Posted by Evan on Nov 4th 2026
The Science Behind Camouflage
TL;DR
Deer see in two color channels: blue and yellow. Reds and oranges look muted, closer to gray or brown.
Blues, whites, and UV-bright fabrics stand out to deer, most of all at dawn and dusk.
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The Basics of Paracord
Posted by Abinfoluwa Iwayemi on May 20th 2026
If you are new to Paracord, welcome! This versatile cord is easy to learn, fun to work with, and useful for everything from bracelets and keychains to gear wraps and outdoor projects. At Paracord Plan
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How to Host A Paracord Workshop
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Apr 16th 2021
Here on the Paracord Planet Blog, we talk a lot about techniques and materials needed for paracord crafting, but not as much about the social aspect of the craft. I've ha
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Paracord in Space: How A Bit of String Saved The Hubble
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Oct 2nd 2020
My favorite fact to spout about Paracord is that it's been used in space. Not only inside a spaceship, mind you, but in cold, dark, oxygen-free outer space. While the Paracord that NASA used was no
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Backyard Adventures to Have This Summer
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jun 4th 2020
After this harrowing first half of 2020, many people have opted to stay home from their planned summer vacations. Flights have been canceled, hotels closed, and stay-near
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Luke's Favorite Unusual Paracord Colors
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Apr 30th 2020
Hey! Luke here.
At Paracord Planet, I get to see which colors of paracord we sell the most of and which ones are still "hidden gems" just waiting to be di
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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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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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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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Things to Do with Neon and Glow Paracord
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Sep 12th 2019
Photo and Net by TreeNet Willy
A couple of items we don't often post about are our neon and glow-in-the-dark paracord colors. While these varieties are not well suited for m
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