Type 1 paracord vs type 3 paracord

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GIBBY

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I recently purchased some type 1 paracord which has 100lb tensile strength from lifeviewoutdoors.com and was wondering what can you do with 550 lb cord that you can't do with 100lb cord. I need to put some in my NRA survival kit and was wondering if I should just substitue more length of 100 vs 550 which is wrapped around my Bark River PSK. I figure if I have to lash wood together for a shelter 100 would do the trick. Any ideas? Remember how small the Otter box is.
 
GIBBY said:
I recently purchased some type 1 paracord which has 100lb tensile strength from lifeviewoutdoors.com and was wondering what can you do with 550 lb cord that you can't do with 100lb cord. I need to put some in my NRA survival kit and was wondering if I should just substitue more length of 100 vs 550 which is wrapped around my Bark River PSK. I figure if I have to lash wood together for a shelter 100 would do the trick. Any ideas? Remember how small the Otter box is.
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Paracord is favored because it has the strands inside and can be stripped down and used for many purposes-- the inner strands and the outer jacket too. The 55O cord has seven strands inside, so you have 8' of possible line for every foot of cord, aside from the obvious difference in strength.

Insted of putting the 550 line inside my PSK's, I have made lanyards, bracelets, and hatbands out of the stuff, leaving the critical space iside the kit for items that need more protection.

A 7 inch bracelet has 7 feet of line in it. Breaking down the paracord will give 7 feet of outer jacket and 49 feet of the smaller line inside. You could tie a paracord braid to the otterbox or just wrap the line around it.

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i like to use the monkey chain knot to make lanyards for things like the otter box, and attach it as a lanyard.

as far as practical use goes, type 1 seems as though it would be suitable...but i have no experience either way.

i don't know about the inner strands....are there fewer for the lower test strength?
 
I think the 100 pound stuff is smaller and would be great for the average survival situations.

I don't THINK (don't quote me) that the 100 pound has any strands inside. I think it is just nylon braid.

I like the 550 stuff because I want to learn to make cool bracelets and ties and belts and stuff.

TF
 
Sorry for the this off topic question but where do you get the buckles with the whistles on them like thos pictured? :confused:
 
I am not sure I mean't it like that.

I think I meant it more like 'your average survival applications'.

average and survival seem oxymoronic I agree. :foot:

TF
 
RedEdge77 said:
Sorry for the this off topic question but where do you get the buckles with the whistles on them like thos pictured? :confused:
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I get them at Seattle Fabrics and I have seen them at REI in the repair parts section. I couldn't find them on the REI web page. They are designed for sternum strap buckles.

If you want a plain buckle, Seattle Fabrics carry some with a curve to them-- made for pet collars. They are much more comfortable.

I've been incorporating a key ring in the end of my knife lanyards. It makes it easy to attach a small carbiner to prevent loss, or hang other goodies.
 
Talfuchre said:
I think the 100 pound stuff is smaller and would be great for the average survival situations.

I don't THINK (don't quote me) that the 100 pound has any strands inside. I think it is just nylon braid.

I like the 550 stuff because I want to learn to make cool bracelets and ties and belts and stuff.

TF
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Ha! Now there is an idea! Who's up to the task of weaving or knitting a regular necktie from 550? That would be pretty sweet. :D
 
Buck268 said:
Ha! Now there is an idea! Who's up to the task of weaving or knitting a regular necktie from 550? That would be pretty sweet. :D
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Might be okay to wear with a leather vest or sportcoat, but I would sure want a breakaway :rolleyes:

Neckties are a 17th Century French invention to keep air from the wearer's skin, in the belief that fresh air was bad for you.

Neckties should be outlawed as a heath hazard, IMHO. The idea of dropping $100 to put some striped silk around my neck is the silliest thing I can imagine.
 
Talfuchre said:
I think the 100 pound stuff is smaller and would be great for the average survival situations.

I don't THINK (don't quote me) that the 100 pound has any strands inside. I think it is just nylon braid.

I like the 550 stuff because I want to learn to make cool bracelets and ties and belts and stuff.

TF
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the 100 lb stuff that I bought has I think 4 strands inside which are obviously smaller in diameter ; about the same size as dental floss but seem much stronger. As far as I know it only comes in white which I have.
 
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