Para Cord Question

[DavidZ]

How do I know if I have the good stuff, and not junk. Where is the best place to get it. I need to order some, and do not want to screw up and waste my $$. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Dave.

 

[Jeff H]

If you don't have time to shop around, countycomm has the "good stuff." There are several grades but the Holy Grail - "550 Cord" should be listed as such. For most practical purposes, and if you want some "color" in your life, 450 cord is OK too and is available in non-tactical colors. You just want to make sure it's just not some cheesy string someone is calling "paracord." Look specifically for "550 cord." I am sure there are other resources too. Anything over $6/100' and you shuld continue to shop. Bigger quantities yield somewhat better prices.

 

[Diomedes Industries]

Supplycaptain.com has a great selection and has always taken care of me.

Edit: Jeff - is that a typo in your signature line? Two s's in Bushcraft? Not trying to be a spelling nazi - just trying to help.

TF

 

[IUKE12]

Here is a good source

 

[Gossman Knives]

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com I just got the 1,000 ft. roll a few weeks ago.
Scott

 

[mjdukefan23]

campingsurvival and bens backwoods are good ones.

 

[3wolves]

Supply captain has a great selection and super fast shipping.:thumbup:

 

[cmgray]

when you cut open the real deal. It has several seperable strands of cord. Not so with imitation "nylon braided cord"

 

[DavidZ]

Thanks for all of the replies. I will be ordering sometime this weekend.
Dave.

 

[Jeff H]

...Jeff - is that a typo in your signature line? Two s's in Bushcraft? Not trying to be a spelling nazi - just trying to help.

TF

Um, yeah! I, uhhhh, meant to do that! Really!
OK, I'm lying!:foot:
I need new glasses but that'll cost as much as two or three knives.:grumpy:

Thanks, man. I'll get that fixed.:thumbup:

 

[norcalblacktail]

I think I am going to order one of those 500' rolls.

 

[DavidZ]

I went with supply captain, and it is already here. Great service and products. Thanks, All.
Dave.

 

[nick-nack]

Yeh - Ive only ever used supplycaptain, any international guys reading this he really steps up for international orders. Paid for one of the cheaper shipping options and was in Australia in 2-3 days.

 

[darklight]

I agree. I'm overseas, and supplycaptain has a great service and great cord.

 

[northern1]

i think the general rule is that it has to have 7 inner strands to be official 550 cord and the 550 is in referance to its 550 pounds of tensile strength.

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