Elite First Aid Paracord 100ft

$9.99

STOCK# 11033

Availability: In Stock

Description

Parachute cord, also called paracord or 550 cord, is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of US parachutes during World War II. It is now used as a general purpose utility cord by both military personnel and civilians. The soft braided outer shell is durable yet cushioned, allowing this cord to be flexible so it is the perfect wrap for knife handles, spears and survival gear. The braided sheath has a high number of interwoven strands for its size, giving it a relatively smooth texture. The all nylon construction makes paracord fairly elastic. This versatile cord was even used by astronauts during STS-82, the second Space Shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.

Specifications

Commercial Type III, 550 Parachute Cord
7 Inner Cords Made Up of Two Strings Each for a Rating of 35 Pounds
14 Inner Strings, Each of Which Have a Rating of About 17.5 Pounds
32 Strand Sheath Structure
550 lb. (248kg) Minimum Breaking Strength
30% Minimum Elongation
225 Feet (69m) per lb. Minimum
Approximately 1/8” Diameter
Quick Drying
All Weather, Will Not Rot or Mildew
Made in the U.S.A. by a Government Contractor

Features

Limitless Uses

Emergency / Survival
Shelter / Gear Tie Downs
Fire Starter Bow
Improvised Pace Counter
Drag Line
Safety Line
Tourniquet to Stop Bleeding
Boot / Shoe Laces
Clothes Line
Food Hanging
Improvised MOLLE Repairs / Modifications
and much more