Paracord Planet Blog

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

Coreless paracord is paracord with the inner strands removed. While it is not as strong as 550 paracord, it has a lot of great uses, nonetheless. To get coreless par … read more

Do you like learning? Many studies have shown that education plays a greater role in life expectancy than wealth does. In fact, there is significant evidence linking "cog … read more

Do people really use their paracord survival bracelets, or are they only worn by hiker and military wannabes? That's a fair question. It's surprisingly hard to find g … read more

While looking around our website or social media pages, you've probably come across something called The Paracorner. If you've explored it already, good for you. If … read more

If you read our Mastering Monkey Fists post, you are probably looking for ways to use your newfound knot knowledge. —or not. Maybe you're content with just keeping … read more

So, a friend told you, "Be sure you buy mil-spec when you get paracord." Okay, cool. What does that mean? What Is Mil-Spec Paracord? Mil-spec paracord is paracor … read more