Paracord Planet Blog
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Mar 12th 2021
The Ugly Ways We Use Paracord
Paracord is used to make all kinds of beautiful things—bracelets and other jewelry, sculptures and handle wraps, artworks and decorations. But Paracord is also extremely prac
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2020 Holiday Gift Guide
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Dec 8th 2020
Buying gifts for your family and friends can be difficult. Take out the guesswork with our Holiday 2020 gift guide. There's something here for everyone! Do you have
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Which Bowline Is Best
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 6th 2020
While the bowline is one of the most time-honored knots, it's also one of the most controversial. Because it's been used for so long, and has played such an integral role
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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 of a spaceship, mind you, but in cold, dark, oxygen-free outer space. While t
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The Ashley Book of Knots
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Sep 11th 2020
For knotting enthusiasts, nothing is more sacred than the ABoK. The Ashley Book of Knots, published in 1944, contains a wealth of knowledge about knots, their uses, and h
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Hobbies You'll Wish You Started During Quarantine
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Apr 9th 2020
Everyone likes to complain. I have some friends—more like acquaintances really—who seem to complain more than they do anything else. A typical greeting is:
"Awf
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Common Misconceptions About Paracord
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Mar 13th 2020
With paracord, there seems to be a lot of misinformation. There are preppers that will tell you the only passable paracord is mil-spec. Old paracord blog posts will te
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7 Knots Everyone Should Know
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Feb 27th 2020
The subject of Knot tying often sounds intimidating. Many assume this mysterious skill is pretty outdated and nerdy.
But that really couldn't be furthe
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Which Paracord Jig Should You Buy?
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Feb 20th 2020
So, you've decided you need a paracord bracelet jig. You want to increase your speed while keeping a high level of quality. If you operate a custom paracord business, or
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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
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