Paracord Planet Blog

What Does Paracord Have to Do with Minimalism

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Feb 13th 2020

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard of minimalism. (or maybe you're living under a rock because of minimalism…) TV shows like Tiny House Na … read more

5 New Cobra Bracelet Variations to Try

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Feb 6th 2020

So you know the cobra (Solomon bar) and you're ready to move on to something else. Did you know that there are tons of simple variations of this knot that don't … read more

Why "Type 1" Is the Most Useful Paracord

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jan 31st 2020

Of all the sizes of paracord, 550 often steals the show. It's wide enough to be strong, yet narrow enough to be flexible. But there are other sizes of paracord ou … read more

5 Essential Skills for the Beginning Paracord Crafter

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jan 23rd 2020

If you are new to making things out of paracord, you might be unaware of how many great resources there are on the internet for project ideas, tutorials, and places to bu … read more

Can Paracord Really Save Your Life?

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jan 16th 2020

Paracord can save your life. This statement has been misunderstood by so many people. The same people that would never be caught without their paracord bracelet … read more

How to Get Chosen for the Monday Medley

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jan 10th 2020

If you follow us on Facebook, you probably see a couple posts each week talking about the "Monday Medley". We love getting pictures from our customers and fans. Monday Medley … read more

Hobbies to Try This Winter

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Dec 20th 2019

The title to this week's blog post is a popular google search phrase this time of year. It can be tough to stay sane in the winter months. When you are trapped at home b … read more

Paracord Gift Ideas [2022 Revised]

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Dec 12th 2019

Before we show you our best paracord gifts, you should know that next Friday is your last chance to get free shipping on your Christmas orders. Order by December 16th to e … read more

Monkey Fist Size Chart

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Dec 5th 2019

Monkey fist knots can serve a variety of functions. They can be used as keychains, doorstops, drawer pulls, or decorations. For even more ideas, read our blog post Monke … read more

How to Tie a Slip Knot

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 22nd 2019

There is some confusion around the term "slip knot." Knot tiers often get this knot confused with various sliding knots such as a midshipman's hitch, which is more accur … read more