Paracord Planet Blog
How to Level Up at Paracord Crafting
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jan 3rd 2019
So, you've been making paracord bracelets for a while now, and you're starting to get tired of weaving the same thing over and over. Monotony is… monotonous.
If you're j
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Times You Should Carry Paracord
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Dec 6th 2018
I've heard a few jaw-dropping paracord survival stories. Survival Straps has a couple of pages on their website dedicated to how people have used their bracelets in emergen
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Tips For Photographing Your Paracord Projects
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 29th 2018
No matter if you are a paracord business owner or a basement hobbyist, most of us have something in common: We like to take pictures of our handiwork.
While expe
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paracord
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 14th 2018
Why Is Paracord Called 550 Cord?
If you see a number before paracord, it denotes the amount of weight that cord can hold before failing. 550 cord is paracord that can
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Paracord and Rope Table Decorations for Thanksgiving
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 8th 2018
So, your extended family is coming to your house this thanksgiving and you (or your spouse) wants to decorate for the occasion. Instead of going out and buying plastic d
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Paracord Bucket List
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 1st 2018
Do you have a list of things that you want to do in life, but you're not sure you will ever find the time or money? How about something a little less serious—a paracordi
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Replace Zipper Pulls with Paracord
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Oct 25th 2018
Whether you have a broken zipper pull or just want to change your zipper pulls out for something that better matches your style, this guide will take you through mak
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One Tree Hammock Setup with Paracord
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Oct 18th 2018
Have you ever wanted to set up a hammock, only to find that there are no two trees close enough together? This one-tree method allows you to use a single tree or pole to han
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What's Happening on Paracord Planet
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Oct 11th 2018
Did you know that paracord has not only been taken into space, but has been used to repair spacecraft?
"Hubble Servicing Mission 2" in 1997 involved using a couple of
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9 Ways to Finish a Paracord Bracelet
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Oct 4th 2018
1. Slide Release Buckle (metal and plastic)
This is perhaps the easiest and most common way to finish a paracord bracelet. Slide buckles are relatively easy to put on wit
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