How to use paracord as a pro

Paracord is a versatile helper that you can use for number of outdoor and survival activities. But how to store it so it doesn´t remind Christmas lights that you have just taken out of the box. We have 7 tips for its immediate use. 

Paracord bracelet 

Paracord bracelets are not only not only modern, but also practical. Whether you opt for paracord-custom paracord bracelet made by professional, or you decide it to make it yourself, you can be sure that you always have it at hand when you need it. if you decide it to make it yourself, make sure to follow the instructions. You will avoid lengthy unraveling of the bracelet in situations when you need to act quickly.

After unraveling the bracelet it is necessary that you want to cut the last knot near the singed and melted tips. Then just a few handy movements and in seconds you have a few meters of paracord ready for immediate use.

What are the benefits of paracord bracelet?

• always at hand 

• practical and elegant accessory 

• possibility of attaching another gear 

paracord bracelet is a classic that never gets old 

Paracord belt

Another interesting way how to use paracord is to make belt or keychain, which you can always have at hand. Belt and keychain can be unraveled the same way as bracelet and just like bracelet, they can also work as a handy accessory. 

In case you are good at quick deploy paracord belt, you can make it again. If you are not as skillful, you can still use at least part of your paracord as a temporary belt, just to make sure your pants will not fall. 

Paracord knife handle wrap 

Very elegant use is to make it paracord knife handle wrap. Just like belt or bracelet, the knife is always at hand so we don´t usually forget it. For such purpose we can use different types of paracord with special properties which is definitely an advantage. 

Excellent choice are anti-slip or reflective/fluorescent features. In addition to having your paracord always handy, these features will provide convenient use. In case you would lose your knife in the dark, we recommend paracord with reflective/fluorescent features. Your knife will be then found very quickly, especially with the use of flashlight. Paracord is easy to unravel from your knife handle as well as it makes handling with your knife easier. 

Another paracord wrap ideas 

However, the use of paracord is not limited only to knife handle wrap. In theory, you can wrap almost anything, just make sure not to limit the function of the wrapped items. You can wrap for example water bottle, mug, axe handle or handle/strap of your backpack. Simply anything what makes sense. 

Spools of paracord 

Many manufacturers offering paracord as a spools of parachute cord. So if you don´t want to undergo extra work with wrapping different items, you can simply opt for this option, just be aware of the fact that it may take a lot of space in your backpack. 

Some of the paracords are sold as a spools of parachute cord.

Paracord ribbon 

Many adventures wears paracord wrapped as a ribbon. There are several benefits to it such as lowering the weight,no need for spools and other things where we would wrap our paracord, etc. There are number of possibilities, we will focus on how to wrap a paracord on the fingers.

Cord wrapped over the fingers 

We can see this for example in a case of wrapping binding wire or portable headphones. In our case we can use it for 10 meters long paracord. There are few steps how to do it.

1. One of the ends of the paracord is wrapped over the thumb and the longer end is placed between the little finger and the ring finger.

2. Keep wrapping between the thumb and the little finger, doing a figure 8 wrap.

3. After wrapping, keep about 30 cm of free paracord from the longer end.

4. Carefully remove the wrapped cord from your fingers and grab it with one hand.

5. We will use the free end to wrap the center.

6. Finally, tuck it under the last loop and tighten it firmly.

And it´s done. 

For cord longer than 10 m we use elbow instead of fingers where the process is very similar only with the difference that we wrap the Paracord between the palm and the elbow.

Paracord in a bottle 

For paracord storage serves great even an ordinary plastic bottle. Put the paracord inside the bottle and leave approximately 10 cm of Paracord freely outside of the bottle. With the knife make a hole in the lid of the bottle and run the paracord through this hole. On the free end of the cord that is sticking out make a knot to make sure the this end stays outside. This will make handling with the paracord easier, but at the same this method takes more space during transport.