Paracord Planet Blog

No we aren't talking about decompression sickness today. We are continuing our exploration of knot types. Next up: BENDS! (however I couldn't resist thinking up some cl … read more

All in a day's work. Mungo the Cameraman on Paracord, Survival, and Keeping Life Simple. How would you like to travel the world as your job, seeking out the p … read more

You've probably heard that paracord can do it all. Enthusiasts say it can be used for: making a hunting bow, rock climbing, emergency sutures, tent lines, hammock suspension, tourniq … read more

Welcome to part 3 of our series on knot tying. This week we will be covering a variety of different hitches. Last month we talked about simple loop knots. While a loop is a rope atta … read more

There's no shortage of blog articles telling you why you need paracord in survival situations. They say, "You can use it as fishing line, or a tourniquet, or even a suture!"(if anyon … read more

Remember the Moab Monkeys who built that paracord spacenet spanning a deep canyon in Utah? We've found someone who makes—and sells—paracord space nets. In fact, he's soon g … read more

One of our most popular posts here at Paracord Planet is Wrap It: 5 Ways to Wrap a Handle with Paracord. To celebrate the arrival of our new coreless paracord, we thought it was time t … read more

If paracord does not seem like a useful survival and repair tool to you, chances are your knowledge of knots is lacking. STOP! Don't leave now just because you feel insulted or think … read more

So you've heard everyone talking about paracord and you want to know what it's all about. Or maybe you have friends who keep asking you how paracord is a hobby. Either way, keep reading. A Br … read more

There are millions of paracord tutorials for bracelets, lanyards, and key chains. If you're an experienced crafter, you've probably looked at most of them. Do you feel like you've run out of typical p … read more