Knot Interested: A Good Lashing
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Sep 6th 2018
Have you ever known someone who just needs a good lashing? No, not a spoiled child. I'm thinking more of a castaway on a falling-apart raft. Some well-constructed lashin
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How Much Paracord Do I Need?
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Aug 30th 2018
Don't you hate it when you find a paracord tutorial that doesn't tell you how much cord you need? Me too. Here are a couple of basic tips to follow when planning out you
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Paracord Solutions: Custom Dog Collars by Troy Teixeira
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Aug 23rd 2018
Paracord Solutions is not just a job to Troy Teixeira. For him it is a creative outlet that allows him to be his own boss. Just over a year ago, Troy was working as a
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New Paracord Colors of Fall
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Aug 17th 2018
Autumn is One Month Away!
While autumn is maybe the last word some of you want to hear, there are a lot of great things to look forward to in the next few months. For many,
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Paracord Hacks for Moving Day
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Aug 9th 2018
This week is a little bit of a break from the usual format. I have a personal story to tell.
I just moved. And I'm so glad I kept paracord with me. I know, I know
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Knot Interested: Got the Bends
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Aug 2nd 2018
No we aren't talking about decompression sickness today. We are continuing our exploration of knot types. Next up: BENDS! (however I couldn't resist thinking up some cl
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Adventure Cameraman 'Mungo' Puts Paracord to the Test
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jul 26th 2018
All in a day's work.
Mungo the Cameraman on Paracord, Survival, and Keeping Life Simple.
How would you like to travel the world as your job, seeking out the p
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Can Paracord Really Be Used for Climbing and Rappelling?
Posted by Luke on Jul 19th 2018
You've probably heard that paracord can do it all. Enthusiasts say it can be used for: making a hunting bow, rock climbing, emergency sutures, tent lines, hammock suspension, tourniq
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Paracord Strength, Sizes, and Types
Posted by Luke on Jul 12th 2018
Are you confused by all the numbers and terms that people use in reference to paracord? Type III, #750, mil-spec, breaking strength, tensile strength, para-max, 550 lbs, Mil-C-5040, etc. What does al
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Knot Interested: Without A Hitch
Posted by Luke on Jul 6th 2018
Welcome to part 3 of our series on knot tying. This week we will be covering a variety of different hitches. Last month we talked about simple loop knots. While a loop is a rope atta
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