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Paracord Hacks:Magical Bracelet Helps You Survive

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FREE FireKable Paracord Bracelet

This clever tool is invaluable, possibly life-saving utensil that fits discretely on your wrist. Just pay the cost of shipping.

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CONTENTS.05 INTRODUCTION?

08 PROJECT #1: PARACORD SHOELACES

11 PROJECT #2: PACACORD KEY RING

14 PROJECT #3: PARACORD RINGS

17 PROJECT #4: PARACORD ZIPPER PULLS

20 PROJECT #5: PARACORD SURVIVAL BRACELET

23 PROJECT #6: PARACORD BLANKET

26 PROJECT #7: PARACORD FIREKABLE BRACELET

29 PROJECT #8: PARACORD BELT

32 PROJECT #9: PARACORD SECRET COMPARTMENT

35 PROJECT #10: PARACORD BACKPACK STRAP

38 PROJECT #11: PARACORD GRENADE KEY FOB

41 PROJECT #12: PARACORD DOG COLLAR

44 PROJECT #13: PARACORD WATER BOTTLE HOLDER

47 PROJECT #14: PARACORD BAG

50 CONCLUSION

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INTRODUCTION

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Ah, paracord. That miracle material that once was only available to those with an actual parachute, has more recently become a standard accessory for people of all walks of life. From the CEO to the clerk at the local convenience store, it seems every one is sporting paracord items. Some are simply a keychain decoration, while others are much more involved.

Why has this particular trend withstood the test of time?

Quite frankly, because paracord is so darn useful! Add to that the fact that it could literally save your life in an emergency situation, and it's easy to see why paracord items will remain a standard part of many peoples wardrobes for decades to come.

What exactly is paracord and why is it so useful?

Parachute cord (or paracord) is just that, a cord that is used in the riggings of a parachute. It is a lightweight nylon cord of a kernmantle construction. This means the interior, or core, of the rope cord is protected by a woven exterior sheath. The core fibers provide the tensile strength of the rope while the woven sheath protects the core from damage.

There are a few different types of paracord, that difference being determined by how many strands make up the core of the rope. Simply put, the more strands there are in the core of the rope, the stronger the rope is and the more weight it can support. While military grade cord usually only comes in two colors, commercial grade cord can be found in a wide variety of colors. Pair that with the fact that the nylon sheath is relatively smooth, it becomes clear as to why so many people choose to wear this useful survival tool on their bodies.

It's lightweight, smooth to the skin, and will not give in to the elements. Let it rain! Let it snow! Let your wrists sweat! Nylon cares not! The result is a strong, durable yet flexible rope, and that is the very reason it is such a useful item to have on you at all times!

Whomever we may be, any one of us could experience a life threatening emergency. Or at the very least, an inconvenient situation that could be remedied if we only had a piece of rope. If you're still doubting the usefulness of paracord, just remember, 35 feet of it helped repair the Hubble Telescope, while it was still in space. On that note, allow me to take you through 15 of the most useful projects that can be made out of paracord that you can do yourself.

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Here are just a few things you will need before we get started:

Sharp scissors meant for cutting cloth

Lighter to seal the end of cut paracord or to fuse the ends of the paracord together

Cutting mat or a specific work surface that is ok to cut on

Razor blade knife

Now that you have your work station assembled like a pro, let's start working on those amazing projects.

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Project #1: These Shoelaces Where Made For Saving… Your Life!.

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Materials

2 25ft lengths of 550 Cord scissors or pocket knife A pair of shoes Cigarette lighter

Time

20 mins

Level of difficulty Super Easy

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Let's start off with something nice and easy. Replacing your shoe laces with paracord has two benefits, the first being your shoelaces will last much longer. The second is you will have an easily accessible length of rope if you should ever need it.

The amount of cord you use will depend on the style of shoe you use and your own preference for how long you like your shoelaces. The amount suggested here should be enough in most cases.

Step 1: Remove your old shoelaces. If you want to ensure you have enough cord to replace them, measure them and cut your paracord to the same length.

Step 2: Re-lace your shoes.

Step 3: Tie a small knot in each loose end of the cord.

That's it! You have now successfully completed your first paracord project.

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Project #2: No Fuss, No Muss.

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Materials4ft of 550 cord Key Ring Scissors Lighter

Time5 mins

Level of difficulty

Super Easy

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Sometimes, you don't care if your paracord looks like something else. You just want a little extra cord that you can carry easily so you know you're covered.

Well look no further friend. This project is fast, simple and gives you a decent amount of cord in a small package.

Step 1: Hold a loose end of the cord between you thumb and forefinger so that the loose end lays across your palm and hangs an inch past your pinky.

Step 2: Wrap the cord around your hand until there is approximately five inches left. Step 3: Slide the loops off of your hand and pinch them together in the middle.

Step 4: Take the five inch length and wrap it around the coiled cord lengthwise, from the top to the bottom.

Step 5: Thread the loose end through the loops at the bottom.

Step 6: While holding all of the top loops tight, pull the loose end through the bottom loops. This will cause the wrap to cinch.

Step 7: Tie the two loose ends together and attach to your keyring through the top loops.

The result is a small package that can have big rewards.

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Project #3: One Ring to Rule Them All.

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Materials

6-8 inches of 2mm diameter cord Lighter Spike from a dissection kit Tweezers Knife or scissors

Time

20 mins

Level of difficulty

Easy15

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This project is useful because it helps use up some of that paracord scrap you may have laying around. While it doesn't contain a lot of cord, you may be surprised how helpful it could be to have even a scrap of cord with you at times. This design uses a simple braid.

Step 1: Hold one loose end of the cord between thumb and forefinger, with your palm facing you.

Step 2: Wrap the cord around your finger once, crossing over the end you are holding. The cords are now in an “X".

Step 3: Wrap the long end around your finger once more.

Step 4: Thread the long end under the bottom loop. This begins the braiding process.

Step 5: Move the left cord to the middle of the group.

Step 6: The long end goes through the middle and under the left cord.

Step 7: Continue threading the long end back and forth until you reach the other end.

Step 8: Cut the excess off the long end and melt the two ends together.

The size of this ring will depend on how big your fingers are, however, because paracord stretches, it may not fit on the finger you wrapped it around so think about which finger you want to wear it on before starting.

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Project #4: You Must Be Pulling My Leg!.

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Materials

24 inches of 2mm cord a zipper that is already attached to something a metal snip scissors lighter

Time

15 mins

Level of difficulty

Easy

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Again, here is a simple project that can help clean up paracord scraps. Having paracord zipper pulls on your backpack or jacket not only gives you access to a decent length of cord, it also helps eliminate noise while moving.

Step 1: If your back pack still has the pull attached to the slider, use the metal snip to cut the pull off of the slider.

Step 2: Pull one end of the cord through the loop on the slider until you have two even lengths of cord hanging on each side of the slider.

Step 3: Tie a tight, simple knot as close to the slider as possible.

Step 4: Continue tying tight, simple knots the rest of the length of the cord.

Step 5: When you reach the end, fuse the two ends together using your lighter.

This technique will result in a zipper pull that is about 2 inches long and will allow you to move with the stealth of a ninja.

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Project #5: Talk About Surviving in Style!.

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Materials 3 paracord cords of 5 feet each Scissors Lighter

Time 20 mins

Level of difficulty Easy

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We've all seen the cool looking survival bracelets, but what if we want to survive in even more style? Then this project is the one you are looking for. You end up with a decent amount of cord to carry around on your person, even if you are attending the dinner party of the season.

Step 1: Arrange 3 cords on a flat surface parallel to each other other.

Step 2: Pick the cords up 10 inches from the ends and hold in one hand.

Step 3: Tie a simple overhand knot.

Step 4: Pull the cords to make a firm knot. The knot should resemble a pentagon.

Step 5: Proceed towards left, leave about 1.5 inches of cord and tie another overhand knot.

Step 6: Repeat steps 3-5 to make 5 more knots. While you tie the knots, all three cords should remain parallel to each other.

Step 7: As close as possible to the overhand knot at each end, cut and singe the cords on the sides leaving the cord in the middle.

Step 8: Cut the cord ends to your desired length and then fuse the loose ends together. Now you can really step out and survive in style!

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Project #6: Who Says You Don't Need Your Blanket?.

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Materials

10' - Red Paracord7' - Black ParacordLighter or candleCup of water (I like to use this to cool the ends of the cord after I melt them)ScissorsKnife with serrated edgePen tube (used to slide on the cord to create a locking mechanism)Wire hangar (for added support in the handle)Measure tape (not required, but will help to be precise)12" File folder (used to measure paracord)Wire cutters (to cut hangar pieces)

Time

10 hours

Level of difficulty

Easy

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Wouldn't it be great if you could just carry a whole bunch of paracord with you when you were camping or hiking so you wouldn't have to worry about having enough? Well, look no further than this project! Now, if you learned to knit or crochet from your dear old granny, then this project will be a cinch for you. If you don't know how to do either of those things, there is a technique called "finger crocheting" that will still give you a truly outdoor worthy blanket.

Step 1: Take the loose end of your roll of paracord and hold it between your thumb and forefinger.

Step 2: Wrap the cord around your forefinger twice, so that you have two loops on your finger and the paracord is behind your finger.

Step 3: Move the back loop over the front loop and then move the now back loop over the now front loop again, off the end of your finger, pulling it snug as you do so. You should now have a simple loop.

Step 4: Take your paracord and push it through the first loop to form a second loop. You can make the loops as loose or as tight as you want by pulling on the cord that is attached to the spool. Continue this process until you have a chain that is about 36 inches long.

Step 5: Now you are going to double back on the chain you have just made in order to add width to your blanket. Take the last loop you made and push it through the second to last loop you made.

Step 6: Now take your cord that is still attached to the spool and push it through the open loop to form a new loop. Continue this process thought every other loop in the first chain. You will reach your starting point and will now have two completed rows. Continue the alternating process back up your newest row. Continue this process until your have reached a width of 45 inches. You now have a completed paracord blanket!

This process will make a blanket a little smaller than a twin size and it will weigh a little less than 8 lbs. It will be ideal for one person to cover up with, and it gives you 500 ft of cord! Wowza!

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Project #7: You Can't Go Wrong With A Classic!

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Materials

13 ft of 550 cord fire starter buckle ruler

Time

40 minutes

Level of difficulty

Medium

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Ah, the classic survival bracelet. This one comes with a twist. By using the fire starter buckle you truly move into the next level of survival preparedness.

Step 1: Wrap the cord around your wrist once at a comfortable tightness.

Step 2: Mark the cord where it meets the loose end and measure this length. This is the size of your wrist.

Step 3: Hold the loose ends together and find where the cord loops naturally. This is the center of the cord.

Step 4: Take the center of the cord and pull it through the frame of the buckle.

Step 5: Pull the loose ends of the cord through the loop so that the frame is wrapped once by the cord. Pull the cord tight.

Step 6: Slide the other piece of the buckle onto the loose ends of cord and move it towards the already attached end of the buckle. You will measure the length of cord between the two buckle pieces to fit your wrist measurement. Add one inch to ensure a comfortable fit.

Step 7: Take the cord on the left side and place it under the center strands running between the buckle ends.

Step 8: Now take the cord on the right side under the left side cord, over the center strands, and through the loop of the left side cord. Tighten up the cords so the half knot you just formed is next to the buckle.

Step 9: Now take the right side cord under the center strands. The left side cord goes under the right side cord, over the center strands and through the loop of the right side cord. Tighten up the cords until they meet the resistance of the knot. You now have a completed knot. You will continue doing this, alternating the left and right sides as you go, until you have filled the space between the buckle ends.

Step 10: You can now use your scissors to trim off the extra cord close to the final knot. Trim one at a time and use your lighter to quickly melt the cut end and then use your thumb to press the melted end onto the surrounding cord so it glues itself down. You may wish to use something less susceptible to heat, such as a butter knife, to press the melted end onto the surrounding cord as the melted cord is extremely hot, and it is possible to get burned. You now have the classic survival bracelet you have always needed.

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Project #8: When Nature Hits Below the Belt!

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Materials

120 ft of 550 paracord Side release belt buckle Scissors Matches/Lighter wooden skewer

Time

8 hours

Level of difficulty

Medium

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While this design does not require that you cut the cord, 120 ft is appropriate for a 32-34 inch waist.

If you thought you feel prepared with your new survival bracelet, just imagine how much more prepared you will fell when you are wearing your new belt! This project allows you to carry a very significant amount of rope with you, and, you look good doing it.

Step 1: Using your lighter, melt the end of the cord so that it does not fray.

Step 2: Loop the frame of one side of the buckle 4 times, leaving the loops slightly loose to give space for paracord to pass through the loops.

Step 3: Tie the melted end so that it does not come undone from the paracord belt buckle. Step 4: Make a loop with the unsecured length of cord.

Step 5: Take that loop and slide it through the 4 buckle loops, leaving a few inches of the through loop at the end. Make sure that the through loop is positioned with the continuing end at the top so that you can continue to create loops.

Step 6: Slightly spread the four belt loops apart to reveal the through loop.

Step 7: Use your skewer to pull the through loop up into new loops in between the belt loops.

Step 8: Continue until you have 4 loops total including your through loops, ensuring that all of these loops are roughly the width of your finger. Your through loops have now become your finger loops.

Step 9: Place your finger inside the finger loops, ensuring that your finger loops are twisted clockwise when placing on your finger, always facing the part of the loop closest to the excess paracord toward you.

Step 10: Thread finger loops with another through loop.

Step 11: Now repeat steps 8-11.

Step 12: Tighten your finger loops by taking your second finger loop in the row and pull on the back piece, which will start to tighten your first finger loop. Continue down the row in this manner. Lastly, you are going to pull on the through loop on the bottom side of the loop that is attached to the finger loop to tighten them down. Avoid making the loops overly tight as it will cause inconsistency in the weave and may make it difficult to unravel the cord later if you should need it. This completes your first row of loops. Repeat this pattern to your desired belt length.

Step 13: Create another row of finger loops. Take all of the finger loops and slide them through the opposite belt buckle frame. Create another through loop and run it though the finger loops that are through the belt buckle. Tighten your loops and leave your through loop open just a bit.

Step 14: Cut your paracord with some slack and run it though the through loop.

Step 15: Tie a knot to keep it secure and melt the end of the paracord to prevent the belt from unraveling.

You now own a stylish, useful paracord belt. Unraveling this belt takes significantly less time than it does to weave it, so use it wisely.

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Project #9: Secret Agent, Man..

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Materials

3 paracords of 5 feet in length and color of your choice. A Cigarette lighter. A sharp scissor. A pencil Patience :) Something to hide like a dollar bill or your treasure map or a love letter, or teachings from your

Grandpa or your secret James bond Laser weapon pen

Time

60 minutes

Level of difficulty

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The paracord itself is not the only thing that may come in handy in an emergency. It would be nice to have a little cash hidden away too, just in case. This project takes care of both of those needs. Not only will you have about 15 feet total of cord, but you can also have a little emergency money hidden in plain sight.

Step 1: Lay two cords intersecting in a cross at their middles.

Step 2: Arch the horizontal cord over the vertical cord in the opposite direction

Step 3: Pull top cord through the lower right arch.

Step 4: Pull bottom cord through the top left arch.

Step 5: Pull cord to form a loose cross knot.

Step 6: Insert the third cord from top and pull it through the center of the knot to its middle.

Step 7: Stretch the cords to make a firm knot

Step 8: Pull top right cord and cross the next cord moving clockwise. Repeat this step with the other two cords.

Step 9: Insert third cord inside the arch of the first cord, pulling it snug.

Step 10: Continue this process three times.

Step 11: Insert pencil in the middle and repeat steps 8-10 to your desired length.

Keeping a pencil in the middle as you work up will ensure the fob has a consistent thickness and will also ensure that the secret compartment inside stays intact.

Step 12: Make your final crown knot slightly loose.

Step 13: Wrap the lower right cord end clockwise around the next arched cord and insert it through the center of the crown knot.

Step 14: Repeat for remaining five cords, with the result being that all the cords are extending from the center of the fob.

Step 15: Cut the cords to your desired length and melt each end with the lighter.

Step 16: Fold the bill in half, then roll it tight so that it can be inserted into the secret compartment.

You can attach this nifty little fob to your keys with a regular key ring.

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Project #10: The Backpack Strap That Does Even More!.

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Materials

50 ft of 550 cord backpack

Time

50 minutes

Level of difficulty

Medium

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Wrapping a strap on one of your packs is another great way of carrying a significant amount of cord with you while adding a little extra padding to the strap itself. This project calls for 50 feet of cord which will make a very thick strap. You may notice that this process closely resembles the bracelet. This is because a similar weaving process is used.

Step 1: Find the center of you length of cord.

Step 2: Take the center of the cord and pull it through the frame of the buckle on the bottom of your strap.

Step 3: Pull the loose ends of the cord through the loop so that the frame is wrapped once by the cord. Pull the cord tight.

Step 4: Take the cord on the left side and place it under the strap.

Step 5: Now take the cord on the right side under the left side cord, over the strap, and through the loop of the left side cord. Tighten up the cords so the half knot you just formed is next to the buckle.

Step 6: Now take the right side cord under the strap. The left side cord goes under the right side cord, over the strap and through the loop of the right side cord. Tighten up the cords until they meet the resistance of the knot. You now have a completed knot. You will continue doing this, alternating the left and right sides as you go until you reach the other end of the strap.

Step 7: Tie the loose ends into a simple knot.

Step 8: Repeat steps 4-7 in the opposite direction so that you are layering cord over the previous layer you just made. Continue this until you have used up your length of cord.

Step 9: When you have reached the end of the cord, cut the cord so that you have 1 inch of length on each cord.

Step 10: Tuck each cord end under the closest loop of cord, melt the end of the loose cord and press it into the cord on the strap so that it glues itself down. Again, you can use your thumb or a butter knife to press the melted end down.

Now your backpack strap is not only much more comfortable, it's more useful as well!

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Project #11: When This Grenade Explodes, Survival Comes Out!.

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Materials

7ft 550 cord carabiner clip tinfoil fire starter tinder fishing kit small blade or razor

Time

50 minutes

Level of difficulty

Medium39

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This next project is a serious survival item. It won't make you look stylish, but it could very well save your life. The kit that is assembled in these instructions is a basic one. You may want to investigate further and see if there are other items that you would like to include. This weaving technique is very similar to both the bracelet and the backpack strap.

Step 1: Lay out a piece of tinfoil about the size of a standard piece of paper.

Step 2: Place your survival items in the center of the tinfoil and fold the tinfoil over the items one side at a time. The end result will be you items closed up inside a tinfoil envelope.

Step 3: Find the center of your length of cord.

Step 4: Take the center loop of the cord and place it under the carabiner and then take the loose ends of the cord and thread them through the loop, pulling it tight against the carabiner.

Step 5: Take the cord on the left side and place it under the tinfoil body.

Step 6: Now take the cord on the right side under the left side cord, over the tin foil body, and through the loop of the left side cord. Tighten up the cords so the half knot you just formed is next to the carabiner.

Step 7: Now take the right side cord under the tinfoil body. The left side cord goes under the right side cord, over the tinfoil body and through the loop of the right side cord. Tighten up the cords until they meet the resistance of the knot. You now have a completed knot. You will continue doing this, alternating the left and right sides as you go until you reach the other end of the tinfoil body.

Step 8: Tie the loose ends into a simple knot.

Step 9: Repeat steps 4-7 in the opposite direction so that you are layering cord over the previous layer you just made. Continue this until you have used up your length of cord.

Step 10: When you have reached the end of the cord, cut the cord so that you have 1 inch of length on each cord.

Step 11: Tuck each cord end under the closest loop of cord, melt the end of the loose cord and press it into the cord on the tinfoil body so that it glues itself down. Again, you can use either your thumb a butter knife to do so.

You should now have a little ball of survival.

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Project #12: Even The Pupper Will Survive..

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Materials

2 22 ft of 550 cord metal bolt snap

Time

40 minutes

Level of difficulty

Medium

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If you have a dog, you most likely take it everywhere you go. Here is a simple way to make you canine friend even more of an asset when you are both exploring the great outdoors. This project is for a four foot leash with a handle.

Step 1: Find the center of both cords.

Step 2: Thread the loop of each cord through the eyelet of the snap.

Step 3: Thread the loose ends of the cords through the cord loops. Tighten the cords so that the loops are snug against the snap eyelet.

Step 4: Secure the snap to a steady surface like a table top. This will keep your knot work steady and you can put tension on the cords when you are knotting.

Step 5: Take the first set of cords, bring them behind the second set of cords and through the loop that was created, pulling it snug.

Step 6: You will now take the second set of cords, bring them behind the first set of cords and through the loop that was created, pulling it snug. You are essentially repeating the previous step, but in the opposite direction. Keep knotting in alternate directions until you reach 53 inches long.

Step 7: From the end of the knot work, measure out five inches and fold it over on the leash.

Step 8: Find the closest spot to a knot and thread the loose ends of cord through the tied knots on the body of the leash.

Step 9: Now trim the cords relatively close to the leash.

Step 10: Melt the cut ends and carefully press them into the knotted cords below them with your finger or a butter knife.

Now you and your best friend can explore the outdoors in style, and survive!

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Project #13: Water and Paracord, Both Necessary for Survival..

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Materials

An aluminum water bottle Four stands of paracord each measuring 112" inches (448" total) A lighter (for melting the ends of the paracords closed) Scissors or knife

Time

5 hours

Level of difficulty

Hard

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While paracord is a very useful survival tool, water is also very useful. This project is useful whether you're running through the wild, or the concrete jungle.

Step 1: Lay the four cords on the table in a pinwheel shape.

Step 2: Fold the top two strands over the left strands.

Step 3: Fold the left two strands over the bottom strands.

Step 4: Fold the bottom strands over the right strands.

Step 5: Thread the right strands through the loop you made with the top strands.

Step 6: Pull each set of strands tight, starting with the right strands that are now threaded through the top loop. This should form a knot that will be the bottom of the net.

Step 7: Take two of the strands that are next to each other and make an S shape out of the cord having the right-most one cross over the left strand bringing the bottom half of the S under the left strand.

Step 8: Bring the left strand underneath the S and feed it between the two cords at the very top to the left of itself.

Step 9: Now feed the same end through the bottom of the S in step 1 and pull it tight.

Step 10: Repeat three more times to have four cross knots evenly spaced from the bottom knot.

Step 11: Place the bottle inside the weave, with the bottom knot in the middle of the bottom of the bottle.

Step 12: Take the right strand and the left strand from knots that are next to each other and make a cross knot between them. Leave about 1 inch between the knots to achieve a symmetrical pattern.

Step 13: Keep repeating the diamond pattern until you reach the neck of the bottle.

Step 14: Tie several cross knots closer together so that they squeeze the neck of the bottle, keeping it in place.

Step 15: There should be four strands on each side of the bottle. Braid each set of four together so that you have two braided cords on each side of the bottle.

Step 16: Bring the braided cords together in the middle and fuse the loose ends together. This forms the handle of the bottle net.

Now you can truly wander and explore, prepared for whatever may lay ahead.

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Project #14: You've Got Survival in the Bag!

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Materials

paracord - 48 meter a pair of scissors lighter clip hanger thick wire meter tape pliers some beads(optional) a hook (optional)

Time

5 hours

Level of difficulty

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Being able to also carry other items can prove invaluable when out exploring. This project not only allows you to carry a lot of cord, you can carry darn near anything!

Step 1. Cut 21 pieces of cord into lengths of 90 inch each. Step 2. Take a 32 inch piece of safety wire and bend it into a ring shape. Bend a small hook in each end so that the ends can hook together, closing the ring.

Step 3. Take one piece of cord and fold it in half.

Step 4. Twist it around the wire and tie the two ends of cord with a loose knot.

Step 5. Secure the excess drawstring with a rubber band.

Step 6. Tie the remaining 20 pieces of cord evenly around the drawstring ring by folding each piece in half, placing the loop behind the ring and threading the loose ends of cord through the loop, so that the ring is looped once, pulling it tight against the ring. You will now have a ring with fringe.

Step 7: Begin tying neighboring cords together in evenly spaced double knots so that you start to form what looks like a basketball net.

Step 8: As you get further down, progressively space the knots a little farther apart until you can no longer make any knots.

Step 9: Now unhook the metal ring and slide it out.

Step 10: You'll be left with a drawstring handle. Be careful not to accidentally pull it out.

Step 11: Untie the original loose knot and make a stronger one near the end.

Step 12: Trim the fringe ends at the bottom of the bag to the length you want, and tie a little knot in the end of each one. Melt the ends with a lighter to prevent fraying.

Step 13: Take a small piece of cord, place it below the drawstring and make a sliding square knot. This finishes the drawstring action.

Now you have a bag that can save your life twice!30

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CONCLUSION.

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Well, there you have it folks. Fifteen of the most helpful paracord projects currently known to man. Hopefully you have gained a new appreciation for this versatile material and maybe even sparked your creative side. Is there something else you just know you could do with paracord?

Then by all means, get busy! For some, these projects may seem daunting at first, but don't let that stop you! Start small to get the hang of it and work up the list! Soon you too can be, not only fashionable, but prepared to handle any scenario life may throw at you.

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