Paracord Planet Blog
A Better Binding Knot
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jan 17th 2019
Perhaps you can relate to this:
I often find myself needing a knot to bind something. Sometimes it's to bundle a bunch of items together, other times it's to keep s
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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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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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How to Choose Awesome Paracord Color Combinations
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Sep 13th 2018
I consider myself to be a creative person. I draw, write, and create things for fun.
One would think that along with being creative, I should have an innate ability to c
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How Much Paracord Do I Need?
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Aug 30th 2018
Don't you hate it when you find a paracord tutorial that doesn't tell you how much cord you need? Me too. Here are a couple of basic tips to follow when planning out you
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