Paracord Planet Blog
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,
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Knot Interested: A Primer on Knotting
Posted by Luke on May 1st 2018
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
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How to Replace Drawstrings on Hoodies and Sweatpants
Posted by Luke on Apr 17th 2018
If you are reading this right as it is posted, next week is Earth Week. This is a good time for us to think about how we are impacting our beautiful green planet. Regardless of your views
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Paracord People: Who will you make?
Posted by Luke on Mar 27th 2018
Paracord People
The basics:
I have seen two kind of "paracord people" keychains. Of those, I am assuming that the cobra weave is the original design. Lately though, I have been seei
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Stack 'Em: The 5 Thinnest Paracord Bracelets
Posted by Lauri on Apr 28th 2017
Paracord bracelets. They're fun to wear, use, stack, and make.
We know they're practical, great for prepers/survivalists, and crafters alike. But what about the fashionistas?
Som
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Paracord Gift Wrapping
Posted by Lauri on Dec 15th 2016
It's the giving time of year! Everyone is working hard to find the perfect gift for mom, brother, niece, grandma, etc. While I LOVE what comes next, not everyone does looks forward to all th
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5 Easy Variations on the Cobra Weave, Part 2
Posted by Lauri on Jun 3rd 2016
Raise your hand if you love the cobra weave!
Honestly...who doesn't?! It is the base of SO many other weaves, making it one of the best to know by heart!
I can't tell you how man
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Leftover Paracord Scraps? Try These 4 Things!
Posted by Lauri on Jan 15th 2016
As a paracord crafter, this can often be one of the most annoying things:
Not enough cord to make a King Cobra, and a frustrating amount of cord to just throw away.
So what do yo
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