Paracord Planet Blog
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
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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
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Paracord Gift Ideas 2019
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 20th to
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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
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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
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What Tools Do I Need for Paracord Crafting?
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 15th 2019
When starting any hobby, it can be difficult to decide whether or not to rush out and buy the best quality tools right away. This is a dilemma for many beginner paracord
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Buckles vs. Shackles
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 7th 2019
The biggest debate among our customers is whether or not to buy mil-spec paracord.
Probably the second biggest debate is whether to use a plastic buckle or a metal
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I Know What You Did Last Summer
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Oct 31st 2019
This last summer has been great. Way up north in Fargo, ND, we saw warm weather (Yes, it does get above freezing here.), street fairs, fishing, biking, and many other ou
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Should You Buy Paracord (Infographic)
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Oct 25th 2019
If you're new to paracord, or if you're just wondering if it's time to purchase more paracord, sometimes decisions can be hard! That's why we created this handy flowchart to help you decide.
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Which Buckle Size Should I Use?
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Oct 18th 2019
"I'm making a paracord bracelet. What buckle size do I need?"
This is one of the most common questions we get asked. If you're a beginner crafter, you might be wond
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