44 ways to use 550 paracord

Parachute cord (also paracord or 550cord when referring to type-III paracord) is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of parachutes. This cord is useful for many other tasks and is now used as a general purpose utility cord by both military personnel and civilians. Secure a tent Secure a tarp between trees Hang tools from your belt Hang tools from around your neck Secure things to the outside of your backpack Make a tourniquet Secure a splint Make a sling for your arm Make an emergency belt to hold your pants up Make emergency suspenders Replace a broken bra strap (it happens) Replace broken or missing shoe laces Repair a zipper pull Secure your boat or skiff to a tree Make a tow line; double or triple up for extra strength Create a makeshift lanyard String a clothesline Hang something up off the ground Rig a pulley system Make traps and snares Replace damaged or missing draw strings in packs, bags and sweat pants Keep rolled up items secure Create a neckerchief slide Tie objects together for easier transport Make a rope Make a hammock Make a sack for carrying groceries or gear Bundle stuff together Tie tall garden vegetable plants to stakes Make a pet leash Make a pet collar Secure a garbage-bag rain poncho around your body to keep you dry Hang food in trees to keep the bears away Tie stuff down so it will not blow away in a storm Create a trip wire Create makeshift hand cuffs to bad guys or intruders to a tree or chair Tie people together on a trail so that they keep together Identify members of a group using different colored armbands or bracelets Use as sewing thread (inner threads) Use as fishing line (inner threads) Emergency dental floss (inner threads) Emergency suture material (inner threads) when there is nothing else available Make arts and crafts to stave off boredom