Paracord projects

[TexMex247]

I recently got bit by the paracord bug and have since been thinking about a million different ways to use it. I decided to start simple with a few cobra weave survival bracelets and a minor repair on sheath and cheap machete handle. I was wondering if any of you old-timers out there can show me some unique and useful paracord creations. I'm no spring chicken myself but I really haven't played with it much throughout my life. Please share any useful applications/design ideas here. A picture of my first few projects.

 

[stx kid]

how about a belt? or a hat band?

 

[TundraWookiee]

Not an old timer but have made a spare magazine holder, duck call lanyard, dog collars, and the typical survival bracelets as well as a few zipper pulls

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[Randman]

It is addictive , I need to get some different colors..

 

[RetArmySgt]

It is addictive , I need to get some different colors..

try www.parachute-cord.com

 

[TexMex247]

Oooh, I like the thought of a hat band or sling. Are ya'll doing the cobra weave, or somethin' different ? Those are great ideas !

 

[tussery]

It is addictive , I need to get some different colors..

I get mine from Supply Captain: Shop Online

 

[leonidas]

slings, takes about 100 feet

This sounds very interesting...

HI-Cap we need vids or pics!!

 

[Charlie]

Is there a walk-in store in the San Antonio or Austin area where one could purchase para-cord quantities?

 

[Nacskins]

Is there a walk-in store in the San Antonio or Austin area where one could purchase para-cord quantities?

National Outdoors on San Pedro has many colors. Most in 50ft hanks if I remember correctly. They also have many diff sizes of buckles.

 

[Nacskins]

Is there a walk-in store in the San Antonio or Austin area where one could purchase para-cord quantities?

National Outdoors off San Pedro has a wide selection of colors.

 

[Nacskins]

Sorry for the dual post. Using tap talk app

 

[Charlie]

National Outdoors off San Pedro has a wide selection of colors.

Thanks! 'Don't need and buckles right now but maybe later. I need something of length to tie down some tarps on differents things and para-cord looks like exactly what I need, thin and strong.

 

[majormadmax]

Top Brass has a variety of colors and sizes as well.

 

[Charlie]

Thanks also!

 

[matefrio]

I've followed this guys blog. Great instructions and ideas:
Stormdrane's Blog

 

[leonidas]

I've followed this guys blog. Great instructions and ideas:
Stormdrane's Blog

He's got some seriously cool projects going. Thanks for the link!

 

[Code3GT]

Banana Bay Trading Co. in Austin has a nice selection.

I primarily make the standard cobra weave bracelets and watch bands but will try dog collars at some point.

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[M. Sage]

550 + GI issue poncho = shelter.

Boot laces.

Cobra weave can be used to make a ton of stuff. I've even seen rifle slings made from it, but at about a foot of cord per inch length, that's going to be a LOT of 550. I've done a few knife lanyards for myself and friends, cobra works well for that.

I hung a trellis with the stuff once...

Finally, 550 makes a good way to attach or hang gear from things. I made a single-point attachment for a plate carrier from some 550, a Blackhawk! speed clip and the female side of a buckle.

I've heard that 550 makes less-than-good snares, but I've also heard that you can use the inner strands to make effective bird traps.

The limits to using this stuff are mostly in your head.