As someone who makes paracord bracelets and even other accessories, he has a very good point, but people don’t realize that some paracord creations aren’t really meant to be practical or useful but rather fashionable and as a simple daily wearable accessory. So yea he’s right but wrong, you can find PRACTICAL and USEFUL paracord creations on RUclips but for those who just like the way they look and don’t really plan on using the paracord, go for it, but those who want the opposite, do your research and just explore and find those videos :)
Im getting into both the Art and survival. im 55 in an 85 year old body..too many car accidents. sadly the one that was my fault was in my driveway at 14 lol.Grandkids love these bracelets! im going to make a belt for instant ish cord for my sons like the gun shoulder one Cureforignorance made(nice utube name btw) soon as i seen the gkids smile i was hooked..eithere way for fun or survival its keeping us active and busy also making others happy. might just make a 30metre one aand put aa screw open link on it see how many times it goes around my round belly...have fun, make stuff!
@@MichaelRogersJesusrules This is the happiest and most wholesome thing I've read on the Internet in recent memory. Thanks so much for the comment and enjoy your grandkids!
Want a quick deployment? Crochet the cord! Crocheting uses a lot of length for each stitch, and when you've finished your piece, you can pull the end and unravel it to the beginning slip knot more quickly than anything woven, with much less tension, no matter how tightly crocheted or knitted. . I am sure there are knitted designs that will work, too. Both knitting and crochet unravels quickly. If you've ever pulled a thread on a knit shirt or pants, you know what I mean.
Yup - check this out. I watched this a long while back and always meant to give one a try but haven't gotten around to it. Really simple stitch and deploys in nothing flat, and you can stack these with this method just about anywhere... stash them where ever you want. Good stuff ginnyjollykidd! ruclips.net/video/rDEGcTLCmWI/видео.html
Very good point! These survivalist macho men prolly think it makes their members limp, since crocheting is for women and sissies - and at the same time they do macrame ('cos that's what most of these bracelets are, despite their manly names)... Oh the irony.
Actually, this is exactly the video I wanted. I wanted to find paracord bracelets that can quickly be created and disassembled. I don't personally see the point in using paracord for a bracelet if it's impossible to use.
In terms of public speaking, yes. It takes away from the appearance of credibility. Good public speaking skills often don't equal (if they ever do) being a credible source. Fact check whenever possible regardless of how well spoken they are.
Handsome Jack I got a paracord bracelet from a military Surplus store as well as paracord itself a bunch of it I use a pair on my Bates icw Gore-Tex boots as well as on my military Mickey Mouse boots oh I seen the fashion one's mine or not fashions they make em for you you get two color choices black army green that's it is see where you are coming from hipsters love their passion I like function
Just a thought to consider. Sure, as you said, there are people who wear them primarily for fashion. However, then there are people like myself who are just urban kinda guys. We don't need 21+ feet of rope at any given time. So mainly even for us, it is somewhat a fashionable item. However, there have been a few times where I needed rope and the amount on my wrist with a double colored cobra stitch was still about 5 feet more than I needed. And while it did take a bit longer to unravel, it was plenty faster than going out to the store and buying rope that we didn't need just to strap down a mattress to a truck bed. So I wouldn't say that it's useless. I would just say that it's intended for different people. The people who need excessive amounts of cord handy at all times will be using the braid that you have shown because they will also likely be using it more often than most. Another benefit to the braids that you don't like is how flat some of them lay. I don't need to rest my arm any differently with a cobra stitch bracelet. Whereas with a river bar, sometimes I do. So while the primary function to us urban guys may be fashion, I wouldn't at all say that it's useless. I would just say that it's not intended for the hardened tactical operators such as yourself.
Meat Eater Far from it. You wouldn't even be able to hold a very good conversation if I started talking about something you know. After making a trolling reply like that in response to a civil comment challenging him to reconsider his statement, I highly question your level of brain capacity. Now go back to munching on your boyfriend's junk "meat eater."
BrandonColonel . Your comment was thoughtful and well recieved until the "hardened operator" comment toward the end. It was kind of a sharp departure. I wear this kind of gear when hiking, only, and simply as part of my first line gear in case, for whatever unforeseen reason, I'm separated from my pack. In the pack I have more cordage just spooled. A long piece can always be made shorter but you can't very well stretch a short piece out if you need it to be longer, so it's clear that a longer piece will invariably have more uses than a short piece. If I'm tying down a load I have rope in the vehicle. I don't advocate the fast deploy because I plan to use it, then weave it again, then use it, then weave it or in order to replace all other stores of rope, just to say that the more accessible a tool is the more useful it is. If a wild boar is attacking you and you have the best gun for stopping boars with one shot in the history of man... but that gun is in the truck 100 yards away, it's less accessible and less useful.
CureForIgnorance Oh, I didn't mean the operator comment in a disrespectful way at all. I know nothing whatsoever about your channel or you personally. So the vibe that I got off of you was someone who either previously served in the military or is currently in law enforcement. when I say, hardened tactical operator, I didn't mean that in a bad way. If it came off that way, I do apologise. I meant it more to show the difference in needs and skill sets.
I've been making these bracelets since my uncle taught me how (about 20yrs ago). It's truly amazing how many wear them as a trend, most I've spoken with haven't a clue they are used for emergency situations. Once it's brought up they are pretty surprised. I mainly use the method you showed, but have learned little techniques for quicker release & how to add other little doodads like key rings. They also make great gifts for anyone you know who enjoys the outdoors. I've even used one (a small piece) as a hair tie when my actual ones broke.
So the original para-cord 'style' I believe ,i could be wrong, was a concept thought up by a marine who just thought having para-cord on you was a must. His design actually have a survivor kit wrapped inside which includes water proof matches and such. So thats what comes to my mind when thinking of an 'actual' para-cord bracelet. I also use it much like you as boot laces. Try making a belt! I find its very useful for your trousers and for emergency purposes.
You have a point but if you're worried about needing that much paracord and you're carrying a bag why wouldn't you just buy a 50ft roll and just put it in your bag? Its not gonna take up that much room and you don't have to take it apart plus you won't have any twist in it.
Two cents from an actual Paratrooper here (medically retired now). I make these for kids in the hospital. 550 cord is the one of the most important things we used and we didn't use it for survival, we used to tie down NVG's, Peq2, ACOGs, MGO's, surefires....etc onto our weapons. If you want to use it for survival you are actually doing it wrong too. You daisy chain it like an electrical extension cord that can be pulled apart with no effort. Making a sling is cool, I'm not bashing you, but is that really any different than a bracelet with a cobra knot? I don't know one single paratrooper that would be caught dead wearing a 550 cord "survival bracelet" of any kind. That being said....its fun to do with my kids and it can be pulled apart within a minute if you actually need it. I think it's great to show people different ways to mess around with 550, but it's all bullshit if we're talking survival. It can be used for setting up a tent between trees and unless you have a shitload....that's about it. As far as a tourniquet, you should carry 2. If you don't have those, a ripped up t-shirt and a stick are better than 550. I still think your projects are cool. Not trying to beat you down.
@@CureForIgnorance I like your videos. I think they are cool. I just had to say my feelings. I think making something with your own 2 hands is rad. Keep going.
Yessir, a bandana and a stick would work way better, because many people don't know, if you were to use paracord as a tourniqet, it would cut/burn through the skin, causing more harm than good, but im sure you knew that already
I needed make a new bracelet for my long-suffering wife and was looking for a vid on how to make them. I am an old man and I make them so seldom I forget. In the process I happened across this one of yours and thought, what in the world is that all about? The information you provided was really interesting and I thank you for it. The reason my wife uses them is not to pitch tents, camp, or even make fashion statements. She uses them to attach her purse to a chair when we are in a restaurant or her grocery cart so no one can happen by and run off with it. In any case, it suits her just fine and she'll continue to use it like that. The reason she wanted a new one was because she got a new purse and wanted a bracelet that matched. She wanted me to drop you a post and let you know what she does with hers Thank you so much for the information and way to put much more paracord in a bracelet.
Thank you for taking time out of your day to watch and comment on the video. That's a use I hadn't considered before. I hope you and your wife have a nice evening, Howard.
The imagined utility of short paracord segments for me is as a joiner for making more advanced tools. Like turning my knife into a crude spear and that sort of thing.
I would say "useless" is a bit strong. If I need an extra tourniquet, something the sized of para-cord is going to be an absolute last resort after I have used all the belts and webbing I can get my hands on. If you use a wider strap the limb may still be able to be saved once you reach a medical facility, something as small as para-cord is going to cut in and be a lot more likely to cause permanent damage. Granted, if that's all you have it's better than bleeding out somewhere and becoming coyote chow but I can't think of too many times I've been out without a belt, backpack strap, rifle sling, seatbelt, etc. somewhere within easy reach. What they teach in Combat Lifesaver Course now is to slowly loosen a tourniquet every hour or so and see if the bleeding has stopped, if it has you can completely loosen it but leave it in place so the doctors know there was one used and can properly check the tissue for damage.
That's awesome! I never could figure out why they were called survival bracelets. Lol! I braided my first. It's a pull strap for a service dog vest. It came apart when I didn't want it to. I shortened it then rebraided it and then melted the fuck out of the end so hopefully it stays together this time but I guess that shows what they were invented for huh? I took it up as I need sort of specialized stuff that cannot be found anywhere and so I figured I'd just make it. Thats what most in the service dog community do. Or buy it already braided. Anyway, very intresting! It's awesome when I see someone say "this isn't right" and then figure out how to make it right! That's awesome!
You're confusing paracord bracelets with "survival" bracelets. Just because it's made out of paracord doesn't mean that it was intended to keep you alive in the wilderness for a couple of weeks. That's what belt pouches, fanny packs, and backpacks are for.
Useless is a bit overkill but definitely 2 important things, 1) make sure its not gutted para-cord, 2) make sure you can get it apart with your bare hands. Either way its better to have an old school para-core bracelet rather than not, though this quick release design is a good idea.
When I was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan I had nothing better to do while waiting for the next engagement than learn how to make goofy shit with paracord...keeps the hands busy.
I needed it stranded on the road during a job in the middle of nowhere. My coworkers car front bumper got detached, no way to remove it. We were in her car and she doesn't prepare for anything other than a flat tire. Didn't have anything to attach it back in her car so I undid my paracord bracelet and secured it back so in various places. Enough to go back on the highway and to the closest hardware store to get heavy duty zip ties. Cheap, effective way to fix things that go wrong if you have no other cordage with you. Saved a lot of money for her.
The same happened to my wife, and I didn't have any paracord, So I looked around in the high-way for some tire scraps, tires have this metal wires inside them, In a minute I had enough to tighten the bumper back in, and it has been like that for a good 4 months now LOL
you keep talking about using paracord as a tourniquet and this is something that should NEVER be done, even in an emergency. it is not wide enough to properly use as a tourniquet you would be better off using a belt or piece of clothing. You can do more damage with paracord or shoe laces. You would be better off using pressure and pressure points to slow the blood flow.
d3adeyes my grandfather got ran over by a train when he was 30ish and lost his right leg, he used these really old fashioned shoelace,( which he proudly displayed on his wall) super thin but strong material as a tourniquet, he lost his leg, but he was run over by a Norwegian train in ww2, he would not have lived without those shoe laces. I realize that this comment is meant to help, but it's kinda scary, like you don't say why it's so damaging so it's assuming the worst and could prevent someone from using this tip in a situation be like this.(hopefully less stressful than being run over by a train)
If you want old texts on the subject of making straps and other useful stuff out of small line; the term you want is "finger weaving". Old sailors used "small stuff" to make belts, straps, and a bit of sail cloth with a couple of straps can be a decent sea bag. That is what I thought about the first time I saw a paracord bracelet. Start with a couple of D-rings on the starting end and you have a belt in an hour or so.
I have bought a couple of paracord bracelets. And have been very disappointed in them. Now, I make my own. I spend a lot of time and thought, and it's an ongoing process, but my paracord bracelet now has the following functions: 1. As normal, 10 ft of 550 cord. You can also get 750 cord. It may not be long, but there are an awful lot of uses for something like that. 2. This 10 ft of paracord can be stripped down to 10 ft of 300-pound cord, and 7-10 ft long pieces of 35 pound cord. 35 lb cord is pretty tough. It can be used for lashing, repairing clothing, making tools, making snares, and fishing line. And more with a little imagination. 3. Many 550 cords will have the inner strands doubled, now giving you a hundred and forty feet of approximately 15 pound cord. 4. The buckle on my cord has a whistle, a compass, and a fero cerium rod with a striker. Not real big, but easy to handle. The striker can substitute for a poor knife. Better than no knife at all. 5. Around the inner core of my bracelet I have 10 lb fishing line, and a package of Five Hooks. Many uses for that, including fishing. 6. There is a type of paracord called fire cord. it has the same seven strands on the inner core as other paracord plus one strand of chemically treated twine that is an excellent Tinder. However, I could only fit 8 inches of this into my bracelet. So I gutted that 8-inch piece of fire cord and now I have four strands of the Tinder, equalling 32in. This is not my go to survival kit. However, carrying it on my wrist, it's going to be very hard to lose it. It can also be very useful in non- survival situations. I have used paracord to repair sandals, make fish stringers, and for a lot of other things. So don't disparage that 10 ft piece of paracord. With a little patience in undoing it, and a little imagination, It can do wonders. And the chief benefit of having it, is that by doing it myself I'm giving a lot of thought into what I might need in a situation and how to do something about it.
Completely agree with you. I am a new paracordist, and my first thought was, "These bracelets have a useless amount of cord in them," and as you observed, especially the multicolor ones that by necessity utilize even shorter pieces of cord. Thanks, and great job on the wife's bracelet. ;)
Lemme fix that title real quick... "Paracord Bracelets That Weren't Made to be Used As Survival Tools Are Bad Survival Tools" Sound kinda dumb now, doesn't it?
I find a paracord belt to be not practical for belts because when I need paracord it's in the wilderness when I am backpacking and I need a thin belt to keep the skin on my hips in good shape because of my pack which is usually 35+ pounds.
You are stating facts, I love paracord, I love paracord bracelets, I love weaving I love colors, but the times Ive needed paracord, Ive always resorted to a nicely packed roll, I cant imagine having to sit there unweaving a bracelet, using like 3 ft of it, and then having to reweave it. I dont understand whats up with all these comments, you have a nice video, people just get offended lol.
I wear mine to be decorative. I keep quick deploy donuts in packs/tool boxes. I keep a maxpedition micro pocket organizer in my pocket with several items, one of which being about 10 feet of thin (95lb) paracord in a quick deploy coil.
I wasn't really paying attention to it since I was listening to what you had to say too. No troll or anything, I actually thought this was a great video!
I think the fundamental difference is "para cord" versus "survival" bracelet. If you are going to be in nature shootin' stuff, hiking or traveling long distances, then yes you probably should have a survival bracelet - or better yet a good amount of rope of some sort - or some other survival gear with you. If you want something that is hand-crafted, with a pattern of your preference, then by all means purchase or make your own para cord bracelet.
my favorite paracord thing I ever owned was as a Girl Scout I won a paracord backpack in a raffle it was a simple single-chamber backpack but it was the most useful thing I ever had. because we got stuck out somewhere on a hiking trip and I ended up loosening it up just a little bit and I could use it as a net for fishing and I help feed the Troop for the next three days until we could figure out how to clear the area where our Bridge had been broken by a flood and escape the area.
Paracord bracelets always looked like a good way to carry some "extra" cordage. I had no idea that there was so little in length! Great video, thanks! I might just look into making my own carry straps.
Paracord that's made into something else is a double-edged sword. Sure, you can wear a bracelet or a belt or a sling or a pair of boot laces made of paracord, and you'll have paracord with you whenever you need it - but to get the paracord you have to destroy your bracelet, belt, sling, or bootlaces. If your rifle sling is made of paracord, and you unwind it to use the cord, then you don't have a rifle sling any more. Same for a bag strap. Or a belt. Or a bracelet, which isn't so bad as long as the bracelet is only there for cordage - but if it's a survival bracelet with a whistle, compass, and ferro rod in the buckle, and you use the cordage, you'll then have to put that little buckle in your pocket or bag after you destroy the bracelet. For the most part, it's better to simply add a hank of paracord to your hiking bag or vehicular emergency kit. At worst, wrap some paracord around a sling or a bag strap so you can take the cordage off the strap and still have a usable strap afterward.
I agree with you. The strap/sling was doubled up and lengthened so that's it's still usable without the cordage. The idea of the bracelet is to have it on my person while hiking as part of my first line gear - meaning even if I get separated from the pack I still have some cordage. A small 100' roll is kept in the pack and that would definitely be what I would draw from first if available. Thanks for the view and the comment, Will.
I mean, I absolutely agree with you, but I suppose you could just take a length of the unraveled cord that's the size of what it was originally, and make a replacement single stranded bracelet or what have you.
Good point. I think the simple bracelet with nothing on it is a good way to go. But I have never liked wearing bracelets anyway, so I would just carry some cordage around.
I hank my para cord {its the way alpine climbers have their rope so it can deploy but also stay in its containor} and i make sure that part that is constraining the cord is extra snug for storing it
Thank you for sharing. I gave up long ago to make a worth while bracelet or belt just for the reasons that you've mentioned. Having something practical is what I wanted and saw nothing on youtube except 90% of cut pieces of para-cord for fashion, not practical for me. I thought I was going to have to knit one......
Good points. I've used a quick-release paracord bracelet when sailing when I needed a light line to jury-rig a required light to the mast. Thanks for pointing out the Ashley Stopper Knot. It is one of the more useful knots out there (and is a relative of the bowline!).
I think most people who do Para cording know most paracord bracelets are decorative and do not have any function beyond that. There are some that do have a function but very few. Bank line is a better alternative for survival situations IMHO.
Honestly, the "millipede weave" as you call it holds at least three times the bracelets length in paracord, which I think is an efficient use of space. While yes it takes much longer to deploy and use in a survival situation, the bracelet is comfortable and looks amazing imo. I have seen your quick deploy method before, but have yet to try it myself, I'll have to look into it. I actually made a full belt out of paracord a few weeks ago, using the millipede weave, and I honestly wear it to my classes and such. It uses two ~40 foot long strands, along with two more strands that serve as a core for the belt, the cores are a little more than twice the length of the belt, so that's even more usable cordage. I used a nickel belt buckle from amazon, but one might also use one of those survival buckles and make it even more useful.
I've seen what you call quick deploy called fishtail weave and I made one a while ago. I think it's more comfortable than the usual Solomon weave (or whatever you call it) and I really want a 17 inch like the one you have. I'll probably make one. Thanks!
Why do you need 40 ft If the need is to use for a tourniquet. How thick are the thighs of the people you hang out with? I can say that when I use para cord I think I use my 10 ft lengths more than anything else. Look I get the ones are not really meant to be taken apart quickly, but as you said there are ways of doing it to where it is. But in a survival situation being able to have a few sets of precut lengths to make snares or tie a bundle would be useful. And survival isn't always a mad dash. There are like so that it takes some time to 3 minutes to disassemble a bracelet for some useful cordage could be a some good zen time to keep your mind focused. Plus In a survival situation being able to disassemble all you handles and slings and other to get various lengths of rope seems pretty useful to me
@@landene8230 so you can use a length of paracord for the pressure and another thicker piece of cloth to distribute the pressure to not cause damage. Also I'm sure if it was you only option you would just say no to the paracord tourniquet
I agree with a lot of your points... I would suggest though that being able to weave it back into a bracelet quickly is also an asset. If you fold the length of paracord in half before weaving the bracelet it is much faster to weave and deploy...From a safety perspective, if you are using a metal catch or shackle on a bracelet, a rubber o-ring makes a good breakaway link...a couple of uses I've had outside of the bush include the obvious boot laces, extra tie down for my truck, fishing electrical, a plumb line, a compass for striking arcs, string line, tether for tools, clothesline, and improvised animal leash... The usefulness really depends on your creativity, occupation and skill set.
I wouldn't say totally useless, but definitely a disadvantage within itself. Don't see why there are so many dislikes, this was an enlightening video...
Good point, I contend that what ever you carry on a daily basis or while you are hunting or hiking is going to be your survival gear. Nobody really plans for a survival situation, it just happens. So if you don't carry a knife of some kind you could really be in a pickle, unless you know how to make flint or chert blades. And how many of us know how to do that? Your biggest asset in a survival situation is your mind. You can get lost in the woods in the summer & starve to death because you don't know wild edible plants or know how to build a fish trap. You can freeze to death in the winter if you don't know how to build a snow shelter or make fire with materials in nature. You can die of exposure if there is freezing rain coming down & you don't know how to insulate yourself from the cold or you don't carry a space blanket with you on a day hike that turns bad in a moment (this has happened in my state involving a father & his 2 boys, all three died of exposure). A survival situation is very rarely planned, unless is it something that you know is coming. Survival is a state of mind, not what kind of gadgets you've spent a bunch of money on. Your $240 knife will do you no good if an EMP goes off & you are 60 miles from home, driving in your car & that knife sits in you dresser drawer. Real facts...
I definitely don't think I'd go so far as to say 90% of paracord is 'worthless/useless'. If you have the cord, it is useful. Certainly not *as* useful as a donut, or a quick deploy bracelet, but still useful enough to be utilized should the need arise.
CureForIgnorance lol its crazy how much is on this site, learn something about space one minute and the next youre watxhing a life hack video about how to make a knife out of a circular sawblade to whats the best gun in destiny
Paracord should not be recommended for a tourniquet, that's basic knowledge in first aid and triage. You are way better to use a simple bandana or Tshirt material in a wider setting. Paracord will cut into the skin and not be very affective in reducing blood flow through the artery due to the size of the artery itself. It can work somewhat, but you're far more likely to have other, better materials already on hand.
As educational as this is, don’t be a Debbie downer and piss on something some of us find fun. I get survival is a big issue but this is one of things I do to combat my depression when i’m having a bad day. I don’t want to shit on you for your video, it’s so helpful! But please understand that some of us do this for fun or comfort more than survival because some of us aren’t made for camping. I love indoor plumbing a little too much to risk my life in the wild tbh.
I never insulted people who have fun weaving paracord as a hobby. I thought I was quite clear that this video was meant for people who buy bracelets thinking they'll have readily accessible rope in an emergency. The time requirement to unravel this type of bracelet was certainly unknown to me prior to looking into them. Watch part two. Thanks for the comment.
Hang in there bro, It will get better, you'll pretty much recover from this in some months, for me, it was more or less 2 years, keep your mind busy. Good Luck!
question, what benefit does weaving a survival inspired bracelet provide over rolling it up which takes a fraction of the time? seems pointless to me, wasting time weaving to have it quick deploy no faster than pulling from a roll that can be clipped to a pack.
Now you could wear it every day and have it look fashionable, and in the case that you would ever need it it’s also quickly useful. Or you can just be the dude who carries around rolls of rope haha Also such as in cases with the rifle sling it can serve two purposes. Obviously if you’re already in a survival situation and time is of the essence, just roll it up and take it with you, but in the comfort of your own home it’s just a fun way to store it and use it
I both wear, and make paracord bracelets, keyrings, and watchbands for shits, and giggles. But I also carry a 100 ft bag of paracord in my emergency pack because it's easier, and way more paracord at my immediate disposal. To answer your question, weaving it provides a bit more length to a wearable solution in emergency situations where you're in town, but need access to something like an arm sling, a makeshift splint, or a tourniquet. Having any cordage is better than none, and sometimes an idiot (me) forgets to bring usable cord, lol. One thing you can do is make a quick deploy style keyfob with no buckle so it can be pulled from your belt in the event you're trying to help someone, and don't want to carry lengths of cordage, nor spend precious minutes trying to unravel a bracelet. Another thing is a lot of people tend to want to look "tacticool", and have decided they need paracord to go with their 5.11 gear, looking the part, but not actually having the skills to back any of it up. I have a pair of Bates 8 inch "tactical" combat boots, but I don't wear them for that. I wear them because they provide me with good ankle support because I'm prone to rolling ankles. I've seen people wearing full blown tac gear while grocery shopping. The point to this example is pretty much EVERYTHING these days is considered fashion.
we gutted 550 cord and 4 of us stood on it weighing over 620 lbs, its snapped a few inches from the knot. it was unbelievable that it didnt snap at the knot, that stuff is beyond tough.
Depends what you want the cord for, what you would determine an emergency. Ive got a buckle on mine that has a compass, a fire steel and a whistle, all standard stuff. But I need it attached to me for it to be useful, it's no good if I keep that stuff only in a bag or a jacket pocket and I get seperated from them in a survival type situation. What better way to have these things on my person than by using something useful, like paracord? The use of paracord is a secondary afterthought, I could easily use a piece of string, a watch strap, just about anything that will fit my wrist, but how much more useful is paracord compared to those things? Especially one that's woven and will give you 10 to 15 feet of high strength cord. For me, it's an after thought, just in case. I can have 50 feet of paracord in a tidy, quickly available bundle, a big loud whistle, a proper navigation compass and 2 or 3 lighters in a bag. That bag could easily be seperated from me, but a bracelet can't. It's just about keeping your options open man... and looking good too!
Personally, I find that when a compass is built onto the buckle, it is unreliable, more so then button compasses you can attach somewhere on the bracelet. Since I've started making bracelets, I wanted to have as much paracord as I wanted and found a way to have up to 30 feet of high strength, not the walmart variety, paracord on my wrist. I plan to put some kind of kit in it and somehow a compass on it as well without making the bracelet look tacky. Though if you want a quick-deploy variation, Survival Pax's quick deploy weave I find to be the best. For my 8.5 inch wrist, I can get 14 feet. This is for when I need paracord for something RIGHT NOW. Not sure what though.... Anyway, there is my 2 cents.
Although I agree that the owners shouldn’t think they have a serious survival tool, many don’t use them for that purpose. It’s fashion and fun. That said, I hate to cut my real paracord and have been amazed when this small amount comes in handy, for funky little needs. Of course, then it’s time to remake the bracelet or belt.
I love para cord/ 550 cord. I use it forces holding up my tarp tent hooch when hiking or just general thing stuff together. It seems some commenters here don't know what para cord is. It's the shroud lines that hold the parachute to the parachute risers which hold to the harness which hold to the dummy that just stepped out of a flying aircraft. Butter beware. Not all para cord or 550 cord sold is the real stuff. There are weaker versions out there. Not a big deal if you are holding up a tent. It is a big deal if you are trying a load on your car or truck. Look for seven nylon strands in the core of the line. The center core line should have a color thread (red?) Twisted into the white line. I Daisy chain my cord so it doesn't get tangled and stuff it into a small pouch on my back pack. The working end is free out through the drain hole at the bottom of the pouch. It works like a dispenser. I pull out the amount I need and cut it off. The daisy chain unravels as you pull the working end. It is quick to tie, shortens the rope by 1/3, never tangles and works for all types of rope (even electrical cords). It is lose enough to allow wet rope to dry out. I use the daisy chain on my rappelling ropes as well. I like the 550 cord belt idea. Nice video, thanks.
The only thing I've ever done with paracord is making snare traps to place around our fortress at scout camp. It was good for catching little 12 year olds running through our area
One bracelet should be more than enough to help you set a trap or use to fish with in emergency situations. He said ots only 8 feet but you gotta take into account the 7 inner strands that are made of 2 or 3 strands each multiply all that and you got plenty of string for any use
Yeah what's commonly sold as "snake weave" appears in the Ashley book of knots as an unnamed decorative knot for curtain pulls, yay marketing! When practicing the knot I observed the same limitation, basically there is a disappointingly small amount of line, seems hardly enough to be useful for anything except perhaps small ties and repairs.
I somewhat agree. What I don't get is the paracord belt and/or gun sling. If you deploy the cord you lose your gun sling---or your pants fall down. See the quantam mechanics of cord, knots and the fourth dimension. Not to sound too 'zen' but 'where does the bracelet go when you unravel the cordage? One or more functions are lost
Acyutananda das I have a belt that is about a foot longer than it needs to be so i can have about 4 feet without losing my belt. After that i can tie 3 feet around my waist, use another 3 feet for a rifle sling and it still leaves me about 150 feet.
Michael Lindquist Exactly, after you unwind the 130 feet from the belt just use a single strand of a couple feet to tie up as makeshift belt or sling. Assyutananananannadada is a fucking useless idiot.
I tried to explain to someone that the two tone survival bracelet they purchased from the gas station was just for decorative use & they were immediately insulted.
Along the same lines, I modified a Caged Cobra to get three fast-deploy cords wrapped around a still functional bracelet with a fire-starter buckle; leaving the Caged Cobra extra cords loose, I wove a King Cobra piece around/through them to get a third, larger 12ft piece, with two smaller 4ft pieces as the decorative "caging"
First of all the first issue I see with the video is that You should NEVER, EVER, use a rope for a tourniquet. Use something like Webbing or a belt or something that is wide.
If you have literally nothing else available though, a tourniquet which causes serious tissue damage is infinitely superior to bleeding to death in minutes.
Exactly my point. I say this more explicitly in the follow up video. Given the choice between death and tissue/nerve damage, that's a fairly easy decision to weigh for me. Wider media is clearly better, manufactured CATs are clearly better, no one is saying paracord replaces these or is preferred to these.
Slatt's Rescue Belt is a weave/crochet stitch that comes undone almost magically. works great as a strap/belt/bracelet/handle etc. you can attach it to buckes, eyes, loops, rings, etc.
Accidentally did something like that before hearing about it. Made a leg cuff before hearing about it, made the belt afterward... I prefer the cuff. It's also faster to put back into its ready state.
not sure how i found myself here but, i hardly noticed the "uh"'s until i read the comments, my only thought with the bag strap is how do you carry the bag once you have used the rope?
Firenyth I had doubled up the nylon strap, removing the paracord you could just readjust the nylon webbing to continue carrying the bag/rifle. As mentioned, I made that by request for a buddy. I don't currently have any bag or rifle straps made from paracord on my own gear.
what situation would you be in where 2 or 3 minutes to unwrap a bit of paracord would matter? it sounds as though you're going to go out unprepared if you need such quick access to such a small bit of twine
A very good and somewhat obvious (to me) example would be if you needed to use it as a tourniquet. Those 2-3 minutes could very easily be the difference between life and death. Edit: Especially if the wound is to the femoral artery.
Firefighters can have an instance where seconds matter. It can save their life. I used to know some that carried 10' in their turnouts for various things.
Those quick links are rated for 200 lbs if you are loading them lengthwise. Since you are not doing that, they should not be relied upon to hold 200 lbs in that orientation.
rushthezeppelin. Excellent point. I had not considered that. (They tend to rotate under a load anyhow, you'd have a hard time keeping them flat like that.)
One useful thing I have made that yields a lot of cordage is convenient is a belt. Most who talk about the bracelet because you wont miss it, well with a belt as long as your pants fit you wont miss it either.
You won't miss it even if your pants are several sizes too large so long as you keep a length about 3 inches longer than the distance between two belt loops (30cm or 1ft is usually more than enough) Or, a simple paperclip usually works too. I've been using that trick for years. Head out and realize my pants are just a bit too big, just unclip one of my "wonder tools" (paperclips can be used for so many more things than you think) and fasten two belt loops together.
I just tested that myself, and I noticed a problem with the cord still being knotted up with itself. It's still fairly time consuming to unravel, even if it is a bit faster to do it that way.
I don't know. I have a paracord bracelet attached to my keyring. It's been there for years now. I put some twine in there, embedded into it. And i also have another that I made with a couple of fishing hooks and fishing string embedded inside. Seems like a good thing to have in a survival situation. And rope/cordage is always great to have no matter the length. You have given me some good ideas for better stuff though. :P
I keep 25 ft of paracord in my survival fanny pack I take hunting. Light and no need to unravel. However, the quick method you show is useful for sure.
Was shopping yesterday and the heavy bag broke and used the fast deploy one to tie it up and get the bag home, also used it once for a tow put 3 lengths to make sure, Thank you paracord
ive always thought "why not add like a couple feet to a paracord bracelet and have a handy belt. shoot with how thin it is, could probably get away with wearing two"
General rule of thumb is 1’ of cord per 1” of bracelet, but depends on the weave and how tight it’s made. The multi colored bracelets I agree, not useful if you need a long strand quickly.
How I carry paracord is on my canteen. I use the 64oz kleen canteen which is just a single layer of steel and sweats really bad. I created a paracord rapping for it that is duel purpose, it insulates and allows me to carry 75ft of rope
@@jintarokensei3308 Still suprising that the video I made that gets the most attention and snark is one about string and me sharing what little i had learned about said string over the course of a few days. I wasn't rude, I wasn't condescending, I wasn't angry, I was kind and reasoned. Were you?
@@CureForIgnorance I agree with some of your points. But let's face it, the chances someone is going to be undoing a cord weave are very low. Sure, if you make deployment time instant, then maybe it'll be useful. In reality though, it's a backup. If you have to rely on that weave, you're already screwed, 3 minutes to deploy won't change much. If you need length, make a belt or a flat quadruple weave. Some designs are clearly fashion oriented, so their purpose as backup cord is clearly diminished, but not eliminated. It's like saying that most of your bullets are useless because you can only hold 30 in a mag. It's not a wrong statement, but if you needed more you'd get extended or a drum. Same with cord. You could have a complex and slow to unravel weave, or a simple and quick one. It all depends on what you need. Wouldn't call it useless though, you can work with 30 bullets and you can work with any bracelet. An average mag won't be stopping an army and an average bracelet won't be tying down an elephant.
@@jintarokensei3308 Of course it's not a primary tool, it's a backup, and part of my first line gear, as stated in the video, the description, and in the followup Of course faster deployment is more useful, as stated in the video. A decoration of course has a purpose, but bending a wrench into a sculpture makes it less useful and it's not the intended purpose, as stated in this video and part two. You don't funtionally disagree with anything I've said, i just don't appreciate the snark. Have a good day, man.
I've found that the trilobyte weave comes apart very fast and gives 13+ feet instead of 8-10 feet on the cobra. Don't listen to the naysayers man, you are absolutely right there are 3 types of paracord bracelets: Fashion, Survival, and Emergency. The cobra (the red one) can be quick deploy if you don't tie it too tight and use a D-ring fastener. You can even find some with built in compasses. It gives 1 ft per inch.
I learned how to make these in the military. I'm not an outdoorsy person. I wear them as a personal tribute to my fellow service members, not a fashion statement.
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As someone who makes paracord bracelets and even other accessories, he has a very good point, but people don’t realize that some paracord creations aren’t really meant to be practical or useful but rather fashionable and as a simple daily wearable accessory. So yea he’s right but wrong, you can find PRACTICAL and USEFUL paracord creations on RUclips but for those who just like the way they look and don’t really plan on using the paracord, go for it, but those who want the opposite, do your research and just explore and find those videos :)
True! I like the theme and use it for fashion
Yes .. but the man who make this video need something usefull or practical.. and he said to me art isn't usefull 😅
Im getting into both the Art and survival. im 55 in an 85 year old body..too many car accidents. sadly the one that was my fault was in my driveway at 14 lol.Grandkids love these bracelets! im going to make a belt for instant ish cord for my sons like the gun shoulder one Cureforignorance made(nice utube name btw) soon as i seen the gkids smile i was hooked..eithere way for fun or survival its keeping us active and busy also making others happy. might just make a 30metre one aand put aa screw open link on it see how many times it goes around my round belly...have fun, make stuff!
@@MichaelRogersJesusrules This is the happiest and most wholesome thing I've read on the Internet in recent memory. Thanks so much for the comment and enjoy your grandkids!
Want a quick deployment? Crochet the cord! Crocheting uses a lot of length for each stitch, and when you've finished your piece, you can pull the end and unravel it to the beginning slip knot more quickly than anything woven, with much less tension, no matter how tightly crocheted or knitted. . I am sure there are knitted designs that will work, too. Both knitting and crochet unravels quickly. If you've ever pulled a thread on a knit shirt or pants, you know what I mean.
ginnyjollykidd going to try to crochet with paracord today and try this out
Yup - check this out. I watched this a long while back and always meant to give one a try but haven't gotten around to it. Really simple stitch and deploys in nothing flat, and you can stack these with this method just about anywhere... stash them where ever you want. Good stuff ginnyjollykidd!
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Very good point! These survivalist macho men prolly think it makes their members limp, since crocheting is for women and sissies - and at the same time they do macrame ('cos that's what most of these bracelets are, despite their manly names)... Oh the irony.
title should've been "Salty guy vents about stylish paracord, had to make one anyway for GF" xD
This dude definitely holds his head higher than everyone else….
😂😂😂😂😂
Actually, this is exactly the video I wanted. I wanted to find paracord bracelets that can quickly be created and disassembled. I don't personally see the point in using paracord for a bracelet if it's impossible to use.
Lol
"Don't buy Hipster paracord buy more practical ones."
Thank me later.
Handsome Jack
that is made by hyperion?
In terms of public speaking, yes. It takes away from the appearance of credibility. Good public speaking skills often don't equal (if they ever do) being a credible source. Fact check whenever possible regardless of how well spoken they are.
I never knew they were useful
Handsome Jack no
Handsome Jack I got a paracord bracelet from a military Surplus store as well as paracord itself a bunch of it I use a pair on my Bates icw Gore-Tex boots as well as on my military Mickey Mouse boots oh I seen the fashion one's mine or not fashions they make em for you you get two color choices black army green that's it is see where you are coming from hipsters love their passion I like function
Just a thought to consider. Sure, as you said, there are people who wear them primarily for fashion. However, then there are people like myself who are just urban kinda guys. We don't need 21+ feet of rope at any given time. So mainly even for us, it is somewhat a fashionable item. However, there have been a few times where I needed rope and the amount on my wrist with a double colored cobra stitch was still about 5 feet more than I needed. And while it did take a bit longer to unravel, it was plenty faster than going out to the store and buying rope that we didn't need just to strap down a mattress to a truck bed. So I wouldn't say that it's useless. I would just say that it's intended for different people. The people who need excessive amounts of cord handy at all times will be using the braid that you have shown because they will also likely be using it more often than most. Another benefit to the braids that you don't like is how flat some of them lay. I don't need to rest my arm any differently with a cobra stitch bracelet. Whereas with a river bar, sometimes I do. So while the primary function to us urban guys may be fashion, I wouldn't at all say that it's useless. I would just say that it's not intended for the hardened tactical operators such as yourself.
Meat Eater Far from it. You wouldn't even be able to hold a very good conversation if I started talking about something you know. After making a trolling reply like that in response to a civil comment challenging him to reconsider his statement, I highly question your level of brain capacity. Now go back to munching on your boyfriend's junk "meat eater."
BrandonColonel . Your comment was thoughtful and well recieved until the "hardened operator" comment toward the end. It was kind of a sharp departure. I wear this kind of gear when hiking, only, and simply as part of my first line gear in case, for whatever unforeseen reason, I'm separated from my pack. In the pack I have more cordage just spooled. A long piece can always be made shorter but you can't very well stretch a short piece out if you need it to be longer, so it's clear that a longer piece will invariably have more uses than a short piece. If I'm tying down a load I have rope in the vehicle. I don't advocate the fast deploy because I plan to use it, then weave it again, then use it, then weave it or in order to replace all other stores of rope, just to say that the more accessible a tool is the more useful it is. If a wild boar is attacking you and you have the best gun for stopping boars with one shot in the history of man... but that gun is in the truck 100 yards away, it's less accessible and less useful.
CureForIgnorance Oh, I didn't mean the operator comment in a disrespectful way at all. I know nothing whatsoever about your channel or you personally. So the vibe that I got off of you was someone who either previously served in the military or is currently in law enforcement. when I say, hardened tactical operator, I didn't mean that in a bad way. If it came off that way, I do apologise. I meant it more to show the difference in needs and skill sets.
I've been making these bracelets since my uncle taught me how (about 20yrs ago). It's truly amazing how many wear them as a trend, most I've spoken with haven't a clue they are used for emergency situations. Once it's brought up they are pretty surprised. I mainly use the method you showed, but have learned little techniques for quicker release & how to add other little doodads like key rings. They also make great gifts for anyone you know who enjoys the outdoors. I've even used one (a small piece) as a hair tie when my actual ones broke.
So the original para-cord 'style' I believe ,i could be wrong, was a concept thought up by a marine who just thought having para-cord on you was a must. His design actually have a survivor kit wrapped inside which includes water proof matches and such. So thats what comes to my mind when thinking of an 'actual' para-cord bracelet.
I also use it much like you as boot laces. Try making a belt! I find its very useful for your trousers and for emergency purposes.
You have a point but if you're worried about needing that much paracord and you're carrying a bag why wouldn't you just buy a 50ft roll and just put it in your bag? Its not gonna take up that much room and you don't have to take it apart plus you won't have any twist in it.
Two cents from an actual Paratrooper here (medically retired now). I make these for kids in the hospital. 550 cord is the one of the most important things we used and we didn't use it for survival, we used to tie down NVG's, Peq2, ACOGs, MGO's, surefires....etc onto our weapons. If you want to use it for survival you are actually doing it wrong too. You daisy chain it like an electrical extension cord that can be pulled apart with no effort. Making a sling is cool, I'm not bashing you, but is that really any different than a bracelet with a cobra knot? I don't know one single paratrooper that would be caught dead wearing a 550 cord "survival bracelet" of any kind. That being said....its fun to do with my kids and it can be pulled apart within a minute if you actually need it. I think it's great to show people different ways to mess around with 550, but it's all bullshit if we're talking survival. It can be used for setting up a tent between trees and unless you have a shitload....that's about it. As far as a tourniquet, you should carry 2. If you don't have those, a ripped up t-shirt and a stick are better than 550. I still think your projects are cool. Not trying to beat you down.
Thanks for the post! Good read and good info.
@@CureForIgnorance I like your videos. I think they are cool. I just had to say my feelings. I think making something with your own 2 hands is rad. Keep going.
Yessir, a bandana and a stick would work way better, because many people don't know, if you were to use paracord as a tourniqet, it would cut/burn through the skin, causing more harm than good, but im sure you knew that already
I like to call them "Tactical Friendship Bracelets".
Tactical Friendship sounds kind of sinister. Great term however, many possible interpretations.
The girls in my middle school used to make brightly colored "friendship bracelets" from embroidery floss. Now grown men have caught on.
"tacticool friendship bracelets" has a bit better ring to it imo
So if ever your friend is bleeding and needs a tourniquet they'll be able to unravel your bracelet and know you just saved their life
I needed make a new bracelet for my long-suffering wife and was looking for a vid on how to make them. I am an old man and I make them so seldom I forget. In the process I happened across this one of yours and thought, what in the world is that all about?
The information you provided was really interesting and I thank you for it.
The reason my wife uses them is not to pitch tents, camp, or even make fashion statements. She uses them to attach her purse to a chair when we are in a restaurant or her grocery cart so no one can happen by and run off with it.
In any case, it suits her just fine and she'll continue to use it like that.
The reason she wanted a new one was because she got a new purse and wanted a bracelet that matched.
She wanted me to drop you a post and let you know what she does with hers
Thank you so much for the information and way to put much more paracord in a bracelet.
Thank you for taking time out of your day to watch and comment on the video. That's a use I hadn't considered before. I hope you and your wife have a nice evening, Howard.
Thank you
The imagined utility of short paracord segments for me is as a joiner for making more advanced tools. Like turning my knife into a crude spear and that sort of thing.
I would say "useless" is a bit strong. If I need an extra tourniquet, something the sized of para-cord is going to be an absolute last resort after I have used all the belts and webbing I can get my hands on. If you use a wider strap the limb may still be able to be saved once you reach a medical facility, something as small as para-cord is going to cut in and be a lot more likely to cause permanent damage. Granted, if that's all you have it's better than bleeding out somewhere and becoming coyote chow but I can't think of too many times I've been out without a belt, backpack strap, rifle sling, seatbelt, etc. somewhere within easy reach. What they teach in Combat Lifesaver Course now is to slowly loosen a tourniquet every hour or so and see if the bleeding has stopped, if it has you can completely loosen it but leave it in place so the doctors know there was one used and can properly check the tissue for damage.
Good to know!
That's awesome! I never could figure out why they were called survival bracelets. Lol! I braided my first. It's a pull strap for a service dog vest. It came apart when I didn't want it to. I shortened it then rebraided it and then melted the fuck out of the end so hopefully it stays together this time but I guess that shows what they were invented for huh? I took it up as I need sort of specialized stuff that cannot be found anywhere and so I figured I'd just make it. Thats what most in the service dog community do. Or buy it already braided. Anyway, very intresting! It's awesome when I see someone say "this isn't right" and then figure out how to make it right! That's awesome!
You're confusing paracord bracelets with "survival" bracelets. Just because it's made out of paracord doesn't mean that it was intended to keep you alive in the wilderness for a couple of weeks. That's what belt pouches, fanny packs, and backpacks are for.
read the discription
Useless is a bit overkill but definitely 2 important things, 1) make sure its not gutted para-cord, 2) make sure you can get it apart with your bare hands. Either way its better to have an old school para-core bracelet rather than not, though this quick release design is a good idea.
When I was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan I had nothing better to do while waiting for the next engagement than learn how to make goofy shit with paracord...keeps the hands busy.
I needed it stranded on the road during a job in the middle of nowhere. My coworkers car front bumper got detached, no way to remove it. We were in her car and she doesn't prepare for anything other than a flat tire. Didn't have anything to attach it back in her car so I undid my paracord bracelet and secured it back so in various places. Enough to go back on the highway and to the closest hardware store to get heavy duty zip ties. Cheap, effective way to fix things that go wrong if you have no other cordage with you. Saved a lot of money for her.
The same happened to my wife, and I didn't have any paracord, So I looked around in the high-way for some tire scraps, tires have this metal wires inside them, In a minute I had enough to tighten the bumper back in, and it has been like that for a good 4 months now LOL
Imps Delights Good on ya!
you keep talking about using paracord as a tourniquet and this is something that should NEVER be done, even in an emergency. it is not wide enough to properly use as a tourniquet you would be better off using a belt or piece of clothing. You can do more damage with paracord or shoe laces. You would be better off using pressure and pressure points to slow the blood flow.
d3adeyes my grandfather got ran over by a train when he was 30ish and lost his right leg, he used these really old fashioned shoelace,( which he proudly displayed on his wall) super thin but strong material as a tourniquet, he lost his leg, but he was run over by a Norwegian train in ww2, he would not have lived without those shoe laces. I realize that this comment is meant to help, but it's kinda scary, like you don't say why it's so damaging so it's assuming the worst and could prevent someone from using this tip in a situation be like this.(hopefully less stressful than being run over by a train)
Yeah I cringed, but I also knew the hive mind would speak up hehe.
If you want old texts on the subject of making straps and other useful stuff out of small line; the term you want is "finger weaving". Old sailors used "small stuff" to make belts, straps, and a bit of sail cloth with a couple of straps can be a decent sea bag. That is what I thought about the first time I saw a paracord bracelet. Start with a couple of D-rings on the starting end and you have a belt in an hour or so.
That sounds really interesting. I will have to look into that. Thank you, Steven!
I have bought a couple of paracord bracelets. And have been very disappointed in them. Now, I make my own. I spend a lot of time and thought, and it's an ongoing process, but my paracord bracelet now has the following functions:
1. As normal, 10 ft of 550 cord. You can also get 750 cord. It may not be long, but there are an awful lot of uses for something like that.
2. This 10 ft of paracord can be stripped down to 10 ft of 300-pound cord, and 7-10 ft long pieces of 35 pound cord. 35 lb cord is pretty tough. It can be used for lashing, repairing clothing, making tools, making snares, and fishing line. And more with a little imagination.
3. Many 550 cords will have the inner strands doubled, now giving you a hundred and forty feet of approximately 15 pound cord.
4. The buckle on my cord has a whistle, a compass, and a fero cerium rod with a striker. Not real big, but easy to handle. The striker can substitute for a poor knife. Better than no knife at all.
5. Around the inner core of my bracelet I have 10 lb fishing line, and a package of Five Hooks. Many uses for that, including fishing.
6. There is a type of paracord called fire cord. it has the same seven strands on the inner core as other paracord plus one strand of chemically treated twine that is an excellent Tinder. However, I could only fit 8 inches of this into my bracelet. So I gutted that 8-inch piece of fire cord and now I have four strands of the Tinder, equalling 32in.
This is not my go to survival kit. However, carrying it on my wrist, it's going to be very hard to lose it. It can also be very useful in non- survival situations. I have used paracord to repair sandals, make fish stringers, and for a lot of other things. So don't disparage that 10 ft piece of paracord. With a little patience in undoing it, and a little imagination, It can do wonders.
And the chief benefit of having it, is that by doing it myself I'm giving a lot of thought into what I might need in a situation and how to do something about it.
Dude, that gun strap is badass. I need to make a pink heart one for my 12 gauge lol
I know I got a paracord bracelet and took it apart to use for the pull string for my lawnmower, worked great!
Completely agree with you. I am a new paracordist, and my first thought was, "These bracelets have a useless amount of cord in them," and as you observed, especially the multicolor ones that by necessity utilize even shorter pieces of cord. Thanks, and great job on the wife's bracelet. ;)
Lemme fix that title real quick...
"Paracord Bracelets That Weren't Made to be Used As Survival Tools Are Bad Survival Tools"
Sound kinda dumb now, doesn't it?
Make a full parachord belt. 100-150 ft or more. Plus it's a belt. Lots of functionality
I find a paracord belt to be not practical for belts because when I need paracord it's in the wilderness when I am backpacking and I need a thin belt to keep the skin on my hips in good shape because of my pack which is usually 35+ pounds.
and in the case you need a tourniquet, you won't need to unwind it.
You are stating facts, I love paracord, I love paracord bracelets, I love weaving I love colors, but the times Ive needed paracord, Ive always resorted to a nicely packed roll, I cant imagine having to sit there unweaving a bracelet, using like 3 ft of it, and then having to reweave it.
I dont understand whats up with all these comments, you have a nice video, people just get offended lol.
I just think it's hilarious that this is my most hotly debated video. A video about string. Lol
I appreciate the watch and comment!
Thank you for this information. Here I was thinking if I ever needed some decent rope, I could have that to rely on.
I wear mine to be decorative. I keep quick deploy donuts in packs/tool boxes. I keep a maxpedition micro pocket organizer in my pocket with several items, one of which being about 10 feet of thin (95lb) paracord in a quick deploy coil.
The title is misleading. A more accurate title would be "90% of Paracord *Bracelets* are *Slightly Inefficient*".
You have no content, no experience naming videos, no insight into my motives, and no understanding of the message of this video in particular.
I counted "Eeh" 85 times.
Filip Ekelund Another guy counted "uhh" 89 times. Apparently I didn't use real words in this video.
I wasn't really paying attention to it since I was listening to what you had to say too. No troll or anything, I actually thought this was a great video!
I think the fundamental difference is "para cord" versus "survival" bracelet. If you are going to be in nature shootin' stuff, hiking or traveling long distances, then yes you probably should have a survival bracelet - or better yet a good amount of rope of some sort - or some other survival gear with you. If you want something that is hand-crafted, with a pattern of your preference, then by all means purchase or make your own para cord bracelet.
my favorite paracord thing I ever owned was as a Girl Scout I won a paracord backpack in a raffle it was a simple single-chamber backpack but it was the most useful thing I ever had. because we got stuck out somewhere on a hiking trip and I ended up loosening it up just a little bit and I could use it as a net for fishing and I help feed the Troop for the next three days until we could figure out how to clear the area where our Bridge had been broken by a flood and escape the area.
Honestly with the title I though it was going to be clickbait kinda, but you make it really enjoyable and informative
Mr. Cool I appreciate that. Never intended for the title to seem like click bait. Thanks for watching.
100% of my paracords are for cosmetic purposes and that's exactly what I weave them for. So its 100% effective for me.
WarriorofCathar watch part two.
CureForIgnorance
I have and I quite enjoyed it.
i made an entire belt using the quick weave it was pretty sick looking. you can also double the width if you feel like you would like more cordage
Spaghetti paracord survival snack, a meal on your wrist if you're ever in a situation with too much Italian sauce.
sarcasmo57 who made the spaghetti?
Paracord bracelets always looked like a good way to carry some "extra" cordage. I had no idea that there was so little in length! Great video, thanks! I might just look into making my own carry straps.
Paracord that's made into something else is a double-edged sword. Sure, you can wear a bracelet or a belt or a sling or a pair of boot laces made of paracord, and you'll have paracord with you whenever you need it - but to get the paracord you have to destroy your bracelet, belt, sling, or bootlaces.
If your rifle sling is made of paracord, and you unwind it to use the cord, then you don't have a rifle sling any more. Same for a bag strap. Or a belt. Or a bracelet, which isn't so bad as long as the bracelet is only there for cordage - but if it's a survival bracelet with a whistle, compass, and ferro rod in the buckle, and you use the cordage, you'll then have to put that little buckle in your pocket or bag after you destroy the bracelet.
For the most part, it's better to simply add a hank of paracord to your hiking bag or vehicular emergency kit. At worst, wrap some paracord around a sling or a bag strap so you can take the cordage off the strap and still have a usable strap afterward.
I agree with you. The strap/sling was doubled up and lengthened so that's it's still usable without the cordage. The idea of the bracelet is to have it on my person while hiking as part of my first line gear - meaning even if I get separated from the pack I still have some cordage. A small 100' roll is kept in the pack and that would definitely be what I would draw from first if available.
Thanks for the view and the comment, Will.
I mean, I absolutely agree with you, but I suppose you could just take a length of the unraveled cord that's the size of what it was originally, and make a replacement single stranded bracelet or what have you.
Good point. I think the simple bracelet with nothing on it is a good way to go. But I have never liked wearing bracelets anyway, so I would just carry some cordage around.
Jacob Opstad I'm used to always having two hair ties on my wrist, so I would be fine with wearing a bracelet
I hank my para cord {its the way alpine climbers have their rope so it can deploy but also stay in its containor} and i make sure that part that is constraining the cord is extra snug for storing it
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Svetty00 look at the video statistics and tell me the algorithm did not break
Thank you for sharing. I gave up long ago to make a worth while bracelet or belt just for the reasons that you've mentioned. Having something practical is what I wanted and saw nothing on youtube except 90% of cut pieces of para-cord for fashion, not practical for me. I thought I was going to have to knit one......
Started a drinking game for each time he says ahhm&umm. Im dead after the first six minutes.
Dude no shit I tried that last night and am just now waking up. It is5pm in Austin and my head is killing me! I blame this ahhh ummm idiot. Um...
Good points. I've used a quick-release paracord bracelet when sailing when I needed a light line to jury-rig a required light to the mast. Thanks for pointing out the Ashley Stopper Knot. It is one of the more useful knots out there (and is a relative of the bowline!).
I think most people who do Para cording know most paracord bracelets are decorative and do not have any function beyond that. There are some that do have a function but very few. Bank line is a better alternative for survival situations IMHO.
Honestly, the "millipede weave" as you call it holds at least three times the bracelets length in paracord, which I think is an efficient use of space. While yes it takes much longer to deploy and use in a survival situation, the bracelet is comfortable and looks amazing imo. I have seen your quick deploy method before, but have yet to try it myself, I'll have to look into it. I actually made a full belt out of paracord a few weeks ago, using the millipede weave, and I honestly wear it to my classes and such. It uses two ~40 foot long strands, along with two more strands that serve as a core for the belt, the cores are a little more than twice the length of the belt, so that's even more usable cordage. I used a nickel belt buckle from amazon, but one might also use one of those survival buckles and make it even more useful.
HE SAID "UH" 104 FUCKING TIMES! I COUNTED.
Over 740 UHs per hour. If he had a penny for every UH he would be a millionaire in just a bit over 15 years and 4 months
American Garbage now that's all I hear and it's driving me up the fucking wall
I've seen what you call quick deploy called fishtail weave and I made one a while ago. I think it's more comfortable than the usual Solomon weave (or whatever you call it) and I really want a 17 inch like the one you have. I'll probably make one. Thanks!
Why do you need 40 ft
If the need is to use for a tourniquet.
How thick are the thighs of the people you hang out with?
I can say that when I use para cord I think I use my 10 ft lengths more than anything else.
Look I get the ones are not really meant to be taken apart quickly, but as you said there are ways of doing it to where it is.
But in a survival situation being able to have a few sets of precut lengths to make snares or tie a bundle would be useful. And survival isn't always a mad dash. There are like so that it takes some time to 3 minutes to disassemble a bracelet for some useful cordage could be a some good zen time to keep your mind focused.
Plus In a survival situation being able to disassemble all you handles and slings and other to get various lengths of rope seems pretty useful to me
You can't use paracord for a tourniquet
@@landene8230 so you can use a length of paracord for the pressure and another thicker piece of cloth to distribute the pressure to not cause damage.
Also I'm sure if it was you only option you would just say no to the paracord tourniquet
I agree with a lot of your points... I would suggest though that being able to weave it back into a bracelet quickly is also an asset. If you fold the length of paracord in half before weaving the bracelet it is much faster to weave and deploy...From a safety perspective, if you are using a metal catch or shackle on a bracelet, a rubber o-ring makes a good breakaway link...a couple of uses I've had outside of the bush include the obvious boot laces, extra tie down for my truck, fishing electrical, a plumb line, a compass for striking arcs, string line, tether for tools, clothesline, and improvised animal leash... The usefulness really depends on your creativity, occupation and skill set.
I wouldn't say totally useless, but definitely a disadvantage within itself. Don't see why there are so many dislikes, this was an enlightening video...
Good point, I contend that what ever you carry on a daily basis or while you are hunting or hiking is going to be your survival gear. Nobody really plans for a survival situation, it just happens. So if you don't carry a knife of some kind you could really be in a pickle, unless you know how to make flint or chert blades. And how many of us know how to do that? Your biggest asset in a survival situation is your mind. You can get lost in the woods in the summer & starve to death because you don't know wild edible plants or know how to build a fish trap. You can freeze to death in the winter if you don't know how to build a snow shelter or make fire with materials in nature. You can die of exposure if there is freezing rain coming down & you don't know how to insulate yourself from the cold or you don't carry a space blanket with you on a day hike that turns bad in a moment (this has happened in my state involving a father & his 2 boys, all three died of exposure). A survival situation is very rarely planned, unless is it something that you know is coming. Survival is a state of mind, not what kind of gadgets you've spent a bunch of money on. Your $240 knife will do you no good if an EMP goes off & you are 60 miles from home, driving in your car & that knife sits in you dresser drawer. Real facts...
Most people make them for a hobby don't be so serious, one life,live it.
If having 20ft of paracord in seconds vs 8ft in a couple minutes is life and death, everybody is screwed anyway... relax dude.
I definitely don't think I'd go so far as to say 90% of paracord is 'worthless/useless'. If you have the cord, it is useful.
Certainly not *as* useful as a donut, or a quick deploy bracelet, but still useful enough to be utilized should the need arise.
I went from how to beat lag switch users on mkx to a homunculus video to this
Ghost Cat That's a variety. I've been on many RUclips rabbit trails myself.
Ghost Cat Strangely same😂
Bruno portela Drift Bropt the russian guy with the egg or the guy reviewing the russian guy with the egg
CureForIgnorance lol its crazy how much is on this site, learn something about space one minute and the next youre watxhing a life hack video about how to make a knife out of a circular sawblade to whats the best gun in destiny
Paracord should not be recommended for a tourniquet, that's basic knowledge in first aid and triage. You are way better to use a simple bandana or Tshirt material in a wider setting.
Paracord will cut into the skin and not be very affective in reducing blood flow through the artery due to the size of the artery itself. It can work somewhat, but you're far more likely to have other, better materials already on hand.
Watch part two.
Who else is watching this because of recommended.
No
As educational as this is, don’t be a Debbie downer and piss on something some of us find fun. I get survival is a big issue but this is one of things I do to combat my depression when i’m having a bad day.
I don’t want to shit on you for your video, it’s so helpful! But please understand that some of us do this for fun or comfort more than survival because some of us aren’t made for camping.
I love indoor plumbing a little too much to risk my life in the wild tbh.
I never insulted people who have fun weaving paracord as a hobby. I thought I was quite clear that this video was meant for people who buy bracelets thinking they'll have readily accessible rope in an emergency. The time requirement to unravel this type of bracelet was certainly unknown to me prior to looking into them.
Watch part two. Thanks for the comment.
CureForIgnorance No problem! Thank you for being a bit more clear as to why you created this video set! Sorry if I seemed rude!
Hang in there bro, It will get better, you'll pretty much recover from this in some months, for me, it was more or less 2 years, keep your mind busy. Good Luck!
"Uhm" but seriously nice video I'm really glad I've got 3 useless pieces of rope sitting in a drawer that I don't plan on unraveling
question, what benefit does weaving a survival inspired bracelet provide over rolling it up which takes a fraction of the time? seems pointless to me, wasting time weaving to have it quick deploy no faster than pulling from a roll that can be clipped to a pack.
Now you could wear it every day and have it look fashionable, and in the case that you would ever need it it’s also quickly useful. Or you can just be the dude who carries around rolls of rope haha
Also such as in cases with the rifle sling it can serve two purposes.
Obviously if you’re already in a survival situation and time is of the essence, just roll it up and take it with you, but in the comfort of your own home it’s just a fun way to store it and use it
I both wear, and make paracord bracelets, keyrings, and watchbands for shits, and giggles. But I also carry a 100 ft bag of paracord in my emergency pack because it's easier, and way more paracord at my immediate disposal. To answer your question, weaving it provides a bit more length to a wearable solution in emergency situations where you're in town, but need access to something like an arm sling, a makeshift splint, or a tourniquet. Having any cordage is better than none, and sometimes an idiot (me) forgets to bring usable cord, lol.
One thing you can do is make a quick deploy style keyfob with no buckle so it can be pulled from your belt in the event you're trying to help someone, and don't want to carry lengths of cordage, nor spend precious minutes trying to unravel a bracelet.
Another thing is a lot of people tend to want to look "tacticool", and have decided they need paracord to go with their 5.11 gear, looking the part, but not actually having the skills to back any of it up. I have a pair of Bates 8 inch "tactical" combat boots, but I don't wear them for that. I wear them because they provide me with good ankle support because I'm prone to rolling ankles. I've seen people wearing full blown tac gear while grocery shopping. The point to this example is pretty much EVERYTHING these days is considered fashion.
we gutted 550 cord and 4 of us stood on it weighing over 620 lbs, its snapped a few inches from the knot. it was unbelievable that it didnt snap at the knot, that stuff is beyond tough.
Depends what you want the cord for, what you would determine an emergency. Ive got a buckle on mine that has a compass, a fire steel and a whistle, all standard stuff. But I need it attached to me for it to be useful, it's no good if I keep that stuff only in a bag or a jacket pocket and I get seperated from them in a survival type situation. What better way to have these things on my person than by using something useful, like paracord? The use of paracord is a secondary afterthought, I could easily use a piece of string, a watch strap, just about anything that will fit my wrist, but how much more useful is paracord compared to those things? Especially one that's woven and will give you 10 to 15 feet of high strength cord. For me, it's an after thought, just in case. I can have 50 feet of paracord in a tidy, quickly available bundle, a big loud whistle, a proper navigation compass and 2 or 3 lighters in a bag. That bag could easily be seperated from me, but a bracelet can't. It's just about keeping your options open man... and looking good too!
Personally, I find that when a compass is built onto the buckle, it is unreliable, more so then button compasses you can attach somewhere on the bracelet. Since I've started making bracelets, I wanted to have as much paracord as I wanted and found a way to have up to 30 feet of high strength, not the walmart variety, paracord on my wrist. I plan to put some kind of kit in it and somehow a compass on it as well without making the bracelet look tacky. Though if you want a quick-deploy variation, Survival Pax's quick deploy weave I find to be the best. For my 8.5 inch wrist, I can get 14 feet. This is for when I need paracord for something RIGHT NOW. Not sure what though.... Anyway, there is my 2 cents.
You should try a butterfly braid too. If made properly it comes apart like butter. I like those better than the ones sold
Although I agree that the owners shouldn’t think they have a serious survival tool, many don’t use them for that purpose. It’s fashion and fun. That said, I hate to cut my real paracord and have been amazed when this small amount comes in handy, for funky little needs. Of course, then it’s time to remake the bracelet or belt.
I love para cord/ 550 cord. I use it forces holding up my tarp tent hooch when hiking or just general thing stuff together. It seems some commenters here don't know what para cord is. It's the shroud lines that hold the parachute to the parachute risers which hold to the harness which hold to the dummy that just stepped out of a flying aircraft. Butter beware. Not all para cord or 550 cord sold is the real stuff. There are weaker versions out there. Not a big deal if you are holding up a tent. It is a big deal if you are trying a load on your car or truck. Look for seven nylon strands in the core of the line. The center core line should have a color thread (red?) Twisted into the white line.
I Daisy chain my cord so it doesn't get tangled and stuff it into a small pouch on my back pack. The working end is free out through the drain hole at the bottom of the pouch. It works like a dispenser. I pull out the amount I need and cut it off. The daisy chain unravels as you pull the working end. It is quick to tie, shortens the rope by 1/3, never tangles and works for all types of rope (even electrical cords). It is lose enough to allow wet rope to dry out. I use the daisy chain on my rappelling ropes as well.
I like the 550 cord belt idea.
Nice video, thanks.
are you recording from a prison cell?
francis avellana I can only assume by your comment that you are unfamiliar with the existence of basements. Where do you record your RUclips videos?
CureForIgnorance well down south we don't have basements.(too wet underground)
It's my basement I told him no internet
The only thing I've ever done with paracord is making snare traps to place around our fortress at scout camp. It was good for catching little 12 year olds running through our area
Easy Nambla guy.
One bracelet should be more than enough to help you set a trap or use to fish with in emergency situations. He said ots only 8 feet but you gotta take into account the 7 inner strands that are made of 2 or 3 strands each multiply all that and you got plenty of string for any use
Yeah i like the 620 lbs 9 inner strand version
I usually just wait for a sky diver then subdue him with my bare hands
Yeah what's commonly sold as "snake weave" appears in the Ashley book of knots as an unnamed decorative knot for curtain pulls, yay marketing! When practicing the knot I observed the same limitation, basically there is a disappointingly small amount of line, seems hardly enough to be useful for anything except perhaps small ties and repairs.
I somewhat agree. What I don't get is the paracord belt and/or gun sling. If you deploy the cord you lose your gun sling---or your pants fall down.
See the quantam mechanics of cord, knots and the fourth dimension. Not to sound too 'zen' but 'where does the bracelet go when you unravel the cordage? One or more functions are lost
Acyutananda das I have a belt that is about a foot longer than it needs to be so i can have about 4 feet without losing my belt. After that i can tie 3 feet around my waist, use another 3 feet for a rifle sling and it still leaves me about 150 feet.
Michael Lindquist Exactly, after you unwind the 130 feet from the belt just use a single strand of a couple feet to tie up as makeshift belt or sling. Assyutananananannadada is a fucking useless idiot.
I tried to explain to someone that the two tone survival bracelet they purchased from the gas station was just for decorative use & they were immediately insulted.
Even 2 4ft strands is better than NOTHING. Are other things better? Of course. That doesn't mean something is "useless."
Along the same lines, I modified a Caged Cobra to get three fast-deploy cords wrapped around a still functional bracelet with a fire-starter buckle; leaving the Caged Cobra extra cords loose, I wove a King Cobra piece around/through them to get a third, larger 12ft piece, with two smaller 4ft pieces as the decorative "caging"
good to see another Nebraska RUclipsr
How often do you need two tourniquets out hiking?😂 awh fuck I could only take one hand off
Charlie Dace How often do you need a smoke detector or a fire extinguisher?
First of all the first issue I see with the video is that You should NEVER, EVER, use a rope for a tourniquet. Use something like Webbing or a belt or something that is wide.
TheEthofan First of all let me harp on something that was barely mentioned, not recommended or demonstrated, and speak in absolutes.... right.
If you have literally nothing else available though, a tourniquet which causes serious tissue damage is infinitely superior to bleeding to death in minutes.
Exactly my point. I say this more explicitly in the follow up video. Given the choice between death and tissue/nerve damage, that's a fairly easy decision to weigh for me. Wider media is clearly better, manufactured CATs are clearly better, no one is saying paracord replaces these or is preferred to these.
CureForIgnorance alright thank you for clarifying. My misunderstanding.
Slatt's Rescue Belt is a weave/crochet stitch that comes undone almost magically. works great as a strap/belt/bracelet/handle etc. you can attach it to buckes, eyes, loops, rings, etc.
Accidentally did something like that before hearing about it. Made a leg cuff before hearing about it, made the belt afterward... I prefer the cuff. It's also faster to put back into its ready state.
you should make a woven belt out of paracord
TheMaverickNick10 ooo good idea
not sure how i found myself here but, i hardly noticed the "uh"'s until i read the comments, my only thought with the bag strap is how do you carry the bag once you have used the rope?
Firenyth I had doubled up the nylon strap, removing the paracord you could just readjust the nylon webbing to continue carrying the bag/rifle. As mentioned, I made that by request for a buddy. I don't currently have any bag or rifle straps made from paracord on my own gear.
ah, that makes sense
what situation would you be in where 2 or 3 minutes to unwrap a bit of paracord would matter? it sounds as though you're going to go out unprepared if you need such quick access to such a small bit of twine
Thomas W You didnt listen closely to the video. watch part two.
A very good and somewhat obvious (to me) example would be if you needed to use it as a tourniquet. Those 2-3 minutes could very easily be the difference between life and death.
Edit: Especially if the wound is to the femoral artery.
Firefighters can have an instance where seconds matter. It can save their life. I used to know some that carried 10' in their turnouts for various things.
Those quick links are rated for 200 lbs if you are loading them lengthwise. Since you are not doing that, they should not be relied upon to hold 200 lbs in that orientation.
rushthezeppelin. Excellent point. I had not considered that. (They tend to rotate under a load anyhow, you'd have a hard time keeping them flat like that.)
One useful thing I have made that yields a lot of cordage is convenient is a belt. Most who talk about the bracelet because you wont miss it, well with a belt as long as your pants fit you wont miss it either.
You won't miss it even if your pants are several sizes too large so long as you keep a length about 3 inches longer than the distance between two belt loops (30cm or 1ft is usually more than enough) Or, a simple paperclip usually works too.
I've been using that trick for years. Head out and realize my pants are just a bit too big, just unclip one of my "wonder tools" (paperclips can be used for so many more things than you think) and fasten two belt loops together.
I've been looking for projects that use a single paracord to give a longer length. the fast deployment factor is nice. thanks for heads up.
If you pull the "core" of the weave of the "centipede" weave through itself it deploys much faster.
I just tested that myself, and I noticed a problem with the cord still being knotted up with itself. It's still fairly time consuming to unravel, even if it is a bit faster to do it that way.
Thanks for adding that to the discussion, Matthew! Good to know.
I don't know. I have a paracord bracelet attached to my keyring. It's been there for years now. I put some twine in there, embedded into it. And i also have another that I made with a couple of fishing hooks and fishing string embedded inside. Seems like a good thing to have in a survival situation. And rope/cordage is always great to have no matter the length. You have given me some good ideas for better stuff though. :P
I guess you have to determine what your planning to use the paracord for. The quick release is a great idea
Dude cant tell you how many times ive used it for day to day work bushcraft whatever... and it takes 2min to redo
Great video. You didn't mention that it's also probably cheaper to make your own vs buying a pre-made one. Why not make a belt ot of the stuff?
I just made a sling for my shotgun that has 180 ft of paracord. Thought it would be great in case I needed it if I got lost while hunting.
Me and my misses definitely don’t have problems with Paracord especially during bondage 😂😂👌
Most don't like the feel of it on their skin compared to natural fibres, but good for you if you like it.
I keep 25 ft of paracord in my survival fanny pack I take hunting. Light and no need to unravel. However, the quick method you show is useful for sure.
Was shopping yesterday and the heavy bag broke and used the fast deploy one to tie it up and get the bag home, also used it once for a tow put 3 lengths to make sure,
Thank you paracord
ive always thought "why not add like a couple feet to a paracord bracelet and have a handy belt. shoot with how thin it is, could probably get away with wearing two"
General rule of thumb is 1’ of cord per 1” of bracelet, but depends on the weave and how tight it’s made. The multi colored bracelets I agree, not useful if you need a long strand quickly.
How I carry paracord is on my canteen. I use the 64oz kleen canteen which is just a single layer of steel and sweats really bad. I created a paracord rapping for it that is duel purpose, it insulates and allows me to carry 75ft of rope
Thumbs up, looking for summer projects to do with my kids. Thanks for the quick deployment tip.
Make a belt out of paracord if you want to carry an emergency supply of paracord.
You sure? He spent THREE days researching the topic, I'm pretty sure he knows better.
Hells Yeah!!!!!!!😲😅😅
@@jintarokensei3308 Still suprising that the video I made that gets the most attention and snark is one about string and me sharing what little i had learned about said string over the course of a few days. I wasn't rude, I wasn't condescending, I wasn't angry, I was kind and reasoned. Were you?
@@CureForIgnorance I agree with some of your points. But let's face it, the chances someone is going to be undoing a cord weave are very low.
Sure, if you make deployment time instant, then maybe it'll be useful. In reality though, it's a backup. If you have to rely on that weave, you're already screwed, 3 minutes to deploy won't change much.
If you need length, make a belt or a flat quadruple weave. Some designs are clearly fashion oriented, so their purpose as backup cord is clearly diminished, but not eliminated.
It's like saying that most of your bullets are useless because you can only hold 30 in a mag. It's not a wrong statement, but if you needed more you'd get extended or a drum. Same with cord. You could have a complex and slow to unravel weave, or a simple and quick one. It all depends on what you need. Wouldn't call it useless though, you can work with 30 bullets and you can work with any bracelet. An average mag won't be stopping an army and an average bracelet won't be tying down an elephant.
@@jintarokensei3308 Of course it's not a primary tool, it's a backup, and part of my first line gear, as stated in the video, the description, and in the followup Of course faster deployment is more useful, as stated in the video. A decoration of course has a purpose, but bending a wrench into a sculpture makes it less useful and it's not the intended purpose, as stated in this video and part two. You don't funtionally disagree with anything I've said, i just don't appreciate the snark.
Have a good day, man.
I've found that the trilobyte weave comes apart very fast and gives 13+ feet instead of 8-10 feet on the cobra.
Don't listen to the naysayers man, you are absolutely right there are 3 types of paracord bracelets: Fashion, Survival, and Emergency. The cobra (the red one) can be quick deploy if you don't tie it too tight and use a D-ring fastener. You can even find some with built in compasses. It gives 1 ft per inch.
I learned how to make these in the military. I'm not an outdoorsy person. I wear them as a personal tribute to my fellow service members, not a fashion statement.
MrSkynex721 Thanks for your Service
Amen to that
hey boss, good idea on the rifle sling. You could market that. Thanks