Paracord Planet Blog

While paracord bracelets started as a military trend, they have since exploded in popularity and diversity. Many now wonder, "What did the paracord bracelet originally m … read more

What Is a Fid? When I first started crafting with paracord, I had no idea what a paracord fid was. For those of you who find yourself in the same boat as I was, the c … read more

In case you didn't know, there's more to paracord than just 550 cord. We currently sell over 15 varieties of paracord, all with different diameters, strengths, and primary … read more

Paracord can be made into many beautiful things. Complex bracelet weaves, horse halters, figurines, and even home decorations, but that doesn't mean every paracord creat … read more

Today's blog is the opposite of a pep talk. Today we're talking about why your paracord bracelets are. . . less than perfect. But the goal is not to bring you d … read more

The internet is populated with thousands of armchair survivalists. They watch YouTube videos and read blogs but have very little experience surviving in the wild. They do … read more

One question we hear a lot is: "How do I finish off paracord ends?" So whether you are a complete newbie to paracord crafting or just looking at ways to improve your ski … read more

What Is Operation Gratitude? Imagine being stationed on the other side of the globe as a military service member and receiving a care package that contains things li … read more

What is Macramé? My generation missed the 70's—and that is definitely okay. It does mean, though, that I missed out on some things. Things like bellbottoms, afros … read more

Rope. The most basic tool, thought to have been around for nearly 20,000 years, is still just as useful today as ever. While the everyday man doesn't use rope in … read more