Paracord Planet Blog

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jan 31st 2020

Why "Type 1" Is the Most Useful Paracord

Of all the sizes of paracord, 550 often steals the show. It's wide enough to be strong, yet narrow enough to be flexible. But there are other sizes of paracord ou … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

Uses for Coreless Paracord

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on May 3rd 2019

Coreless paracord is paracord with the inner strands removed. While it is not as strong as 550 paracord, it has a lot of great uses, nonetheless. To get coreless par … read more

Getting Started with Turk's Head Knots

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Feb 28th 2019

Turk's head knots range from very simple to insanely complex. If you haven't yet tied one of these intricate knots, now is your chance to learn a little about them. They're … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

Wrap It All! The 25 Best Paracord Handle Wraps

Posted by Luke on May 8th 2018

Though extremely popular now, rope handle wraps are not a new idea. Many of the weaves and knots listed here have been around since ancient times. They served many practical and decorative uses, … read more

Kickoff the Big Game with Paracord

Posted by Brita on Feb 2nd 2018

After a long and grueling football season, the Big Game is finally here. There were a lot of ups and downs along the way and we are left with the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patr … read more

Paracord Travel Hacks

Posted by Brita on Jan 12th 2018

Winter is the best time of the year to travel. Who doesn't want to escape the cold for a while and head somewhere warm?! I often daydream of being on a beach in Mexico when the forecast is b … read more