, and I'm just not a bracelet kind of guy, but definitely some potential for other uses.
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#158104 - 12/12/08 06:10 PM Re: Survival "bracelet" - 15-20' of #550 paracord [Re: Still_Alive]
benjammin Offline
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Um, hatband would work I reckon.
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